Claudia Hill, 79, Galena

Claudia Maxine Hill, 79, Galena, died at 1:40 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2026 at her home following a long illness.Born October 19, 1946 in Columbus, Claudia was the daughter of Claude Emmitt and Marjorie Maxine (Smith) Divine. She had lived in Galena most of her life, moving there in 1961.

Lois Stoskopf, 79, Baxter Springs

Lois Irene Stoskopf, 79, Baxter Springs, died at 4:43 p.m. Monday, August 3, 2026, at Quaker Hill Manor.Born October 14, 1946, in Miami, Okla., Lois was the daughter of Herman and Ruby Combs. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven siblings.

John Bellrose Jr., 73, Baxter Springs

John H. Bellrose Jr., 73, Baxter Springs, a cherished husband, devoted stepfather and a beloved brother, died Saturday, August 1, 2026.Born June 10, 1953, in Huron, Ohio, John was the loving son of the late John H. Bellrose, Sr. and Mary Bellrose.

Lloyd Buffalo, 82, Quapaw, Okla.

Lloyd Perry Buffalo, 82, Quapaw, Okla., died Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family .Born December 22, 1943, in Galena, Lloyd was the son of Arthur Robinson Buffalo and Pauline (Clarkson) Buffalo.

Marcelina King, 96, Baxter Springs

Marcelina King, 96, Baxter Springs, died peacefully in her sleep Saturday August 1, 2026 at her farm in Baxter Springs.Born June 1, 1930 in Dearborn, Mo., Marcelina was the daughter of Alvino and Guadalupe Perez. She was raised in Dearborn and the Kansas City, Mo. area.

Peggy Hunt, 72, Franklin

Peggy Hunt, 72, Franklin, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at her home in Franklin.Born February 22, 1954, in Pittsburg, Peggy was the daughter of Clyde and Jessie May (Allred) O’Neal. She graduated from Southeast High School.

Jimmy Moss, 83, Joplin, Mo.

Jimmy Wayne Moss, 83, Joplin, Mo., died at 2:16 a.m., Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his home following an illness.Born August 25, 1942 in Galena, Jim was the son of Otis Vernon and Mary Kane. Jim grew up in Galena and was a lifetime resident of the area.Jim enjoyed trout fishing and deer hunting.

Memorial service

Barbara Whitehorse, 73, Baxter SpringsBarbara Ann Whitehorse, 73, Baxter Springs, died June 11, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, August 8, at the Baxter Springs Church of the Nazarene.

Carolyn Trueman, 58, Baxter Springs

Carolyn Sue Trueman, 58, Baxter Springs, died Sunday, July 26, 2026 at her home.Born August 25, 1967 in Contra Costa, Calif., Carolyn was the daughter of Frank J. and Shirley Ann (Maythia) Ferry, Sr.She had lived in Baxter Springs for one year moving from Miami, Okla.

Ed Buddenhagen, 84, Oswego

Ed Buddenhagen, 84, Oswego, died peacefully at his home Saturday, July 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Born July 14, 1942, in Parsons, Ed was raised by Inez Trammell. He worked as a general manager in automotive sales. Ed was married to Connie Mc-Bride; she survives of the home.