LaDonna Knez, West Mineral

LaDonna Rose Knez, 85, of West Mineral, died Monday, February 28, 2022 in the comfort of her longtime home. Born April 2, 1936 in Lake Benton, Minnesota, LaDonna was the daughter of Peter and Rosa Schultz Hoberg. She is a graduate of Lake Benton High School.

Thomas Lavery, Baxter Springs

Thomas (Tom) Joseph Lavery, 93 of Baxter Springs, died Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin Mo. Born January 13, 1929 in Frontenac, Tom was the son of Joseph and Anne (Kelly) Lavery. They preceded him in death.

Dianna Atkins, 59, Arma

Dianna Lynn Atkins, 59, of Arma, died at 4:14 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Freeman West, in Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born August 5, 1962, in Baxter Springs, Dianna was the daughter of Franklin D and Rosemary Joyce (Lamb) Ray. They preceded her in death.

Brian Usher, 57, Webb City, Mo.

Brian Christopher Usher, 57, of Webb City, Mo. died February 22, 2022, Joplin, Mo. Born October 31, 1964, in Pittsburg, Brian was the son of Francis E. (Bud) and Donna Usher.

Barbara E. Wilson, 78, Weir

Barbara E. Wilson, 78 of Weir, died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born January 15, 1944, in Pittsburg, Barbara was the daughter of Ernest and Frances (Freeman) Kennedy. She attended and graduated from Pittsburg High School.

Daniel Hart, 44, Quapaw, Okla.

Daniel Lee Hart, 44, Quapaw, Okla., died Monday, February 21, 2022, at Miami Integris Hospital, Miami, Okla. Born March 18, 1977, Daniel was the son of Pamela Lorraine Kress Hart and Richard Lee Hart. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, a sister, Rebecca Jean Hart and brother, Bub Hart.

Rosetta L. Galindo, 72, Pittsburg

Rosetta L. Galindo, 72, of Pittsburg died February 25, 2022 at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. Born July 18, 1949, in Pittsburg, Rosetta was the daughter of Augustine and Mary Galindo. They preceded her in death. She had lived in Denver, Colorado, returning to Pittsburg to make her home.

Sylvia Blythe, 73, Cherokee

Sylvia Lee Blythe, 73 of Cherokee, died at her daughter’s home at 5:42 a.m. February 22, 2022. Born January 24, 1949 in Gross, Sylvia was the daughter of Clarence and Eileen Sherman.

Sandra King, 87, Galena

Sandra Jean King, 87, of Galena, died at 12:05 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Quaker Hill Manor, in Lowell following an illness. Born January 21, 1935 in Joplin, Mo., Sandra was the daughter of William (Bill) Walter and Roberta Ann (Kirby) Hance. She was a lifetime area resident.

Jimmie Berry, 77, Miami, Okla.

Jimmie Berry , 77, Miami, Okla. died February 22, 2022, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born April 22, 1944 in the Tennessee Prairie area east of Baxter Springs, Jimmie was the son of James Henderson Berry and Minnie Ruth (Porter) Berry.