David Stephens, 71, Parsons

David Leroy Stephens, 71 of Parsons, died at 6:17 p.m. Monday, November 7,2022, at Elmhaven East Nursing Home in Parsons. Born in Cameron, Mo., December 26, 1950, David was the son of David Stephens and Arlene (Moeller) Stephens. They preceded him in death.

Ralph Cure, 73, Galena

Ralph Eugene Cure, 73 of Galena, died Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born November 16, 1948 in Galena, Ralph was the son of William “Bill” Cure and Opal Christine (Olds) Cure. They preceded him in death.

Jason Hill, 48, Columbus

Jason Lee Hill 48, of Columbus, died Tuesday November 8, 2022 in Pittsburg, following a short illness. Born February 10, 1974, in Columbus, Jason was the son of David Lee and Teressa G. (Hale) Hill. He was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Columbus Unified High School.

Murl Robison, 106, Columbus

Murl L. Robison, 106, of Columbus died Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He lived at his farm until his death of old age but with a very sharp mind.

Carolyn Long, 83, Joplin, Mo.

Carolyn Sue Long, 83, of Joplin, Mo. died Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Westgate at Wildwood Ranch. She was born March 23, 1939, in Baxter Springs. She married her first husband, Ivan Ray Crane and had three amazing children, Carol, Cheryl and Darrell. She later married Billie P. Long.

Terry Johnson, 67, Scammon

Terry Lynn Johnston, 67, of Scammon, died Saturday, November 05, 2022, at the Mercy Hospital, in Columbus. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, November 10 at the Derfelt Funeral Home, Baxter Chapel.

Billy Allen, 84, Trenton, Mo.

Billy Leroy Allen, 84, of Trenton, Mo., formerly of Scammon, died October 24, 2022 in Trenton, Mo. Born January 21, 1938, in Scammon, Billy was the son of James and Helen (Hisle) Allen. They preceded him in death.

Anna Woods, 88, Quapaw, Okla.

Anna Marie Woods 88, of Quapaw, Okla., died Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at her home. Born August 17, 1934 in Pittsburg, Anna was the daughter of Reuben Rudolph and Helen (Pough) Johnson. They preceded her in death.

Cloyd Gibson, 78, Oswego

Cloyd E. Gibson, 78, of Oswego, died at 9:27 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Oswego Health and Rehab. Born October 3, 1944, in Fairland, Okla., Cloyd Edward was the son of Maurice Alonzo and Bessie (Boyd) Gibson. They preceded him in death.

Debra Brooks, 71, Riverton

Debra Kay Brooks, 71 of Riverton, died at her home at 7:49 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022, following an illness. Born June 27, 1951, Deb was the daughter of William “Bill” and Florence (Burris) Pittman. They preceded her in death.