Jessie Ray Hayes, 71, of Baxter Springs, died at 6:42 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born December 2, 1950, in Webb City, Mo., Jessie was the son of Ray and Clara Mae (Phillips) Hayes. They preceded him in death. Jessie was also preceded in death by two brothers, Rodney Hayes and Ralph Hayes.
Jessie had lived in Baxter Springs since 1986, moving from Galena.
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