Cheryl Paxson, 70, Chetopa

Cheryl Paxson, 70, Chetopa, died at 3 a.m., Monday, December 29, 2025, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Wesley Alan Paxson, of the home.

Mary Burrows, 74, Chetopa

Mary Jane (Camper) Burrows, 74, Chetopa, died at 10:26 a.m., Sunday, December 28, 2025, at her residence.Born January 25, 1951, in Chetopa, Mary was the daughter of Glen and Mildred (Baker) Camper. She grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School.

James Maxson II, 58, Wyandotte, Okla.

James (Jamie) T. Maxson II, 58, Wyandotte, Oklahoma, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at his home.Born December 6, 1967, in Miami, Oklahoma, Jamie was the son of Jim and Darlene Maxson. He served in the National Guard from 1987 to 1991.

Nancy Foss, 87, Pittsburg

Nancy Joann Pearce Goodrich Morgan Foss, 87, Pittsburg, died December 29, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg.Born February 19, 1938, in Baxter Springs, Nancy was the daughter of Howard and Marjorie (Bingham) Pearce.Nancy graduated from Columbus High School in Columbus.

Rachel Wilson, 87, Columbus

Rachel Jean (Osborn) Wilson, 87, rural Columbus, died Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in rural Columbus.Born June 24, 1938, Rachel was the daughter of Ralph Justin and Goldie Mildred Cummins Osborn.

Mary English, 77, Riverton

Mary Sue English, 77, Riverton, died at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility, rural Baxter Springs.Born March 31, 1948, in Oswego, Mary was the daughter of Raymond Floyd Burrows and Rosa “May” (Wertz) Burrows. She graduated from Oswego High School.

Clarence Wade, 50, Joplin, Mo.

Clarence Andrew Wade, 50, Joplin, Mo., died suddenly at 4:23 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home.Born January 5, 1975, in Joplin, Missouri, he was the son of C. A. and Imogene (Allen) Wade. He lived most of his life in the Joplin-Webb City areas. He graduated from Webb City High School.

Martha Hayes, 78, Republic, Mo.

Martha Jean Hayes, 78, Republic, Mo. died Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.Born July 7, 1947 in Fairland, Okla., Martha was the daughter of Dennis Lee and Dortha Leona (Seaton) Messimore.

Betty Miller, 75, Columbus

Betty L. Miller, 75, Columbus, died 4:43 a.m. Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Columbus, following a short illness.Born November 8, 1950, in Columbus, Betty was the daughter of Eado and Helen L. (Grove) Lucchi.

Tom Patton, 74, Columbus

Tom Patton, 74, formerly from Columbus, died December 22, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.Born December 6, 1953, in Columbus, Tom was the son of Roy and Ila Maire (Tyree) Patton. Tom lived a life marked by service, adventure and deep personal connections.