Ladonna Anderson, 75, Joplin, Mo.

LaDonna Kay “Dawn” Anderson, 75, Joplin, Missouri, died Saturday, October 18, 2025.Born in Wichita on December 11, 1949, La-Donna was given up for adoption as an infant. LaDonna was chosen by Don and Violet Anderson of Galena.

Ronnie McCallister, 86, Galena

Ronnie Keaton Mc-Callister, 86, Galena, died Sunday, October 19, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.Born November 8, 1938, in Pittsburg, Ronnie was the son of A. Keaton McCallister and Birdie Elizabeth Crane. He was united in marriage to Alberta Fietz June 22,1957 in Lusk, Wyoming.

Roseann Patterson, 38, Columbus

Roseann Nicole Patterson (Nikki), 38, Columbus, died October 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital. She was born February 5, 1987.“Nikki” as everyone knew her, fought a hard fight her whole life with her illnesses. That’s all she knew, she fought until the last breath.

Sheila Marez, 54, Galena

Sheila (Greenlee) Marez, 54, Galena died peacefully Thursday, October 16, 2025 at home, with her daughter by her side.Sheila graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 1989. She resided in Galena for the entirety of her life.

Carol Holmes, 80, Oswego

Carol Rae Holmes, 80, Oswego, died Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Oswego Health and Rehab.Born December 11, 1944, in Columbus, Carol was the daughter of Orville and Letha Spencer. She was an accountant by trade.Carol and Wayne L. Holmes were united in marriage February 22, 1964, in Oswego.

Dawn Conrad, 52, Galena

Dawn Ann Conrad, 52, Galena, died at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo. following an illness.Born November 12, 1973 in Joplin, Mo., Dawn was the daughter of Curtis Dale and Gail Marie (Hopkins) Conrad. She moved to Neosho Mo. eight months ago.

Mary Robinson, 70, Galena

Mary Elizabeth Nutting Robinson, 70, Galena, died October 16, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.Born March 17, 1955, in Joplin, Mo., Mary was the daughter of Pastor Robert Lester Nutting and Martha Ruth Nutting.

Vicki Vick, 76, Edmond, Okla.

Vicki R. Vick, 76, Edmond, Okla., died October 15, 2025 Born August 12, 1949 in Columbus, Vicki was the daughter of Billie Ray Morris and Treva Darlene (Fee) Morris.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Randall Blake Morris.

Joseph Martin, 90, Columbus

Joseph William Martin, 90, Columbus, died peacefully Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Arma Health and Rehab Center in Arma.Born January 27, 1935, in Sioux City, Iowa, Joseph was the son of Lee and Esther Martin. Joseph worked with his dad doing roof work before going into the military.

Laura Willard, 91, Webb City, Mo

Laura Elizabeth Willard, 91, Webb City, Mo., died October 11, 2025.Born Laura Wolfe November 6, 1927, in Cameron, Mo., Laura was a loving mother, a thoughtful friend, a spirited community member, and a supportive ally. She was the cornerstone of her family and the heart of her community.