Altha Trimble, 98, Riverton

Altha L. Trimble, 98, of Riverton, died Wednesday March 24, 2021 at her home. Born January 8, 1923 on Spade Mountain near Stilwell, Okla., Altha was the daughter of Stephen and Mary (Hendricks) Fry The majority of her adolescent years were spent in the Peoria, Okla. area.

Steven James, 66, Columbus

Steven Michael James, 66, of Columbus, died Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born August 25, 1954, in Baxter Springs, Steven was the son of John D. and Dorothy (Leatherman) James. He was a graduate of Columbus United High School with the class of 1972.

Jana Rae Robinson, 50, Galena

Jana Rae Robinson, 50 of Galena, died Tuesday March 23, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born March 27, 1970 in Baxter Springs, Jana was the daughter of Sharon Clark. She lived in the Galena all her life. Jana and George Robinson were united in marriage February 14, 1992 at Miami, Okla.

Lori J.McNeill, 54, Miami, Okla.

Lori Jean McNeill, 54, of Miami, Okla., died at home March 20, 2021 surrounded by her children. Born August 29, 1966 in Paducah, Lori was the daughter and one of five children of Robert and Barbara McNeill. Lori was a graduate of Triad High School in Illinois with the class of 1984.

Bryon Tunnell, 89, Miami, Okla.

Byron Don Tunnell, 89, of Miami, Okla., died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home. Born January 21, 1932 in Miami, Okla., Byron was the son of Frank Hartford and Edith Gertrude (Taylor) Tunnell. He had lived in Miami all his life. Byron graduated from Miami High School with the class of 1950.

Leta Hawkinson

Leta Wilma Hawkinson, 97, Baxter Springs, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born February 13, 1924 in Baxter Springs, Leta was the daughter of Owen William and Ola T (Hayhurst) Thompson. She was a lifetime resident of Baxter Springs.

Merle Markley

Merle Markley, 89, of Pittsburg, died at 2:39 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2021, at Medicalodge South of Pittsburg. Born July 25, 1931, at rural McCune, Merle was the son of Perry and Vetra (Boore) Markley.

Arthur Bennett

Arthur Bennett, 66, of Weir, died Sunday March 21, 2021 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. He was a custodian. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin.

Retha Sweeton, Baxter Springs

Retha Kathryn Sweeton, 83 of Baxter Springs died, March 18, 2021 at Freeman Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. Born August 21, 1937, in Baxter Springs, Retha was the daughter of Henry and Florence (Lewis) Jones. She graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1954.

Timothy Patton, 59,Miami, Okla.

Timothy Ralph “Tim” Patton, 59, of Miami, Okla., died Wednesday March 17. Tim was born May 18, 1961 in Baxter Springs. He was the son of Henry and Lola Mae (Parkison) Patton. They preceded him in death. Tim and Kay Harris were united in marriage June 12, 1982 at Peoria, Okla. She survives.