William Walker Jr., 86, Wichita

William Andrew Walker, Jr., 86, died April 1, 2025 in Wichita.Born August 23, 1938, in Columbus, William was the son of William and Elsie Vale Walker.

Peggy Paden, 92, Chetopa

Peggy Jean (Piatt) Paden, 92, longtime resident of Chetopa, died April 4, 2025 at Westgate at Wildwood Ranch in Joplin, Missouri.Born October 28, 1932, in Butler, Missouri, Peggy was the daughter of Grover C. and Nadine Elizabeth (Hammers) Piatt.

James Walsh Sr., 79, Baxter Springs

James Raymond Walsh Sr. 79, Baxter Springs, died April 6, 2025, at the Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, Missouri.Born December 10, 1945, in Greenbush, James was the son of Lawrence E and Winnifred N (Conner) Walsh.James was known by many nicknames, Jim, Lighting, and Papa.

Alan Christmas, 54, Columbus

Dorrance “Alan” Christmas, 54, Columbus, died as the result of an automobile accident Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Columbus.Born August 22, 1970, in Iola, Alan was the son of Leon Lester and Judith Elaine Christmas.

Carma Lou Johnson, 93, Miami, Okla.

Carma Lou Johnson, 93, Miami, Oklahoma, formerly of Baxter Springs, died April 5, 2025.Born September 9, 1931, in Filer, Idaho, Carma Lou was the daughter of Harold and Laverne Johnson.Carma Lou was a “farm girl,” and loved galloping on her cherished horses all over her parents’ farm.

James Kennedy, 81, Carl Junction, Mo.

James Francis “Jim” Kennedy, 81, Carl Junction, Missouri, died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:56 a.m. at Freeman West of Joplin, Missouri.Born April 17, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, Jim was the son of James Frederick Kennedy and Betty Louise (Robbins) Kennedy.

Steven Tanksley 63, Baxter Springs

Steven Ray Tanksley, 63, Baxter Springs died Monday, April 7, 2025 at 8:05 p.m., after a long illness.Born February 13, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Okla., Steven was the son of Florence (Johnson) and Ray Tanksley.He graduated from Columbus High School in Columbus with the Class of 1980.

James Hunter III, 83, Galena

James A. “Bud” Hunter, III, 83, Galena, died at 12:54 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 at Brookdale College Square in Overland Park.Born October 29, 1941, Bud was the son of James A. Hunter, II and Mabel L. (Ford) Hunter.

Gregory Winterhalter, 65, Neosho, Mo.

Gregory Allen Winterhalter, 65, Neosho, Missouri died Sunday, April 6, 2025.Born September 23, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri, Greg was the son of Hans Peter and Betty Lee (Lafferty) Winterhalter.

Wanda Perkins, 83, Pittsburg

Wanda Kathryn Perkins, 83, Pittsburg, died April 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born July 7, 1941, in Mulberry, Wanda was the daughter of Roy “Bud” and Juanita (Lakey) Prettyman.Wanda and Donald Perkins were united in marriage June 18, 1976, in Pittsburg.