Geraldine Brumbaugh, Pittsburg

Geraldine “Jerry” Brumbaugh, 92, of Pittsburg, died 10:15 a.m. Saturday December 24, 2022 at her home following an illness. Born August 5, 1930 in Frontenac, Jerry was the daughter of Vincent V. and Lenna G. (Martin) Ponchur.

James Simone, Bandera, Texas

James Nelson Simone (Jim), 79, of Bandera, Texas died December 25, 2022 at Menger Springs Kendall House in Boerne, Texas. Born March 15, 1943, in Columbus, Jim was the son of Louie D. and Helen (Pearson) Simone. They preceded him in death.

Sarah Ferraro, 100, Scammon

Sarah Margaret (Parise) Ferraro, 100, of rural Scammon, formerly Carona, died in the early morning of December 25, 2022, at her home. Born September 1, 1922, Sarah was the daughter of Clara (Sacchetta) and Mike J. Parise. They preceded her in death.

Eilene Dillinger, 92, Scammon

Eilene Dillinger, 92, of Scammon, died Thursday, December 22, 2022. Born June 9, 1930 Eilene was the daughter of John Allen, Sr. and Ruth Todd Allen. They preceded her in death. Eilene was also preceded in death by eight siblings and a son, Stanley Dillinger; and one great granddaughter.

Ricky Hurt, 77, Frontenac

Ricky Allen Hurt 77, of Frontenac, died at 3 p.m. Friday December 23, 2022 at his home following an illness. Born August 11, 1945, in Pittsburg, Rick was the son of Lee Edward and Hazel Viola (Little) Hurt. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Pittsburg High School.

Bernice Cooke, 82, Joplin, Mo.

Bernice Cooke, 82, of Joplin, Mo., died Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home with family at her side. Born November 24, 1940 in Sacremento, Calif., Bernice was the daughter of John English and Lorean (Marler) English. They preceded her in death.

Charlotte Crawford, Miami, Okla.

Charlotte G. Crawford 88, of Miami, Okla., died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Okla. Born October 27, 1934 in Treece, Charlotte was the daughter of Curtis and Florene (Brumley) Stanley. They preceded her in death.

Eula Smith, Commerce, Okla.

Eula Mae Smith, 88, of Commerce, Okla., died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Okla. Born February 6, 1934 in Commerce, Eula Mae was the daughter of Daniel Boone and Lena Viola (Barker) Turley. They preceded her in death.

Clyde Otis Bond, 100 Riverton

Clyde Otis Bond, 100 years young, died early Thursday morning, December 22 at his home in Riverton. His Hospice nurse, Julie, daughter Linda, granddaughter Shelly and great granddaughter Autumn were attending him.

Martha Rooney, Webb City, Mo.

Martha L. Rooney, 81, of Webb City, Mo., formerly of Columbus died at 9:32 p.m., Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Webb City Health and Rehab. Born September 24, 1941, in rural Bartlett, Martha Lou was the daughter of Merle Wayne and Grace Marie (Davis) Tomey. They preceded her in death.