Alfred Syke, III, Baxter Springs

Alfred L. Skye III, 41, of Baxter Springs, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his mother’s home in Quapaw, Okla. Born December 18, 1979 in Baxter Springs, Alfred was the son of Alfred “Lenny” Skye Jr. and Maggie Buffalo-Vanhorn. He graduated from Baxter High School with the class of 1998.

Shelia Roberson, Miami, Okla.

Shelia Mae Roberson, 57 of Miami, Okla., died Wednesday February 24, 2021 in Joplin, Mo. Born March 28, 1963 in Baxter Springs, Shelia was the daughter of Cecil Allen and Virginia (Turner) Burkybile. Shelia and Michael Roberson were united in marriage December 16, 1983 at Commerce, Okla.

William Kirby, 71, Joplin, Mo.

William Michael “Mike” Kirby, 71, Joplin, Mo. died Friday, February 26, 2021 due to complications from heart bypass surgery. Born July 31, 1949 in Baxter Springs, Mike was the son of Clayton “Fudgie” White and Velma “Billie” (Kirby) Edwards.

Mildred Spritzer, 81, Frontenac

Mildred Irene Spritzer, 81 of Frontenac, died February 23, 2021 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. She was born September 9, 1939 in Columbus, to Mildred and Walter O. Brown.

Albert Strickland, 84, Oswego

Albert Leroy Strickland, 84, lifelong Oswego area farmer and businessman, died at 9:58 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2021 at his home in Oswego.

Margaret Smokewood, 89, Weir

Margaret M. Smokewood, 89, of Weir, died February 22, 2021, after a long illness. Born September 25, 1931 in Crawford County, Margaret was the daughter of Emil and Evelyn Montgomery Simpson. She attended Weir High School graduating in 1948.

Yvonne Harley, Nowata, Okla.

Yvonne Gail Harley, 70, Nowata, Okla., died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Nowata Nursing Center in Nowata, Okla. attended by kind and caring staff, where she had been a resident for several years.

Howard Outt, 91, Riverton

Howard Raymond Outt, 91, of Riverton, died suddenly, February 8, 2021. Born May 5, 1929 in Crestline, Howard was, the eldest son of Howard Outt, Sr. and Grace May (Kreiger) Outt. He was a graduate of Riverton High School with the class of 1947.

Marsha Kay Fell, 73, Riverton

Marsha Kay Fell, 73, of Riverton, died February 17, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Mo. after a battle with cancer. Born October 29, 1948, Marsha was the daughter of Charles W. and Marie Cole Barger. They preceded her in death. Marsha was also preceded in death by a sister Linda Turley.

Doris Roosa, 91, Louisville

Doris M. Roosa, 91, of Louisville died February 18, 2021. Born December 7, 1929, she was the daughter of Joseph and Johanna Oplotnik. Doris was a Catholic by faith. Doris spent her career working for Ben Franklin and Rite Aid.