Paula Gilmore, 68, Arma

Paula Ruth Gilmore, 68, of Arma, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at Arma Health and Rehab following an illness. Paula was born July 11, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents were Paul James and Hazel Mae (Curry) Gilmore. They preceded her in death.

Verna Bull, 81, Columbus

Verna Wayne Bull, 81 of Columbus, died September 1, 2022 at her home. Born July 25, 1941 in Columbus, Verna was the daughter of Morris and Doris (Masters) Allen. During her life Verna worked as a housekeeper. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Velma Lee, Carl Junction, Mo.

Velma P. “Bubbles” Lee, 56, of Carl Junction, Mo. died at her home Monday, August 29, 2022. Born in Presque Isle, Maine December 8, 1965. Velma was the daughter of Garth Sharp and Linda Kinney.

Daniel Clanton, Grove, Okla.

Daniel Dwight Clanton, 73 of Grove, Okla., formerly of Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Integris Hospital Emergency Department. Born July 15, 1949 in Kerrville, Texas, Dan was the son of Paul Alexander and Bonnie Jean (Bard) Clanton. They preceded him in death.

William Wells, 70, Galena

William Henry “Bill” Wells, 70, of Galena died at 2:33 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022 at his home following an illness. Born July 8, 1952 in Joplin, Mo., Bill was the son of Otis “Chuck” and Lois “Martin” Wells. With the exception of his military career, he was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Deborath Batson, Quapaw, Okla.

Deborath Ann Batson, 73 of Quapaw, died Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at Eastwood Manor Nursing Home, in Commerce, Okla. She was surrounded by her family. Debbie was born April 9, 1949 in Joplin, Mo. to the union of William Edgar Jones and Guida Inez (Brown) Lowery.

John Wayne Boyer, 77, Weir

John Wayne Boyer, 77 of Weir died August 26, 2022 at his home. Services are pending. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Services are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Weir.

Sally Parrish, Commerce, Okla.

Sally Lou VonMoss Parrish, 87, of Commerce, Okla., died Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Eastwood Manor in Commerce, Okla. Born June 15, 1935 in Galena, Sally was the daughter of Claud and Helen (Kibler) Rogers. She was a lifetime resident of Commerce, Okla.

Shirley Ann Deaton, 90, Galena

Shirley Ann Deaton, 90, of Galena died August 25, 2022 at her home. Born in Pueblo, Colo. November 9, 1931, Ann was the daughter of Willard and Flora (Stewart) Deaton. Ann and Charles Gibson were united in marriage in1948 at Pomona, Calif. where they lived or 20 years before moving to Galena.

Doris Long, Commerce, Okla.

Doris Elaine Long, 76, of Commerce, Okla., died Friday, August 26, 2022 at her home. Born July 23, 1946 in Picher, Okla., Doris was the daughter of Cecil Arthur and Eva Mae (Osgood) North. SThey preceded her in death.