Michael White

Oct. 1, 1955 – June 28, 2026

Oct. 1, 1955 – June 28, 2026

Michael Richard White, 70, died June 28, 2026.

He was born Oct. 1, 1955 in Pittsburg, Kan., to Dean “Dick” and Dorothy “Dottie” White.

Mike is survived by his wife, Kelly Faison Glidden, of Tulsa and a daughter, Dawson (Nicholas Kellum) White, New York, N.Y.

In lieu of a celebration of life, all who loved Mike are invited to a party in his honor at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Wilder’s Steakhouse in Joplin.

A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at Highland Cemetery in Iola.

Feuerborn Family Funeral Service is in charge of  arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Iola Public Library.

Condolences may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com.

Sarah Haney

Sarah joined the Register in November 2023. With 13 years of experience in journalism, she is a 2009 graduate of Cottey College, in Nevada, Mo with a degree in English. Upon graduating, she began her career in journalism at her hometown paper in 2010. Over the next 13 years (and a brief hiatus to Fayetteville, Ark.), she worked her way up to the position of editor and enjoyed the connections she built within her community. Sarah is a member of Rotary Club International and the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She enjoys reading, listening to her vinyl records, and spending time with family and friends.

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