Rachel Worley, 86, Joplin, Mo.

Rachel Joetta Worley, 86, Joplin, Mo., died peacefully at Westgate at Wildwood Ranch, where she has a been a resident for the past year and half.Born March 1, 1939, in Ash Grove, Mo., Rachel was the daughter of Joseph and Zola Lee (Harris) Miller.

Jaden Ray Santini, 20

Jaden Ray Santini, 20, died in Columbus. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.Born June 22, 2004, in Coos Bay, Ore., Jaden was the son of Mark and Kimberly Santini. He loved spending time outside, camping, fishing, and climbing trees.

Jackson Ray, 87, Joplin, Mo.

Jackson Ray, 87 Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, March 25, 2025.Born June 10, 1937, in Quapaw, Okla., Jack was the son of Sam Ray and Minnie Long Ray.Jack was an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation from his mama’s side and also celebrated his Lebanese side from his papa.

Jerry McGuirk, 84, Chetopa

Jerry Neil McGuirk, 84, Chetopa, Sunday afternoon March 23, 2025, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego.Born November 25, 1940, in Galena, Jerry was the son of Claude and Dorothy (Myers) McGuirk. He grew up and attended school in Chetopa, graduating from Chetopa High School.

James Failer, 78, Baxter Springs

James Eugene Failer 78, Baxter Springs, affectionately known as Fifi to his friends, died peacefully Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Quaker Hill Nursing Facility in Baxter Springs Jim formerly lived in the Rossville area for most of his life.

Ronald Shultz, 77, Crestline

Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Shultz, 77, Crestline, died at 6:07 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2025 at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center.Born January 13, 1948, in Columbus, Ronnie was the son of Harry Don Shultz and Edna Pauline (Epperson) Shultz.

Cathy Guthrie, 64, Joplin, Mo.

Cathy Ann Guthrie, 64, Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City following an illness.Born December 11, 1960, in Great Bend, Cathy was the daughter of Bobby and Betty (Young) Cargile. She has been a long-time area resident.

Leta Oyler, 96, Joplin, Mo.

Leta Marie Oyler, 96, Joplin, Mo., died March 22, 2025. She was with her beloved husband, Leonard, in their home. Born April 21, 1928, in Gravette, Ark., Leta was the daughter of Clyde and Viola (Reese) Kelley.

Judy Truster, 77, Quapaw, Okla.

Judy Ann Truster, 77, Quapaw, Okla. died at 4:18 a.m., Sunday, March 23, 2025 at her home following an illness.Born June 30, 1947, in Baxter Springs, Judy was the daughter of George Eugene and Dorothy Fern (Crane) McAfee.

Dorsey Olds, 78, Galena

Dorsey E. Olds, 78, Galena, a mechanic, died March 24, 2025. Cremation arrangements are made through Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Mo.