Tina Dunn, 64, Joplin, Mo.

Tina Allena Dunn, 64, Joplin, Mo., died Monday July 1, 2024, at Mercy hospital after a short illness.Born in Joplin, Mo., October 26, 1959, Tina was the daughter of Lewis and Loretta Vaughn.Tina and Fred Wayne Dunn were united in marriage March 2, 1979, in Miami, Okla. He preceded her in death.

Lavera De Sousa, 76, Parsons

Lavera (Seibert) De Sousa, 76, Parsons, died at 6:09 a.m., Sunday, June 30, 2024 at her home.Born September 18, 1947, at McCune Lavera was the daughter of William H. and Ida Katherine (Harris) Seibert.

John Hutchings, 97, Joplin, Mo.

John “Hutch” Hutchings, 97, Joplin, Mo., died June 19, 2024.Born November 16, 1926 in Fairview, Mo., John was the son of Lester and Bessie (Sharp) Hutchings. John worked for Campbell’s “66” Express, Inc. and Yellow Freight Trucking Company in Baxter Springs, until his retirement 1992.

Billy Mills, 63, Joplin, Mo.

Billy Lee Mills, 63, Joplin, Mo., died June 26, 2024. He died in his sleep after a short illness.Born January 25, 1961, in Columbus, at Maude Norton Hospital, Billy was the son of Bill and Shirley Mills.Billy worked in construction.

Gary Chazell, 78, Las Vegas, Nev.

Gary Leroy Chazell, 78, Las Vegas, Nev. died Monday, June 24, 2024 at his home.Born February 1, 1946, in Picher, Okla., Gary was the son of Carl and Opal (Cole) Chazell. He had lived in Las Vegas for the past 50 years.Gary served in the United States Navy during Vietnam.

Mary Ann Wade, 95, Joplin, Mo.

Mary Ann (Leivan) Wade, 95, Joplin, Mo., died June 25, 2024 at Joplin Gardens.Born April 16, 1929, in Golden City, Mo., at her family home, Mary Ann was the daughter of John Roscoe Leivan and Elva Lena (Mabee) Leivan. She was the oldest of eight siblings. She had five brothers and two sisters.

Dr. Robert Stringer, Joplin, Mo.

Robert F. Stringer, 65, Joplin, Mo., died June 22, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.Born January 6, 1959, in Topeka, Bob was the son of Stan and Joan (Renner) Stringer. He was the eldest of eight children.

David Hobson, 103, Pittsburg

David Wesley Hobson, 103, died at 11:25 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024 at Medicalodge of Pittsburg.Born Tuesday, December 21, 1920 in Cherokee County, David was the son of William Grover Hobson and Leona Diane (Hughes.) Hobson.

Billy Couch, 59, Miami, Okla.

Billy Dean Couch, 59, Miami, Oklahoma died Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home.Born March 20, 1965 in Baxter Springs, Billy was the son of Billy Wayne and Gladys (Parker) Couch. He was a 1983 graduate of Quapaw High School in Quapaw, Oklahoma.

Marvin Barrett, 86, Joplin, Mo.

Marvin Eugene Barrett, 86, Joplin, Missouri, died Friday, June 21, 2024.Born January 26, 1938, in Columbus, Marvin was the son of the late Agnes (McCormick) and Floyd Barrett.He was a member of the First Christian Church in Columbus.