Larry Delmont, 74, Grove, Okla.

Larry Eugene Delmont, 74, Grove, Okla., died peacefully December 12, 2025, surrounded by family at his home on Grand Lake.Born February 25, 1951, in Columbus, Larry was the son of the late John Orbin Delmont and Edith Mae (Pitcher) Delmont.

Larry Delmont, Grove, Okla.

Larry Eugene Delmont, 74, Grove, Okla., died Friday, December 12, 2025 at his home.Born February 25, 1951 in Columbus, Larry was the son of John Orbin and Edith Mae (Pitcher) Delmont. He had lived in Grove since 2020, moving there from Galena.

Linda Kinsch, 68, Seneca, Mo.

Linda Lou Kinsch, 68, Seneca, Mo., died December 11, 2025, after a battle with cancer. Born May 12, 1957, in Miami, Okla., Linda lived her life with unmistakable fire, strength, and a spirit that was entirely her own.

Lori Carpino, 62, Scammon

Lori Ann Carpino, 62, Scamon, long time educator and lifelong resident of Scammon died Sunday, December 14, 2025, following a short illness.Born October 16, 1963, in Columbus, Lori was the daughter of John P. “Johnny” and JoAnn (Birdsell) Carpino.

Sibyl Smirl, 81, Crestline

Sibyl “Ginger” Nelle Riker Smirl, 81, Crestline, died at her home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.Born on May 27, 1944 in Joplin, Missouri.

Steven Armstrong, 68, Pittsburg

Steven Lynn Armstrong, 68, Pittsburg, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025, at his home.Born June 8, 1957, at Coos Bay, Oregon, Steve was the son of Robert Lee and Carrie Marie (Bell) Armstrong. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1975.He married Karen Hoffman. They later divorced.

Debra Lorenz, 72, Joplin, Mo.

Debra S. “Debi” Lorenz, 72, Joplin, Mo., and formerly Parsons, died at 2:58 p.m., Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Medicalodge in Columbus.Born May 6, 1953, in Parsons, Debi was the daughter of Lesley and Nadine (Amrine) Lorenz.

Alberta Cleveland, 91, Peoria, Okla.

Alberta Arlene Cleveland, 91, Peoria, Okla., died Saturday, December 6, 2025 at her home.Born September 17, 1934 in Miami, Okla., Alberta was the daughter of Cyril Lester and Roxie Elizabeth (Hoodenpyle) Allen. She had lived in the Peoria, Okla.

Kaylee Fitz, 25, Columbus

Kaylee Marie Fitz, 25, Columbus, died tragically December 6, 2025.Born December 16, 1999 in Joplin, Mo., Kaylee was the daughter of David and Deanna Fitz. She entered this world at 1 pound 9 ounces and 12 inches and was a fighter from that day forward.

Sena Howard, 73, Galena

Sena Kay (Deaver) Howard, 73, Galena, died peacefully December 3, 2025, with her sister and nephew at her side.Born in Joplin Missouri, July 13, 1952, Sena was the daughter of Freddie Lee Deaver and Joyce Evelyn (Harvey) Deaver.She was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Lee.