Debra Gowens, 73, Galena

Debra Ann Gowens, 73, Galena, died suddenly Thursday morning, November 20, 2025 at her home.Born April 29, 1952 in Joplin, Missouri, Debra was the daughter of Floyd Adams and Mildred Merrill. She was a lifetime resident of Galena and attended Galena schools.She was a homemaker.

Paulinia Shearer, 93, Columbus

Paulinia Lou Shearer, 93, Columbus, died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Home near Baxter Springs.Born May 31, 1932 in rural Cherokee County, Paulinia was the daughter of Ralph Roten and Bessie Pauline (Holly) Roten.

Treva Colvard, 71, Galena

Treva June (Cramer) Colvard, 71, Galena, died at 7:55 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2025 at Inola Health Care Center in Inola, Okla.Born June 12, 1954, Treva was the daughter of James W. Cramer Sr. and Rita Alberta (Daniel) Cramer. She worked as a homemaker and enjoyed reading and working puzzles.

Jerry Smith, 63, Fayetteville, Ark.

Jerry Ann Smith, 63, Fayetteville, Ark., died Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born May 4, 1962. An obituary will be published when it becomes available.

Richard Mallos, 77, Webb City, Mo.

Richard “Duke” Mallos, 77, Webb City, Mo., died November 15, 2025 at his home.Born September 9, 1948, above the Minerva Candy Store, Duke was a genuine character, a man of strength, dedication and a unique sense of humor.

Shirley Shipley, 92, Baxter Springs

Shirley Shipley, 92, Baxter Springs, died at 12:28 a.m. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility.Born in Baxter Springs January 30, 1933, Shirley was the daughter of Ralph Truman Bingham and Edith Emma (Adams) Bingham.

Darline Mitchell, 90, Columbus

Darline L. Mitchell, 90, Columbus, died the evening of Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home in Columbus.Born May 2, 1935 in Columbus, Darline was the daughter of William T. Vanderford and Ella Mae (Wright) Vanderford. She graduated from high school in Wichita in 1953.

Sally Martin, 58, Park Hill, Okla.

Sally Renee Martin, 58, Park Hill, Okla., died Saturday, November 15, 2025 at her home.Born February 1, 1967 in Kansas City, Sally was the daughter of Bill and Agnes (Ellick) Sappington. She graduated from Quapaw High School in Quapaw, Okla.

Wilma Herman, 96, Pittsburg

Wilma J. Herman, 96 Pittsburg, died Monday, November 11, 2025 at Guest Home Estates in Pittsburg.Born October 18, 1929, in Alexander, Wilma was the daughter of Sam and Bertha (Wegele) Schwartzkopf. She graduated from Utica High School in 1947.

Bradley Chazell, 67, Galena

Bradley Ray Chazell, 67, Galena, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Solace House of the Ozarks in Joplin, Mo.Born April 14, 1958 in Seneca, Mo., Bradley was the son of Carl and Opal (Cole) Chazell. He had lived in the Picher-Cardin, Okla.