Bobby Crabtree, 73, Quapaw, Okla.

Bobby Gene Crabtree, 73, Quapaw, Oklahoma died Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Freeman Hospital surrounded by his family after a brief illness.Born April 20, 1951 in Baxter Springs, Bobby was the son of David and Jackie (Ferris) Crabtree.

Max Hoskins, 83, Galena

Max William Hoskins, 83, Galena died at 8:40 p.m., Thursday, November 13, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following an illness.Born December 26, 1940, in Joplin, Missouri, Max was the son of William and Maxine (Ragland) Hoskins. Max was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Kathryn Howell, 89, Galena

Kathryn Rose Howell, 89, Galena, died at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo.Born October 20, 1935, in Galena, Kathryn was the daughter of Merl and Elva (Boyes) Mallatt.She was raised in Galena.

Troy Slankard, 66, Galena

Troy L. Slankard, 66, Galena, died in the comfort of his home November 11, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.Born May 8, 1958 in Tulsa, Okla., Troy was the son of Marvin and Ruth (Divine) Slankard.He was self-employed as a contractor for many years prior to his retirement.

Dale Roberds, 95, Pittsburg

Dale G. Roberds, 95, Pittsburg, died Monday, November 18, 2024.Born October 11, 1929, in Pittsburg, Dale was the son of Lester and Alice (Lawver) Roberds. He attended Owsley Schoolhouse and later graduated from Cherokee County Community High School in Columbus.

Orvall Smith, 94, Galena

Orvall C. Smith, 94, Galena, died at 8:48 p.m., Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Quaker Hill Manor, Lowell.Born January 6, 1930 in Newton, Iowa, Orvall was the son of Charlie Allen Frank and Edith (Lewis) Smith. He was a lifetime resident of Galena.

John Brassart, 85, Columbus

John Daniel Brassart Sr. 85, Columbus, died Wednesday, November 13, 2024.Born June 19, 1939, in Los Angeles, California John was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Brassart (Pyle). When John was three years old, the family moved from California to Scammon.

Joshua Doherty, 47, Columbus

Joshua “Josh” Wayne Doherty, 47, Columbus, died Monday, November 4, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in October.Born September 9, 1977, in Columbus, Josh was the son of Danny and Katherine (Smith) Doherty.

Bethania Whorton, 65, Columbus

Bethania “Beth” Elaine Whorton, 65, Columbus, died Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo., after a courageous battle.Born June 12, 1959, in Pryor, Okla., Beth was the daughter of the late Earl Walker and Blanch Walker (Johnson).

Linda Tullis, 80, Welch, Okla.

Linda Louise Tullis, 80, rural Welch, Okla., died Monday, November 11, 2024, at her home.Born November 7, 1944, in Oswego, Linda was the daughter of Morris “Burr” and Gertrude (Herridge) Yost.Linda was raised and lived in the Chetopa and Welch, Okla.