Mary Ediger, 82, Chanute

Mary Ellen Ediger, 82, Chanute, died peacefully at Heritage Healthcare and Rehab in Chanute Wednesday, June 4, 2025.Born April 10, 1943, Mary was the daughter of Eugene and Pauline Bailey in Earlton. She dedicated most of her life to making a home for her husband and son.

Linda Hedgcorth, 81, Carterville, Mo

Linda Estella Hedgcorth, 81, Carterville, Mo., died peacefully Friday evening, June 6, 2025, at her son’s home in Cassville, Missouri, after months of failing health. Born January 17, 1944, in Joplin, Mo., Linda was the daughter of Lloyd and Juanita (England) Hembree.

Megan Jones, 34, Carthage, Mo.

Megan Dianne Jones, 34, Carthage, Mo., died at 6:22 p.m., Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following an illness.Born March 11, 1991 in Joplin, Mo., Megan was the daughter of Jerry Dale Jones and Tonya Ann (Haase) Jones.She was a graduate of Joplin High School.

Michael Fry, 66, Baton Rouge, La.

Dr. Michael L. (Lucas) Fry, 66, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, died peacefully at his home October 30, 2024 of an apparent heart attack.Born May 17, 1958, Mike was the youngest child of Joe and Donna (Vanatta) Fry of Melrose. He joined sister Vicki and brother Joe Don.

Althea Southern, 95, Pittsburg

Althea Lousie Southern, 95, Pittsburg, died June 2, 2025.Born April 9, 1930, in Fidelity Mo., Althea was the daughter of Arthur and Reva Randall Cupp.She attended Fidelity grade school and Victory High School in Duenweg, Mo.She married Floyd Southern on July 27, 1953.

Christina Williams, 53, Galena

Christina Marie Williams, 53, Galena, died Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born December 28, 1971, in Oklahoma City, Okla., Christina was the daughter of Jud and Linda Williams.She graduated from Jenks Oklahoma high school in 1989.

Leroy Gowens, 81, Miami, Okla.

Leroy Bruce Gowens, 81, Miami, Okla., died at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo..Born April 2, 1944, in Norton, Leroy was the son of Aaron Virgil Gowens and Ida Hulda (Wudtke) Gowens.He graduated from Galena High School with the Class of 1962.

Delores Bolinger, 94, Pittsburg

Delores A. Bolinger, 94, Pittsburg, died June 3, 2025, at Oakview Estates in Frontenac.Born January 10, 1931, in Columbus, Delores was the daughter of the daughter of Mike and Frances (Sigler) Saporito.

Billie Ashlock Jr., 59, Galena

Billie Lee Ashlock Jr., 59, Galena, died at 9:11 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., following an illness.Born March 9, 1966, in Joplin, Mo., Billie was the son of Billie Lee and Leona Mae (Davis) Ashlock. He was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Goldie Kiister, 91, Oswego

Goldie Fay (Reed) Kiister, 91, Oswego, died May 30, 2025, in Columbus after an illness.Born June 20, 1933, in Rich Hill, Missouri, Goldie was the daughter of Alvin and Mable (Nation) Reed.