Nellie Cramer, 91, Baxter Springs

Nellie Ann Cramer, 91, Baxter Springs died Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Silver Creek Assisted Living Center in Joplin, Mo. Born May 13, 1931, in Seneca, Mo., Nellie was the daughter of Ray and Leota Harris. She was raised in Peoria, Okla. where she worked hard on her family farm with her siblings.

Kevin Kloer, 62, Columbus

Kevin Patrick Kloer, 62, Columbus died April 16, 2023 surrounded by his family at Oak Pointe Senior Living in Neosho, Mo., following a long illness. Born October 21, 1960 in Appleton City, Mo., Kevin was the son of Dennis and Hazel Kloer of Scammon. He was the youngest of six siblings.

Frankie Jarrett, 65, McCune

Frankie Bert Jarrett, 65, McCune, died at his home Thursday, April 13, 2023 following a sudden illness. Born June 6, 1957 in Columbus, Frankie was the son of Norman A. Jarrett and Bertie Phelan.

Kenneth Curnutte, 80, Mound Valley

Kenneth W. Curnutte, 80, rural Mound Valley, passed away at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, April 13, 2023, at his home. Born December 13, 1942, in Labette County, Kenneth was the son of Sylvester “Shorty” and Jessie “Hazel” (Hinkle) Curnutte.

Betty Joe Noel, 66, Galena

Betty Jo Noel, 66, Galena, died at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Galena Nursing and Rehab, in Galena, following an illness. born June 25, 1956 in Wichita, Betty Jo was the daughter of Katherine Winona “Nonie” Powell. Betty Jo was raised by her grandparents, Lee and Beulah Powell.

Robert Edge Sr., 84, Galena

Robert Dale Edge Sr, 84, of Galena, died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Pittsburg Health and Rehab., in Pittsburg following an illness. Born February 15, 1939 in Chetopa, Robert was the son of John Fredrick Edge, Sr. and Juanita Helen (Dunn) Edge. They preceded him in death.

Colleen Ray, 89, Galena

Colleen Colgrove Ray, 89, of Galena died at 3:08 a.m.. Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her home following an illness. Born January 29, 1934 in Galena, Colleen was the daughter of Joe David and Hettie Edna (Densman) Douffet. She was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Domenic Castagno, Scammon

Domenic Paul Castagno, 44, of Scammon, died Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg from health complications. Born June 13, 1978, in Columbus Domenic was the son of John E. and Sharon Viola (Fassino) Castagno. They preceded him in death.

David Bristol, 53, Bartlett

David Bristol, 53, of Bartlett, died Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his home. Born January 23, 1970, in Nuernberg, Germany, David was the son of Jimmy Louis and Betty Ann (Wilkerson) Bristol. His mother preceded him in death.

Joyce Rader, 82, Galena

Joyce Rader, 82, of Galena, died Friday, April 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. Her loved ones are deeply saddened by the loss of such an amazing mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Born November 21, 1940, Joyce was the daughter of Thelma and Charles Couch.