John Hamilton, 78, Joplin, Mo.

John Everett Hamilton, 78, Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, January 20, 2026.John was born September 24, 1948. He spent most of his life as an over the road truck driver, from which he retired. In 2015 he continued a life filled with his true love, Mary Hamilton.

Ivan Queen, 77, Parsons

Ivan Eugene Queen, 77, Parsons, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri following an illness.Born October 3, 1948 in Mulvane, Ivan was one of 18 children born to Earl Raymond and Ruth (Black) Queen.He served the country for seven years in the US Army.

Mary Yost, 96, Pittsburg

Mary Margaret Yost, 96, Pittsburg died at 12:34 p.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born October 27, 1929, in Columbus, Mary was the daughter of Pete and Mildred Bowers.In April 1948, she married Charles W. Yost.

Janet Meyer, 73, Pittsburg

Janet Lynn Meyer, 73, Pittsburg, died January 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born February 27, 1952, in Brazilton, Janet was the daughter of Lewis Charles and Elsie Mae (Kroenke) Stoll. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Church Grade School and graduated from Girard High School.

Theresa Ewen, 71, Baxter Springs

Theresa L. Ewen, 71 Baxter Springs, died Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Mo.Theresa has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation. No services are planned at this time.

Heather Dugger, 41, Galena

Heather Lynn Dugger, 41, Galena, died Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Born June 22, 1984, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, Heather was the daughter of Roger and Dana (Riker) Dugger.

Danny Simpson, 67, Galena

Danny Joe Simpson, 67, Galena, died at 7:51 p.m., Friday, January 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born February 6, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri, Danny was the son of Raymond and Dorothy (Reser) Simpson. He had lived in Galena most of his life.

Charlene Ortner, 81, Columbus

Charlene Ortner, 81, Columbus, died at 5:18 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Columbus.Born April 13, 1944, in Parsons, Charlene was the daughter of Charles William Sherwood and Leona Marie (Settle) Sherwood.

Judith Roberts, 83, Columbus

Judith Ann Roberts, 83, Columbus, died peacefully at her home January 17, 2026.Born February 1, 1942, in Bates County, Missouri, Judith was the daughter of Lloyd and Elsie Zimmerman. She grew up alongside her three brothers and carried strong family values with her throughout her life.

Michael Clyburn, 77, Galena

Michael Lee Clyburn, 77, Galena, died suddenly January 17, 2026, at his home.Born June 10, 1948, in San Francisco, California, Michael was the beloved son of the late Charles Lee Clyburn and Billie Jane Montgomery Clyburn.