Machelle Hartley, Miami, Okla.

Machelle Renee “Shelly” Hartley, 56, of Miami, Okla., died Monday, August 8, 2022 at Integris Miami Hospital In Miami, Okla. Born August 19, 1965, in Baxter Springs, Shelly was the daughter of Bill and Deborah (Frogue) Greaves. She was a 1983 graduate of Miami, Okla. High School.

Irma Stice, Commerce, Okla.

Irma C. Stice, 101, of Commerce, Oklahoma and formerly of Chetopa, died at 6:25 a.m., Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Eastwood Manor in Commerce. Born September 19, 1920, in Vaughn Arkansas, Irma Cedona was the daughter of Frank D. and Luella (Coonfield) Cochran. They preceded her in death.

Karlene Felker, 80, Riverton

Karlene Marie (Whited) Felker, 80 of Riverton, died Monday, August 8, 2022. Born July 21, 1942, in Joplin, Mo., Karlene was the daughter of Carl and Marie Whited. They preceded her in death. Karlene was also preceded in death by her daughter Brenda Felker, and brother Dean Whited.

Max Byrd, 88, Galena

Max Terril Byrd, 88 of Galena, died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Medicalodge Nursing Home in Columbus. Born in Galena October 19, 1933, Max was the son of Jay Fayette Byrd and Bessie Lee (Ford) Byrd. They preceded him in death.

Richard Johnson, Sr., Riverton

Richard Duane Johnson, Sr. 78 of Riverton, died suddenly Monday, August 8, 2022 at Freeman Hospital ER. Born October 1, 1943 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Richard was the son of Ralph and Viola. They preceded him in death. Richard served in the United States Army retiring after 26 years.

Wayne Bays, 84, Fort Scott

Wayne E. Bays, 84, of Fort Scott and formerly of Thayer, died at 11:40 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Medica Lodges in Fort Scott. Born June 22, 1938 in rural Labette County, Wayne was the son of Nova Henry Bays and Lora Alice (George) Bays. They preceded him in death.

Claudie Blunk, Quapaw, Okla.

Claudie Monroe Blunk, 72, of Quapaw, Okla., died Friday, August 5, 2022 at his home. Born August 22, 1950 in Picher, Okla., Claudie was the son of Lewis and Geneva (Gilbert) Blunk. They preceded him in death. Claudie was also preceded in death by his brother Eddie Blunk and sister Viola Crouch.

Jeff Montanelli, 64, Pittsburg

Jeff Montanelli, 64, of Pittsburg, died July 15, 2022 in Pittsburg. Arrangements are by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home and Crematory, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg, KS. Condolences for the family may be left at our web site www.bathnaylor.com

Barbara Downs, 74, West Mineral

Barbara Kay Downs, 74, of West Mineral died unexpectedly at her home Friday, July 22, 2022.

Sherman Edmondson, Lawrence

Sherman E. (Dick) Edmondson, 94, died quietly in the family home Saturday, July 30, 2022. The son of Hollie and Florence Edmondson, Dick grew up in Southeastern Kansas with his siblings Chad, Ray, Bennie, Lavon, Sammie Jean and Wanda Dick was an athlete with football as his focus.