Betty Wulf, 85, Chetopa

Betty Wulf, 85, Chetopa, died the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Freeman Health System in Joplin.Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral of Chetopa.

Lawrence Richardson, Joplin, Mo.

Lawrence Dean Richardson, 87, Joplin, Mo., died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at The Arbors at Silver Creek Alzheimers Assisted Living.Born November 14, 1937 in Oswego, Lawrence was the son of the late Norman Dean and Grace Naoma (Ruble) Richardson.He graduated from Joplin High School in 1955.

Charles Heavin, 96, Topeka

Charles Ray Heavin, 96, Topeka, died Saturday, February 1, 2025.Born July 6, 1928, in Baxter Springs, Charles was the son of Charles and Mary Gaddy Heavin. He graduated from Baxter Springs High School. Charles married Shirley Graham in 1953.

Larry Sandberg, 83, Pittsburg

Larry Gene Sandberg, 83, Pittsburg, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, died February 2, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Larry was born August 24, 1941 to his mother, Dorothy Sandberg in rural Columbus. Larry attended Columbus High School and graduated in 1960.

Ronald Owen, 75, Galena

Ronald Dean Owen, 75, Galena died early Saturday morning, February 1, 2025 surrounded by family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and Gramps.Born September 12, 1949 in Joplin, Missouri, Ronald was the son of Charles Robert and Flossie Ann Owen.

Wendy Markley, 53, McCune

Wendy Sue Markley 53, McCune, died at 8:39 a.m. Sunday February 2, 2025, at her home following an illness.Born April 18, 1971, in Parsons, Wendy was the daughter of Bobby Dean and Carla Ann (Albertson) Markley.

Daqueta Shelley, Palm Harbor, Fla.

Daqueta D. Shelley, 96, Palm Harbor, Florida, and a former Labette County resident, died at 7:15 a.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025, at her home and the home of her daughter, Kyla Carney.Born September 4, 1928, at Altamont, Daqueta was the daughter of Frank and Violet (Davidson) Barnett.

Barbara Lett, 80, Noel, Mo.

Barbara Sue Lett, 80, Noel, Missouri, died Friday, January 31, 2025.Born December 25, 1944, in Treece, Barbara was the youngest of four children born to the late Ozby and Blanche (Prochazka) Miller. She attended school in Oakdale, California where she met Bobby Lett.

Elmer Fry Jr., 63, Miami, Okla.

Elmer “Bo” Dean Fry Jr., 63, Miami, Oklahoma, died Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Oklahoma.Born July 17, 1961, in Miami, Oklahoma. Bo was the son of Elmer Dean Fry Sr. and Lillie May (Lacy) Bleak.

Kathy Sleep, 72, Joplin, Mo.

Kathy Sleep, 72, Joplin, Mo., formerly of Mason City, Iowa, died peacefully after a short illness on January 13, 2025. Her family was by her side.Kathy was born December 15, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She married Bob Sleep January 26, 1974.