Jeanne L. Mattes

Jeanne L. Mattes, 98, formerly of Joplin, died Thursday, January 4, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri. Born April 24, 1925 in Baxter Springs, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Homer and Thelma (Riseling) Galyon. She graduated from Joplin High School in 1943 and married John T. Mattes in 1947.

Rena Miller

Rena M. Miller, 84, Baxter Springs, a book keeper, died Wednesday January 3, 2024 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born April 2, 1939 in Harrisonville, Mo., Rena was the daughter of Wayne and Opal Leslie.

Belva Smith

In addition to her husband and parents Belva was preceded in death by a brother, Omer Twitty. Belva graduated from Monett High School in 1950 with 15 college credit hours. She went on to attend SMS College in Springfield, Mo. and graduated in three years with a degree in elementary education.

Vincent Segraves

Vincent H. Segraves, 60, Parsons, died the evening of Sunday, December 31, 2023, at his home. Born August 5, 1963 in Elkhart, Indiana, Vincent Harold Segraves was the son of Lawrence and June (Thatcher) Segraves For many years, Vincent worked as an auto mechanic.

Omadine Hoyer

Omadine Hoyer, 99, Frontenac, died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born December 16, 1924 in Pittsburg, Omadine was the daughter of the late Lester W. and Alice M. (Lawver) Roberds. She grew up on a farm near Asbury, Mo. raising over 4,000 chickens.

Mary Ellen Vance

Mary Ellen Vance, 83, Carl Junction, Mo., and a former Labette County resident, died at 12:22 p.m., Monday January 1, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born on June 26, 1940, at rural Nevada, Missouri Mary was the daughter of Orville and Ellen (Brock) Eaton.

Arthur Henson

Arthur Eugene Henson, 79, Joplin, Mo., died at 2:14 p.m., Monday, January 1, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Carthage, Mo. Born May 1, 1944 in Joplin, Mo., Arthur was the son of Orin Lavell and Willi Josephine (Kelly) Henson. He was one of 14 children. He was a lifetime resident of Joplin.

Erma Poteet

Erma (Evans) Poteet, 95, Joplin, Mo., died January 5, 2024. She retired from Pillsbury in the Quality Control department. After retirement, she spent most of her time with family, going places with grandkids.

Rose Mary Cross

Rose Mary Cross, Oswego, died at 5:44 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the home of her daughter, Cheryel Cross in Oswego. Rose will forever be remembered by the lives she touched through her generosity, playful sense of humor and love for her family and friends.

Thomas Raczka, Baxter Springs

Thomas Raczka, Baxter Springs Thomas J. Raczka, age 52, Baxter Springs, a line worker, died Monday January 1, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.