Michael Graue, Carl Junction, Mo.

Michael M Graue, ‘Mike”, 67, of Carl Junction Missouri, died May 17, 2022, from a battle with Covid 19 Pneumonia at Mercy Hospital, of Joplin, Mo. Born in Great Bend May 17, 1955 Mike was the oldest son of Richard and Fran Graue, of Joplin Mo. and Baxter Springs.

Brandon Freiwald, 31, Pittsburg

Brandon Murdock Freiwald, 31 of Pittsburg, died May 21, 2022. Born February 24, 1991 in Sacramento, California, Brandon had lived in the area for the past year and worked at Walmart as a greeter. Brandon was a member of the Church of Christ and enjoyed computers and games.

Jerry Wayne Martin, 84, Galena

A Memorial Service for Jerry Wayne Martin, 84, of Galena will be held Saturday, June 4 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Galena. Jerry died Friday January 14, 2022, at his home following a brief battle with cancer.

Betty Engroff, Columbus

Betty Marlene Handshy Engroff, 80, of Columbus, died Sunday, May 22, 2022. Born July 15, 1941 in Columbus, Betty was the daughter of Clair Victor and Ruth Nellie (Draeger) Handshy. Betty and John Frances Engroff, were united in marriage March 18, 1968 at Miami, Oklahoma.

John E. Arthur, 87, Girard

John E. Arthur, 87 of Girard, May 17, 2022, at the Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. Born September 14, 1934, in Cherokee, John was the son of Frank and Julia (Floquet) Arthur. John and Kathryn M. “Kay” Bettega were united in marriage March 9, 1968. She preceded him in death August 26, 2011.

Gwendolyn Smith, 81, Chetopa

Gwendolyn C. Smith, 81, of Chetopa, died at 4:05 a.m., Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Higher Call Nursing Center in Quapaw, Oklahoma. Born July 27, 1940, Gwendolyn was the daughter of Amos Martin and Ada Luiza (Grady) Cross.

Michael Ames, Baxter Springs

Michael David Ames, 78, of Baxter Springs, died Monday, May 16, 2022 at his home. Born March 13, 1944, Ironton, Mo., Michael was the son of George L. Ames and Neva Compton Ames.

Kay Howard, 77, Columbus

Kay F. Howard, 77, of Columbus died Thursday May 12, 2022 at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. a She was a respiratory therapist, Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Mo.

Krew Commons, Columbus

Krew Davis Commons, infant son of Brittany L. (Hopkins) Hoag and Andrew S. Commons, was born on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Integris Regional Medical Center of Miami, Okla. and died Monday, May 16, 2022 at Freeman West Hospital of Joplin, Mo.. Krew is survived by his Krew is survived by his parents,...

Lois Towery, 81, Frontenac

Lois I. Towery, 81 of Frontenac, died at 4 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Born March 26, 1941, Lois was the daughter of Antone “Tony” Benedict and Ruth (Roberts) Benedict. She graduated from Frontenac High School with the Class of 1959.