Obituaries

Carol Brown, 85, Baxter Springs

Carol Brown, 85, Baxter Springs

Carol Brown, 85, Baxter Springs

Carol Neoma Eagle-Brown, 85, Baxter Springs, died peacefully Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Columbus.Born June 22, 1941, in St. Paul, Minn. Carol was the daughter of Karl Alfred Eagle and Violet Henrietta Young-Eagle.

Timothy Holsinger, 62, Parsons

Timothy Scott Holsinger, 62, Parsons, died September 9, 2026.Born May 18, 1964, in Parsons, Timothy was the son of Elmer and Dowana Holsinger. He was the youngest of nine siblings, with four brothers and five sisters.

Carlin Crain, 84, Columbus

Carlin Sue Crain, 84, Columbus died peacefully Saturday, September 5, at 3:42 p.m. at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Mo. A celebration of life service will be announced at a future date.Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home, Columbus.
Jimmie Kluber, 67, Grove, Okla.

Jimmie Kluber, 67, Grove, Okla.

Jimmie Kluber, 67, Grove, Okla.

Jimmie (Jim) Leon Kluber, 67, Grove, Oklahoma, died peacefully at his home Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.Born January 7, 1959, in Oswego, Jim was the son of Joseph Carl Kluber and Anna Mae (Bowman) Kluber.
Curt Reynolds, 58, Cuba, Mo.

Curt Reynolds, 58, Cuba, Mo.

Curt Reynolds, 58, Cuba, Mo.

Curt Reynolds, 58, Cuba, Missouri, died unexpectedly Monday, August 31, 2026.He was born May 8, 1968, in Columbus.Curt will be remembered for the life he built through his work and the simple pleasures that brought him happiness.

Justin Hall, 50, Columbus

Justin Wade Hall, 50, Columbus, died unexpectedly at his home Thursday, September 3, 2026 Born July 10, 1976, Justin was the son of Jerry and Tammie Hall.Justin graduated with the Class of 1994.
Mark Price, 68, Joplin, Mo.

Mark Price, 68, Joplin, Mo.

Mark Price, 68, Joplin, Mo.

Mark A. Price, 68, Joplin, Mo. died peacefully at his home Wednesday, September 2, 2026.Born July 14, 1958 in Joplin, Mo., Mark was the son of parents Paul and L. Francine (Cox) Price.He and Patricia Cummings were united in marriage September 15, 1979 in Baxter Springs. She survives.
Bill Amyx, 86, Columbus

Bill Amyx, 86, Columbus

Bill Amyx, 86, Columbus

Bill “B.A.” Amyx 86, Columbus, died at 12:35 a.m. Saturday August 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones.Born March 21, 1940, in Nederland, Texas, Bill was the son of Edwin Harvey and Ethel Irene (Whiteacre) Amyx. Bill has been a part of the Columbus community for the last 46 years.

Robert Keener, 94, Parsons

Robert Theodore Keener, 94, Parsons, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2026 at Parsons Presbyterian Manor.Born March 25, 1932, in Pontotoc County, Okla., Robert was the son of John Isaac Keener and Monice Eula (Tiffin) Keener and grandson of Stokes and Dulcie Keener. He attended Vanoss, Okla.
Janice Ferry, 84, Columbus

Janice Ferry, 84, Columbus

Janice Ferry, 84, Columbus

Janice Sue (Mc-Cormick) Ferry, 84, Columbus, died Monday, August 31, 2026, at Galena Nursing Center in Galena.Born April 3, 1942, in Sherwin, Janice was the daughter of the late Walter Ernest and Sylvia (Nash) McCormick.Janice and Frank J. Ferry Sr.