Martha Walker, 89, Welch, Okla.

Martha Suson Walker, 89, longtime resident of rural Welch, Okla., died at her home Friday evening, August 23, 2024, after a period of declining health.Born August the 29, 1934 in rural Chetopa, Martha was the daughter of William Lincoln Paul and Inola Josephine (Duncan) Paul.

Josie Potter, 66, Oklahoma

Josie Smith Potter, 66, died unexpectedly Friday, August 17, 2024, of heart failure.Born January 18, 1958, in Picher, Okla., Josie was the daughter of Joseph (Joe) J. Smith and Gladys Talbot Smith of Quapaw, Okla.

Carolyn Copher, 74, Webb City, Mo.

Carolyn Sue Copher, 74, Webb City, Mo., a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, died August 23, 2024, next to her husband.Born October 23, 1949, in Webb City, Mo., Carolyn was a vibrant thread in the fabric of her community, dedicating her life to the service and nurture of others.

Shirley Dickinson, Carl Junction, Mo.

Shirley P. Dickinson, 91, Carl Junction, Mo. died at 6:04 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Mo, Born August 13, 1933 in Eureka, Shirley was the daughter of William Perry and Ada Louise Mitchell. She lived most of her life in Oswego.

William Elkins, 82, Baxter Springs

William “Bill” Franklin Elkins, 82, Baxter Springs, died at his home at 2:54 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2024.Born May 9, 1942, in Dickson, Tenn., Bill was the son of David Washington Elkins and Alma Virginia (Alexander) Elkins. At the age of 13, he hitchhiked to Las Vegas, N.

Kenneth Mariott, 66, Chetopa

Kenneth Eugene Mariott, 66, Chetopa, died the morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Chetopa after a sudden illness.Born March 11, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, Ken was the son of Allen and Mary (Schindler) Mariott.Ken’s father served as a civilian contractor to the U.S.

Sarah Lou Freeman

Sarah Lou Freeman, 80, Commerce, Oklahoma, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born September 5, 1943 in El Paso, Texas, Sara was the daughter of Shelby and Thelma (Miller) Jones.

Sallie Rae Clark

Sallie Rae Clark, known as Granny by some, 87, Oswego, died Friday, August 16, 2024 in Oswego.Born July 27, 1937, in Wichita, Sallie was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maggie (Wharton) Winters.

Capt. Paul Dean Rogers

Capt. Paul Dean Rogers, USN, Ret., 87, Columbus, died August 14, 2024.Born in Columbus July 6,1937, Paul was the son of Charles and Ruth (Jarvis) Rogers.

Karlyn K. Crain

Karlyn K. Crain, 82, Hallowell, died August 20, 2024 at Quaker Hill Nursing in Lowell.Born April 22, 1942, Karlyn was the daughter of Carl Handshy, Sr. and Pearl (Parsons) Handshy.Karlyn attended school at Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School.Karlyn and Doyle G.