Edwin Thomas, 79, Baxter Springs

Edwin Eugene Thomas, 79, Baxter Springs, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, died February 13, 2024 in Baxter Springs. Born September 12, 1944 in Miami, Oklahoma, Edwin was the son of loving parents who instilled in him the values of hard work and selflessness.

Tammie Gaye Anderson, 64

Tammie Gaye Anderson, 64, died February 5, 2024. Born October 20, 1959, Tammie was the daughter of Dolores and Clayton Anderson. She was a proud graduate of Riverton High School with the Class of 1977.

Frederick Clarkson, 67, Galena

Frederick Dean Clarkson, 67, Galena, died at 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Solace House of the Ozarks, Joplin, Missouri. Born June 21, 1956, in Corning, New York, Dean was the son of Fred and Rosalie “Tiny” (Suggs Clarkson. He had lived in Galena the past year and a half.

Connie Jo Kay, 74, Breese, Ill.

Connie Jo Kay, 74, Breese, Illinois, and formerly of Mound Valley died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Breese Nursing Home in Breese. Born February 27, 1949, in Parsons, Connie was the daughter of Ralph and Wanda (Cramer) Dessenbeger.

Richard Rawlings, 72, Fairland, Okla.

Richard Eugene Rawlings, 72, Fairland, Okla. died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Born May 4, 1951 in Pittsburg, Richard was the son of Wilmer and Josephine (Fraley) Rawlings. Richard graduated high school in Liberal, Missouri.

Lloyd Davolt, 94, Independence

Lloyd E. Davolt, 94, Independence, died late Thursday evening, February 8, 2024. Born in rural Mc-Cune January 7, 1930, Lloyd was the fifth child of Warren O. and Mary Grace (Howard) Davolt. His 75 plus year relationship with Jesus Christ began at a revival meeting in Parsons, in April of 1947.

Rex Coyle, 64, Joplin, Mo.

Rex Cameron Coyle, 64, Joplin, Missouri died February 5, 2024 at his home. He was born February 25, 1959 in Joplin. He played football and baseball throughout jr. high and high school. Rex’s parents owned car dealership in Columbus for a number of years. He was a member of the class of 1977.

Judith Ann Natalini, 80, Pittsburg

Judith Ann Natalini, 80, Pittsburg died, February 7, 2024 at the Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born March 28, 1943, in Pittsburg, Judith was the daughter of Joseph B. and Eustina M. (Reddick) Stumfoll. She grew up and attended school in Pittsburg, graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1961.

Donna Lee Lylera, 91, Pittsburg

Donna Lee (Alderman) Lyerla, 91, Pittsburg, died Thursday, February 8, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born January 17, 1933, at home in Coffeyville, Donna was the daughter of George Henry (Hank) Alderman and Ella Mae (Hendricks) Alderman.

David Sparkman, 86, Miami, Okla.

David Reed Sparkman, 86, Miami, Okla., died Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Claremore, Okla. Born August 6, 1937 in rural Miami, Okla., David was the son of Gilbert Reed and Cornelia Jane (Essex) Sparkman. He had lived in the Miami area all his life.