Richard White, 90, Columbus

Richard “Dick” Leroy White, 90, of Columbus, died May 24, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Born May 27, 1931, in Newton County, Mo., Dick was the son of John and Leonel (Cunningham) White. During his life, Richard served his country for over 30 years in the United States Navy.

Daniel Brewster, Baxter Springs

Daniel Lynn Brewster, 75, of Baxter Springs, died May 26, 2022, at Freeman West in Joplin Mo. Born May 15, 1947 in Joplin, Mo., Dan was the son of Frank and Kathryn Brewster. He grew up in Baxter Springs, with three brothers.

Faye Molitor, 93, Parsons

Faye N. Molitor, 93, of Parsons and former longtime Chetopa resident, died at 2:40 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2022, at Elm Haven East Nursing Home. Born December 11, 1928 in rural Bartlett, Faye Norleen Vance was the daughter of Lewis Riley and Edith Marie (Sanderson) Vance.

William Morgan, 87, Crestline

William T. Morgan, 87, of Crestline, died Tuesday May 24, 2022 at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. He was a plastics supervisor, Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

Patsy Bina, 90, Columbus

Patsy Colleen (Roller) Bina, 90 of Columbus, died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born September 24, 1931, in Galena, Patsy was the daughter of Jesse James Roller and Garnet Nadine (Smith) Roller.

Jocellynn Tumbleson, Baxter Springs

Jocellynn Marie Tumbleson 66, of Baxter Springs, died May 19, 2022. Born August 12, 1955 Jocellyn was the daughter of Homer and Dorothy Hodo. They preceded her in death. . “Jo” was also preceded in death by her husband Glenn Tumbleson.

Billie Costlow, Baxter Springs

Billie “Bill” Gene Costlow, 93 of Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Quaker Hill Nursing Home. Born October 21, 1928 in Phelps, Mo., Bill was the son of James Albert and Lela Wilminia (Bowerman) Costlow. Bill graduated from Quapaw High School with the class of 1946.

Paul R. Ball, 74, West Mineral

Paul R. “PR” Ball, 74, of West Mineral, died May 24, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born July 3, 1947, in Born July 3, 1947, in Hallowell, PR was the son of Elmer and Betty Brewer Ball. They preceded him in death. In addition to his parents, PR was preceded in death by a son, Chris Ball.

Dana Robison, 71, Columbus

Dana Alan Robison, 71, of rural Columbus died at 12:08 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at his home following an illness. Born November 2, 1950 in Columbus, Dana was the son of Purl and Aileen (Armstrong) Robison. He was a lifetime resident of the Columbus area.

Tommy Lewis, Baxter Springs

Tommy Joe Lewis, 79, of Baxter Springs, died Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Spring River Christian Village, in Joplin, Mo. Born February 1, 1943, in Baxter Springs, Tommy was the son of Walter Lewis and Virnena Bradley Lewis. They preceded him in death.