Donna Blackman, St. Joseph, Mo.

Donna Boultinghouse Blackman, 85, St. Joseph, Mo., died Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born July 2, 1936, in Joplin, Mo. to Arthur and Elizabeth (McNeill) Boultinghouse. They preceded her in death.

Paul Troop, 91, Frontenac

Paul A. Troop, 91, of Frontenac, died February 11, 2022, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born January 30, 1931 in McCune, Paul was the son of Asa and Clara Schlatter Troop. He lived in Monmouth before moving to the Pittsburg and Frontenac area in 2009.

Michael Bushnell, Carl Junction, Mo.

Michael Lee Bushnell, 93, of Carl Junction, Mo., died February 8, 2022, at his home. He was two weeks short of his 94th birthday. Born February 22, 1928, in Skidmore, Mike was the son of Josephine (Vinardi) and George Edward Bushnell.

Burl Richardson, Jr. 68,Galena

Burl Leon Richardson Jr., 68 of Galena, died suddenly February 2, 2022 at his home. Born October 18,1953 in Joplin, Mo., Burl was the son of Burl L. and Marion (Windecker) Richardson. Burl had lived in Galena most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

Sharon Bengtsen, 80, Pittsburg

Sharon Lee (Snyder) Bengtsen, 80, of Pittsburg, died February 8, 2022 at Medicalodge South Nursing Home in Pittsburg. Born July 5, 1941 in Yankton, South Dakota, Sharon was the daughter of Earl F. Snyder and Vera (Vondracek) Snyder.

Latasha Huitger, Concord, N.C.

Latasha Michelle Huitger, 39 of Concord, North Carolina, died February 4, 2022. Born in Baxter Springs, January 5, 1983, Tasha was the daughter of Gayla “Rose” Rider.

Lynn G. Strathe, 79, McCune

Lynn G. Strathe, 79, of McCune, died at 4:18 a.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Girard Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Carole, of the home. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.

Jane Becker, 87, Chetopa

Jane Becker, 87, of Chetopa, died the evening of Saturday, February 5, 2022, at her home. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

Larry M. Blake, 73, Cherokee

Larry M. Blake, 73, of Cherokee died Friday February 4, 2022 at his home. He was an automotive mechanic, Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Mo.

Connie Anderson, Joplin, Mo.

Connie Lee Anderson, 78, of Joplin, Mo., died Saturday, February 5, 2022 at her home after a sudden illness. Born November 18, 1943 in Wichita, Connie was the daughter of Harrison Koon and Ethel Marie (Smith) Koon. They preceded her in death.