Timothy Hodgson, 55, Columbus

Timothy Wayne Hodgson, 55 of Columbus, died peacefully in his sleep at home, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born September 13 in Hawarden Iowa, Tim was the son of James and Victoria (Stubbs) Hodgson. Tim and Juanita Marie Burchett were united in marriage July 27, 1990 at Miami, Oklahoma.

Ted Edmondson, 77, Columbus

Ted David Edmondson, 77, of Columbus died October 9, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. Born August 26, 1946 at Maude Norton Hospital in Columbus, Ted was the son of Shade Thomas and Esther Lucille (Relf) Edmondson. He was their first child born in a hospital.

Gwindell ‘Fritz’ Kay

Gwindell “Fritz” Kay, 71, of Oswego, died following a sudden terminal illness the morning of October 7, 2023 at the “Solace House” in Joplin, Mo. He was born on September 29, 1952 in Birmingham, Ala. He was the son of Gwinn Edward Kay and Betty (Stuart) Casey.

Richard Draeger

Richard Lee “Rick” Draeger 75, of Columbus died Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Born April 6, 1948. Rick was the son of Paul Orval and Letha Faye (Hanks) Draeger.They preceded him in death. Rick was also preceded in death by a brother Carter Ray Draeger.

Shirley Griffitt

Shirley Jane (Clevenger) Griffitt, 88, of rural Columbus, died Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Medicalodge in Columbus. She was born May 2, 1935, to Redmond and Florence (Smith) Clevenger in Persia, Iowa. Shirley and Raymond Griffitt were united in marriage October 29, 1949, at Oswego.

Joyce Cudney

Joyce Marie Cudney, 85, of Columbus, died October 4, 2023. Born at home February 14, 1938, down by the Neosho River in rural Miami, Okla. Joyce was the daughter of Bruce and Dorothy (Dowty) Vanatta. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her grandson, Jerahmia McDonald.

Barbara Medler

Barbara Lee Medler, a selfless, faith-filled, and passionate woman, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on October 4, 2023, in Joplin, Missouri. Born on August 21, 1929, in Columbus, Kansas, Barbara lived a life filled with love, service, and a deep commitment to her faith and community.

Carolyn Mahurin

Carolyn Jean Mahurin, 61, of Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at her home. Born February 9, 1962 in Joplin, Mo., Carolyn was the daughter of James and Lenora (Watson) Poteet. They preceded her in death. Carolyn had lived in the Galena, Picher and Baxter Springs, area all her life.

Richard Draeger

Richard Lee “Rick” Draeger, 75, of Columbus, died October 4, 2023. He was born April 6, 1948. Arrangements are under the care of Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus.

Roger Dale Burkybile

Roger Dale Burkybile, 66, of Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023.,Born July 10, 1957, in Miami, Okla., Roger was the son of Charles Burkybile and JoAnn Strickland Burkybile. They preceded him in death. Roger was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Frank Burkybile.