John Stebenz, 78, Baxter Springs

John Lee Sterbenz, 78, Baxter Springs died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility. John has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation. No services are planned at this time.

Bill Tatum, 87, Palestine, Texas

Bill Tatum, 87, Palestine, Texas, and formerly of Chetopa, died peacefully January 18, 2024, in Tyler, Texas. Born March 11, 1936, in Nowata County, Oklahoma, Bill was the son of William Clayton and Mamie Viola Tatum. Bill grew up in a large family with two brothers and three sisters.

Laura E. Lowrey, 61, Galena

Laura E. (Deaton) Lowrey, 61, Galena, died at 4:23 a.m. Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her home. Born on April 21, 1962, Laura was the daughter of Robert Elliott Deaton and Anne Bradley Herndon.

William Wilson, 85, Baxter Springs

William “Bill” W. Wilson, 85, Baxter Springs died Wednesday, January 17, 2024 in Baxter Springs. Born April 10, 1938 in rural Riverton, Bill was the son of William A. and Lula Mae (Smith) Wilson. Bill was longtime resident of Baxter Springs.

Mary Holland, 92, Joplin, Mo.

Mary Catherine (Tracy) Holland, 92, Joplin, Mo., died January 24, 2024. Born May 21, 1931, in Columbus, Mary was the daughter of Wesley Harmon and Velma Margaret (Cornell) Tracy. Her family moved to Carl Junction, Missouri, where she graduated in 1949.

Mae Roth, 92, Seymour, Mo.

Mae Joesphine (Spiva) Roth, 92, Seymour, Missouri died at Glenwood Healthcare of Seymour, Missouri. at 8:11 p.m. January 11, 2024. Born in Galena July 19, 1931 Mae was the daughter of Virgil Floyd Spiva and Ruby Obenetta (Hix) Spiva.

Victor S. Smalley, 69, Galena

Victor S. Smalley, 69, Galena, an auto mechanic, died Saturday January 20, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation.

Jessie Youngblood, Baxter Springs

Jessie D. Youngblood, 69, Baxter Springs, a machinist, died Thursday January 18, 2024 at his home in Baxter Springs. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

Henrietta York, 97, Webb City, Mo.

Henrietta York, 97, Webb City, Mo., died at 8:58 p.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Born May 2, 1926, in Flint, Michigan, Henrietta was the daughter of Henry E. Chancellor and Mary Emma (Jackson) Chancellor- Mack.

Donald Swofford, 87, Parsons

Donald E. Swofford, 87, Parsons, died at 12:35 a.m., Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons. Born October 24, 1936, Donald was the son of Earl C. and Grace E. (Brown) Swofford. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1955 and from Parsons Junior College in 1957.