Douglas Scholes Jr., 27, Pittsburg

Douglas “D.J.” Brian Scholes Jr., 27, Pittsburg, died suddenly Friday, December 22, 2023 in Columbus. D.J. was born to Rebecca and Douglas Scholes Sr. May 19, 1996 and later adopted by his aunt and uncle Janet and Jerry Scholes.

William Chambers, 83, Joplin, Mo.

William Ronald ‘Ron’ Chambers, 83, Joplin, Mo., died Saturday December 30, 2023 after a long illness. Born on December 28, 1940 in Sarcoxie, Missouri, Ron was the son of the late Alonzo W. and Leila E. (Carr) Chambers.

Francis Meiers Jr., 75, Columbus

Francis Joseph Meiers Jr, 75, of Columbus, died Friday, December 22, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born October 17, 1948, in Pittsburg, Francis was the son of Francis Joseph Meiers Sr. and Angeline Irene (Montee) Meiers. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1967.

Richard Floyd Ewan, 81, McCune

Richard Floyd Ewan, 81, f McCune, died Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Ascension Via Christi Medical Center in Pittsburg. Born on June 16, 1942 in Walnut, Richard was the son of Lester Wilbur and Dorothy (McClelland) Ewan.

Elmer E. Walker, 86, Galena

Elmer E. Walker, 86, Galena, died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at his home. Elmer was born October 19, 1937 in Vinita, Okla., Elmer was the son of the late Paul Walker and Lula Finnell Walker. After Elmer graduated high school, he signed up to serve in the Marines.

Ken W. Brock, 77, Pittsburg

Ken W. Brock, 77, Pittsburg businessman and entrepreneur, died peacefully at his home Sunday, December 31, 2023 with family by his side. Born February 4, 1946, Ken was the son of George and Florence (Chaplin) Brock. He was raised in Hiattville, southwest of Fort Scott.

Kenneth “Tub” Moore, 80, Galena

Kenneth “Tub” Moore, 80, died December 29, 2023 at his home in rural Galena. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Tub was surrounded during his illness and at the time of his death by his family, who meant everything to him.

Raymond Godfrey, Baxter Springs

Raymond Godfrey, 76 of Baxter Springs, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home with family at his side. Raymond was born May 1, 1947, in Bridgeton, New Jersey to the union of Leonard and Mary Elizabeth (Ammell) Godfrey. He served in the United States Army.

Elsie Deloris Brown, 76, Galena

Elsie Deloris Brown, 76, of Galena, died at Mercy Hospital at 1:16 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Elsie was born on February 17, 1947 in Granby, Missouri to the union of Rev. Orville Edward Johnston and Ina “Fern” (Wolgamott) Johnston. She had been a lifetime resident of the Galena area.

Charles Cantrell Jr., 93 Columbus

Charles “Charlie” Martin Cantrell Jr., 93, Columbus, died December 25, 2023 at the Galena Nursing Center in Galena.