Johnnie Cosby, 89, Oswego

Johnnie Wayne Cosby, 89, Oswego, died Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, at Freeman Health in Joplin, Mo.

Johna Chubb, 76, Chicopee

Johna Marie Chubb, 76, Chicopee, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.Born January 19, 1950, in Chicopee, Johna was the daughter of John and Marie Theresa (Scaramucci) Ferneti.

Lennie Westervelt, 84, Cherokee

Lennie Lee Westervelt, 84, rural Cherokee, died at 8:18 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Girard Homestead Assisted Living in Girard.Born January 30, 1942, west of West Mineral, Lennie was the son of Maurice Lee “ML” and Genola (Richardson) Westervelt.

Barbara Whitehorse, Baxter Springs

Barbara Ann Whitehorse, 73, Baxter Springs, died Thursday, June 11, 2026.Born August 2, 1952, Barbara lived a life defined by faith, service, creativity and devotion to her family.

Bethy Reeves, 80 Baxter Springs

Bethy Louise Reeves, 80, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026.She was born June 14, 1946.A celebration of life will be held July 16 at 10 a.m. at the United In Christ Church in Quapaw, Okla.She has been cremated.

Jerry LaTurner, 87, Galena

Jerry R. LaTurner, 87, Galena died at his home Saturday, June 20, 2026.Born August 18, 1938 in Galena, Jerry was the son of Carl LaTurner and Catherine (Woods) La-Turner.

William Stark, 73, Columbus

William Eli Stark 73, Columbus, died at 12:14 a.m. Wednesday June 17, 2026 at the Wesley Hospital in Wichita following an illness.Born March 27, 1953 in Chanute, William was the son of Leslie Eugene and Addie Mae (Lakey) Stark. He attended area Chanute schools.

Eli Dudley, 83, Baxter Springs

Eli F. Dudley, 83, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday June 16, 2026 at his residence. Eli was a truck driver. Cremation arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Mo.

Shane Scott, 40, Galena

Shaine Curtis Scott, 40, Galena, died Monday, June 15, 2026 leaving behind his loving family and the countless lives he touched throughout his years.Born March 21, 1986, in Joplin, Mo., Shaine was the beloved son of Cindy and David Shaine Scott, longtime residents of Galena.

Ernest Lawellin Jr., 75, Oswego

Ernest (Bill) Lawellin Jr., 75, Oswego, died Monday morning, June 15, 2026, at his home.Bill was born December 1, 1950 in Miami, Oklahoma.