Larry Warren Hiatt, 84, Columbus

Larry Warren Hiatt, 84, of Columbus, died June 29, 2026, in Rogers, Arkansas, after a battle with cancer.Larry was born October 23, 1941, in Columbus. Though his career would eventually take him across several states, Columbus and Cherokee County always remained home.

Teddy Wing, 73, Weir

Teddy Rex Wing, 73, Weir, died at 12:20 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born November 19, 1952, in Wichita, Teddy was the son of Rex and Peggy (Turner) Wing.Teddy was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Richard Clevenger, 68, Parsons

Richard E. Clevenger, 68, Parsons, died at 4:57 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Labette Health.Born October 18, 1957 in Oswego, Richard was the son of Clyde E. and Stella M. (Pierson) Clevenger.

Billy Hurley, 78, Oswego

Billy Jack Hurley, 78, Oswego, died Friday, June 12, 2026.Born February 26, 1948, in Arkansas City, Billy was the son of Woodrow “W.A.” and Susan (Cunningham) Hurley.After graduating from Columbus High School, he went on to serve the country as a member of the United States Army.

Lawrence Johnson, 77, Grove, Okla.

Lawrence A. Johnson, 77, Grove, Okla., known affectionately as Larry, died Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Grove, Okla., surrounded by his loving family.Born November 2, 1948, in Estherville, Iowa, Larry was the son of Eugene and Margaret (Tiller) Johnson.

Johnnie Cosby, 89, Oswego

Johnnie Wayne Cosby, 89, Oswego, died Wednesday morning, June 24, 2026, at Freeman Health in Joplin, Mo.

Johna Chubb, 76, Chicopee

Johna Marie Chubb, 76, Chicopee, died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.Born January 19, 1950, in Chicopee, Johna was the daughter of John and Marie Theresa (Scaramucci) Ferneti.

Lennie Westervelt, 84, Cherokee

Lennie Lee Westervelt, 84, rural Cherokee, died at 8:18 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Girard Homestead Assisted Living in Girard.Born January 30, 1942, west of West Mineral, Lennie was the son of Maurice Lee “ML” and Genola (Richardson) Westervelt.

Barbara Whitehorse, Baxter Springs

Barbara Ann Whitehorse, 73, Baxter Springs, died Thursday, June 11, 2026.Born August 2, 1952, Barbara lived a life defined by faith, service, creativity and devotion to her family.

Bethy Reeves, 80 Baxter Springs

Bethy Louise Reeves, 80, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, June 16, 2026.She was born June 14, 1946.A celebration of life will be held July 16 at 10 a.m. at the United In Christ Church in Quapaw, Okla.She has been cremated.