Regina Sears, 68, Galena

Regina Marie Sears, 68, of Galena, died July 6, 2021 at 12:26 p.m. after a sudden illness. Born in O’Neill, Nebraska December 17, 1952, Regina was the daughter of Gladys Marie (Adamson) and Johnnie Murray Sr. She attended Riverton School graduating with the class of 1972.

Weston Cole Thompson-Walker

Weston Cole Thompson-Walker, son of Patience Thompson and Tanner Walker, of Galena, died July 1, 2021. Although only here for a short time, his impact was made.

Kelly Joy Hull 60, Lebo

Kelly Joy Hull of Lebo, died unexpectedly in the early hours of February 24, 2021 while on a trip to Topeka. Born July 10, 1960, in Columbus, Kelly was the daughter of Keith Jacob and Betty Christine (Hudson) Porter. A 1981 graduate of Washburn University Kelly earned a degree in education.

Ronald Massa, 77, Joplin, Mo.

Ronald L Massa, 77, of Joplin, Mo. died at 5:53 p.m. July 4, 2021 surrounded by family. Cancer did not take his life. This decision was made by Jesus Christ, for his timing is perfect and this was Ron’s prayer.

Betty Webb, 91, Baxter Springs

Betty Jean Webb, 91, of Baxter Springs died Saturday, July 3, 2021. She had lived in Baxter Springs for the past 28 years, after moving from her dream home along shoal creek, which was destroyed by the flood of 1993.

Linda Hummer, Baxter Springs

Linda Deloris Hummer, 73, of Baxter Springs, died Sunday June 27, 2021. Born September 9, 1947 in Miami, Okla., Linda was the daughter of John Davis and Margie Deloris (Smith) McBride. She was a graduate of Cherokee County Rural High School with the class of 1966.

Joe Hawkins, Baxter Springs

Joe Darrell Hawkins, 87, of Baxter Springs died at his home July 1, 2021. Born September 10, 1933, in Miami, Okla., Joe was the son of Isabel and Andy Hawkins. They preceded in him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife Patricia Gibson Hawkins,.

Sharon Gleaves, Quapaw, Okla.

Sharon Rose Gleaves, 80, of Quapaw, Okla., died at 6:27 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. following a battle with COVID. Born May 20, 1941, in Marshall, Minn., Sharon was the daughter of Richard Ray and Rosella Evelyn (Alstad) Thompson.

Raymond George, 83, Parsons

Raymond George, 83, of rural Parsons,died at 2:25 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Labette Health. Born December 5, 1937, in rural Oswego, Walter Raymond was the son of Fred Ralph and Mona Elizabeth (Kelly) George. As a young boy Raymond grew up and attended school in rural Oswego.

Brenda Sorg, 69, Galena

Brenda Kay Sorg, 69, of Galena died at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 1, at her home following an illness. Born January 11, 1952 in Joplin, Mo., Brenda was the daughter of Clarence and Alice Elizabeth (Brewer) Wald. They preceded Brenda in death along with one sister, Angie Reasner.