James Hefley

James R. Hefley, 90, passed away October 2, 2023 after a short battle with pneumonia. Jim was born to Floyd and Vivian (Lichtenwalter) Hefley on October 14, 1932. He attended Elm Tree School and Columbus High School. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Agricultural Education.

Violet Barnes

Violet “Jean” Barnes, 98, of Schertz, Texas died September 9, 2023. Born in Neutral, August 26, 1925, Jean was the daughter of Herbert and Florence Head. She was the “baby” of the family and was proudly protected by her big brothers Charlie, Royce, John and Paul and her big sister, Geneva.

Steven Featherby

Steven E. Featherby, 26 of Seattle, Wash. died September 23, 2023 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Steven was born 30 December 1996 at Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune North Carolina. He was the son of Curtis and Lorie (Judkins) Featherby.

Marcy A. Sager

Marcy A. Sager, 70, of Columbus, died Friday September 22, 2023 at her home in Columbus. She had worked as a cashier. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.  

Lane Dunbar

Lane Clayton Dunbar, 17, of Commerce, Okla., died Monday, October 2, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin Mo Born July 20, 2006 in Miami, Okla. Lane was the son of Roy Thomas Dunbar and Cheryl Williams.

Mark Fenimore

Mark Wayne Fenimore 75, of Pittsburg, died Thursday, September 28. Mark was the son of Buford and Blanche (Sellers) Fenimore. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by grandson Austin Fenimore.

Michael Ruttgen

Michael W. “Mike” Ruttgen, 71, of Oswego, died October 1, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Mo. Born September 29, 1952, in Oswego, Mike was the son of Wayne Ruttgen and Carolyn (Smith) Ruttgen. Michael and Teri McClure were united in marriage , January 29, 1983 in Coffeyville.

Walter Schulze

Walter William Schulze, 58 of Parsons, died at his home at 1:23 a.m. Sunday, October 1, 2023 following an illness. Born in Neosho, Mo., March 30, 1965, Walter was the son of Walter Rubben Schulze and Shirley Gray. They preceded him in death.

Billy G. Sullivan Jr.

Billy G. Sullivan, Jr., 76, Riverton, died at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility at 10:35 a.m. Sunday, October 1, 2023. Born in Webb City, Mo. February 11, 1947, Billy was the son of Billy G. Sullivan, Sr. and Charlene A. (Busby) Sullivan.

Janice L. Lamb

Janice L. Lamb 74, of Wellsville, formally of the Pittsburg community died 3:15 a.m. Saturday September 30, 2023, at the Wellsville Health and Rehab following an illness. Born September 3, 1949, in Pittsburg, Janice was the daughter of John W. and Elizabeth J. (Vena) Lamb.