Jack King, 73, Eagle Rock, Mo.

Jack King, 73, Eagle Rock, Missouri, died peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.Born June 12, 1952, in Marshfield, Missouri, Jack was the son of James Edward and Flora Roberta (Myers) King.

William Sweeton, 82, Columbus

William “Bill” Edward Sweeton, 82, Columbus, died peacefully January 24, 2026.Born May 21, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri, Bill was the son of Charles and Leona (Bendure) Sweeton, Bill lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, his faith, and his craft.

John Potocnik, 81, Cherokee

John Larry Potocnik, 81, Cherokee, died January 22, 2026 surrounded by his family.Born October 7, 1944, on the family farm near West Mineral, John was the son of John and Lena (Kotnek) Potocnik. John Larry was the youngest of three.

Randall Mai, 72, Baxter Springs

Randall Ward Mai, 72, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by family.Born November 26, 1953, Randall was the son of David Mai Jr. and Emma Jean (Gosser) Mai. He was a proud 1972 graduate of Russell High School in Russell.

Royal Miller, 69, Webb City, Mo.

Royal Arthur Miller, 69, Webb City, Mo., died Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:50 a.m. at his home surrounded by loved ones.Lovingly known as “Bear,” Royal was born March 9, 1956, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Evelyn (Kahl) Miller and Gaylord Miller.

Aleta Sanders, 77, Galena

Aleta Jean Sanders, 77, Galena, died at 5:18 a.m., Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her home following an illness.Born March 12, 1948 in Joplin, Missouri, Aleta was the daughter of Clinton LeRoy and Barbara Jean (Armer) Wade. She was a lifetime resident of Galena.She attended Galena Schools.

Kenneth Porter Jr., 66, Chetopa

Kenneth J. “Kenny” Porter, Jr., 66, of Chetopa, passed away at 2:44 p.m., Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa. He is survived by his wife, Cindy, of the home.Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

Janet Meyer, 72, Pittsburg

Janet Lynn Meyer, 73, Pittsburg, died January 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.A change has been made to the service times. The family will receive visitors Saturday, January 31 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Brenner Mortuary in Pittsburg.

James Coble, 79, Columbus

James Robert “JC” Coble, 79, Columbus, died January 21, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Born December 15, 1946 in Columbus, JC was the son of the late Donald Ray and Vinita Faye (Clevenger) Coble. He graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 1964.

Jim Lewis, 89, Columbus

Jimmie “Jim” Lowe Lewis, 89, Columbus, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died January 17, 2026.Born May 7, 1936, in Ash Grove, Missouri, Jim was the son of A.O. and Violet Lewis. The Lewis family was one of strong faith and very active members of Zion Baptist Church.