Michael Muncy, 60, Racine, Mo.

Michael “Mike” Muncy, 60, formerly of Racine, Mo., died peacefully Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 12:20 p.m. in Neosho, Missouri.Born April 20, 1966, in Wichita, Mike was the son of Roy George and Vida Aliene Muncy.

Gayle Lucian, 78, Rolla, Mo.

Gayle Gene Lucian, 78, Rolla, Mo., died at his home Tuesday, August 18, 2026.Born September 19, 1947 in Columbus, Gayle was the son of James Lucian and Helen (Frazee) Lucian.

Dennis Vilela, 82, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Dennis John Vilela, 82, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., died Saturday, September 5.Born December 24, 1943, Dennis was the son of John and Carrie Vilela of Kauai, Hawaii.

Evee Beach, 1, Baxter Springs

Evee Mae Beach, 1, Baxter Springs, died Friday, September 11, 2026 at the tender age of 20 months.Born January 7, 2025, Evee brought an immense amount of joy, light and love into the world during her brief but precious time with her family.

Adrian Wiles, 85, Columbus

Adrian K. “Pete” Wiles, 85, Columbus, died Friday, September 11, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He died on his mother’s birthday.Born July 3, 1941 in Humboldt, Pete was the son of Charles and Zella Wiles. He was the youngest of ten children.

Johnnie Strickland, 66, Oswego

Johnnie “John” Ray Strickland, 66, Oswego, died peacefully at 3:09 a.m. Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.He was born on January 25, 1960 in Oswego.John was a loving husband, father and papa.

Florence Williams, 91, Bartlett

Florence Ann Williams, 91, rural Bartlett, died Sunday, September 13, 2026, at her home.Born April 23, 1935, in Manchester, Oklahoma, Florence was the daughter of Earnest and Lillian (Harmon) Walborn. She grew up and attended school in Oklahoma, until her junior year of high school.

Earl Spiva, 90, Galena

Earl Walter Spiva, 90, lifetime resident of Galena, died at 5:44 a.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following an illness.Born June 26, 1936 in Galena, Earl was the son of Virgil Floyd and Ruby (Hix) Spiva.Earl entered the US Army in November 1954.

Tamra Brown, 63, Joplin, Mo.

Tamra Lynn Brown, 63, Joplin, Mo., died at 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at her home following an illness.Born July 29, 1963 in Wichita, Tamra was the daughter of Doyle Charles and Linda Marie (Snethen) Richey. She grew up in Wichita before moving to Joplin, Mo.

Shirley Westervelt, 91, Independence, Mo.

Shirley Elaine Westervelt (née Beasley), 91, Independence, Missouri, died Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in her apartment at Tiffany Springs Senior Living.Born March 23, 1935, in Columbus, Shirley grew up on a farm just outside of town.