Renna Crossland, 65, Scammon

Renna Crossland, 65, Scammon, died peacefully at home May 5, 2025.Born April 17, 1960 in Columbus, Renna was the daughter of Brenda Gale Bunney and William (George) Bunney.Renna and William H. Crossland were united in marriage in 1979 at Spring River Indian Baptist Church in Quapaw Oklahoma.

Loretta May, 76, Baxter Springs

Loretta “Retta” May, 76, Baxter Springs, died peacefully May 3, 2025.Born May 12, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, she lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and unwavering love for her family and community.

Maricia Stafford, 70, Mulberry

Maricia Ann Stafford, 70, Mulberry, died May 2 at Freeman West Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri after a short battle with cancer.Born March 1, 1955, in Coffeyville, Maricia was the daughter of Donald and Mary Houghton.In 1956 they moved to Mulberry where she attended Mulberry schools.

Rebecca Potter, 84, Hallowell

Rebecca Louise Potter, 84, rural Hallowell, died Saturday, May 3, 2025.Born October 8, 1940, in Marion, Indiana, Rebecca was the daughter of C. Roger and Mary (Blackard) Shugart. She lived on the family farm in Indiana and graduated from Mississinewa High School.

Robert Morgan, 83, Baxter Springs

Robert Paul Morgan, 83, Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, April 30, 2025. He was an Air Force and Army Veteran.Born February 11, 1942, in Columbus, Robert was the son of Pauline Jenetta and Charles Henry Robert Morgan.He drove a truck for CFI of Joplin, Mo.

Norman Scofield, 77, Riverton

Norman Ray Scofield, 77, Riverton, died at 8:10 a.m., Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. following an illness.Born January 30, 1948 in Galena, Norman was the son of John V. and Mildred Irene (Chew) Scofield. He had lived his lifetime in Galena and Riverton.

Galen Snow, 78, Cherokee

Galen Leroy Snow, 78, rural Cherokee, died May 1, 2025, at his home.Born July 24, 1946, in Pittsburg, Galen was the son of Leroy and Audrey Hannah (Richards) Snow.He attended the Centerville Country School through the third grade then went to Cherokee Grade School.

Myra Saggert, 53, Joplin, mo.

Myra Kay Saggert, 53, Joplin, Missouri, died suddenly at her home Thursday, May 1, 2025 following an extended illness.Born September 11, 1971 in Carthage, Missouri, Myra was the daughter of the late Emerald ‘Dean’ and Clare (Sears) Edwards.

Clarice Jones, 86, Joplin, Mo.

Clarice Fay Jones, 86, Joplin, Mo., died on May 2, 2025, at her home surrounded by her children.Born May 26, 1938, in McCune, Clarice was the daughter of Charles Riggs and Mabel (Adams) Riggs.

Stephen Lomshek, 82, Arma

Stephen D. Lomshek, 82, Arma, died Friday May 2, 2025 at Arma Health and Rehab where he had been a resident since February. He had been in failing health due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease.Born in Pittsburg August 5, 1942, Steve was the son of Edward R. and Mavis (Clayton) Lomshek.