Rachel Wilson, 87, Columbus

Rachel Jean (Osborn) Wilson, 87, rural Columbus, died Monday, December 29, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in rural Columbus.Born June 24, 1938, Rachel was the daughter of Ralph Justin and Goldie Mildred Cummins Osborn.

Mary English, 77, Riverton

Mary Sue English, 77, Riverton, died at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility, rural Baxter Springs.Born March 31, 1948, in Oswego, Mary was the daughter of Raymond Floyd Burrows and Rosa “May” (Wertz) Burrows. She graduated from Oswego High School.

Clarence Wade, 50, Joplin, Mo.

Clarence Andrew Wade, 50, Joplin, Mo., died suddenly at 4:23 p.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home.Born January 5, 1975, in Joplin, Missouri, he was the son of C. A. and Imogene (Allen) Wade. He lived most of his life in the Joplin-Webb City areas. He graduated from Webb City High School.

Martha Hayes, 78, Republic, Mo.

Martha Jean Hayes, 78, Republic, Mo. died Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.Born July 7, 1947 in Fairland, Okla., Martha was the daughter of Dennis Lee and Dortha Leona (Seaton) Messimore.

Betty Miller, 75, Columbus

Betty L. Miller, 75, Columbus, died 4:43 a.m. Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Columbus, following a short illness.Born November 8, 1950, in Columbus, Betty was the daughter of Eado and Helen L. (Grove) Lucchi.

Tom Patton, 74, Columbus

Tom Patton, 74, formerly from Columbus, died December 22, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.Born December 6, 1953, in Columbus, Tom was the son of Roy and Ila Maire (Tyree) Patton. Tom lived a life marked by service, adventure and deep personal connections.

Valerie Scott, 66, Parsons

Valerie L. Scott, 66, Parsons, died peacefully at her home Saturday, December 20, 2025.Born January 15, 1959, in Kansas City, Mo., Valerie was the daughter of Warren and Novice (Braden) Burrows.

Jackie Allmendinger, Carl Junction, Mo.

Jackie Lynn Woodrum Daugherty Allmendinger, 63, Carl Junction, Missouri, died Saturday, December 13, 2025.Born August 19, 1962, in Neosho, Missouri, Jackie was the daughter of Sterling Woodrum and Neva June Lewis Woodrum.

Ellis LeBeau, 72, Chetopa

Ellis B. LeBeau, 72, Chetopa, died at 2:36 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Columbus. He is survived by his wife, EldaRae, of the home.Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

Kristie Goodwin, 53, Baxter Springs

Kristie Lynn Goodwin, 53, Baxter Springs, died Sunday, December 21 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, surrounded by her family.Born May 16, 1972, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Kristie was the daughter of Pamela Theolet and Carl Goodwin.Kristie was diagnosed with Rett syndrome at 15 months old.