Jo Fenton, 70, Carl Junction, Mo.

Jo Fenton, 70, Carl Junction, Mo., formerly of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died Monday, March 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri after a brief illness.Born June 18, 1954, in Rock Rapids, Iowa and she had resided in Carl Junction, Mo. since 1997.

Ricky VanGider, 56, Lamar, Mo.

Ricky Dee VanGilder, 56, Lamar, Mo., died March 27, 2025.Born August 7, 1968, Ricky was the son of Carl Lee and Patsy Faye (Davis) VanGilder. Ricky graduated from Lamar High School with the Class of 1987. He worked as a manufacturer at Redneck Blinds.

Roy Knowles, 75, Grove, Okla.

Roy Abraham Knowles, 75, Grove, Okla., died March 31, 2025, in Joplin.Born February 22, 1950, in Baxter Springs, Roy embodied the values of hard work and family devotion throughout his life.Roy’s career as an automobile mechanic was marked by his passion for tinkering with motors.

Janice Maryman, 80, Baxter Springs

Janice Eileen (Boore) Maryman, 80, Baxter Springs, died at 2:41 AM Friday, March 28, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital of Joplin, Mo.Born in Columbus, August 17, 1944, Janice was the daughter of Carl Job Boore, Sr. and Florence Vivian (Goff) Boore.

Jack Turner, 82, Columbus

Jack Miner Turner, 82, Columbus, died March 21, 2025.Born September 9, 1942, Jack was the son of Miner Turner and Ester (Landes) Turner.He worked as a carpenter for most of his life. Jack will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Angela LaTurner, 52, Lowell

Angela “Angie” Christine LaTurner, 52, Lowell, died suddenly, Monday, February 17, 2025, in Lowell where she lived with her grandmother.She was born December 15, 1972, at the Baxter Springs hospital and graduated in 1990 from Galena High School.

Kay Amyx, 83, Columbus

Kay Amyx, 83, Columbus, died peacefully March 29, 2025, surrounded by her family.Born August 26, 1941, Kay was the daughter of Walter and Mary Campbell.She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Kay and Bill Amyx, the love of her life, were united in marriage April 4, 1960.

Glenda Best, 78, Pittsburg

Glenda Kay Best, 78, Pittsburg, died at 12:40 a.m., Sunday, March 30, 2025, at her home.Born August 27, 1946, in Decatur, Texas, Glenda was the daughter of Oscar Bayne “Tex” and Wilma G. (Knowles) Harrell. She graduated from Haltom City High School, near Fort Worth, Texas.

Bonnie Ballenger, 91,Springfield, Mo.

Bonnie Jean Ballenger, 91, Springfield, Mo., died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Nixa Nursing and Rehabilitation in Nixa, Mo.Born December 18, 1933, in Pittsburg, Bonnie was the daughter of Cecil Thorton and Bessie Mae (Conley) Russell.

Darvin Weaver, 76, Mulberry

Darvin E. Weaver, 76, Mulberry, died at 11:19 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025 at Mercy Hospital at Pittsburg.Born July 19, 1948, at Pittsburg, Darvin was the son of Clarence William and Jeanette Ramage Weaver.Darvin was a publisher and a printer who has been a resident of Mulberry since 1977.