Derfelt Funeral Home

Derfelt Funeral Home Derfelt Funeral Home is a fourth generation family funeral home serving SEK and the surrounding area. J. O. He joined with Rev. In the early 1950’s, J.

The Derfelt family roots run deep into the soil of Southeast Kansas. In fact, John Derfelt homesteaded his family here long before the City of Galena was incorporated. His son, also John Derfelt helped his father build the first brick building in this city. It was John Olin, one of the third generation of Derfelt’s who began the legacy of funeral directing. Derfelt, in addition to being a Funeral Director, was a Baptist minister, an auctioneer, and a one-time Postmaster of Galena. Dow Booe, another well known area minister, to purchase Allison Funeral Home in 1948. O’s son, Roy L. Derfelt joined the firm as Funeral Director and Embalmer. Soon afterwards, Rev. Booe sold his business interests to Roy Derfelt. The business has been a family owned and family operated mortuary ever since. Staff members of Derfelt Funeral Home are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.

02/20/2026

Today, Kyle shares what it’s like to serve the Baxter Springs community and why this chapel feels like home.

Baxter Springs, Kansas; James" Jimmy" Miranda 64, Passed from this life on Monday February 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital. J...
02/20/2026

Baxter Springs, Kansas; James" Jimmy" Miranda 64, Passed from this life on Monday February 16, 2026 at Mercy Hospital. Jimmy was born March 7, 1961 in Oakland California. He is preceded in Death by his parents James and Hazel Miranda, a sister Eva Miranda, 3 brothers-in-law, Dave Humphrey, Jermaine ...

Robert Lee Ferguson, age 61, of Joplin, MO, passed away on January 25, 2026 in Mercy Hospital, surrounded by family afte...
02/20/2026

Robert Lee Ferguson, age 61, of Joplin, MO, passed away on January 25, 2026 in Mercy Hospital, surrounded by family after a months long battle with cancer.

Robert was born on May 16th, 1964 in Joplin, MO where he was raised in the surrounding area by his parents Roberta and Standley Ferguson...

02/19/2026

Choosing a monument is an important part of honoring a life. From granite selection to custom design, we’re here to help you create something meaningful and lasting.

Shelby Paul Horn, 82 of Joplin, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Landmark Hospital, Joplin, MO....
02/18/2026

Shelby Paul Horn, 82 of Joplin, MO passed from this life on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Landmark Hospital, Joplin, MO.

Shelby was born July 12, 1943 in Estill County, Kentucky to the union of Pryse and Hettie (Warner) Horn.

Shelby graduated from Kiser High School in Day...

Gary D. “Buster” Elliott Sr. age 80 of Baxter Springs KS. passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on Februa...
02/17/2026

Gary D. “Buster” Elliott Sr. age 80 of Baxter Springs KS. passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, on February 15, 2026.

He was born on September 8,1945 in Baxter Springs KS. to BH. and Mable Elliott. Buster was the third of four children. His childhood home was filled with love,...

P. Charlene (Eads) Wallingford of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on February 11, 2026. She was born January 4, 1938 in Os...
02/16/2026

P. Charlene (Eads) Wallingford of Grove, Oklahoma, passed away on February 11, 2026. She was born January 4, 1938 in Oswego, KS, the only child of Charlie F. and Jennie (Gaston) Eads. She was raised in Montana Township, attended grade school there, then graduated from Labette County High School in ...

Jerry Prade "JP" McCamey, age 93, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Autumn Place in Columbus....
02/14/2026

Jerry Prade "JP" McCamey, age 93, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Autumn Place in Columbus.

JP was born to Clarence Ivy and Francis Louise (Keeling) McCamey on June 29, 1932, in Waco, Texas. After high school, JP went on to attend college at Baylor University. JP...

Galen Brent SmithAugust 28, 1959 – February 11, 2026Galen Brent Smith, age 66 of Baxter Springs, KS, passed away at 8:32...
02/14/2026

Galen Brent Smith
August 28, 1959 – February 11, 2026

Galen Brent Smith, age 66 of Baxter Springs, KS, passed away at 8:32 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Brighton Place West Nursing Facility in Topeka, Kansas.

Galen was born on August 28, 1959, in Baxter Springs, Kans...

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Philip Aaron Roth, age 67, of Columbus, Kansas on Saturday, February 7, 20...
02/10/2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Philip Aaron Roth, age 67, of Columbus, Kansas on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Mindenmines, Missouri.

Philip was born to Jake Peter Jr. (J.P.) and Dorothy Evelyn (Eaton) Roth on September 12, 1958, in Hawthorne, California; they both preceded...

Herb Dean Hale, 89 of Loma Linda, MO passed from this life on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO...
02/10/2026

Herb Dean Hale, 89 of Loma Linda, MO passed from this life on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, MO.

Herb was born February 11, 1936 in Wichita, KS to the union of William E. Hale and Myrtle (Moody) Hale. After high school

Herb served in the United States ...

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Galena, KS
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