John Swager, 82, Carl Junction, Mo.

John Wayne Swager, 82, Carl Junction, Missouri, died February 18, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Born October 30, 1943, in Cherokee County, John was the son of Sam and Mary Swager.

Johnnie Murray Jr., 64, Riverton

Johnnie Joseph Murray Jr., 64, Riverton, died at 5:15 p.m. February 20, 2026, surrounded by family and friends after a long courageous battle with health issues.Born July 23, 1961, Johnnie was the son of Gladys and Johnnie Murray Sr. He was the only son with five sisters.

Donna Robinette, 60, Galena

Donna Robinette, 60, Galena, died February 16, 2026, following a sudden illness. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.Born December 22, 1965, in Memphis, Texas, Donna was the daughter of Riley and Martha (George) Huggins.

James Miranda, 64, Baxter Springs

James “Jimmy” Miranda 64, Baxter Springs, died Monday February 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital.Born March 7, 1961 in Oakland Calif., Jimmy was the son of James and Hazel Miranda.

Thomas Lee, 76, Joplin, Mo.

Thomas Edwin Lee, 76, Joplin, Missouri, died February 21, 2026.Born July 19, 1949, Thomas was the son of Edwin and Willie (Bruton) Lee.Thomas’s early years were spent in the company of horses, a passion he inherited from his father, a respected horse trainer.

Anna Chambers, 91, Overland Park

Anna Lucille Chambers, 91, Overland Park, died peacefully February 21, 2026.Born October 30, 1934, Lucille lived a full and faithful life of 91 years, marked by her unwavering Christian faith, her dedication to family, and her quiet but profound influence on those around her.

Barbara Watson, 87, Galena

Barbara Sue (Mooney) Watson, 87, Galena, died at 1:18 a.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at her home.Born June 13, 1938, in Riverton, Barbara was the eldest of three children of Harry Lee and Una (Derfelt) Mooney.

Shelby Horn, 82, Joplin, Mo.

Shelby Paul Horn, 82, Joplin, Mo. died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born July 12, 1943 in Estill County, Kentucky, Shelby was the son of Pryse and Hettie (Warner) Horn.Shelby graduated from Kiser High School in Dayton, Ohio with the Class of 1961.

Gary Elliott Sr., 80, Baxter Springs

Gary D. “Buster” Elliott Sr., 80, Baxter Springs died at home February 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, Born September 8, 1945 in Baxter Springs, Buster was the son of BH and Mable Elliott. Buster was the third of four children.

William Kesinger, 73, Columbus

William “Gene” Eugene Kesinger, 73, Columbus, died peacefully February 12, 2026.Born March 19, 1952, in Joplin, Mo., Gene was the son of William and Bonnie Kesinger.