Barbara Kent, 91, Galena

Barbara Rae Kent, 91, of Galena died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Grenada, Mississippi. Born January 8, 1932, in Galena Barbara was the daughter of Ray and Mary Ellen (Moody) Wilkerson. They preceded her in death.

Death Notice

Merle E. Clawson, 97, of McCune, died at 12:35 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Via Christi Village Court in Pittsburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita, November 3, 2017.

Irene Elmore, 90, Chetopa

Irene A. Elmore, 90, of Chetopa, died at 4:10 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Elmore, August 29, 2020.

Elijah Ragain, 43, Joplin, Mo.

Elijah Steven Ragain, 43, of Joplin, Mo., formerly of Columbus, died January 19, 2023 at his apartment in Joplin, Mo. Born December 2, 1979 in Pittsburg, Elijah was the son of Robert Steven and Lisa Ann (Offill) Ragain. They preceded him in death.

Dale Osborne, 66, Joplin, Mo.

Dale Eugene Osborne, 66 of Joplin, Mo. died at 5:59 a.m. Thursday, January 18, 2023 at Community Springs Healthcare Facility in El Dorado Springs, Mo. Born November 30, 1956, Dale was the son of Clyde E. Osborne and Juanita M. (Helm) Osborne. They preceded him in death.

Chester Stapleton, 93, Oswego

Chester Stapleton, 93, of rural Oswego, died at 9:03 a.m., Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Oswego Health and Rehab. Born May 28, 1929, in Highland, Calif., Chester was the son of Fred and Margie (Sprouse) Stapleton. They preceded him in death.

Jeffrey Boles, Sr. Baxter Springs

Jeffrey George Boles, Sr., 61, of Baxter Springs died Thursday, January 19, 2023. Born February 24, 1961 in Carthage, Mo., Jeffrey was the son of Dexter Boles and Rosemary Poulson Boles. Jeffrey and Joyce McCullum were united in marriage November 20, 1978, at Miami, Okla. She survives of the home.

Stephen R. Ward, 75, Pittsburg

Stephen R. Ward, 75, long time Pittsburg businessman died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at his residence. Born January 26,1947, in Pittsburg, Stephen was the son of Chester M. and Juanita R. (Armstrong) Ward. They preceded him in death.

Quentin Andrews, 33, Columbus

Quentin enjoyed fishing, camping, taking care of his animals and just being outdoors.

Larry Renick, Baxter Springs

Retired Colonel Larry Lee Renick 84, of Baxter Springs, died Friday, January 13, 2023 at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born February 12, 1938 in Melrose Park, Illinois, Larry was the son of William Howard Renick and Winnie L. (Heard) Renick. They preceded him in death.