Shirley Eddy, 89, Joplin, Mo.

Shirley A. Eddy, 89, Joplin, Mo., died Friday, November 21, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital, surrounded by her family.Born May 8, 1936, in Neosho, Missouri, Shirley was the daughter of the late Otis and Mary Kane. She grew up in Kansas and later graduated from Missouri Southern State University.

Raymond Barnett, 83, Quapaw, Okla

Raymond Barnett, 83, Quapaw, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, November 25, 2025.Born February 10, 1942 in Joplin, Missouri, Raymond was the son of William and Mary Nadeine (Baker) Barnett.He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict.

Jerry Dye, 65, Chetopa

Jerry E. Dye, 65, Chetopa, died the afternoon of Thursday, November 28, 2025, at his home.The graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, December 5, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa.Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Debra Gowens, 73, Galena

Debra Ann Gowens, 73, Galena, died suddenly Thursday morning, November 20, 2025 at her home.Born April 29, 1952 in Joplin, Missouri, Debra was the daughter of Floyd Adams and Mildred Merrill. She was a lifetime resident of Galena and attended Galena schools.She was a homemaker.

Paulinia Shearer, 93, Columbus

Paulinia Lou Shearer, 93, Columbus, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Home near Baxter Springs.Born May 31, 1932 in rural Cherokee County, Paulinia was the daughter of Ralph Roten and Bessie Pauline (Holly) Roten.

Treva Colvard, 71, Galena

Treva June (Cramer) Colvard, 71, Galena, died at 7:55 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025 at Inola Health Care Center in Inola, Okla.Born June 12, 1954, Treva was the daughter of James W. Cramer Sr. and Rita Alberta (Daniel) Cramer. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed reading and working puzzles.

Jerry Smith, 63, Fayetteville, Ark.

Jerry Ann Smith, 63, Fayetteville, Ark., died Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born May 4, 1962. An obituary will be published when it becomes available.

Richard Mallos, 77, Webb City, Mo.

Richard “Duke” Mallos, 77, Webb City, Mo., died November 15, 2025 at his home.Born September 9, 1948, above the Minerva Candy Store, Duke was a genuine character, a man of strength, dedication and a unique sense of humor.

Shirley Shipley, 92, Baxter Springs

Shirley Shipley, 92, Baxter Springs, died at 12:28 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility.Born in Baxter Springs January 30, 1933, Shirley was the daughter of Ralph Truman Bingham and Edith Emma (Adams) Bingham.

Darline Mitchell, 90, Columbus

Darline L. Mitchell, 90, Columbus, died the evening of Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home in Columbus.Born May 2, 1935 in Columbus, Darline was the daughter of William T. Vanderford and Ella Mae (Wright) Vanderford. She graduated from high school in Wichita in 1953.