Elizabeth Spunaugle, 82, Oswego

Elizabeth A. Spunaugle, 82, of Oswego and formerly of Altamont, died at 4:46 p.m., Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her home in Oswego. Born December 26, 1939, in rural Altamont, Elizabeth was the daughter of Charles M. and Wanetia M. (Crain) Lawson.

Glenda Norman, Baxter Springs

Glenda C. Norman, 86 of Baxter Springs, died Monday, August 1, 2022 at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born January 16, 1936 in Picher, Oklahoma, Glenda was the daughter of Paul and Marie (Jordan) Hewkin. Glenda graduated from Picher High School with the class of 1954.

Fred Harper, 81, Galena

Freddie “Fred” Leroy Harper, 81, of Galena, died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home. Born February 16, 1941, in Baxter Springs, Fred was the son of Mary Alice and Raymond Harper. He grew up in Columbus and graduated from Cherokee County Rural High School.

Marilyn Stevens, 64, Pittsburg

Marilyn M. Stevens, 64, a proud veteran of the United States Army, of Pittsburg, died Friday, July 15, 2022 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg following an extended battle with cancer. Born in Pittsburg December 4, 1957, Marilyn was the daughter of C.W. Stevens and Opal Mae Smith.

Melvin Hayward, 85, Galena

Melvin N Hayward, 85, of Galena, died at 11:35 a.m. Sunday July 31, 2022 at Quaker Hill Manor, in Lowell following an illness. Born December 2, 1936 in Galena, Melvin was the son of Clarence and Climena Sue (Lamb) Hayward. He was a lifetime resident of Galena.

Joyce Smallwood, 75, Riverton

Joyce Darlene Smallwood, 75, of Riverton died at 2:45 a.m., Monday, July 25, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. following an illness Ḃorn April 19, 1947 in Galena, Joyce was the daughter of Findley and Thelma (Rader) Rinehart. She had lived in Riverton since 1975, moving from Galena.

Ronald Lander, 86, Oswego

Ronald Glen Lander, 86, of Oswego, died at 10:25 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Oswego Health and Rehab, in Oswego following an illness. Born April 3, 1936 in Fredonia, Ronald was the son of Earl and Marie (Witty) Lander. He had moved to Oswego in 1972.

Robert Green, 69, Chetopa

Robert S. Green, 69, of Chetopa, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 in Parson. He was 69 Born May 18, 1953 in Bridgeton, New Jersey, Robert was the son of Samuel and Marguerite (Turner) Green. Services are pending with Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, OK.

Celia Good, 91, Columbus

Celia G. Good, 91, of Columbus, died July 19, 2022, at Medicalodges in Columbus. Born August 15, 1930, in Nashville, Mo., Celia was the daughter of Russell Letton and Grace (Taylor) Letton. They preceded her in death.

John Wilkerson, 75, Galena

John William Wilkerson, 75, of Galena, died at 11:21 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Mercy Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. following a long bout with prostate cancer. Born July 4, 1947, in Galena, where he lived the majority of his life, John was the son of Ray and Mary Ellen (Moody) Wilkerson.