Iva Brassart, 86, Tonganoxie

Iva “Boots” Fassino Brassart, 86, Tonganoxie, died peacefully Tuesday, August 4, 2026. She lived a life filled with hard work, strong faith and unwavering devotion to family and friends. Often, Boots could be found with a child, grandchild, great-grandchild, or great-great-grandchild by her side.

Brian Jones, 59, McCune

Brian Derrick Jones, 59, McCune, died Saturday, August 8 at his residence. Brian was an automotive mechanic. Cremation arrangements are made with Midland Cremation Society in Joplin, Missouri.

Barbara Little, 84, Webb City, Mo.

Barbara Sue Little, 84, Webb City, Missouri, died Thursday,August 6, 2026, at Solace House of the Ozarks following a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.Born November 23, 1941, in Galena, Barbara was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

Kenneth Geier, 68, Girard

Kenneth Leroy Geier, 68, rural Girard, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at his home after a hard-fought battle with glioblastoma.Born August 13, 1957, in Pittsburg, Kenneth was the son of Frederick and Ann (Shanholtzer) Geier. He attended Girard schools and graduated from Girard High School in 1975.

Barbara Frank, 88, Columbus

Barbara Jeanette (Webb) Frank, 88, Columbus, died Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Oklahoma.Born August 26, 1937 at the family home in Miami, Oklahoma, Barbara was the daughter of Claude and Pansy (Mead) Webb.

Tony Foster, 78, Galena

Tony Carrol Foster, 78, Galena, died at 8:59 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born September 9, 1947 in Joplin, Missouri, Tony was the son of Charlie and Verna Dawne Foster. He was a lifetime resident of Galena.

John Haskell, 80, Welch, Okla.

John Patrick Haskell, 80, a longtime Welch, Okla. rancher and farmer, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.Born September 9, 1945, in Columbus, John was the son of Frank Glen and Mary (Naccarato) Haskell. John graduated from Southeast High School with the Class 1963.

Frances Hunt, 92, Galena

Frances Lucille Hunt Davis, 92, Galena, died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Center in Lowell.Born March 4, 1934, in Omaha, Neb., Frances was the daughter of Earl F. and Cleota (Colin) Moran. She devoted many years to caring for her family.

Dan Webb, 79, Riverton

Dan R. Webb, 79, Riverton, died Friday, August 7, 2026 at 5:21 a.m. Dan had lived northwest of Riverton on Quaker Road since 1998.Born September 12, 1947, Dan was the son of Leroy and Betty (Hogard) Webb.

Nancy Hefley, 89, Baxter Springs

Nancy Rae (Spence) Hefley, 89, Baxter Springs, died Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 1:28 a.m. Nancy lived at 1408 Park Ave in Baxter Springs for 68 years with her husband of 70 years Hobart (Ray) Hefley.She was a longtime member of Blue Mound Methodist Church, until it closed in the 1980’s.