Lloyd Davolt, 94, Independence

Lloyd E. Davolt, 94, Independence, died late Thursday evening, February 8, 2024. Born in rural Mc-Cune January 7, 1930, Lloyd was the fifth child of Warren O. and Mary Grace (Howard) Davolt. His 75 plus year relationship with Jesus Christ began at a revival meeting in Parsons, in April of 1947.

Rex Coyle, 64, Joplin, Mo.

Rex Cameron Coyle, 64, Joplin, Missouri died February 5, 2024 at his home. He was born February 25, 1959 in Joplin. He played football and baseball throughout jr. high and high school. Rex’s parents owned car dealership in Columbus for a number of years. He was a member of the class of 1977.

Judith Ann Natalini, 80, Pittsburg

Judith Ann Natalini, 80, Pittsburg died, February 7, 2024 at the Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born March 28, 1943, in Pittsburg, Judith was the daughter of Joseph B. and Eustina M. (Reddick) Stumfoll. She grew up and attended school in Pittsburg, graduating from Pittsburg High School in 1961.

Donna Lee Lylera, 91, Pittsburg

Donna Lee (Alderman) Lyerla, 91, Pittsburg, died Thursday, February 8, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born January 17, 1933, at home in Coffeyville, Donna was the daughter of George Henry (Hank) Alderman and Ella Mae (Hendricks) Alderman.

David Sparkman, 86, Miami, Okla.

David Reed Sparkman, 86, Miami, Okla., died Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Claremore, Okla. Born August 6, 1937 in rural Miami, Okla., David was the son of Gilbert Reed and Cornelia Jane (Essex) Sparkman. He had lived in the Miami area all his life.

Patricia Edmondson, 79, Columbus

Patricia “Pat” Ann Edmondson, 79. Columbus, died February 2, 2024. She was able to be in her home, surrounded by her three children, while her favorite hymns played as she passed into glory.

Evelin Mae Lucus, 84, Seneca, Mo.

Evelin Mae Lucus, 84, died February 3, 2024 at Communities of Wildwood after an illness. Born June 24, 1939 in Garden City, Evelin was the daughter of Jack and Louella (Dunsworth) Goodwin. Evelin and Melvin Ray Lucus were united in marriage June 14, 1958 in Pueblo, Colo.

Charles Shoup, 86, Webb City, Mo.

Charles Lee Shoup, 86, Webb City, Mo., died at 10:20 p.m., Friday January 26, 2024 at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Born August 7, 1937, in Webb City Charles was the son of Frank Harold and Mildred Berniece (Huddleston) Shoup. He was a lifelong resident of Webb City.

Estell Tunnell, 73, Joplin, Mo.

Estell Eugene Tunnell, 73, Joplin, Mo., died Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Born August 30, 1950, in Miami, Okla., Estell was the son of Emmitt “Gene” and Lillie (Edwards) Tunnell. He was a 1968 graduate of Baxter Springs High School.

Harry Bentz Jr., 76, Granby, Mo.

Harry F. Bentz, Jr., 76, Granby, Mo., died January 22, 2024 in Granby. Born in Buffalo, New York, August 7, 1947, one of nine children, Harry was the son of Harry F. Bentz, Sr. and Ruth Bentz. Harry was an over the road truck driver until his retirement.