Donnie Ray Phelps Sr. 78, of Joplin, Mo., died April 10, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Baxter Springs. Born September 29, 1942 in Quinter, Donnie was the son of Cecil B. and Edith (Miley) Phelps. Don graduated from Quinter High School with the class 1961. He graduated from trade school for electric. He lived in the area since 1971 moving from Emporia to start Baxter Appliance and Electric. He als…