Stephen Jordan, 76, Joplin, Mo.

Stephen Wayne Jordan, 76, Joplin, Mo., died May 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family following a long and hardfought battle with cancer.Born in Galena, March 17, 1950, Steve was the son of Ted and Helen Jordan.

Carol Capron, 84, Webb City, Mo.

Carol Maureen Capron, 84, Webb City, Mo. died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 at The Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, Mo. surrounded by her family. She had fought a lengthy battle with dementia.Born March 29, 1942 in Joplin, Mo., Carol was the daughter of Howard and Helen (Hulvey) Price.

Marvin Greer Jr., 81, Galena

Marvin E. Greer, Jr., 81 Galena, died Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Solace House in Joplin, Mo.Born July 22, 1944, in Joplin, Mo., Marvin was the son of Marvin, Sr. and Anna (Biterton) Greer. He has been a life-long area resident. Marvin proudly served his country as part of the U.S. Army.

Donald Phillips Jr., 48, Baxter Springs

Donald “Donnie” Dean Phillips, Jr., 48, Baxter Springs, died peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2026 with his beloved wife, Candy and his precious furbabies, Princess Leia and Daisy Duke, by his side.Born April 19, 1978, Donnie was the son of Donald Dean Phillips, Sr. and Gaycille Diane Sprague.

Cheryl Barnes, 69, Oswego

Cheryl C. (Smith) Barnes, 69, Oswego, died Monday, May 18, 2026, at her home following an illness.Born July 13, 1956 in Oswego, Cheryl was the daughter of Homer and Virginia (Barker) Smith. She attended Oswego schools and Labette Community College.

Madge Clogston, 90, Webb City, Mo.

Madge Laverne Clogston, 90, formerly of Baxter Springs, died peacefully Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Foxberry Terrace in Webb City, Mo. Known to many simply as “Nanny,” Madge was loved for her quick wit, warm heart, and ability to make people laugh.

Samuel Hart, 65, Oswego

Survivors include by his sisters, Vicki Foster of Quapaw, Okla. and Mary Bear of Miami, Okla.

Eva Surridge, 90, Pittsburg

Eva Eileen (Pontious) Surridge, 90, Pittsburg, died at 1:55 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 2026 at Via Christi Village.Born March 12, 1936, on a farm one mile West of Erie, Eva was the daughter of Ira Darrell and Nellie May (Janssen) Pontious.

Clyde Carder, 71, Miami, Okla.

Clyde Dale Carder, 71, Miami, Okla., died Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home.He was born May 8, 1955 in Oswego. He had lived in Miami for the past 20 years moving from Picher, Okla. Clyde was a truck driver, driving for Panter Brothers Trucking in Miami, Okla.

Linda Robinson, 74, Scammon

Linda Jean Robinson, 74, Scammon, died Thursday May 14, 2026 in Scammon.She was born April 8, 1952. Survivors include her son Derek Robinson.