Valerie Scott, 66, Parsons

Valerie L. Scott, 66, Parsons, died peacefully at her home Saturday, December 20, 2025.Born January 15, 1959, in Kansas City, Mo., Valerie was the daughter of Warren and Novice (Braden) Burrows.

Jackie Allmendinger, Carl Junction, Mo.

Jackie Lynn Woodrum Daugherty Allmendinger, 63, Carl Junction, Missouri, died Saturday, December 13, 2025.Born August 19, 1962, in Neosho, Missouri, Jackie was the daughter of Sterling Woodrum and Neva June Lewis Woodrum.

Ellis LeBeau, 72, Chetopa

Ellis B. LeBeau, 72, Chetopa, died at 2:36 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by his wife, EldaRae, of the home.Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

Kristie Goodwin, 53, Baxter Springs

Kristie Lynn Goodwin, 53, Baxter Springs, died Sunday, December 21 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by her family.Born May 16, 1972, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Kristie was the daughter of Pamela Theolet and Carl Goodwin.Kristie was diagnosed with Rett syndrome at 15 months old.

Denise Mallatt, 60, Galena

Denise Rene’Mallatt, 60, Galena, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by people who loved her.Born April 25, 1965, in Baxter Springs, Denise was the daughter of Dennis Wayne Mallatt and Carla Raye Dugan.

David Davis, 64, McCune

David L. Davis, 64, McCune, died at 12:20 p.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Advena Living Center in Cherryvale.Born April 12, 1961, in Parsons, David was the son of Darrell and Norma (Franklin) Davis.

Doris Branstetter, 94, Columbus

Doris Elien (Green) Branstetter, 94, Columbus, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5 a.m., at Medicalodge of Columbus.Born November 2, 1931, in Columbus, Doris was the daughter of James Sanford and Viola Pearl (Jarrett) Green.

John White, 88, Columbus

John Wallace White, 88, Columbus, died December 15 2025, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories.Born July 16 1937, in West Mineral, John was the son of Finace and Verna White. He grew up there attending school, graduating in 1956.

Katherine Phillips, 73, Garden City

Katherine “Kathy” Teresa Phillips, 73, Garden City, died December 14, 2025, in Columbus, after nearly a year long battle with breast cancer.Born July 14, 1952 in Garden City, Kathy was the daughter of the late Orie D. and Kathleen (Miller) Goss. She resided in Garden City for all of her life.

Gloria Percy, 96, Tulsa, Okla.

Gloria Percy, 96, Tulsa, Okla., died December 11, 2025, at Ignite Medical Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Born January 31, 1929, Gloria was the daughter of August and Anna (Gerant) Oberzan. She attended West Mineral Schools and graduated from West Mineral High School.