Doris Harrison

Doris Jean Harrison, 89, of Webb City, Mo., formerly of Baxter Springs, died August 30, 2021 at Freeman East Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born May 9, 1932 in Warren, Ohio Jean was the first daughter of Marguerite Opal Williams Harrison and Charles G. Harrison. Her twin, June Rose did not survive.

Linda Savage, 78, Galena

Linda J. Savage, 78 of rural Galena, died at 6:31 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2021, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo. following a battle with COVID. Born in Peoria, Okla., August 15, 1943, Linda was the daughter of James Canady, Sr. and Viola (Carver) Canady.

Quentin Brittle, Baxter Springs

Quentin Dean Brittle, 63, of Baxter Springs, died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his residence. Born April 17, 1958 in Baxter Springs, Quentin was the son of Laura Jane Harper Brittle and Shannon Brittle. His father, preceded him in death.

Dennis Thurman, 89, Oswego

Dennis A. Thurman, 89, of rural Oswego, died of Thursday, September 16, 2021, at his home. Born April 2, 1932, in St. Louis, Mo., Dennis Albert Thurman young boy grew up and attended school in St. Louis, Mo. He served his country in the 1950’s in the United States Air Force.

Betty Smith, 91, Chetopa

Betty Jean Smith, 91, of Chetopa, died at 11:40 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Freeman West in Joplin, Mo. Born June 2, 1930 in Flint, Michigan, Betty Jean was the daughter of C. Ray and Laura I. (Smith) Falkensten. She attended a one-room school during grade school.

Darrel Cochran, Chetopa

Darrel D. Cochran, of Chetopa died Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Oswego Health and Rehab. He was an automotive parts inspector. Arrangements are made by Midland Cremation Society.

Jewell Holland, 95, Columbus

Jewell Irene Holland, 95, of Columbus, previously of Joplin, Mo., died Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Autumn Place, in Columbus. Born January 20, 1926 in Oronogo, Mo., Jewell was the daughter of Otto and Rhoda (Morgan) White. She was a lifelong resident of the Joplin area.

Paige Edmondson, 31, Eureka

Katelynn “Paige” Edmondson, 31, of Salina, formerly of Eureka, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina. Born May 4, 1990, in Wichita, Paige was the daughter of Joel and Sharyl Lynn (Evenson) Edmondson.

Lloyd McGuirk, Sr., Columbus

Lloyd Wade McGuirk, Sr., 55, of Columbus, died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born August 27, 1966 in Joplin, Mo., Lloyd was the son of Jerry and Phyllis (Miller) McGuirk. Lloyd married Brenda Gay Spigelmyer in 1986.

Sandra Westbrook, 76, Oswego

Sandra Kay (Fielden) Westbrook, 76, of Oswego, died at 6:32 p.m., Monday, September 13, 2021 at Labette Health hospital, Parsons following an illness. Born June 18, 1945 in Muscogee, Okla., Sandra was the daughter of Uriah and Florence (Schulte) Fielden.