Jackie Robertson, 72, Joplin, Mo.

Jackie Elaine Robertson, 72, of Joplin, Missouri, died December 20, 2023, with her children by her side, after a four-year battle with cancer. Born November 3, 1951, in Mound Valley, Jackie was the daughter of Donald and Thelma Santee.

Theodore Hornung, 85, Lawrence

Theodore (Ted) Gregory Hornung died December 13, 2023 in Lawrence. Born June 15, 1938 Ted was the son of Edmund and Monica (Bosman) Hornung. He grew up in Spearville, graduating from Spearville High School in 1957.

Anthony McGee, 62, Joplin, Mo.

Anthony “Tony” Mc-Gee, 62 of Joplin, Missouri, died Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Springfield, Missouri. Born July 19, 1961, in Columbus, Tony was the son of Jim and Freddie (Reimer) McGee. He has been a longtime area resident.

Phyllis Brown

Phyllis Charlene Brown (Sweet), 85, Galena, died peacefully Wednesday, December 20, 2023 surrounded by her family. Born May 3, 1938, Phyllis was the daughter of Charles (Bud) and Fern Sweet of Galena. They preceded her in death.

Natalie Turner

Natalie Danielle Turner, 48, Joplin, Missouri died peacefully in her home Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born January 29, 1975 in Joplin, Natalie attended Parkwood High School.

Kathleen Skahan, 62, Columbus

Kathleen (Downs) Skahan, 62, Columbus died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born April 14, 1961 in Columbus, Kathleen was the daughter of the late James Ellison Sr. and Sandra Lea (Dollard) Downs. She graduated high school in Lebo with the class of 1979.

Carolyn Saale, 82, Carl Junction

‘Sue’ Saale, 82 of Carl Junction, Missouri, died peacefully at Quaker Hill Manor, in Lowell, following an extended illness. Born on September 5, 1941 in Stockton, Missouri, Sue was the daughter of the late Wade and Mary John (Emshwiller) Cowan.

Edwina Busby, 86, Quapaw

Edwina Faye Wheeler – Busby, 86, formerly of Quapaw, Okla., died Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Salina Care Center in Salina, Okla. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 21 at Quapaw Tribal Building, east of Quapaw, Okla. Kyle Young officiated.

Carolyn Lukens, 61, Oswego

Carolyn J. Lukens, 61, Oswego, a nurse, died Monday December 11, 2023 at her home. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

Tammy Bridendolph, 53, Miami

Tammy Gail Bridendolph, 53, Miami, Okla. died Friday, December 15, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born April 1, 1970 in Claremore, Okla., Tammy was the daughter of Galen and Peggy (Green) Hudspeth. She had lived in Miami most of her life.