Craig Basoco, 61, Chetopa

Craig E. Basoco, 61, Chetopa, died Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Melanie, of the home.Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

Joyce Eades, 75, Vinita, Okla.

Joyce Ann (White) Eades, 75, Vinita, Okla. died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.Born July 6, 1950, in Vinita, Okla., Joyce was the daughter of Elmer Leroy White and Wanda Evelyn (Kennedy) Jinks.

Clarence Ticeson, 98, Las Vegas, Nev.

Clarence William Ticeson, 98, Las Vegas, Nev. died Sunday, October 12, 2025.Born April 23,1927, in Weir, he was the son of Joseph and Pinkie Ione Wrench Ticeson.Clarence attended Central Grade School in Weir and went on to graduate from Weir High School in the Class of 1943.

Scott Martin, 33, Austin, Texas

Scott Martin, 33, Austin, Texas died October 20, 2025.Born in Joplin, Mo. September 24, 1992 Scott was the son of Gregg and Patty Martin. He attended George Nettels Elementary School, Pittsburg Middle School, and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 2011.

John Berrey, 67, Joplin, Mo.

John Lane Berrey, 67, Joplin, Mo., died peacefully Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Freeman Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.Born August 31, 1958, in Lakewood, Colo., John was the fifth of seven children of Joseph Lane and Janet Long Berrey.

Rodney Riddle, 81, Baxter Springs

Rodney Dale Riddle, 81, Baxter Springs, died October 25, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.Born March 25, 1944, at home in Cherokee County, Rodney was the son of Earl Alfred Riddle and Florence Louise (David) Riddle.Rodney was drafted by the United States Army in 1964.

Dan Cates, 76, Galena

Dan William “Bill” Cates, 76, Galena, died at 4:20 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born March 24, 1949, in Joplin, Mo. Bill was the son of Elmer Ree Cates and Alene (Archer) Cates.

Kenneth Strickland, 89, Columbus

Kenneth Eugene “Hungry” Strickland, 89, Columbus, died Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo., surrounded by his family.Born March 30, 1936, in rural Oswego, Kenneth was the son of Walter and Minnie Belle (Needham) Strickland.

William Reed Jr., 70, Baxter Springs

William C. Reed, Jr., 70, Baxter Springs, died peacefully Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his family.Born January 29, 1955, in Joplin, Mo., Bill was the son of William Reed, Sr. and Leona (Lake) Brown.

Chester Polley, 82, Oswego

Chester Carl Polley, 82, Oswego, died peacefully October 19, 2025 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin Mo. with family at his side.Born January 1, 1943, in Ozark Mo., Chester was the son of Chester Howard and Hazel Irene Polley. He was the only boy in a family of seven children.