Phyllis Stapleton, 92, Oswego

Phyllis June Stapleton, 92, Oswego, died peacefully April 23, 2026 at River’s Edge Senior Living in Oswego.Born March 21, 1934 in Fairview Township, Labette County, Phyllis was the daughter of James and Edythe (Hearson) Addis. She attended school in Oswego.

Sherry Sanders, 65, Galena

Sherry Sanders, 65, Galena, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at home surrounded by family.Born December 4, 1960, Sherry was the daughter of Ruth and Carl Bresee. They both preceded her in death.

Chad McCauley, 57, Pittsburg

Chad Michael Mc-Cauley,57,Pittsburg,died Friday, April 17, 2026 after a long health battle. Born June 2, 1969, Chad was the son of Robert Boone McCauley and Vickie Sue Blasor. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1987.

Bertie Tilberg, 95, Joplin, Mo.

Bertie Mae Tilberg, 95, Joplin, Mo., died Monday, April 20, 2026, in the comfort of her home at Wildwood Assisted Living, where she was cherished and loved by both residents and staff as she continued to share her kindness and faith with those around her.Born November 18, 1930, in Spiro, Okla.

Annabel Russell, 88, Cherokee

Annabel R. Russell, 88, Cherokee, died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home.Born September 17, 1937, in Weir, Annabel was the daughter of Neil and Corral (Turrell) Markham.Annabell and Rollin Russell were united in marriage February 14, 1957. He preceded her in death March 11, 2010.

Joanne Garrett, 87, Joplin, Mo.

Joanne Josephine Garrett, 87, Joplin, Mo., died Friday, April 17, 2026.Born November 2, 1938, in Baxter Springs, Joanne was the daughter of Marvin and Josephine (Savute) Sills.Joanne was a woman who found meaning in caring for others and she carried that spirit into every part of her life.

Carl Maples, 92, Joplin, Mo.

Carl Eugene Maples, 92, Joplin, Mo., died Friday, April 17, 2026.He was born April 2, 1934, in Jasper, Mo.Carl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Darrell Belcher, 87, Oswego

Darrell Gene Belcher, 87, Oswego, died at 2:41 Thursday, April 16, 2026.Born July 14, 1938, Darrell was the son of Carl Gene Belcher and Geneva Orvilla (Bain) Belcher. He had spent several decades living in Nevada, Mo. before moving to Oswego in the 1970’s.

Gary Scott, 81, Riverton

Gary Wayne Scott, 81, Riverton, died peacefully Monday, April 13, 2026 Born September 29, 1944, Gary was the son of Skip Scott and Betty Scott.Gary was raised on a dairy farm in Kansas, where he developed a love for the land and hunting.

Bruce Shanks, 66, Columbus

Bruce Johnny Shanks, 66, Columbus, died Friday, April 10, 2026 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. surrounded by members of his congregation, pastor and family.Born July 2, 1959, at Maude Norton Hospital in Columbus, Bruce was the son of Orlan and Lucille Shanks.