Viola Powell, 92, Joplin, Mo.

Viola Mae Hazley Powell, 92, Joplin, Mo., died Friday evening, July 3, 2026 at her home.Born June 25, 1934, in Oswego, Viola was the daughter of Albert Hazley and Florence Caldwell Hazley. She received her primary school education through eighth grade in Kansas.

Ryan Mauersberger, 44, Parsons

Ryan Alan Mauersberger, 44, Parsons, died at 8:28 A.M., Monday, July 13, 2026 at his home.He had been in failing health.Born June 14, 1982, in Joplin, Mo., Ryan was the son of Judith Ann (Hostetler) Wells and David Wayne Mauersberger.

Alonzo Ferguson, 82, Galena

Alonzo Eugene Ferguson, 82, Galena, died at 10:23 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2026, at his home following an illness.Born September 1, 1943, in Arkansas, Lonnie was the son of Leroy and Opal Ferguson. They relocated to Galena in the early 1960’s and he attended Galena High School.

Carla Markley, 82, Pittsburg

Carla Ann Markley, 82, Pittsburg, formerly of Parsons, died at 7:06 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at home.Born September 18, 1943, in Parsons, Carla was the daughter of Carl and Wilma (Murphy) Albertson. She attended schools in Parsons and graduated from Parsons High School in 1961.

Donald Fisher, 89, Arma

Donald Lee Fisher, 89, Arma, died peacefully Wednesday, July 8, 2026.Born September 4, 1936, in Arma, Don was the son of Ed and Pearl Fisher. He was born at the family homestead, a place he cherished and proudly called home throughout his entire life.

James Randall, 82, Baxter Springs

James (Andy) Randall, 82, Baxter Springs, died home Saturday, July 11, 2026 surrounded and cared for by his family.Born August 16, 1943 in Miami, Okla., James was the son of James Riley Randall and Erva (Stinson) Randall.He graduated from Quapaw, Okla. High School with the Class of 1962.

Merle Allen, 81, Joplin, Mo.

Merle W. Allen, 81, Joplin, Mo. died peacefully Wednesday, July 1, 2026. He had been in failing health the past three months.Born January 9, 1945 in Sherman City, Merle was the son of Cleo E. and Bertha Mae Walker-Allen.

Andrew Perkins, Greenwood Village, Colo.

Andrew Graham Perkins, 27, Greenwood Village, Colo., died in a mountain hiking accident Saturday, June 27, 2026. He will be remembered for the many ways he cherished family and friends, adventure and life.Born April 8, 1999, in Kansas City, Mo., Drew moved with his family to Ballwin, Mo.

Elesha Draeger, 48, Columbus

Elesha B. (Allen) Draeger, 48, Columbus, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego.She was born September 2, 1977 in Pittsburg. Services are pending.

Todd Mays, 57, Chetopa

Todd D. Mays, 57, Chetopa, died Sunday, July 5, 2026, at his residence.Survivors include his wife, Jan; son, Parker Mays and daughter, Morgan Mays, all of Chetopa.Todd leaves behind a legacy of courage, having lived and died a hero to friends and strangers alike, but most especially to his family.