Christopher Bowin, 52, Welch, Okla.

Christopher Bowin, 52, Welch, Okla. died peacefully Friday, May 8, 2026 at The Journey Home hospice house.Christopher was born in San Diego, Calif. June 17, 1973. He graduated from Columbus Unified High School with the Class of 1992.

Oscar Lathrop, 88, Weir

Oscar Eugene Lathrop, 88, Weir, died home Monday, June 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Born September 12, 1937 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Oscar was the son of William L. and Helen (Allegre) Lathrop.He graduated from Columbus Unified High School with the Class of 1955.

Edwin Barnett, 81, Carl Junction, Mo.

Edwin Lavern “Barney” Barnett, 81, Carl Junction, Mo., died Saturday evening, May 30, 2026, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Mo., after a recent decline in health.Born January 5, 1945, in Columbus, Barney was the only child born to Leroy and Lucy (Waggoner) Barnett.

Thomas Davis, 65, Columbus

Thomas Wayne Davis, 65, Columbus, died Tuesday, May 27, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. after a long illness.Born July 29, 1960, in Elkhart, Thomas was the so of Robert Judson and Mary Naomi (Card) Davis. He graduated from Chapman High School with the class of 1978.

Evelyn Foley, 79, Baxter Springs

Evelyn Lourine Foley, 79, Baxter Springs, died peacefully Thursday, May 21, 2026, following a brief hospital stay.Born August 16, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo., Evelyn was the daughter of Oscar and Audrey Robertson.

Wava VanBecelaere, 91, Pittsburg

Wava Marie (Martin) VanBecelaere, 91, Pittsburg, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Pittsburg, Born November 5, 1934 in Columbus, Wava was the daughter of Robert Lawrence and Cozy Anna (Draeger) Martin. She attended Richland Valley Elementary School in Columbus and Columbus High School.

Clint Poor, 59, Faulkner

Clint Douglas Poor, 59, Faulkner, died at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born December 10, 1966, in Parsons, Clint was the son of was the son of Clinton and Shirley (Davis) Poor. He graduated from Hallowell Christian Academy.

John Richmond II, 81, Joplin, Mo.

John Franklin Richmond II, 81, Joplin, Mo., died Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home surrounded by the love of his family.Born April 18, 1945, at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin, Mo., John was the son of John Franklin Richmond I and Mildred Ivy (Harrison) Richmond.

Sean Corbit, 52, Quapaw, Okla.

Sean Dewayne Corbit, 52, a longtime resident of Quapaw, Oklahoma, died at his home Sunday, May 24, 2026.Born November 21, 1973, in Montebello, California, Sean was the son of Willie Dewayne Corbit and Grace (Dodson) Berry.

Michiel Karnes, 66, Quapaw, Okla.

Michiel “Mikey” or “Speedy” Dennis Karnes, 66, Quapaw, Okla. died Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Barnes – Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Mo.Born October 22, 1959 in Baxter Springs, Mikey was the son of Rex and Jeannie (Victor) Karnes. He grew up in Quapaw, Okla.