Obituaries in Baxter Springs, KS

Heather Lynn Dugger, age 41, of Galena, Kansas passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Heather was born to Roger and Dana (Riker) Dugger on June 22, 1984, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. As soon as Heather was born, her aunt Claudette Damron was the fir...

William “Bill” Edward Sweeton, 82, of Columbus, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. Born on May 21, 1943, in Joplin, Missouri, to Charles and Leona (Bendure) Sweeton, Bill lived a life defined by devotion—to his family, his faith, and his craft.A proud Marine Corps Corporal, Bill ear...

Theresa L. Ewen, 71 of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO.Theresa has been entrusted to Derfelt's Baxter Chapel for cremation. No services are planned at this time. 

Charlene OrtnerColumbus, KS: Charlene Ortner, age 81 of Columbus passed away at 5:18 PM on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Columbus.Charlene was born in Parsons, KS on April 13, 1944 to the union of Charles William Sherwood and Leona Marie (Settle) Sherwood. She spent her c...

GALENA, KANSAS: Aleta Jean Sanders, age 77, went home to be with the Lord at 5:18 am, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at her home following an illness.Aleta was born March 12, 1948 in Joplin, Missouri. Her parents were Clinton LeRoy and Barbara Jean (Armer) Wade. She was a lifetime resident of Galena.Sh...

Billie Joe Nowlin, age 71, went peacefully to his heavenly home on January 17, 2026. He was holding the hand of the love of his life, Janie his wife of 53 years.Billie was born on October 6, 1954 in Kanopolis, KS to Lloyd Nowlin and Ruth Millard Nowlin. He grew up in Baxter Springs, KS and was the y...

Delphia Jo DelmontColumbus, KS: Delphia Jo Delmont, 96 of Columbus, Kansas, died following an illness on January 14, 2026.She was born in Craig County, Oklahoma near Welch on November 11, 1929 to Alden E. Wheeler and Mary L. Martin-Wheeler.Delphia attended elementary school near Russell Creek, then ...

Donna Rae Brock, 88 of Baxter Springs, KS passed from this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the Solace House in Joplin, MO.Donna was born August 6, 1937 in Baxter Springs, KS to the union of Ernest Ray and Genevieve (Baine) Skiles. Donna started her working career for the Commerce School’s and...

OSWEGO, KANSAS: Gaile Annette Dickinson, age 88, passed away at 9:30 pm, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Oswego Health and Rehab, Oswego, KS following an illness.Gaile was born June 12, 1937 in Eureka, KS. Her parents were Perry and Ada Louise (Marris) Mitchell. She had moved to Oswego as a young girl....

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ronald (Ron) William Rago of Baxter Springs, KS at 9:18 p.m. on Tuesday January 13, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO at the age 69 years.Ronald was born on August 27, 1956 in Paterson, New Jersey to Dorothy Mae (Reisbig) Rago and ...

GALENA, KANSAS: Danny Joe Simpson, age 67, passed away at 7:51 pm, Friday, January 9, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Joplin, MO.Danny was born February 6, 1958 in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents were Raymond and Dorothy (Reser) Simpson. He had lived in Galena most of his life.He retired as a forklift d...

William “Bill” Eugene Hamlin, 59, of Baxter Springs, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2026, at his home.Bill was born on December 13, 1966, in Joplin, Missouri, to William Howard Hamlin and Phyllis Ann Hamlin (Wilfley). He grew up around Galena, Kansas, where he made lifelong friends a...