Jeffery Sappington

Jeffery Scott “Jeff” Sappington, 58, of Quapaw, Okla., died Friday, September 15, 2023 in Baxter Springs. Born January 4, 1965 in Claremore, Okla., Jeff was the son of Bill and Agnes (Ellick) Sappington.

David McKinney

David “Dave” Earl McKinney, 62, of Baxter Springs, died at the Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, September 13, 2023, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Wilma VanBeber

Wilma “Jean” (Augustus) VanBeber, 95 years old, of McLean, Virginia died September 14, 2023. Jean was the daughter of Don and Goldie Augustus and was raised on a farm near the Brush Creek area of Cherokee County. Jean received her early education in a one-room country schoolhouse.

Raymond Andrews, Joplin, Mo.

Raymond Willard Andrews 61 of Joplin, Mo., died Saturday, September 16, 2023 in his sleep after suffering from a stroke. Raymond Born June 22, 1962, Raymond was the son of Bill and Norma Andrews.

Charles Meyer, 82, Scammon

Charles Raymond Meyer, 82, of Scammon, died at 10 a.m. Friday, September 15, 2023. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters at his home, following a short illness. Born April 24, 1941, in Galena, Charles was the son of Herman Joseph and Rose Ann (Fox) Meyer. They preceded him in death.

Tony Rhoades, Baxter Springs

Tony Rhoades, 51, of Baxter Springs died September 17, 2023 from colorectal cancer at his home. Tony was preceded in death by by his father Leroy Austin Rhoades, mother Gelinda Gale Ferguson, sister Tammy Thomas, sister Pam Corbin, and daughter Crystal Nicole Ward.

Wilma VanBeber, McLean, Virg.

Wilma “Jean” (Augustus) VanBeber, 95 years old, of McLean, Virginia died September 14, 2023. Jean was the daughter of Don and Goldie Augustus and was raised on a farm near the Brush Creek area of Cherokee County. Jean received her early education in a oneroom country schoolhouse.

Jeffery Lansaw, 54, Galena

Jeffery P. Lansaw, 54 of Galena, died Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at Freeman West Hospital of Joplin, Mo. following injuries sustained in an automobile accident in rural Baxter Springs. Born in Joplin, Mo., July 14, 1969, Jeffery was the son of Emaline Josephine (Lack) Lansaw.

June Naccarato, 88, Mesa, Ariz.

June Naccarato, 88 of Mesa, Ariz. died Saturday, July 22, 2023. June often said, “I’ve lived a good life”.

Jerry Mattox, 86, Columbus

Jerry T. Mattox, 86, of Columbus died Saturday, September 16 at 5:05 p.m. at Medicalodges in Columbus. Born February 27, 1937, in rural Neosho County, Jerry was the son of Shelby and Aletha (Hevel) Mattox. They preceded him in death.