Rodney Cheney, 57, Cherokee

Rodney E. Cheney, 57, of Cherokee, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at his home in Cherokee. Born July 30, 1965 in Girard, Rodney was the son of Donald and Fannie Mae (Mc-Clelland) Cheney. They preceded him in death.

Billie Carriger, 93, Joplin, Mo.

Billie Bernice Carriger, 93, of Joplin, Mo. died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Joplin Health and Rehab, in Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born July 15, 1929, in Riverton, Billie was the daughter of were James William and Lula Mae (Lewis) Smith.

Erma Boyes, 85, Galena

Erma M. Boyes, 85, of Galena, died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo. Born February 20, 1938, in Joplin, Mo., Erma was the daughter of John Wiley Angel and Dimple J. (Poe) Angel. She graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1956.

Marsha Mummert, Lamar, Mo.

Marsha Louise Mummert, 83, of Lamar, Mo. died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Truman Healthcare and Rehab in Lamar. Born June 2, 1939, in Pittsburg, Marsha was the daughter of Jack and Wilma (Jones) Cox. They preceded her in death.

Hideko Miller, 89, Oswego

Hideko N. “Jackie” Miller, 89, Oswego, died peacefully April 28, 2023. Jackie was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a two-time breast cancer survivor. She has left this earth to be with her loving husband of 55 years, Billy C. Miller, who passed away four-years ago at the age of 76.

Donald Tipton

Donald Wayne Tipton, 80 of Baxter Springs, died Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Medicalodges of Columbus, Donald has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for private graveside services.

Levi Porter

Levi “Ace” Porter, 27, of Riverton, died April 18, 2023. Levi was born May 3, 1995 to Jama Porter, who preceded him in death.

James Lawhead

James Ray Lawhead, 75 of Baxter Springs, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Born January 28, 1948 in Claremore, Okla., James was the son of James Harvey Lawhead and Ruby (Dewees) Lawhead. They preceded him in death.

Twila Brown

Twila Marguerite Brown, 91, of Oswego, died at 10:56 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023 at The Wildwood Memory Care, in Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born October 5, 1931, in Hallowell, Twila was the daughter of Ralph and Verna Marguerite (Hensel) Lollar.

Lester McFarling

Lester Dale McFarling, 55, Galena, died Friday, April 21, 2023, at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born February 28, 1968 in Columbus, Lester was the son of Carolyn Sue Spencer McFarling and James Dale Mcfarling. His father preceded him in death.