Joseph McLean, 86, Baxter Springs

Joseph Arthur McLean, 86, Baxter Springs, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Mo.Born October 10, 1938 in Whiting, Iowa, Joseph was the son of Chester Edward and Ada McLean.After high school Jospeh enlisted in the United States Army serving from 19581964.

David Jones, 63, Weir

David Lee Jones, 63, Weir, died February 26, 2025.Born June 6, 1961, in Columbus, David was the son of Wayne Leon Jones and Jo Ann Jones.David attended Southeast schools. He was not a jack of all trades but a jack of many trades.

Mary Elliott, 91, Joplin, Mo.

Mary Kathryn (K) Elliott, 91, Joplin, Mo., died March 5, 2025 after a short stay at the Communities of Wildwood.Born August 30, 1933, in Scammon, Mary K was the daughter of Patrick and Minnie Robertson Mc Namara. She married William Daniel Elliott of Pittsburg June 12, 1954 in Scammon.

Janice Maxwell, 84, Columbus

Janice Elaine Maxwell, 84, Columbus, died Saturday, March 8, 2025.Born June 10, 1940, in rural Chetopa, Janice was the daughter of Robert (Bob) and Helen Johnson. Janice and her sister, Roberta, grew up on the family farm and had many adventures together.

Dayna Watkins, 88, Baxter Springs

Dayna Earlene Watkins, 88, Baxter Springs died Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born January 12, 1937, Dayna was the daughter of Herbert Arthur and Mildred (Bunch) Webber.Dayna married Robert Gene Watkins June 14, 1957. He preceded her in death August 27, 2019.

Brenda Carrier, St. Elizabeth, Mo.

Brenda Ann Carrier, 55, St. Elizabeth, Mo., died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the St. Elizabeth Care Center in St. Elizabeth, Mo.Brenda was born February 16, 1970, in Kansas City, Mo.She worked for 15 years at King Louie in Baxter Springs as a Sewing Machine Operator and was of the Christian faith.

Richard Alexander, 43, Neosho, Mo.

He was employed at K&S Wire in Neosho, Mo. Jake enjoyed spending his time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley.Jake was preceded in death by his parents Russ Alexander of Galena, and Pat Proctor of Potosi, Mo. and his grandparents.

Madeline Pennock, 81, Riverton

Madeline “JoAnn” Pennock, 81, Riverton, died Monday, March 3, 2025. After battling several health issues.Born June 21, 1943 in Baxter Springs, JoAnn was the daughter of Daniel “Henry” and Alice Maude (Smith) Dyson.She was a 1961 graduate of Riverton High School.

Colleen Huff, 78, McCune

Colleen Ann (Goff) Huff, 78, rural McCune, died Sunday, March 2, 2025.Born February 7, 1947, at Girard Hospital, Colleen was the daughter of Glenna (Mutch) and Charles E. Goff.She attended Monmouth Grade School and graduated from Southeast High School with the Class of 1965.She and James P.

Erma Juergensen, 91, Boone, Iowa

Erma Pauline Juergensen, 91, Boone, Iowa, formerly of Churdan, Iowa, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025.Born May 12, 1933, at home near Columbus, Erma was the daughter of Arthur E. F. and F. Pauline (Kubler) Christiansen.Erma was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Pittsburg.