Helen Wallace, 84, Clay Center

Helen Marie (Martin) Wallace, 84, Clay Center, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Leonardville Nursing Home.Born October 24,1941 in Pittsburg, Helen was the daughter of Joseph and Helen (O’Malley) Mar‑tin. She was raised south of Weir on a small farm.

Joseph Thompson, 86,Anderson, Mo.

Joseph Edward Thompson, 86, of Anderson, Mo., died March 15, 2026.Born on May 1, 1939, in Weir, Joseph was the son of William Thompson and Annette Sweeney.Joseph proudly served his country in the United States Army for nine years and was honorably discharged.

Freedom Grube, 48, Joplin, Mo.

Freedom Dawn Grube, 48, died peacefully in her home March 15, 2026.She was born February 3, 1978.She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Boyce.Survivors include her stepfather, Marven Boyce of Joplin, Mo.; her children, Jacob Choate of Galena and Cheyenne Choate of Webb City, Mo.

Lana Mitchell, 78, Chetopa,

Lana Mitchell, 78, Chetopa, died Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at her home.Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

William Turner, 90, Columbus

William “Bill” Neal Turner, 90, rural Columbus, died in his sleep Thursday, March 5, 2026 at home with his youngest daughter at his side.

William Bryant Jr., 56, Oswego

William Charles Bryant Jr., 56, Oswego, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Labette Health in Parsons.Born September 18, 1969 in Oswego, William was the son of William Charles and Joyce Yvonne (Nading) Bryant. He was one of the last babies to be born at the old Oswego Hospital.

Roberta Tull, 73, Altamont

Roberta L. (Harris) Tull, 73, Altamont, died at 8:56 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Wesley Medical Center at Wichita.Born April 12, 1952, in Wichita, Roberta was the daughter of Robert Leroy and Louise Ethel (Bryant) Harris.

Edward Eichenberger, 58, Pittsburg

Edward L. Eichenberger, 58, Pittsburg, died Sunday, March 15, 2026.Known affectionately as Ed to his friends and family, he was born November 20, 1967, in Ottawa.He was the beloved son of Carl and Donna Maag Eichenberger. He grew up with his brothers Bob, Jim and Donnie.

Robert Richardson, 90, Pittsburg

Robert H. Richardson “Bob” 90, Pittsburg, died at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday March 11, 2026 at the Comfort Care Home in Pittsburg following an illness.Born January 13, 1936 in Coffeyville, Bob was the son of Arthur and Alice (Robinson) Richardson.

Gary Ewbank, 73, McCune

Gary L. Ewbank, 73, McCune, died at 12:59 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.Born July 16, 1952, in Kansas City, Mo., Gary was the son of Donald T. and Marilyn L. (George) Ewbank.