Obituaries

Sherry Sue Davis, 57, Weir

Sherry Sue Davis, 57, Weir, died at her home at 3:11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024.Born in Reno, Nev. August 20, 1966, Sherry was the daughter of Charles Edward Wesley Showalter and Letha May Eileen (Burrous) Showalter.Sherry graduated from high school in Columbus with the Class of 1984.
Betty Ellison, 90, Columbus

Betty Ellison, 90, Columbus

Betty Ellison, 90, Columbus

Betty Jean Ellison, 89, Columbus, died Thursday, March 7, 2024, peacefully at her home.Born February 18, 1935, in Welch, Okla., Betty was the daughter of late Nathan and Goldie (McBrien) Ballou.Betty and David Gene Ellison were united in marriage September 17, 1955, in Columbus.
Delmer McFarland, 76, Grove, Okla.

Delmer McFarland, 76, Grove, Okla.

Delmer McFarland, 76, Grove, Okla.

Delmer Wayne Mc-Farland, 75, Grove, Okla., died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home.Born January 10, 1949, in Quapaw, Okla., Delmer was the son of James C. and Myrtle Rosella (VanHoose) Mc-Farland. He had lived in Grove area for the past 20 years moving from the Quapaw, Okla. and Miami, Okla.
Elizabeth Foster, 74, Joplin, Mo.

Elizabeth Foster, 74, Joplin, Mo.

Elizabeth Foster, 74, Joplin, Mo.

Elizabeth Diann Foster, 74, Joplin, Mo. died at 8:41 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin Mo.Born November 11, 1949 in Kansas City, Mo., Diann was the daughter of Charley Joseph and Verna (Allen) Foster. She was one of twelve children born into this family.
Woodrow Greenfeather, Grove, Okla.

Woodrow Greenfeather, Grove, Okla.

Woodrow Greenfeather, Grove, Okla.

Woodrow Allen Greenfeather, 51, Grove, Okla., died Friday, March 1, 2024 at his home. Born October 10, 1972, in Miami, Okla., Woodrow was the son of Jim and Gloria Jean (Bishop) Greenfeather. He had lived in Grove for the past 15 years moving from Ottawa County.
Patricia Marshall, 57, Pittsburg

Patricia Marshall, 57, Pittsburg

Patricia Marshall, 57, Pittsburg

Patricia Gae Marshall, 57, Pittsburg died February 26, 2024, at St. Francis Ascension Via Christi in Wichita. Born August 20, 1966, in Pittsburg, Patricia was the daughter of Billy and Sherri Gaye (Waddle). She attended Pittsburg Schoolsand graduated from Pittsburg High.
Betty L. Guy, 88, Columbus

Betty L. Guy, 88, Columbus

Betty L. Guy, 88, Columbus

Betty L. Guy, 88, Columbus, died peacefully in her home at Gran Villas Friday, March 1, 2024. Born November 30, 1935 Betty was the daughter of Pearly Elmer and Pearl (North) Gatewood. She had two brothers, Homer Gatewood and Charles Gatewood, they preceded her in death.
Sheila Scales, 73, Pittsburg

Sheila Scales, 73, Pittsburg

Sheila Scales, 73, Pittsburg

Sheila Katherine Scales, 73, Pittsburg, died at 8:54 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at her residence in Pittsburg.Born November 9, 1950, in Girard, Kathy was the daughter of Alfred and Betty (Dietsche) Wheeler.
Esther Ralston, 90, Tuscon, Ariz

Esther Ralston, 90, Tuscon, Ariz

Esther Ralston, 90, Tuscon, Ariz.

Esther Marie Ralston, 90, Tucson, Ariz., died quietly the evening of Tuesday, February 27, 2024. at her home. Born March 13,1933, in Charleston, Ark., Esther was the daughter of John R. Ralston Sr. and Eva Buckner Ralston.
Bobby Robinson, 92, Grove, Okla

Bobby Robinson, 92, Grove, Okla

Bobby Robinson, 92, Grove, Okla.

Bobby Bruce Robinson, 92, Grove, Okla., a renowned Baxter Springs High School Basketball coach, died March 5, 2024, in Grove, Oklahoma.Born in Elk County, April 20, 1931, “Coach Bob,” dedicated his life to the sport of basketball and left a lasting impact on the community.