Audrey Robison, 70, Chetopa

Audrey Mae Robison, 70, Chetopa, died at 4:08 p.m., Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo.Born December 25, 1955, in Columbus, Audrey was the daughter of James William and Betty Lavon (Souders) Thompson.

Tammy Cantrell, 63, Miami, Okla.

Tammy Louise Cantrell, 63, Miami, Okla., formerly of Baxter Springs, died peacefully, Tuesday, August 18, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories and the love of her family and friends.Tammy’s greatest joy was her family.

Gayle Edmondson, 68, Bartlesville, Okla.

Gayle Lee Edmondson, 68, Bartlesville, Okla., died Tuesday, July 21, 2026.Born August 29, 1957, in Wichita, Gayle was the son of Gayle Lee and Nancy Lea Nelson (Edmondson).Gayle was named after his father and his grandfather, James Lee Edmondson.

Edwin McAfee, 67, Cotopaxi, Colo

Reverend Edwin Allen McAfee, 67, Cotopaxi, Colo., died July 29, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital after a long battle with health problems. He was surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.Born September 13, 1958 in San Bernardino, Calif., Ed was the son of Rev. Louis and Virgie McAfee.

Suzan Hayes, 69, Galena

Suzan Ruth Hayes, 69, Galena, died Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Galena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born April 25, 1957, Suzan was the daughter of Burl Leon Richardson, Sr. and Marion Catherine (Windecker) Richardson.

Garry Kirk, 86, Lowell

Garry Paul Kirk, 86, Lowell, died Tuesday August 25, 2026 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility, rural Baxter Springs.Born October 4, 1939, in Joplin, Mo. Garry was the son of Wade Franklin Kirk and Mae “LaVon” (Hohler) Kirk.

Elmo Senter, 84, Baxter Springs

Elmo Dean Senter, 84, of rural Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Norma Strahan, 100, Pittsburg

Norma “Ma” Lee Strahan, 100, Pittsburg, died at 2:43 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2026 at her home following an illness.Born May 14, 1926 in Columbus, Norma was the daughter of Ernest Leroy and Theo May (Kitch) Napier.Norma married Dean “Doc” Strahan in Columbus in 1943.

Malinda McCormick, 53, Weir

Malinda Ann Mc-Cormick, 53, Weir, died peacefully in the hospital Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 2:09 a.m. She leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Mary Higgins, 89, Galena

Mary Maxine Higgins, 89, Galena, died Sunday, August 16, 2026 at her home following an illness.Born April 6, 1937 in Oakland, Mo., Mary was raised by her foster parents, Albert Leroy and Barbara Mable (Thompkins) Briggs. She moved to Galena in 1992.