Vernetta Gabern, 87, Corona

Vernetta Mae (Crowe) Gabern, 87, died peacefully on the morning of August 28, 2022, in Corona. Born August 10, 1935, Vernetta was a life-long resident of Southeast Kansas who devoted her entire life to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Myrna Chesnutt, 81, Chetopa

Myrna Chesnutt, 81, of Chetopa, died at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Chetopa.

James Bollinger, 71 Miami, Okla.

James D. Bollinger, 71, Miami, Okla., died Monday, August 15, 2022 at 11:30 p.m. surrounded by his wife and children. Born June 2, 1951, in Manila, Ark., Jim was the son of Elmer (Cotton) Bollinger and his wife Mildred. They preceded him in death.

Carol Moore, 78, Riverton

Carol Jean Moore, 78, of Riverton, died peacefully September 8, 2022, in Lowell with her daughters holding her, as she held them throughout their lives. Born September 14, 1943 in Pittsburg, Carol was the daughter of Gino and Dolly (Carnino) Anerdi.

John Carey, Baxter Springs

John Thomas Carey, of Baxter Springs, 63, died at 10:46 a.m. Wednesday,. September Born October 18, 1958 in Columbus, John was the son of Johnny and Betty (Williams) Carey. They preceded him in death. He graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1977.

Franklin Turner, Baxter Springs

Franklin Eugene (Gene) Turner, 85, of Baxter Springs, died at his home surrounded by his family o August 4, 2022. Born January 26, 1937, in Baxter Springs, Franklin Eugene (Gene ) was the son of Lee B. Turner and Beulah ( Wade ) Turner.

Gregory Sappington, Peoria, Okla.

Gregory Allen Sappington, 67, of Peoria, Okla., died Saturday, September 3, 2022 at his home. Born September 22, 1954 in Baxter Springs, Gregory was the son of Finis and Mary (Darenger) Sappington. He graduated from Quapaw High School with the class of 1972.

Mable Osborne, Arlington, Texas

Mable met Joe Dale Osborne and they married May 11, 1956 in Columbus. They were blessed with two sons, Ricky Joe and Terry Gene Osborne. Mable lived most of her adult life in Okmulgee, Oklahoma and worked at Oklahoma State Tech and Public Service Company of Oklahoma.

Betty Ireland, 85, Baxter Springs

Betty June Ireland, 85 of Baxter Springs, died Sunday, September 4, 2022 at her home in Baxter Springs. Born January 13, 1937, in Jane, Missouri, Betty was the daughter of Fred Lewis and Truth Marie (Cunningham) Andrews.

Eric Alan Ewing, 45, Pittsburg

Memorial Service A memorial service for Eric Alan Ewing, 45, of Pittsburg, formerly of Columbus, who died Sunday, August 21 at his home will be held Sunday, September 11 at 1 p.m. at the First Christian Church in Columbus. Eric was born August 28, 1977 in Wichita.