Carl Raymond Young, 70, Galena

Carl Raymond Young, 70, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at his Galena home. Carl was born February 19, 1953 in Joplin, Missouri the son of Billy Eugene and Betty Jane (Stripling) Young. He was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Eddie Williamson, 58, Oswego

Eddie Williamson, 58, of Oswego, died at 3:33 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at University of Kanas Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Karen, of the home. The Celebration of Life will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the Western Way Cowboy Church in Altamont.

Helen L Hamm, 91, Columbus

Helen L. Hamm, age 91, passed away November 24, 2023 at Medicalodge of Columbus. Helen was born January 8, 1932 to the late Jess Calvin and Georgia Darnell n Joplin, Missouri. She worked as a clerk in the County Deed office, and for GB Manufacturing in Columbus. She was a housewife.

Melinda Jean Burbidge, 66, Cherokee

Melinda Jean Burbidge, age 66, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 in Cherokee, Melinda was born May 3, 1957 to Ray Jean Crawford and Coleen Cresap. She worked for Walmart for the past six years. Melinda adored her family and friends.

Sandra F. “Sandy” Fox

Sandra F. “Sandy” Fox, 71, of McCune, died at 11:05 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by love from her family. Sandra Faye Meyer was born on July 3, 1952, to John and Ida (Hahn) Meyer.

Vicki Lee Smith

Vicki Lee Smith, 72, of Columbus, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Vicki was born December 9, 1950 in Oswego, to the late Sylvester and Elizabeth Rosalie Rowden. She married George Smith; he survives of the home.

Ellie Kate Thomas

Ellie Kate Thomas was born at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, on November 17, 2023, at 11:11 pm. God chose that moment to take her in his arms. During that fleeting time, she touched many lives and was loved by all who awaited her arrival.

Beverly Rahmeier

Beverly Kay Rahmeier, 81, Columbus, died November 20, 2023 at Freeman Hospital. Born January 4, 1942 in Columbus Beverly was the daughter of Frank and Doris (Sandberg) Manderino. She was a graduate of Columbus Rural High School with the class of 1960.

Danny McCorkle

Danny Melvin Mc-Corkle, 80, Riverton, died at his home surrounded by loved ones at 6:15 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2023. Born July 22, 1943, in Joplin, Mo., Danny was the son of Ernie E. and Ethel B. (Brock) McCorkle. He was a lifetime resident of Cherokee County.

William Baldwin Jr.

William David Baldwin, Jr., 91, Joplin, Mo., died Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Born in Galena August 22, 1932, William was the son of William David Baldwin, Sr. and Tiny Rose (Oliver) Baldwin. Along with his parents, William was preceded in death by his son, William David Baldwin, III.