Steven Hurley, 82, Fairland, Okla.

He and Patricia Carson were united in marriage February 14, 1999, in Miami, Okla. Together they would spend many wonderful years together until she preceded him in death in 2021.

Judith Watson, 80, Seneca, Mo.

Judith “Judy” Kay Watson, 80, Seneca, Mo., died October 3, 2025. She was born on April 6, 1945, to Warren and Nellie Kellogg.Judy was a very special woman, full of faith and kindness. She would give the shirt off her back if it meant another wouldn’t have to do without.

Evelyn Speer, 90, Baxter Springs

Evelyn “Darlene” Speer, 90, Baxter Springs, died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in rural Baxter Springs.Born November 21, 1934, in Galena, Darlene was the daughter of Elza V. Alexander and Goldie E. (Smith) Alexander.

Sue Smith, 84, Riverton

Sue Nell Smith, 84, Riverton, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in rural Baxter Springs.Born June 25, 1941 in Cardin, Okla., Sue was the daughter of Clinton and Chloe (Campbell) LaTurner.

Donald Denny, 69, Columbus

Donald Joe Denny, 69, Columbus, died October 5, 2025.He was born April 19, 1956. Arrangements are pending, under the direction of Parker Mortuary in Joplin, Mo.

Eugene Vaughn, 84, Pittsburg

Eugene “Dale” Vaughn, 84, Pittsburg, died Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home.Born September 26, 1941 in Cedar County, Missouri, Dale was the son of Carly and Ora (Hutchinson) Vaughn. He graduated from Wheatland High School.He worked for the Kansas City Railroad as an engineer and brakeman.

Jay George, 79, Galena

Jay W. George, 79, Galena, beloved father, veteran, friend, and follower of Christ, died peacefully in Galena.Born February 4, 1946, in Timbo, Arkansas, Jay was raised in Carpinteria, California. His early years were shaped by hard work and a love for community.

Deborah Cochran, 71, Miami, Okla.

Deborah “Debbie” Jean Cochran, 71, Miami, Oklahoma, died Sunday, September 28, 2025 at her son’s home in Fairland, Oklahoma.Born May 31, 1954 in Miami, Oklahoma, Debbie was the daughter of Donald Gene and Reba June (Browning) Bump. She had lived in Miami, Oklahoma, all her life.

Terry Mayhood, 76, Frontenac

Terry Lee Mayhood, 76, Frontenac, died Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home.Born December 13, 1948, in Columbus, Terry was the son of the late Eva Pauline and Lloyd Mayhood. He served the country as a Drill Sergeant in the United States Army during Vietnam.

James Van Kam, 79, S. Greenfield,Mo.

James William “Bill” Van Kam, 79, South Greenfield, Mo., died Monday, September 22, 2025, in his home.Born in Weir December 6, 1945, Bill was the son of Frank and Grace Van Kam. He was the eighth of nine children.Bill was renowned for his quick wit and deep love for his family.