LaMoin Calvin Gilbert, 87, Galena

LaMoin Calvin Gilbert, 87, Galena, died at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Galena Nursing and Rehab. Born May 9, 1936 in Nepo, Okla., LaMoin was the son of Donnie Calvin and Thelma M (Kirby) Gilbert. He had lived in Galena the past two and a half years, moving from Camp Verde, Ariz.

Robert Richards, 67, Columbus

Robert Richards, 67, died February 18, 2024, at his home in Columbus. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 22 at the Bath- Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus. Burial will follow at the Hosey Hill Cemetery in Weir.

Elsie Trease, 97, Quapaw, Okla.

Elsie Jane Trease, 97, Quapaw, Okla., died at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Westgate at the Wildwoods, Joplin, Mo. Born July 22, 1926 in Jasper County, Mo., Jane was the daughter of John and Olive Buxton Edwards. She lived most of her life in rural Quapaw, Okla.

Norma Ferguson, 94, Altamont

Norma L. Ferguson, 94, long-time resident of Altamont, died at 8:55 a.m. at Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on April 7, 1929, in Rice County, Norma was the daughter of Arthur and Mary Frances (Hodges) Foss.

James Watkins, 73, Galena

James Phaire Watkins (Schutz), known affectionately as “JP”, 73, Galena, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri after a battle with cancer.

Edwin Thomas, 79, Baxter Springs

Edwin Eugene Thomas, 79, Baxter Springs, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and greatgrandfather, died February 13, 2024 in Baxter Springs. Born September 12, 1944 in Miami, Oklahoma, Edwin was the son of loving parents who instilled in him the values of hard work and selflessness.

Tammie Gaye Anderson, 64

Tammie Gaye Anderson, 64, died February 5, 2024. Born October 20, 1959, Tammie was the daughter of Dolores and Clayton Anderson. She was a proud graduate of Riverton High School with the Class of 1977.

Frederick Clarkson, 67, Galena

Frederick Dean Clarkson, 67, Galena, died at 6 p.m., Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Solace House of the Ozarks, Joplin, Missouri. Born June 21, 1956, in Corning, New York, Dean was the son of Fred and Rosalie “Tiny” (Suggs Clarkson. He had lived in Galena the past year and a half.

Connie Jo Kay, 74, Breese, Ill.

Connie Jo Kay, 74, Breese, Illinois, and formerly of Mound Valley died Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Breese Nursing Home in Breese. Born February 27, 1949, in Parsons, Connie was the daughter of Ralph and Wanda (Cramer) Dessenbeger.

Richard Rawlings, 72, Fairland, Okla.

Richard Eugene Rawlings, 72, Fairland, Okla. died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. Born May 4, 1951 in Pittsburg, Richard was the son of Wilmer and Josephine (Fraley) Rawlings. Richard graduated high school in Liberal, Missouri.