Craig Basoco, 61, Chetopa

Craig Ernest Basoco, 61, Chetopa, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home.Born September 15, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, Craig was the son of Ernest Jasso and Patricia Marie (Price) Basoco. He grew up and attended school in southern California.

Ava Stidham, 16, Baxter Springs

Ava Nichole Stidham, 16, Baxter Springs, died peacefully, November 3, 2025, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, surrounded by her loved ones.Ava was born December 15, 2008, in Pittsburg.She was preceded in death by her father, John Martin Stidham.

Florence Martin, 87, Galena

Florence A. (Ryon) Martin, 87, Galena, died at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Autumn Place Memory Care Unit in Columbus.Born November 29, 1937, Florence was the daughter of LeRoy Ryon and Edna M. (Greathouse) Ryon.Florence and Robert E.

David Scott, 80, Galena

David Robert Scott, 80, Galena, died at 7:46 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2025. David lived a full, blessed life and was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing.Born March 31, 1945, in Joplin, Mo., David was the son of Robert L. (Bob) and Inas Marie Scott.

Larry Lucas, 87, Weir

Larry W. Lucas, 87, Weir, died October 30, 2025, in Frontenac.Born February 21, 1938, in Weir, Larry was the son of Laurence and Edna (Mummert) Lucas.Larry worked in a multitude of disciplines throughout his life.

Denny Grissom, 76, Weir

Dennis was a veteran of the United States Army, and a longtime member of the American Legion. He was a man who loved his family, his grandkids, and a cold Busch Light with a lottery ticket.

Virginia Lollar, 89, Pittsburg

Virginia May Lollar, 89, Pittsburg, died October 30, 2025, at the Carrington Place in Pittsburg.Born November 29, 1935, in Hallowell, Virginia was the daughter of Ernest C. and Nellie May (Walker) Dunbar.Virginia and Kenneth Lollar, Sr. were united in marriage May 12, 1953, in Hallowell.

Sharon Grant, 78, Columbus

Sharon Kay (Boyes) Grant, 78, Columbus, died Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:13 p.m. at her home.Born February 4, 1947 at Columbus City Hospital in Columbus, Sharon was the daughter of Bob and Dorothy (Shanks) Boyes.

Grace Oertle, 88, Jasper, Mo.

Grace “Elaine” (Hills) Oertle, 88, Jasper Mo., died peacefully October 26, 2025, at Joplin Gardens Nursing Home in Joplin, Mo.Born June 14, 1937, Elaine was the daughter of Wiley and Grace (Parscale) Hills. She graduated from Deepwater High School in 1955.

Edward McKenna, 81, Branson, Mo.

Edward James McKenna, 81, Branson, Mo., died peacefully in his sleep August 19, 2025, at his home.Born February 7, 1944, in Scammon, Ed was the son of Joseph and Gertrude McKenna.Ed spent his younger years working for the family farm and helped to support his family.