Randy Stark, 67, Galena

Randy Joe Stark, 67, Galena died at 7:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born January 2, 1957.Complete obituary and service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Barbara Hillis, 59, Parsons

Barbara J. Hillis, 59, Parsons, died at 10:50 a.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her home.Born September 29, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, Barbara was the daughter of Robert “Bob” and Rose Champion.Barbara had worked as a CNA and medicine aide in Parsons and Leavenworth.

Charles Gardner Sr., 91, Joplin, Mo.

Charles Richard ‘Dickie’ Gardner, Sr., 91 Joplin, Missouri, died peacefully at his home Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024. Born October 21, 1932, in Baxter Springs, Charles was the son of the late Jack R. Gardner and Beatrice A. Mahurin.

Deborah Sullivan, 72, Oronogo, Mo.

Deborah Kay Sullivan, 72, Oronogo, Missouri, affectionately known as Debbie, died Friday, May 3, 2024, after a brief illness at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.Born April 24, 1952, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, Deborah was the cherished daughter of the late Arthur and Gerda (Towtz) Gaines.

Naomi Kimbrough, 77

Naomi “June” Kimbrough, 77, died April 30, 2024.Born June 11, 1946, in Hobart, Okla., June was the daughter of Johnny and Opal (Yelvington) Shelton. June was a vibrant soul who touched many lives throughout her journey.

Jeremy Williford, 39, Pittsburg

Jeremy Joseph Williford 39, of Pittsburg, died April 26, 2024 at his home.Born December 3, 1984 in Girard, Jeremy was the son of Joseph Cecil Jr. and Marie LaVelle (Ferrell) Williford. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Northeast High School in Arma, in 2003.

Alice McGill, 87, Chetopa

Alice “Joyce” McGill, 87, Chetopa, died in the early morning of April 29, 2024, at HCA Medical Research Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, after a sudden illness.Joyce was born August 7, 1936, in Picher, Oklahoma, but spent most of her life in Chetopa.

Ima Larison, 86, Baxter Springs

Ima Gean Larison, 86, Baxter Springs, died April 26, 2024. She was born January 15, 1938.She was known to many as “Aunt Jean”, “Grandma Jean” or “Miss Jean” and accepted everyone as one of her own. She spent most of her life being a caretaker.

Donald Price, 92, Marlton, N.J.

Donald Calvin Price, 92, Marlton, N.J.

Bobby Johnson, 81, Miami, Okla.

Bobby Ray Johnson, 81, Miami, Oklahoma, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, at St. Frances Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Born in Hockerville, Oklahoma, March 1, 1943, Bob was the son of Lafe Elijah and Opal Violet (Gilbert) Johnson.