Gary Johnson, 83, Pittsburg

Gary Wayne “Moot” Johnson, 83, Pittsburg, died peacefully July 5, 2025 at Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Pittsburg.Born in Girard July 1, 1942, Gary was the son of Opal (Fry) and Raymond Johnson. They preceded him in death. Gary was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Herlocker.

Jerry Hatfield Jr., 64, Baxter Springs

He was preceded in death by his fathers, Carl E. Morgan Sr. and Jerry Hatfield Sr.Survivors include his mother, Barbara Morgan; siblings Sherrill Johnston and her husband Dale, Tony Hatfield and his wife Carmela, and Carl Morgan Jr.

Ricky Atkins, 64, Galena

Ricky D. Atkins, 64, Galena, died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Sarcoxie Nursing Center.Born February 1, 1961, Ricky was the son of Otis Earl Atkins and Anna Darlene Ferguson. He was a lifetime resident of the four-state area and had most recently lived in Girard for the past two years.

Larry Thomas, 80, Baxter Springs

Larry “Pug” Thomas, 80, Baxter Springs, died in his sleep July 7, 2025, Baxter Springs.Born November 3, 1944, Larry was a deeply loved father, husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Debra McMaster, 74, Pittsburg

Debra Anne McMaster, 74, Pittsburg, died Thursday, July 3, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.Born October 22, 1950 in Englewood, Colorado, Debra was the daughter of Edmond D’Haillecourt and Camille (Council) D’Haillecourt.Debra graduated from high school in Golden, Colorado in 1968.

Anita Shufelt, 101, Edna

Anita Thresse Harden Shufelt, 101, Edna, died, July 7, 2025.Born December 9, 1923, in Edna Anita was the daughter of Walter and Dorsie (Fahler) Harden. Anita graduated from Edna High School in 1942 and married Verl Shufelt April 26, 1943. Verl preceded her in death March 21, 2017.

Margaret Albergucci, 77, Pittsburg

Margaret Ann Albergucci, 77, Pittsburg, formerly of Scammon, died July 2, 2025, at Medicalodges South in Pittsburg.Born February 7, 1948, Margaret was the daughter of Arkie and Mary (Sloan) Bowman.

Nikilas Hall, 17, McCune

Nikilas Tilar “Nick” Hall, 17, McCune, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Born January 25, 2008, in Parsons, Nick was the son of Phillip Wilson and Kayla Hall.

Vicki McKee, 82, Chanute

Vicki Sue McKee, 82, Chanute, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Diversicare of Chanute.Born June 13, 1943, in Oswego, Vicki was the daughter of Donald D. and Noma Opal (Vitousek) Barcus.Vicki was a graduate of Altamont High School and a member of the Westview Baptist Church.

Earl Essary, 76, Cape Fair, Mo.

Earl Essary, 76, Cape Fair, Mo. died July 3, 2025, in Springfield, Mo.Born January 8, 1949, in Cape Fair, Mo.