Dora Thompson, 94, Mound Valley

Dora L. Thompson, 94, Mound Valley, died at 1:40 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Oswego Health and Rehab.Born January 7, 1932, in Parsons, Dora was the daughter of James and Ida May (Schroder) Greenwood.Dora and Albert J.

Death Notice

John Donald Lyons, 75, Baxter Springs, died Friday, July 3, 2026 at his home.He was born June 11, 1951. John has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation. No services are planned at this time.

Avonell Glasscox, 91, Commerce, Okla.

Avonell Glasscox, 91, Commerce, Okla. died Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Okla.Born August 23, 1934 in Arcadia, Avonell was the daughter of Elmer William and Vivian Lucille (Austin) Hufft. She was a 1952 graduate of Baxter Springs High School.

Beverly Nolin, 89, Joplin, Mo.

Beverly Ann Nolin, 89, Joplin, Mo., died Friday, July 10, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.She was born November 1, 1936, in Columbus. She was a member of the All Saints Anglican Church in Chicopee.

Joseph Livingston, 39, Baxter Springs

Joseph Duane “Joe” Livingston, 39, Baxter Springs, died unexpectedly on July 11, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburg.

Bryan Captain, 60, Grove, Okla.

Bryan Dale Captain, 60, long-time resident of Grove, Okla. and the surrounding area, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026 He was born April 13, 1966.

Maverick Booth, infant, Baxter Springs

Maverick LeDoux Booth, infant, Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, July 8, 2026.Born October 29, 2025, Maverick was the son of Rebel Booth and Kelsey Schmidt.He was the youngest of three children having two sisters, Bailee and Riata.

Debra Hughes, 72, Galena

Debra L. Hughes, 72, Galena, died Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Pittsburg.Born on January 6, 1954, in Topeka, Debby was the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (McMillin) Harris. She was proud to earn her GED. She worked various jobs in the area, including King Louie in Baxter Springs and GTI in Joplin, Mo.

Robert Whitaker, 91, Neosho, Mo.

Robert Adair Whitaker, 91 Neosho, Mo., died peacefully early Friday, June 12, 2026, at Webwood Assisted Living Center surrounded by his wife and children.Born June 18, 1934, in Nara Visa, N.M., Robert was the son of the Henry and Veda (Wallis) Whitaker.

Elesha Draeger, 48, Columbus

Elesha Brooke (Allen) Draeger, 48, Columbus, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego following an illness. Born September 2, 1977, in Pittsburg, Elesha was the daughter of Fred and Molly M. Allen.