Jody Ray Eulitt, 46, Miami, Okla.

Jody Ray Eulitt, 46 Miami, Okla. died at his home Sunday, January 14, 2024. Born November 20, 1977 in Miami, Okla., Jody was the son of Ray Marvin Eulitt and Terry Lynn Hindman.

Richard Leon Edwards Sr., 93

Richard “Bubsy” Leon Edwards, Sr., 93, died Wednesday January 17, 2024 at Freeman Hospital. Born March 25,1930 in Galena, Richard was the son of Lloyd and Ruth Edwards.

Dolores Smith, 101, Galena

Dolores Christine Smith, 101, Galena died Friday, January 19, 2024 at her home with family at her side. Born July 6, 1922 in Galena, Dolores was the daughter of the late Henry Myers and Goldie (Fanning) Myers.

Gwenith Blake, 90, Joplin, Mo.

Gwenith Regina Blake, 90, Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Scammon, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 surrounded by family. Born November 23,1933 in Cherokee County. Gwenith was the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Carlson.

John T. Harris, 90, Parsons

John T. Harris, 90, a lifelong resident of Parsons, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 14, 2024, at Quaker Hill Nursing Home near Baxter Springs. Born November 6, 1933, in rural Parsons to Earl Ross and Ruth Anna (Gillette) Harris, John had a quiet spirit and a warm heart.

Raymond Swan, 75, Columbus

Raymond John Swan, 75, Columbus, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born March 29, 1948 in Chicago, Ill., Raymond was the son of Thomas and Roseleen Swan (nee Browne).

James Adams Sr., 56, Galena

James Dale Adams Sr., 56, Galena, died January 15, 2024 surrounded by family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1967, he was a lifelong Galena area resident. A graduate from Riverton High School class of 1986, he joined the Army reserves during his junior year.

Christina L. Hall, 62, Oswego

Christina L. “Chris” Hall, 62, rural Oswego, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 13, 2024. Born October 29, 1961 in Parsons, Christina L. Gatton was the daughter of Robert and Nola (Turner) Gatton. As a young girl, she grew up and attended school in Altamont. Chris loved her family.

Dale Armstrong, 75, Joplin, Mo.

Dale Lee Armstrong, 75, Joplin, Mo., died on January 11, 2024. Born September 20, 1948, in Florence, Dale was the son of Nelson Edward and Vella Dee Mc-Creery Armstrong. He was a graduate of Columbus High School with the class of 1966.

Bessie Norman, Baxter Springs

Bessie A. Norman, 87, Baxter Springs died January 15, 2024. Born October 7, 1936, Bessie was the daughter of Vern N Davis and Alta F. Lathrope Davis.