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Obituaries

Mary Jane Dean

Mary Jane Dean, 90, Osceola, Missouri passed away on July 19, 2026. She was born on January 23, 1936, to Willard Johnson and Doris Fern Ripple in La Verne, Oklahoma. Mary used to do genealogy, and loved to work in her daughters thrift store, For The Children In Oklahoma City. She is survived by her...
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Larry Gene “Butch” Elder

Larry Gene Elder, “Butch” to his friends, 82, Osceola, Missouri, went to the Lord on July 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife Rita Arlene Elder and his youngest son Mark Elder. Butch was a lifelong member of the Masonic Lodge, Military Veteran, and a 60 year member of the Boilers Union....
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Randy Eaton

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Randy Eaton on July 10, 2026,at the age of 69. Randy left this world peacefully in a rocking chair on the porch of a big farmhouse in the country, a fitting farewell for a man who cherished the simple yet profound joys of...
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Jerry Lynn Crider

Jerry Lynn Crider passed away June 24, 2026, at the age of 70.  He was born to Mary and Elmer Crider on July 15, 1955 with his twin brother Terry. He was born and raised in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. He spent most of his earlier career as a laborer and teamster. He met the love...
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Indica Anne Rose Basaldua

Indica Anne-Rose Basaldua proceeded into death on June 29, 2026. Indica was born on June 12, 2026 to Tristan Basaldua and Katrina Keller, joining siblings Robert, Emmerich, and Aerika . Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her. Indica will forever be remembered and loved...
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Bobby Joe Allen

Bobby Joe Allen was born on August 8, 1958 to the union of George Edward Allen, Sr. and Doris Mae Allen in Kansas City, MO. He was proceeded in death by his parents, bonus mother Alice Allen and three siblings, Michael Allen, Gerald Demease and George Allen Jr. He grew up in Kansas City, MO...
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Erma “Jackie” Jacqueline Wilson

Erma Jacqueline (Baldwin) Wilson, passed away on June 15, 2026. Jackie was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on November 20, 1948, to Lowell and Barbara (Smith) Baldwin. She grew up in Independence, Missouri. She moved to Osceola in 1966. In 1967, she met the love of her life, Lonnie Wilson. Soon they were married, and...
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Mary Denise Mosley

Mary (Denise) Mosley, 57, passed away on May 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Denise was a steadfast partner, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She cherished every moment spent with her loved ones, especially her precious grandchildren, who brought endless happiness to her...
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Betty June Wiley James

Betty June Wiley James passed away June 9, 2026, at her home in St. Clair County. Betty was born in Wright City, Oklahoma, on June 7, 1940, to Lester and Ruth Brooks Wiley. She lived her younger years between Wright City and Sweet Home, Oregon. She graduated from Sweet Home High School in 1958, and...
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Charles “Chuck” Edwin Davis

Charles Edwin Davis was born January 24, 1942, to AJ and Helen (Lawson) Davis. Charles, also known as “Chuck”, was the oldest of 5 boys. He attended school at Iconium and Lowry City where he graduated with the class of 1960. After graduating he left Lowry City and held various jobs in the Kansas City...
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