Obituaries

Sherry Sanders

Sherry Sanders

Sherry Sanders, 65, Galena

Sherry Sanders, 65, Galena, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at home surrounded by family.Born December 4, 1960, Sherry was the daughter of Ruth and Carl Bresee. They both preceded her in death.
Chad McCauley

Chad McCauley

Chad McCauley, 57, Pittsburg

Chad Michael Mc-Cauley,57,Pittsburg,died Friday, April 17, 2026 after a long health battle. Born June 2, 1969, Chad was the son of Robert Boone McCauley and Vickie Sue Blasor. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1987.
Bertie Tilberg

Bertie Tilberg

Bertie Tilberg, 95, Joplin, Mo.

Bertie Mae Tilberg, 95, Joplin, Mo., died Monday, April 20, 2026, in the comfort of her home at Wildwood Assisted Living, where she was cherished and loved by both residents and staff as she continued to share her kindness and faith with those around her.Born November 18, 1930, in Spiro, Okla.
Annabel Russell

Annabel Russell

Annabel Russell, 88, Cherokee

Annabel R. Russell, 88, Cherokee, died Sunday, April 19, 2026 at her home.Born September 17, 1937, in Weir, Annabel was the daughter of Neil and Corral (Turrell) Markham.Annabell and Rollin Russell were united in marriage February 14, 1957. He preceded her in death March 11, 2010.
Joanne Garrett

Joanne Garrett

Joanne Garrett, 87, Joplin, Mo.

Joanne Josephine Garrett, 87, Joplin, Mo., died Friday, April 17, 2026.Born November 2, 1938, in Baxter Springs, Joanne was the daughter of Marvin and Josephine (Savute) Sills.Joanne was a woman who found meaning in caring for others and she carried that spirit into every part of her life.
Carl Maples

Carl Maples

Carl Maples, 92, Joplin, Mo.

Carl Eugene Maples, 92, Joplin, Mo., died Friday, April 17, 2026.He was born April 2, 1934, in Jasper, Mo.Carl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Darrell Belcher

Darrell Belcher

Darrell Belcher, 87, Oswego

Darrell Gene Belcher, 87, Oswego, died at 2:41 Thursday, April 16, 2026.Born July 14, 1938, Darrell was the son of Carl Gene Belcher and Geneva Orvilla (Bain) Belcher. He had spent several decades living in Nevada, Mo. before moving to Oswego in the 1970’s.
Gary Scott

Gary Scott

Gary Scott, 81, Riverton

Gary Wayne Scott, 81, Riverton, died peacefully Monday, April 13, 2026 Born September 29, 1944, Gary was the son of Skip Scott and Betty Scott.Gary was raised on a dairy farm in Kansas, where he developed a love for the land and hunting.
Bruce Shanks

Bruce Shanks

Bruce Shanks, 66, Columbus

Bruce Johnny Shanks, 66, Columbus, died Friday, April 10, 2026 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Mo. surrounded by members of his congregation, pastor and family.Born July 2, 1959, at Maude Norton Hospital in Columbus, Bruce was the son of Orlan and Lucille Shanks.
Frank Grispino Sr.

Frank Grispino Sr.

Frank Grispino Sr., 89, Maryville, Mo.

Frank Darrell Grispino, Sr., 89, Maryville, Mo., died Saturday, April 12, 2026.Frank died from a broken heart, a testament to the depth of his love for his late wife, Vicki. Frank was a man of immense character and stature, living a life defined by a fierce, unwavering devotion to his family.