Lela HorseChief, 74, Oklahoma

Lela Ann HorseChief, 74, Oklahoma, died July 3, 2024.Born May 27, 1950 in Tulsa, Okla., Lela was the daughter of Virginia Lee Rainwater and Clifford Eugene Stanley.Lela graduated from Collinsville High School in 1968 then furthered her education at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Okla.

James Carver, 69, Lowell

James M. Carver, 69, Lowell died at his home at 10 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2024 following an illness.Born January 28, 1955, James was the son of Loran Francis Carver and Idella Clarice (Moreland) Carver. He was a lifelong resident of the four-state area.

Russell Sanders, 67, Galena

Russell “Russ” Guy Sanders, 67, Galena, died July 15, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones.Russ was the son of Guy W. Sanders and Barbara June (Hall) Fields. They preceded him in death.

Twyla “Corrine” Hawkins

Twyla “Corrine” Hawkins, 85, of Joplin, Mo. died July 8, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.Born February 26, 1939 in Joplin, Mo., Corrine was the daughter of William Thompson Phillips and Elizabeth Mae Phillips (Randall). She attended Joplin High School and graduated in 1957.

Ronald “Jay” James Martin

Ronald “Jay” James Martin, 57, Columbus, died Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Columbus.Born May 5, 1967 in Wichita, Jay was the son of Ronald G. and Marsha Dianne (Smith) Martin.He was a graduate of Columbus Unified High School with the class of 1986 and was involved in Future Farmers of America.

Cheyanne Alexis Dawn Baker

Cheyanne Alexis Dawn Baker, 28, Ottawa, died Tuesday July 2, 2024, at Advent Health Ottawa.Born June 2, 1996, in Overland Park, Cheyanne was the daughter of Melvin Shaffer and Amy Elizabeth Cox.

Andrea Marie Combs

Andrea Marie Combs, 51, Galena, died at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, following a hardfought battle with cancer.Born June 18, 1973 in Joplin, Mo., Andrea was the daughter of Bill Ray Combs and Charla Jean (Himes) Combs.

Bernard Eugene Hallacy

Bernard Eugene Hallacy 87, Girard, died 8:51 a.m. Monday July 8, 2024 at the Autumn Place in Columbus following an illness.Born October 3, 1936 in Girard, Bernard was the son of John M. and Leona I. (Trainor) Hallacy.Bernard was a graduate of Walnut High School in 1954.

Carol Darlene French

Carol Darlene French, 77, Baxter Springs, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Legacy Living in Baxter Springs.Born September 2, 1946, in Baxter Springs, Carol was the daughter of the union of Richard Dean Swaim Sr., and Betty Lou (Norman) Swaim.

Carmen Anne Dozier

Carmen Anne Dozier Carmen Anne Dozier, 68, Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her residence in Baxter Springs.Carmen has been entrusted to Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel for cremation. No services are planned at this time.