Cheryl Tavis, 73, Miami, Okla.

Cheryl June Tavis, 73, Miami, Okla., died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home.Born June 1, 1952 in Picher, Okla., Cheryl was the daughter of Leslie Floyd and Delores June (Sharbutt) Carroll. She had lived in the Picher, Okla. and Miami, Okla.

Jerry Graham, 84, Oswego

Jerry Leon Graham, 84, Oswego, died September 21, 2025.Born March 23, 1941, Jerry was the son of Nolan (Jake) Henton Graham and Mozelle Ruth (Snoddy) Graham. In 1962, Jerry married Marilyn Oliver. They had two children together.

Gloria Hebenstriet, 88, Pittsburg

Gloria Jean Hebenstriet, 88, Pittsburg, died peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Via Christi Village.Born September 23, 1936, in Chicopee, Gloria was the daughter of Theodore “John” Ricci and Nettie Mingori. A lifelong area resident, Gloria graduated from Cherokee High School.

Donald Clark Jr., 89, Fort Scott

Donald Graham Clark Jr., 89, Fort Scott, died at 9:06 p.m. Monday, September 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg following an illness.Born May 26, 1936 in Keene, N.H., Donald was the son of Donald G. and Grace Annette Clark.He was self-employed as a masonry and brick layer, retiring in 2019.

Steven Souders, 73, Chetopa

Steven Wayne “Steve” Souders, 73, Chetopa, died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at his residence.Born January 19, 1952, in Parsons, Steve was the son of Homer “Wayne” and Mary Francis (Martin) Souders. He grew up, attending and graduating from Labette County High School with the Class of 1970.

Shannah Idleman, 48, New York N.Y.

Shannah Rae Idleman, 48, New York, N.Y. died Friday, September 19, 2025 following a sudden illness.Born September 12, 1977 in Little Rock, Ark., Shannah was the daughter of Charles and Marsha Rae (Fulcher) Idleman. She had lived in New York the past eight years.

Joseph Page 86, Pittsburg

Joseph Henry Page, 86, rural Pittsburg, died at 3:21 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025 at this home surrounded by his family.Born October 15, 1938 at Chicopee, Joe was the son of Joe and Henrietta Maiseroulle Page Sr. Joe was a businessman who was a lifelong rural Pittsburg resident.

Ray Holden, 79, Joplin, Mo.

Ray E. Holden, 79, Joplin, Mo., died September 15, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. after an illness.Born November 18, 1945, in Joplin, Mo., Ray was the son of Jack and Margaret (Young) Holden. He graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 1963.

Twila Hall, 93, Joplin, Mo.

Twila (Helwig) Hall, 93, Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Freeman Hospital.Born May 19, 1932, at home in Cherokee County, Twila was the second daughter of Ralph and Gertrude (Wilcox) Helwig.Twila and Clinton Dale Hall were united in marriage June 1, 1959.

Lynn Shawnee, 73, Grove, Okla.

Lynn Jeffrey “Lynnie” Shawnee, 73, Grove, Okla. died Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Integris Grove Hospital.Born on March 15, 1952, Lynnie was the son of William “Beck” and Marie (Reavis) Shawnee. Lynnie lived in Lawton, Okla.