DEATHS

Joe Hawkins,87 Baxter Springs Brenda Sorg, 69 Galena Raymond George, 83 Parsons Sharon Gleaves, 80 Quapaw, Okla.

Dana DeBurger 64, Joplin, Mo.

Dana Jo DeBurger, 64, of Joplin, Mo., died Sunday June 27, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital after several days in the ICU. Born November 16, 1956, Dana Jo was the daughter of Max and Betty Stinson. They preceded her in death.

Thomas Toepfer, 74, Galena

Thomas Charles Toepfer, 74, of rural Galena, died Sunday, June 27, 2021. Born May 25, 1947 in Fort Scott, Thomas was the son of Ellsworth Charles Toepfer and Laura Irene Logan Toepfer. They preceded him in death. His daughter, Kelly Jo Brewer also preceded him in death.

Jimmy Lewis, 73, Riverton

Jimmy Nelson Lewis, 73, of Riverton, died Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Freeman Hospital after battling COVID-19. Born July 14, 1947 in Peoria, Okla., Jim was the son of Elmer Lee and Martha Ruth (Cramer).

Shirley Chaney, 85, Parsons

Shirley L. Chaney, 85, a longtime Parsons resident, died at 7:47 a.m., Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home. Born September 29, 1935, at Parsons, Shirley was the daughter of Orville and Maxine (Jones) Caldwell.

Gary Buckmaster, Baxter Springs

Gary D. Buckmaster, 81, of Baxter Springs died the early morning hours of Saturday June 26, 2021. Gary better known by his nickname Buck was born August 7, 1939 to Delbert and Margaret Buckmaster in Miami, Okla. He has six siblings, Beverly Wright (Clarence) and Daryl Buckmaster both of Miami, Okla.

Wanda Brannon, 97, Riverton

Wanda Faye Brannon, 97, of Riverton died Sunday evening, June 27, 2021 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing Facility. Born October 6, 1923 in Japton, Ark., Wanda was the daughter of Ewell and Ollie Parker.

Emma Case, 93, Columbus

Emma Lou Hale - Case, 93, of Columbus, died at 7:35 a.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home following an illness. Born September 2, 1927 at Treece, Emma was the daughter of Amos Sterlng and Ethel Marie Catherine (Stewart) Wyrick. She had lived most of her life in Columbus.

Bobby Scott, 60, Chetopa

Bobby L. Scott, 60, of Chetopa, died at 12:37 p.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Oswego Health and Rehab in Oswego. Born March 21, 1961 in Oswego, Bobby Le-Ray was the son of Raymond Scott and Julia Ann Scott.

Douglas Qualls, 68, Columbus

Douglas L. Qualls 68 of rural Columbus, died Friday morning, June 25, 2021, surrounded by his family. Born July 16, 1952 in Columbus, Doug was the son of Leonard (Buster) and Neva May Qualls. He has lived in the Columbus area most of his life.