Obituaries

Allan Calvert Webb

Allan Calvert Webb, 84, Joplin, Mo., died August 20, 2024, at the Solace House in Joplin, Mo., surrounded by his wife and daughter, following a stay at Wildwood Ranch.Born at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo., December 9, 1939, Allan was the son of Ray and Mary Webb.
Anita “Sue” Johnson

Anita “Sue” Johnson

Anita “Sue” Johnson

Anita “Sue” Johnson, 75, formerly of Frontenac, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living in Girard.Born August 25, 1949, at Hallowell, Sue was the daughter of Clarence “Pete” and Vestal (Wood) Groves.She graduated from Oswego High School in 1967.
Brian Keith Newell

Brian Keith Newell

Brian Keith Newell

Brian Keith Newell, 58, Pittsburg died September 10, 2024, at his residence. Born April 10, 1966, in Kingman, Brian was the son of Ralph Lee and Clovis Nadine (Owens) Newell.Brian attended Columbus High School before transferring to Pittsburg High School his junior year, where he graduated.
Doris Haney, 73, Labette City

Doris Haney, 73, Labette City

Doris Haney, 73, Labette City

She had worked at ACE Electric in Columbus, Army Ammunition Plant and Wal-Mart in Parsons.She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren and being involved in her church family at First Baptist Church of Oswego.
Connie Gray, 71, Scammon

Connie Gray, 71, Scammon

Connie Gray, 71, Scammon

Connie Maxine (Bennett) Gray, 71, Scammon, died peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024.Born September 9, 1952, Connie was the daughter of Ross O. Bennett and Opal L. (Jones) Bennett.She married Rocky A. Gray April 28, 1986, in Scammon. He preceded her in death.
Richard Arnall, Quapaw, Okla.

Richard Arnall, Quapaw, Okla.

Richard Arnall, Quapaw, Okla.

Richard Lynn Arnall, 78, Quapaw, Oklahoma died Monday, September 2, 2024 at his home.After graduating from high school Richard joined the US Navy, serving in the Philippines for two years. He was then assigned to the USS Massey, DD 778 for two years.
Alease Davis, 84, Altamont

Alease Davis, 84, Altamont

Alease Davis, 84, Altamont

Alease Maxine Davis, 84, Altamont, died peacefully at 1:58 p.m., Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born January 29, 1940 in Independence, Alease was the daughter of James W. and Lillian E. (Hoog) Davis. Alease grew up in Bartlett and graduated from Chetopa High School in 1958.
Donald Pope Sr., 78, Eucha, Okla.

Donald Pope Sr., 78, Eucha, Okla.

Donald Pope Sr., 78, Eucha, Okla.

Donald (Don) Lloyd Pope, Sr., 78, Eucha, Oklahoma August 27, 2024, at his residence. Born November 5, 1945, Don was the son of Shirley Lloyd Pope and Willie Jean Taylor-Pope.Don was a secondgeneration house painter and had his own business for years in Kansas.
Jeannette Westbay, Carthage, Mo.

Jeannette Westbay, Carthage, Mo.

Jeannette Westbay, Carthage, Mo.

Jeannette Vivian (Roe) Westbay, 68, Carthage, Missouri, died Saturday, August 31, 2024, after a lengthy illness.Born October 1, 1955, in Carthage, Missouri, Jeannette was the daughter of Mary Lorraine (Shank) Roe and Elmer Vivian Roe. They preceded her in death.
Ronald Boswell, 81, Carthage, Mo.

Ronald Boswell, 81, Carthage, Mo.

Ronald Boswell, 81, Carthage, Mo.

Ronald Boswell, 81, died August 30, 2024 at Carthage Health and Rehabilitation in Carthage, Mo.Born in Joplin, Mo., December 2, 1943, Ron was one of seven children of the late Ralph and Pauline Boswell.He went to a one room school for grades oneeight, then to Sarcoxie High School where he graduated.