Samuel E. Frazier, 78, Galena

Samuel E Frazier, 78, Galena, died Sunday evening December 17 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., with his kids at his side. He is now in the presence of his Lord and savior, as well as reunited with the love of his life, Topper.

Nancy Cornwell, Kilmarnock, Va.

Nancy Lou Cornwell, 85, of Kilmarnock, Va., died at home Friday, December 8, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born a smalltown girl who crisscrossed the USA and the world with her husband Frank of 67 years.

Dorothy Crowder, 91, Joplin, Mo.

Dorothy Mae Crowder, 91 of Joplin, Missouri died Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born October 26, 1932 in Joplin, Dorothy was the daughter of the late William and Cecil (Bray) Holden. Dorothy served the Lord her entire life and was passionate about her faith and relationship with Jesus.

Morgan Davidson, 76, Bella Vista

Morgan Lee Davidson, 76, Bella Vista, Arkansas, died December 3, 2023. Born November 10, 1947, in Independence, Morgan was the son of Rex and Bobbi Davidson. Growing up in Elk City Morgan received his education from the local schools.

Jinna L Greninger, 68, Joplin

Jinna was born 1955 in Webb City. The daughter of John R. and Susan F. Greninger. She attended Webb City Grade School. The family moved to Columbus, where she attended Junior High. In 1968 they moved to Greenfield, Missouri, where she graduated from High School.

Kevin Lee Bickford, 59, Galena

Kevin Lee Bickford, 59, of Galena, died at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Kevin was born in Sacramento, Calif. on May 7, 1964 to parents Wilford Eugene Bickford and Altamae (Glasgow) Bickford.

Gary Lee Youngblood, 76, Joplin

Gary Lee Youngblood, age 76, died at 4:08 pm, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home following an illness. Gary was born August 13, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri. His parents were Roland and Mazie (Walkenshaw) Youngblood. He had lived in Joplin the past 20 years, moving from Neosho. Missouri.

Lucienne “Lucie” Sprang, 101, Pryor

Lucienne “Lucie” (Ogg) Sprang, 101 of Pryor, Okla. formerly of Baxter Springs, died on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Claremore Skilled Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Claremore, Okla. Lucie was born July 14, 1922, in Ottawa, Kansas to the union of Cecil Ogg and Iva (Easedale) Ogg.

James Walter Van Horn, 92, Baxter Springs

James Walter Van Horn, age 92, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, December 1, 2023. Jim was born in Baxter Springs Kansas on July 26,1931 to parents Walter Ezekiel Van Horn and Jamie Adele Van Horn. He was a graduate of Baxter Springs High School and the University of Kansas.

Sally Ann Robison, 83, Oswego

Sally Ann Robison (Overman) passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born September 5, 1940, to Wayne and Opal Overman (Swearingin) in Cherokee County. She graduated from McCune High School in 1958 and graduated from cosmetology school after. On May 22, 1960, she married John Robison.