Kevin McKinzie, 65, Joplin, Mo.

Kevin Wayne McKinzie, 65, of Joplin, Mo. died at his home at 7:25 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2022 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Miami, Okla. May 14, 1957, Kevin was the son of Melvin McKinzie and Colleen (Johnston) McKinzie. They preceded him in death.

Charlene Bower, 92, Weir

Charlene Eleanor Bower, 92, of rural Weir, died at 5:53 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Medicalodge of Pittsburg. Born March 12, 1930 at Pittsburg, Charlene was the daughter of Carl and Vivian (Marvin) Glaser. She graduated from Pittsburg High School.

Donald LaPanne, 83, Galena

Don and the love of his life, Judith Jimerson were united in marriage December 22, 1962 at Galena. She survives. Donald served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He started out in the dry-cleaning business in Fort Scott then relocated to Everett Wash. where he was employed by Boeing.

Eric Alan Ewing, 45, Pittsburg

Eric Alan Ewing, 45, of Pittsburg, formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, August 21 at his home. Born August 28, 1977 in Wichita, Eric was the son of Candace Barker Ewing and Mark Ewing. Eric was a loving, devoted life partner to Sharon Bass Carpino of the home.

LaHunta Davis, Baxter Springs

LaHunta “Winnie” Fay Davis, 67, of Baxter Springs, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born May 6, 1955 in California, Winnie was the daughter of Richard and Elsie (Smith) Neel. They preceded her in death.

Elva Vermillion, Columbia, Tenn.

Elva Jean Key Vermillion, 84, of Columbia, Tenn., died Sunday August 21, 2022, at Williamson Medical Center. Born June 1, 1938, in Virgil, Elva was the daughter of Edgar Lee and Selma Kinley Key. They preceded her in death.

Ronda A. Carpino, 64, Pittsburg

Ronda A. Carpino 64, of Pittsburg, died 2:55 p.m. Sunday August 21, 2022 at her home following an illness. Born June 8, 1958 in San Diego, Calif., Ronda was the daughter of Edward E. and Mary Jane (Byington) Reeves.

John Tessman, Baxter Springs

John A. Tessman, Jr., 65, of Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by family. Born June 26, 1957, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, John was the son of John A. Tessman Sr., and Merica Jane (Few) Tessman. John served in the United States Army from 1975-1979.

Dan Price, 83, Riverton

Dan D. Price “Scooper”, 83, of Riverton, died at 1:27 p.m. Monday, August 22, at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility in Lowell. Born January 11, 1939, Dan was the son of Jack Fancher and Gladys M. (Hall) Fancher.

Marvin Price, 81, Gladstone, Mo.

Marvin Wayne Price, 81, of Gladstone, Mo., died peacefully Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at North Kansas City Hospital’s Hospice House. Born December 18, 1940, in Columbus, Marvin was the son of Rufus C. and Goldie M. (Beighey) Price. They preceded him in death.