Everett McBride, Jr., 72, Quapaw

Everett “Butch” Franklin McBride, Jr., 72, Quapaw, Okla. died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Joplin, Mo.Born November 12, 1951, in Miami, Okla., Butch was the son of Everett F. and Annavera (Ware) McBride, Sr.

Phyllis Turner, 78, Quapaw, Okla.

Phyllis June Turner, 78, Quapaw, Oklahoma died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Higher Call Nursing Home in Quapaw, Oklahoma.Born February 24, 1946, in Baxter Springs, Phyllis was raised by her mother, Billie June (Crane) Morgan.Phyllis and Bruce Turner were united in marriage in 1987.

Johnny Johnson, Baxter Springs

Johnny Leon Johnson, 76, Baxter Springs died Friday, April 5, 2024 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Center in Baxter Springs.Born April 10, 1947, in Quapaw, Oklahoma, Johnny was the son of Johnny Medley and Marjorie Louise (Yost) Johnson.

Dow Wort, 92, Parsons

Dow Wort, 92, Parsons, died at 3:56 a.m., Monday, April 8, 2024 at Labette Health in Parsons.Born August 9, 1931, at Pittsburg Dow was the son of Lorenza Dow Wort and Frances Marie (Snow) Wort. He grew up on a farm north of McCune and graduated from McCune High School in 1950.

David Baker, 72, Carl Junction, Mo.

David “Wayne” Baker, 72, Carl Junction, died April 8, 2024 at Solace House of the Ozarks with his family by his side. Born March 1, 1952 at Baxter Springs, Wayne was the son of Ray Warren and Patricia (Choch) Baker.1970 was a big year for Wayne.

Audry Miller, 90, Pittsburg

Audry Nadine Miller 90, Pittsburg died at 10:05 p.m. Thursday April 4, 2024 at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg following an illness.Born October 31, 1933 in Pittsburg, Audry was the daughter of Jack and Juanita (Hurt) Hallam.

Laurie Ritchey, 75, Webb City, Mo.

Laurie Ellen ‘Vance’ Ritchey, 75, Webb City, Missouri, died Saturday, April 6, 2024 in Ft. Worth, Texas following a short illness. Born October 28, 1948 in North Bend, Oregon, Laurie was the daughter of late Herman and Virginia (McGuirk) Avey.

Helen Coffman, 97, Joplin, Mo.

Helen Jean (Hockett) Coffman, 97, Joplin, Mo., died April 3, 2024.Born July 17, 1926 in Cherokee County, Helen was the daughter of Walter Ray Hockett and Anna May (Dixon) Hockett, She attended local schools and graduated from Riverton High School in 1944.

Dougles Wade, 57, Joplin, Mo.

Dougles “Doug” Charles Wade, 57, Joplin, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, after an illness. Doug was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He, along with his wife Kay, owned and operated Doug’s Pools in Joplin.

James Laramore, 55, Baxter Springs

James Patrick Laramore, 55, Baxter Springs, died April 3, 2024 in Baxter Springs.Born June 5, 1968 in Orange County, California, James was the son of Patrick and Dorothy Laramore, In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by niece Crystal Fisher.