John Lovell, 83, Pittsburg

John “Johnnie” Robert Lovell, 83, Pittsburg, died May 12, 2025 at 3:42 a.m. at his home in Pittsburg.Born December 17, 1941, in Cherokee, Johnnie was the son of Granville Louis and Marie Matilda (Mc-Clure) Lovell.John grew up in Cherokee and graduated from Crawford County Rural High School in 1959.

Junior Barrett, 89, Joplin, Mo.

Junior LeRoy Barrett, 89, Joplin, Missouri, died peacefully Friday, May 16, 2025, at Wildwood Independent Living in Joplin, Mo. surrounded by his children.Born November 3, 1935, in Columbus, Kansas, LeRoy was the son of Floyd and Agnes (McCormick) Barrett. He grew up the oldest of six children.

Archer Spencer, infant

Archer James Spencer, infant, died Saturday morning, May 17, 2025 at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center.Born May 15, 2025 at Overland Park, Archer was the son of Eric James and Mackenzie Lynn (Beebe) Spencer.

Suzan Carr, 61, Miami, Okla.

Suzan L. Carr, 61, Miami, Oklahoma, died Sunday afternoon, May 11, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo., after a period of declining health.Born in Baxter Springs, February 13, 1964, Suzan was the daughter of Danny Himes and Ruby Ann (Moody) Himes.

Darrell Mahurin, 68, North Miami, Okla.

Darrell Lavern Mahurin, 68, North Miami, Oklahoma, died Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at his home.Born September 20, 1956, in Miami, Oklahoma, Darrell was the son of Joel Cecil and Effie May (Proctor) Mahurin. He had lived in North Miami for nine years moving from Cardin, Oklahoma.

Mary Reed, 87, Chanute

Mary Frances Reed, 87, Chanute, died at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center May 14, 2025.Born August 17, 1937, in Humboldt, Mary was the daughter of Richard R. and Gladys Williams. As a young girl they moved to Mc-Cune, where she attended school. Her parents owned a café there for many years.

Glenn Nutt, 94, McCune

Glenn Edward Nutt, 94, McCune, died May 7, 2025, at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg.Born February 6, 1931, in McCune, Glenn was the son of Clarence Paul “Chick” and Letha Blanche (Copper) Nutt.He married Dianne Unacks on March 31, 1978. She survives of the home.

Harold Martin, 93, Pittsburg

Harold A. “Pepper” Martin, 93, Pittsburg, died Thursday, May 8, 2025.Born at home in Pittsburg, October 23, 1931, Harold was the son of Chester N. and Stella O. (Dalton) Martin. He was called Pepper after a St. Louis Cardinal baseball player who was from Oklahoma.

Karen Schnell, 77, Fayetteville, Ark.

Karen Sue Stocker Schnell, 77, Fayetteville, Ark. died Tuesday, May 6, 2025.Born January 24, 1948, in Pittsburg, Karen was the daughter ofr parents, Leslie “Bud” Stocker and Mable Meeker Glad. They preceded her in death.Education and family were cornerstones of Karen’s life.

Mary Walker, 79, Jay, Okla.

Mary “Arlene” Walker (Robertson) 79, Jay, Okla., died Saturday, May 3, 2025 at her residence with her family by her side.Born March 12, 1946 in Modesto, Calif., Arlene was the daughter of R.H. “Cot” Robertson and Mary “Juanita” Robertson (Duffield).Arlene graduated from Jay High School in 1964.