Obituaries

Alexander Evan Whaley, 32, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kan.

Mary Jean Burns, 60, of Granby, Mo. passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her home.

Alice Allene (Rateliff) Leverich, 79, passed away on June 25, 2023. She was born on November 4, 1943, in Hope, Ark., the daughter of Alonzo and Lois Jean (Smith) Rateliff.

Elise M. Buchman, who delighted audiences young and old as an actor, director, published poet, mimist, juggler and a clown - took her final curtain call on June 4, 2023, after a sudden and mercifully brief illness.

Robert Eugene Catron, 92, was born on May 26, 1931 in Washburn, Mo. and died on June 12, 2023 in Conroe, Texas.

Ralph “Gene” Eugene Anstaett, 80, passed away at his home in Cassville, Mo. on June 17, 2023.

Tommy Clifton Perry, 79, of Seligman, Mo. passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023, at his home.

Harold Dean Stipp, 70, of Fairview, Mo. passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at his home.

Txoojneng Lee, 58, of Rocky Comfort, Mo. passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.

Rosie Mae Walker, 92, of Wichita, Kan., passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kan. She was born July 5, 1930, in Washburn, Mo., the daughter of James and Jessie Hayworth who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Roger Walker; one son, Randy Walker; three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Walker and his wife Carol of Wichita, Kan. and Robert Walker and his wife Teresa of Wichita, Kan.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. It was while working at Cessna Aircraft Company that she met Roger. She later attained her CNA certification and the remaining forty years of her life was spent taking care of others, which she loved doing. Services were held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Reverend Jim Erwin conducted the services. Burial will be at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn, Mo.passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Sandpiper Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kan. She was born July 5, 1930, in Washburn, Mo., the daughter of James and Jessie Hayworth who preceded her in death.