Tanner Hodges, 23, Columbus

Tanner Keagan Gene Hodges, 23, formerly from Columbus, died Friday, February 27, 2026.He was a United States Army Combat Engineer. Born February 5, 2003, in Fort Riley, Tanner was the son of Jeremy G. and Angela M. (Oldt) Hodges.

Doris Williams, 83, Miami, Okla.

Doris June (Squirrel) Williams, 83, Miami, Okla., died Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Columbus.Born July 4, 1942, in Miami, Okla., Doris was the daughter of Alec and Birdie (Morgan) Squirrel.Doris worked as a dental assistant and homemaker throughout her life.

Howard Olds, 75, Galena

Howard L. Olds, 75, Galena, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at home surrounded by his loving family. He lived in Galena his entire life.Born October 6, 1950, Howard was the son of Hershel and Geraldine Olds.He married Sandy March 7, 1969. He had two children Kay and Brad Henady and Howard Olds Jr.

Gary Price, 79, Quapaw, Okla.

Gary L Price, 79, Quapaw, Okla., died Thursday, March 12, 2026.He was born December 31, 1946. Gary had a passion for Mokan with his daughters. His favorite passion was cutting and selling firewood, which is how he met his wife of thirty years.

Lois Kelley, 81, Galena

Lois Fay Kelley, 81, Galena, died December 10, 2025, at her home.Born May 19, 1944, Lois was the daughter of George L. Lake and Nellie J. (Shira) Lake. She was a lifetime resident of Galena. She worked in Quality Control at Eagle Picher until her retirement in 2006.

Ernest Bidwell, 86, Galena

Ernest Douglas Bidwell, 86, Galena, died peacefully, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.Born May 13, 1939, Ernest was the son of Harold Bidwell and Thelma Morris.Ernest proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Sara Patterson, 89, Miami, Okla.

Sara Kathlyn (Powell) Patterson, 89, Miami, Okla., died peacefully March 12, 2026, in Miami, Okla.Born July 6, 1936, in Alma, Ark., Sara was the daughter of Doyle and Mabel (Manes) Powell. She grew up surrounded by family and formed many lifelong friendships that she treasured throughout the years.

Carol Ann Chrisenberry, 89, Iola

Carol Ann Chrisenberry, 89, Iola, died Monday, March 2, 2026.Born July 26, 1937 in Blackwell, Okla., Carol was the daughter of John Edgar Chrisenberry and Sylvia Irene (Kirk) Chrisenberry.

Franklin Stark, 83, Columbus

Franklin Dudley Stark, 83, Columbus, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Medicalodges in Columbus.Born December 6, 1942, in Bartlett, Franklin was the son of Irvin D. and Mattie J. (Lewis) Stark.

Janice Wrench, 84, Chetopa

Janice K. Wrench, 84, Chetopa, died Monday, March 9, 2026, at her home.Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.