Thomas Williams

Thomas Michael “Mick” Williams, 74, died at his home in Baxter Springs, Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Born March 2, 1947, in Joplin, Mo., Mick was the son of Thomas and June (Kibler) Williams. He graduated from Baxter Springs High School with the class of 1965. He attended Pittsburg State University.

Therisa Thompson

Therisa “Terri” LeeAnn Thompson 66 of Hallowell, died in Hallowell, Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born August 18, 1955 in Joplin, Mo., Terri was the daughter of Phyllis (Buttram) and Othel Thompson. She was adopted and raised by her maternal grandparents Mildred and Archie Simpson shortly after.

Alvin Lee Cook, Sr

Alvin Lee Cook, Sr., 75 of Quapaw, Okla., died Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born May 7, 1946 in Stillwater, Okla., Alvin was the son of Sam and Anna Cook. Alvin spent many years as a truck driver.

Joseph Maghe

Joseph Elie Maghe, 69, of Riverton, died at 11:47 a.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born June 28, 1952 in Pittsburg, Joe was the son of Joe and Josephine Rhodes Maghe. They preceded him in death. Joe was a retired clerk for the United States Postal Service.

Jerry Wayne Martin

Jerry Wayne Martin, 84, of Galena, died , Friday, January 14, 2022 at his home following a brief battle with cancer. He was born in 1937 in Galena. As a young man, Jerry traveled to the west coast and worked for McDonnell Douglas in Long Beach, California as an aircraft maintenance mechanic.

Jeanette L. Phillippe, 98, Galena

Jeanette L. Phillippe, 98, of Galena, died Saturday January 15, 2022, at her home. She was an office manager, Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

Haskell Burton, 93, Pittsburg

Haskell O. “Hack” Burton, 93, of Pittsburg, died January 15, 2022 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Born June 2, 1928 in Shady Point, Okla., Haskell was the son of Allen and Winnie Cato Burton. He had lived in Pittsburg since 1953, moving from Panama, Okla.

Mary Lawrence, 75, Scammon

Mary Jane Lawrence, 75 of Scammon, died January 15, 2022 at 6:20 a.m. at her daughter’s home in West Mineral with her daughter by her side. Born February 3, 1946, Mary was the daughter of Edward and Della Dotson. She was the oldest girl of eight children.

Norman Parks, 93, Galena

Norman Walter Parks, 93, of Galena, died at 2:15 p.m., Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home following an illness. Born January 4, 1929 in Wentworth, Mo., Norman was the son of Emmett Alvin and Anna Louise (Cruse) Parks. He lived in Wentworth before moveing to Galena 65 years ago.

Martha Brooks, 91, Columbus

Martha Louise Brooks, 91,of Columbus, more recently of Galena, died Sunday, January 16, 2022 at the Galena Nursing Center. Born October 15, 1930 in rural Columbus, Louise was the daughter of Ralph Gibson and Clara Johnson Gibson. Louise married Lloyd Atkinson in 1949.