Sidney W. Lang, 69, Columbus

Sidney Wayne (Stoney) Lang, 69, Columbus, died 9:49 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo, after battling a long illness. Born on April 19, 1954, in Leland, Miss., Wayne was the son of Herman Sidney Lang Jr. and Tommie Jewel (Ferguson) Lang.

Maria E. Roberts, 82, Galena

Maria E. Mooney Roberts, 82, died November 8, 2023. Born June 29, 1941, Maria was the daughter of Tom Mooney and Alice Holt Mooney of Columbus. Maria and Robert L. Roberts were united in marriage after high school. They had five Children David, Diane, Johanna, Susan and Shelly.

Detha McAllister, 77, Joplin, Mo.

Detha Nadine McAllister, 77, Joplin, Mo., known lovingly as Nadine, died on November 8, 2023, in Joplin, Mo. Born February 5, 1946, in Columbus Nadine was the daughter of Ralph and Cleo (Voltz) Lammey. Nadine grew up and lived most of her life in Columbus.

Alice Marlene Dixon, 86, Riverton

Alice Marlene (Scott) Dixon, 86, of rural Riverton, died at 2:23 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Galena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Lowell December 5, 1936, Alice was the daughter of Thomas A. and Bertha F. (Rowland) Scott.

George Graves, 80, Baxter Springs

George Eugene Graves, 80 of Baxter Springs died Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home. Born December 19, 1942 in Miami, Okla., Gene was the son of George Madison and Pauline Lilly (Welch) Graves. After high school, Gene served in the United States Navy from 1960-1964.

Jarold Pickering, 83, Columbus

Jarold “Jerry” Arthur Pickering, 83, Columbus, died the morning of Sunday, November 5, 2023. He was born December 30, 1939, in Columbus. He graduated from Cherokee County Community High School in 1957.

Weda Jane Donham, 83, Galena

Weda Jane Donham, 83, Galena died at 2:54 pm, Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at her home. Born March 13, 1940, in Galena Weda was the daughter of George Leroy and Nellie (Shira) Lake. She was a lifetime resident of Galena. She graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1959.

Charles Wahpepah, Quapaw, Okla.

Charles “Chuck” Buddy Wahpepah, 68, Quapaw, Okla. died Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Integris Miami Hospital in Miami, Okla.. Born September 22, 1955 in Pawnee, Okla. Chuck was the son of Billy Joe and Monta Lee (Rogers) Wahpepah. He lived in Quapaw most of his life and served in the U.S. Army.

Lois Purcell, 90, Webb City, Mo.

Lois Jane Purcell, 90, Webb City, Mo., a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died November 3, 2023 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born November 23, 1932, in Zincville, Okla., Lois was the daughter of Eli and Jewell (Young) Davis.

Robert Brumback, 63, Riverton

Robert D. Brumback, 63, of Riverton died October 31, 2023. Born June 3, 1960 he was the son of Robert L. Brumback and Edith J. Brumback of Columbus. He attended Columbus High School graduating with the Class of 1978. After graduating Robert enlisted in the United States Army.