Marjorie Henderson, Columbus

Marjorie Henderson, 93, of Columbus, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Grand Villas in Columbus. Arrangments are under the care of Parker Funeral Home in Joplin, Mo.

Dexter Opela, 63, Columbus

Dexter Wayne Opela,63, of Columbus died Sunday, October 22, 2023. Born Monday, August 8, 1960, in Muskogee, Okla., Dexter was the son of Albert Wayne and Wilma Jean (McCrackin) Opela. Dexter and Sammye Dawn Hicks were united in marriage June 24, 1988, at Chandler, Oklahoma.

Margaret McColm, 87, Columbus

Margaret Mae Naomi (McGown) McColm, 87, of rural Columbus died Tuesday evening, October 17, 2023, at her home with her faithful companion, Suzie by her side. She had finished her chores for the day, had supper with her daughter Athena McColm. After Athena went home, she sat down for the evening.

Antonio Latorre, 57, Columbus

Antonio Latorre, 57, of Columbus, died suddenly, October 19, 2023 at the Mercy Hospital in Columbus. Born September 21, 1966, in Chicago, Ill. Antonio was the son of Ruben Lopez and Barbara Jean (Peltz) Lopez. Antonio worked for Jarrett Construction as a foreman.

Bonnie Denney, 83, Alala, Okla.

Bonnie Denney, 83, of Talala, Okla., died Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Born April 12, 1940, in Tovey, Illinois, Bonnie was the daughter of Alvie Lionell Lewis and Helen Ruth Richter Lewis.

Karl McColm, 88, rural Girard

Karl C. McColm, 88, of rural Girard, died at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital. Born March 25, 1935 at Carona, Karl was the son of Guy F. and Geraldine (Grandle) McColm. He went to West Mineral grade school, and then went to rural Mt. Pleasant School.

Montie Spurgeon, Grove, Okla.

Montie Lee Spurgeon, 57, of Grove, Okla., died Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Integris Miami Hospital. Born December 14, 1965, in Baxter Springs, Montie was the son of Lonnie and Margie (Turner) Spurgeon, Sr. He had lived in the area most of his life and was a guttering installer.

Carolyn Tomlinson, 67, Oswego

Carolyn Jean (Tyson) Tomlinson, 67, of Oswego, died Saturday, October 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. Born August 18, 1956, Carolyn was the daughter of Logan and Evalee Tyson. She was the youngest of four daughters.

Karen Johnston, 67, Oswego

Karen L. Johnston, 67 of Oswego, died peacefully at 12:49 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family, after a battle with cancer. Born in Great Bend, August 13, 1956, Karen was the daughter of Doyle and Ina “Lea” (Minson) Folkerts.

Michael Letner, 70, Columbus

Michael Ray Letner, 70, resident of the Medicalodge in Columbus died October 7, 2023. Born in Hastings, Nebraska May 5, 1953 Michael was the son of Kenneth and Viola Letner. They preceded him in death. Michael was also preceded in death by a sister Patricia and brother Richard.