Kevin Lee Bickford, 59, Galena

Kevin Lee Bickford, 59, of Galena, died at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Kevin was born in Sacramento, Calif. on May 7, 1964 to parents Wilford Eugene Bickford and Altamae (Glasgow) Bickford. He lived in Quincy, Ill.

Gary Lee Youngblood, 76, Joplin

Gary Lee Youngblood, age 76, died at 4:08 pm, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at his home following an illness. Gary was born August 13, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri. His parents were Roland and Mazie (Walkenshaw) Youngblood. He had lived in Joplin the past 20 years, moving from Neosho. Missouri.

Lucienne “Lucie” Sprang, 101, Pryor

Lucienne “Lucie” (Ogg) Sprang, 101 of Pryor, Okla. formerly of Baxter Springs, died on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Claremore Skilled Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, Claremore, Okla. Lucie was born July 14, 1922, in Ottawa, Kansas to the union of Cecil Ogg and Iva (Easedale) Ogg.

James Walter Van Horn, 92, Baxter Springs

James Walter Van Horn, age 92, died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, December 1, 2023. Jim was born in Baxter Springs Kansas on July 26,1931 to parents Walter Ezekiel Van Horn and Jamie Adele Van Horn. He was a graduate of Baxter Springs High School and the University of Kansas.

Sally Ann Robison, 83, Oswego

Sally Ann Robison (Overman) passed away on November 30, 2023. She was born September 5, 1940, to Wayne and Opal Overman (Swearingin) in Cherokee County. She graduated from McCune High School in 1958 and graduated from cosmetology school after. On May 22, 1960, she married John Robison.

Gary Wayne Henson, 81, Miami

Gary Wayne Henson of Miami, Oklahoma died Friday, December 1, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO. He was 81. Gary was born October 24, 1942 in Columbus, to Jesse Ray and Lena Marie (Johnston) Henson. He had lived in the Miami area since 1969 moving from rural Chetopa.

Iris Dugan, 85, Riverton

terment services. Services have been placed in the care of Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, Okla. Online condolences may be made at www. paulthomasfuneralhomes.com.

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Shipman, 47, McCune

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Shipman was born on April 26 ,1976 at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri to Theresa and Jeffery Shipman. Anthony was a very important person to a lot of people, he was a father to three boys Austin, Gunner, and Chance Shipman he was a baby brother to Jeffery Shipman Jr.

Glen Dale Bennett, 75, Columbus

Glen Dale Bennett, 75 of Columbus died Thursday, November 30, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born April 8, 1948 in Columbus, the son of Lee Arthur and Beulah (Wilson) Bennett.

Barbara J. Garner-Houtz, 60, Pitcher

Barbara married Patrick C. Houtz on November 27, 1991. She is survived by two sons and one daughter: Patrick J. Houtz of Columbus, Floyd J. Moss III of Welch, Oklahoma and Misty D.