Clarice Severns, 88, Russellville,Ark.

Clarice “Chris” Faye Severns, 88, Russellville, Ark., formerly of Columbus, died Monday, December 15, 2025, in Russellville. Born January 10, 1937, in Columbus, Chris was the daughter of James Harvey and Vera Katherine Dalby Martin.She was a member of Agape Community Church in Atkins, Arkansas.

Meredith Wagner, 19, Columbus

Meredith Lynn Wagner, 19, Columbus, died Saturday, December 13, 2025 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born November 7, 2006, in Joplin, Missouri, Meredith was the daughter of Kristin Diane Wagner and Gerald Vernon Wagner.

Teresa Robertson, 67, Joplin, Mo.

Teresa Ann Robertson, 67, Joplin, Mo. at 11:16 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Freeman Hospital of Joplin, Mo.Born in Kansas City, Missouri April 4, 1958, Teresa was later adopted by Charles and Angel Enders. She graduated from Picher, Okla., High School with the Class of 1976.

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.