Leon Pearce, 87, Oswego

Leon Wiggins Pearce, 87, of Oswego, died Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Oswego Health and Rehabilitation. Born February 12, 1934 in rural Labette County, Leon was the son of Lonnie Laverne Pearce and Emma Esther Wiggins Pearce.

Mary Lynn Cupp, 66, Crestline

A Celebration of Life service for Mary Lynn Cupp will be held Saturday, October 23, at10 a.m. in the First Methodist Church in Columbus. A graveside service will follow at Messer Cemetery.

Fred Keys, 92, Bella Vista, Ark.

Fred Albert Keys, 92 of Bella Vista, Ark., died at his home Monday, October 18, 2021 after living a long, full life. Fred was born June 13, 1929 in Galena. He was the son of Charles Keys and Vera Mae (Reed) Keys. At the age of 17, Fred joined the United States Navy.

James Heflin, Jr., 68, Columbus

James Franklin Heflin, Jr, 68, of Columbus, died Thursday, October, 14,2021 at his home. Born July 26, 1953 in Warrenton, Virg., James was the son of James Franklin Heflin, Sr. and Peggy Ann Lacy Heflin. James and Kandice Grant were united in marriage June 13, 2015. She survives of the home.

Richard Deardorff, 70, Galena

Richard N Deardorff, 70, of Galena, died at 9:37 a.m., Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home following an illness. Born April 10, 1951, in Joplin, Mo., Richard was the son of John and Grace (Walker) Deardorff. Richard graduated from Galena High School with the class of 1969.

Marla Sunday, 72, Derby

Marla Terissa Sunday, 72, of Derby, died Sunday, October 17, 2021. She was born in Columbus, March 3, 1949 to Joseph and Frances (Meeker) Robinson. They preceded her in death. Marla was also preceded in death by her loving husband Bill Sunday and brother Bill Robinson.

Harold Wilson, Jr., Quapaw, Okla.

Harold William Wilson, Jr., 80 of Quapaw, Okla. died Monday morning at his home. Born December 11, 1940, in Baxter Springs, Harold was the son of Harold William Sr. and Mary (Brown) Wilson. Harold and Betty (Stites) Wilson were united in marriage May 12, 1960 in Picher, Okla.

John Blair, 72, Oswego

John Lynn Blair, 72, of Oswego, died October 10, 2021 at the Oswego Health and Rehab, in Oswego. Born October 11, 1948 in Parsons, John was the son of William E. (Bill) Blair and Ruby A. (Hall) Blair. He was raised on a farm in rural Neosho County. John attended Galesburg Grade School.

John Corley

John Edward Corley, 86 of Grove, Okla., died Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born December 16, 1934, in Parsons, John was the son of William Corley and Alta Fern (Heaney) Corley. John attended grade school in Columbus. He was a graduate of Joplin High School.

Donna Dykes

Donna Lynn Dykes, 74 of Parsons, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her home. Born in Erie, May 18, 1947 Donna was the daughter of Roy Riffel and Mary (Kennedy) Riffel. She was a graduate of Erie High School with the class of 1965.