Shawn Avery, 43, Joplin, Mo.

Shawn Michael Avey, 43, of Joplin, Mo. died Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home with family at his side. Born July 1, 1978 in Columbus, Shawn was the son of Terri Bradley-Murray and Phillip Leroy Avey of Joplin, Mo.

Lyle Eugene Marvin, 78, Galena

Lyle Eugene Marvin, 78, of Galena, died January 10, 2022 at 5 p.m.at Mercy Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Born April 4, 1943 in Joplin Mo., Lyle was the son of Beatrice and Fred Marvin. Lyle married the one true love of his life Patricia Marvin April, 20 1962.

AnnaBelle Blood, 97, Joplin, Mo.

AnnaBelle Blood, of Joplin, Mo., died Friday, January 7, 2022, just 16 days shy of being 98 years old. Born January 24, 1924 AnnaBelle was the daughter of Leonard Roland and Mary (Summers) Roland. Annabelle was united in marriage to Martin L. Blood August 15, 1942 in Joplin, Mo.

Ruth Bradfield, 89, Pittsburg Carlos Bradfield, 90, Pittsburg

Ruth Louise Bradfield, 89, of Pittsburg, died at 1:41 a.m. January 11, 2022 at Medicalodge South in Pittsburg Born February 26, 1932 in Oswego, Ruth was the daughter of John and Lucille (Murphy) Sprecher.

Sandra Smith, 74, Pittsburg

Sandra Louise Haymaker Smith, 74, of Pittsburg, died Tuesday January 11, 2022 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg following a sudden illness. Born April 21, 1947 in Baxter Springs, Sandra was the daughter of Marvin and Josephine (Savute) Sills.

Paula Andrews, 73, Columbus

Paula Sue Andrews, known by many as “PA”, 73, of Columbus, died Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born August 24, 1948 in Columbus, Paula was the daughter of George Sharp and Pauline Capron Sharp. They preceded her in death.

Donald Humphrey, Pryor, Okla.

Donald “Don” Joe Humphrey, 83, of Pryor, Okla., died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his home. Born April 6, 1938, in Checotah, Okla., Don was the son of Joseph and Ethel Humphrey. Don graduated from Checotah High School in 1956.

Barbara Albert, Baxter Springs

Barbara J. Albert, 93 of Baxter Springs, died Friday January 7, 2022 at Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, Mo. Born October 17, 1928 in Picher, Oklahoma, Barbara was the daughter of Earnest Ray and Genevieve (Banes) Skiles. Barbara and George Albert were united in marriage November 29, 1973.

George Koons, Baxter Springs

George Warren Koons, 85, of Baxter Springs, died Friday, January 7, 2022 at his residence. Born September 28, 1936 in Hallowell, George was the son of Earl Terry Koons and Pearl Ethel Lopp Koons. They preceded him in death.

Ronald Mitts, St. Louis, Mo.

Ronald Kelly Mitts, of St. Louis, Mo. formerly of Columbus died Monday, December 13, 2021 in St. Louis, Mo. Ron was a graduate of Cherokee County Rural High School with the class of 1960.