Dorothy Eldine Engelmann, age 91, of Independence, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024, at the home of her son, Larry Engelmann. Services will be held at a later date in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Waggoner Robert Larry Waggoner passed away February 14, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Toni Waggoner, only to be reunited on Valentines Day.

Sonya Carol Muller, age 81, of Independence, KS, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024, at Ascension St. John Hospital in Tulsa, OK.

Bale Larry Wayne Bale (80) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma passed away peacefully February 9, 2024, surrounded by his family who serenaded him home to the Lord with his favorite songs. Larry was born in Bartlesville on November 16, 1943, to John T.

Billie L. (White) Lewark-Wood was born January 21, 1925, to Taylor E and Dona (Hilburn) White in Red Oak, Oklahoma. She attended schools there and was active in basketball, baseball, track, band, Glee Club, Girls Quartet, and she was valedictorian of her class.

Margie Marie Barnes, age 97, of Iola, Kansas, was called to rest on January 25, 2024, at the Medicalodge in Iola, Kansas. A graveside memorial service is planned for February 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery, 1800 N. Cottonwood St., Iola, Kansas.

Drumeller It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jessie Mae (Nitcher) Drumeller, age 92, who gracefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Jessie's journey began on April 13, 1931, in Lane, Kansas, where she was welcomed into the loving arms of her parents, Jesse and Irene (Duncan) Nitcher.

Shirley Ann McConnell, 85, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. McConnell Shirley was born on May 17, 1938, in Coffeyville, Kansas the daughter of Percival J.

Staton Robert Barry Staton, passed away on Sunday, Febraury11, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. He was born on October 27, 1951, in Independence, Kansas to Robert Christy Staton and Mary Alice (Maher) Staton.

Smith Mike Smith, an expert machinist at Solar Technologies and longtime Tulsa resident, died unexpectedly on February 7, 2024, at the age of 52. Mike is survived by his mother, Judy Smith; his sister, Stephanie Phipps and her husband Rand; his brother, Grady Smith and his wife Debbie and nephews Grady Lee Smith and his wife Kristin and Taylor Whiteside as well as aunts and uncles and many cousins.