Charles Perry, 79, Oswego

Charles MacArthur Perry, 79, of Oswego died at 8:53 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Labette Health, in Parsons following an illness. Born September 30, 1943, in Allison, Mich, Charles was the son of General Pershing (John) and Mary Irene (Frazier) Perry.

Amanda Johnson, 81, Galena

Amanda June Johnson, 81, of Galena died Friday, May 12, 2023, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born February 8, 1942 at her home in Galena, Amanda was the daughter of Martin Tone Phillips and Thelma Elizabeth (Duree) Phillips. They preceded her in death.

Sandra Skye, 77, Galena

Sandra K Skye, 77, of Galena, died at 6:22 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home following an illness. Born April 19, 1946 in Galena, Sandra was the daughter of Harry Kenneth and Mildred Louise (Wisner) Skye. She was of the Cherokee Nation. She was a graduate of Galena High School.

Melvin Hendryx, 62, Galena

Melvin R. Hendryx, 62 of Galena, died at 9:57 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2023 at his home following an illness. Born August 11, 1960, Melvin was the son of Sammie Ray Hendryx and Janet Darlene (Myers) Hendryx.

William Shackelford, Baxter Springs

Reverend William L. “Bud” Shackelford, 86, of Baxter Springs, died at 10:30 a.m., Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Freeman Hospital. Though his home going was quick and unexpected, he was surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Tulsa, Okla., January 18, 1937, Bud was the son of Rev. William C.

Raymond Grover Sr., 85, Cherokee

Raymond Albert Grover Sr., 85, of Cherokee, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his home. Born April 9, 1938 in East Arlington, Vermont, Raymond was the son of Albert Henry and Bertha Slason Grover. Raymond and Lina Belle Stevens were united in marriage July 23, 1983 in Wells, Vermon.

Phyllis Frazier, 74, Galena

Phyllis “Topper” Frazier, 74, of Galena, died Saturday May 13 at 11:14 p.m. at home surrounded by her family. Born November 26, 1948 in Joplin, Mo., Phyllis was a lifetime resident of Galena.. She graduated from Galena high school with the class of 1966.

Philip Gribble, 79, Columbus

Philip Deane Gribble, 79, of Columbus, died Wednesday, May 10,2023 at his home. Born July 7,1943, Phil was the son of Jack Gribble and Mattie (Merrick) Bicknell. They preceded him in death. Phil married Billie June Beggs, February 29, 1964. She preceded him in death.

Jessica Slavens, 73, Oswego

Jessica Lynn Slavens 73, died May 7, 2023. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and she lived a life that exemplified that of a godly woman who loved the Lord. She devoted her entire life to raising and loving children.

Glen Jones, 88, Miami, Okla.

Glen Dale Jones, 88, of Miami, Okla., died May 6, 2023 with his loving wife Maxine by his side. Glen was born October 15, 1934 in Baxter Springs, to Henry and Florence (Lewis) Jones.