William Armstrong, 62, Chetopa

William Armstrong, 62, of Chetopa, died at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his mother, Ida Jameson. Born November 11, 1958, in Oswego, William was the son of Ida Armstrong.

Betty Rogers, 89, Galena

Betty Catherine Rogers, 89, of Galena, died at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Quaker Hill Manor, in Baxter Springs following an illness. Born June 6, 1931 in Quapaw, Okla., Betty was one of eleven children born to Cyrus and Sadie Gover. She was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Virginia Leffen, 91, Joplin, Mo.

Virginia Overman Leffen, 91, of Joplin, Mo., died Sunday, May 2, 2021, in the comfort of her home. Born October 17, 1929, in Hallowell, Virginia was one of seven children born to the union of Harry and Christina (Kirk) Beecham. She was raised on the family farm.

Martha Testerman, 83, Bartlett

Martha F. Testerman, 83, of rural Bartlett, died at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2021, at her home Born July 30, 1937 in Born July 30, 1937 in Oswego, Martha was the daughter of Fred and Marchie (Sprouse) Stapleton. She grew up in Oswego.

Cheryl Seeman, Baxter Springs

Cheryl Ann Seeman, 59 of Baxter Springs, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born September 20, 1961 in Baxter Springs, Cheryl was the daughter of Johnny Scofield Sr. and Donna (Howard) Scofield. They preceded her in death.

Peggy Kreiger, 73, Crestline

Peggy Jean Jenkins Kreiger, 73 years, 4 months and 11 days, of Crestline, died unexpectedly, about 7:55 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, at her home.

William Armstrong, 62, Chetopa

William Armstrong, 62, of Chetopa, died at 7:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his mother, Ida Jameson, in Chetopa. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

Bernice Laurie, 74, Columbus

Bernice Gail Laurie, 74, of Columbus, died at 10:54 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2021 at her home following an illness. Born January 31, 1947 in Fairland, Okla., Bernice was the daughter of Woodrow Alfred and Laura Susan (Cunningham) Hurley. She had lived on SW 90th St since 2014.

Lyllis Faye Watts, 74, Oswego

Lyllis Faye Watts, 74 of Oswego, died in the early morning of Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her sister’s house in Joplin, Mo. with her family at her side.

Larry Graham, 84, Pittsburg

Larry F. Graham, 84, of Pittsburg, died at 4:04 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born October 11, 1936 in Topeka, Larry was the son of, Dallas and Gladis M. (Fox) Graham. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Sarah.