Ronald Gene Hale, 71, Columbus

Ronald Gene “Ronnie” Hale, 71, of Columbus, died Monday February 15, 2021 at 4:10 p.m. at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born July 27, 1949 in Columbus, Ronnie was the son of Gordon Earl and Emma Lou (Wyrick) Hale. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Columbus, except for a seven-year stint working in Kansas City. Ronnie graduated from Columbus Unified High School with the…