David Pape, Jr., 51, Iola

David A. Pape, Jr., 51, of Iola, died Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home. Born March 5, 1971, in Parsons, David was the son of David Albert and Janice Ann (Dixon) Pape. He grew up in rural Labette County, attending Fairview and Bartlett Grade Schools.

Lena Wadino, 85, Webb City, Mo.

Lena Agnes Faye (Proffitt) Wadino 85, of Webb City, Mo. formally Scammon, died peacefully surrounded by her six children and family. Born March 1, 1937, in Columbus, Lena was the daughter of John William and Mary Elva Proffitt (Getman). Lena was a 1956 graduate of West Mineral High School.

Galen Culver, 93, Galena

Galen Merle Culver, 93, of Galena, died Friday evening, June 24, 2022. He was just a few days shy of his 94th birthday. Born June 29, 1928, in Galena, Galen, was the son of Roy and Leila Culver. He met his future wife Freda Wilkerson in Galena and the two were married in 1948.

Richard Hollis, 68, Joplin, Mo.

Richard Hollis, 68, of Joplin, Mo. died peacefully June 16, 2022. Born January 14, 1954 in Joplin Mo., Richard was the son of Jack Hollis and Ginger Hollis. In addition to his mother and father he was preceded in death by his wife Diana Hollis and daughter Lisa Hollis.

Michael Osborne, 67, Oswego

Michael Dean Osborne, (Mike), 67, of Oswego died June 20, 2022 due to complications from Glioblastoma. He was diagnosed in February and fought vigorously for more time with his family. Born October 16, 1954, in McAlester, Oklahoma, Mike was the son of Thomas and Wanda Lee Osborne.

Ronnie Waggoner, Miami, Okla.

Ronnie Lee Waggoner, 69, of Miami, Okla., died Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his home. Born May 27, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Okla., Ronnie was the son of Charles “Buck” and Billie Louise (Rogers) Waggoner. They preceded him in death.

Peggy Spencer, Quapaw, Okla.

Peggy LaVerne Spencer,70, of Quapaw, Okla., Saturday, June 18, 2022, at her home. Born May 13, 1952, in Baxter Springs, Peggy was the daughter of Charles Theodore and Barbara Ann (Barnes) Wilson. She had lived in the Peoria, Okla. area all her life.

Barbara Capron, 76, Columbus

Barbara Jo (Houser) Capron, 76 of Columbus, died Thursday June 16, 2022. Born November 12, 1945 in Columbus, Barbara was the daughter of Wayne and Josephine (Chase) Houser. She was a graduate of Cherokee County Rural High School, with the class of 1962.

Sharon Conner, 66, Parsons

Sharon L. Conner, 66, of Parsons, died at 5:13 p.m., Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Freeman Health in Joplin, Mo. Born July 28, 1955, in Baxter Springs, Sharon was the daughter of Jesse and LaVonia (Magby) Moore. She grew up and attended school in Galena.

Stanley Davis, 79, Columbus

Stanley C. Davis, 79, of Columbus died June 7, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. Born December 28, 1942 in Faulkner, Stanley was the son of Andy and Inez (Nash) Davis.