Jerry Sigafoose, 80, El Dorado

Jerry Lee Sigafoose, 80, El Dorado, died Saturday, July 19, 2026.Born May 4, 1946, in Columbus, Jerry was the son of Marvin Hinman and Twila June Beggs. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School with the Class of 1964.

Ellen Dougan, 77, Grandview, Mo.

Ellen Alberta Lawson Dougan, 77, Grandview, Mo., died peacefully Monday, July 20, 2026, in her longtime home.She was born March 3, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois.When she was three years old her family moved to the tiny town of Corona, before settling in Columbus, where she owned that town.

Claudius Lucas, 69, Miami, Okla.

Claudius Fredrick Lucas, 69, a longtime Ottawa County resident, died Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Integris Miami Hospital.Born November 18, 1956 in Columbus, Claude was the son of William and Clara (Carpenter) Lucas. Claude was one of twelve siblings. He graduated from Cherokee High School in 1974.

Terry Tullis, 75, Parsons

Terry L. Tullis, 75, Parsons, died at 1:46 a.m., Sunday, July 19, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.Born May 5, 1951 in Oswego Terry was the son of R.A. and Velma I. (Seger) Tullis.Terry grew up in Bartlett and graduated from Labette County Community High School in 1969.

Christine Schettler, 89, St. Paul

Christine Mary Schettler, 89, St. Paul, died peacefully Monday, July 20, 2026 at Prairie Mission Retirement Village.Born November 4, 1936 in rural Sterling, Okla., Christine was the second daughter of Herman and Rose (Doebel) Schettler. Her family moved to St.

Vince Bulgarelli, 65, Oswego

Vince Bulgarelli, 65, Oswego, died Saturday, July 18, 2026, at his home in Oswego.Born June 16, 1961, in Ottawa, Vince was the son of Vincent and Shirley (Mason) Bulgarelli. He grew up in Radley. He attended Girard Schools and graduated from Girard High School.

Robert Robison, 70, Baxter Springs

Robert “Robbie” Robison, 70, Baxter Springs, died July 15, 2026 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Mo.He was born April 26, 1956 and graduated from Baxter Springs High School with the Class of 1974. He was known for his love of family, the outdoors and sports.

Ellen Hannebohn, 83, Chetopa

Ellen Jane Hannebohn, 83, Chetopa, died Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Solace House, in Joplin, Mo.Born June 24, 1943, in Crawfordsville, Ind., Jane was the daughter of Homer Edward and Martha Elizabeth (Ferrell) Hancock. Jane grew up and attended school in Crawfordsville, Ind.

John Porter, 79, Joplin, Mo.

John Willard “Rock” Porter, 79, Joplin, Mo., died July 15, 2026, one day after his 79th birthday.Born on July 14, 1947, in Miami, Okla., John was the son of Willard Porter and Ruby Clingenpeel Porter.

Violet Vasquez, 75, Joplin, Mo.

Violet Jean Vasquez, 75, Joplin, Mo., died Friday, July 17, 2026, at Solace House of the Four States in Joplin, Mo., following an extended illness.Born January 15, 1951, in Joplin, Mo., Violet was the daughter of Emory and Esena (Adamson) Owens.