Gina Bunce, 46, Columbus

Gina LeAnn Bunce, 46, Columbus, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Born June 3, 1979, in Baxter Springs, Gina was the daughter of Dutch VanAuker and Lisa Sparlin.Gina was preceded in death by her mother Lisa Sparlin Skelton and her grandmother Norma Jeanne Jacobs.

Neva Qualls, 93, Columbus

Neva May Qualls, 93, Columbus, died peacefully August 6, 2025, surrounded by family, at Autumn Place in Columbus.Born August 2, 1932, in Columbus, Neva was the daughter of Edward and Nellie (Pope) Martin. As a young woman, she met Leonard Buster Qualls, whom she married April 20, 1950.

Patricia Jones, 82, Parsons

Patricia A. “Pat” Jones, 82, Parsons, died at 10:33 p.m., Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her home.Born February 18, 1943, in Pittsburg, Pat was the daughter of Harry and Della (Trisler) Mitchell.

Wayne Jones, 87, Riverton

Wayne Dale Jones, 87, Riverton, died Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. surrounded by his family.Born January 15, 1938 on the farm North of Baxter Springs, Wayne was the son of Lester Finis Jones and Hazel (Baker) Jones.

John Wolfe, 81, Chetopa

John Owen “Buddy” Wolfe, 81, Chetopa, died the morning of Friday, August 8, 2025, at Oswego Health and Rehabilitation.Born January 22, 1944, in Welch, Oklahoma, Buddy was the son of John and Alma (Sheffield) Wolfe.Buddy graduated from Chetopa High School.

Edward Heinrichsmeier, 85, Parsons

Edward L. Heinrichsmeier, 85, Parsons, passed Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Parsons. Born October 21, 1939, Ed was a deeply loved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.Ed led a life rooted in the values of hard work, simplicity, and lending a hand.

Virgil Harmon Jr., 84, Webb City, Mo.

Virgil Charles Harmon, Jr., 84, Webb City, Mo. died Monday, August 4, 2025 in Webb City, Mo.Born June 2, 1941 in Grove, Okla., Virgil was the son of Virgil Charles Harmon, Sr. and Genevie (Essex) Harmon. He grew up in Afton, Okla.

Christopher Comer, 49, Phoenix, Ariz.

Christopher “Chris” Lee Comer, 49, Phoenix, Ariz., died July 29, 2025.Born July 16, 1976, Chris was the son of Roger and Karen Comer. He was a 1994 graduate of Columbus Unified High School.Christopher “Chris” loved cars and took much pride in his showing them at various car shows.

James McSherry, 70, Columbus

James William Mc-Sherry, 70, Columbus, died Friday, August 1, 2025.Born October 20, 1954, in Joplin, Mo., James was the son of William “Bill” McSherry and Pearl Kirkpatrick McSherry. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death a brother, Terry McSherry.

Fr. Robert Wachter, 75, Wichita

Reverend Robert B. Wachter, 75, beloved priest of the Diocese of Wichita, died August 2, 2025. Known for his humble spirit, deep devotion to the Church, and unwavering love for his family, Father Wachter served the people of Kansas with grace, wisdom, and compassion for nearly 40 years.