Robert Green, 75, Miami, Okla.

Robert E. Green, 75, of Miami, Okla., died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Born April 29, 1945 in Miami, Okla., Robert was the son of Rupert and Lavaughn (Severs) Green. He had lived in Miami all his life.

Paula Kimmel, 64, Cherokee

Paula J. Kimmel, 64, of Cherokee, died Friday January 22, 2021 at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg. She was a registered nurse. Arrangements are by Midland Cremation Society of Joplin, Mo.

Barbara West 73, Columbus

Barbara West, 73, of rural Columbus, died peacefully at home Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born October 5, 1947. Barbara was the daughter of Marvin and Beryl Morehead. She grew up in Lee’s Summit, Mo., and graduated from Lee Summit High School. She married Doug West February 3, 1973.

Elaine G. Pierce, 69, Olathe

Elaine G. Harrington Pierce, 69, of Olathe, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born June 1, 1951 in Columbus, Elaine was the daughter of Eugene Harrington and Grace (Robinson) Harrington. She was a graduate of Columbus Unified High School with the class of 1969.

Jerry Brown, 83, Joplin, Mo.

Jerry Andrew Brown, 83, of Joplin, Mo. died at 7:43 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Born November 6, 1937 in Joplin, Mo., Jerry was the son of Edward and Ena (Shetley) Brown. He had lived in the Iron Gates community 60 years, moving from Galena.

DEATHS

Barbara West, 73 Columbus Ramona Charles, 86 Riverton Paula Kimmel, 64 Cherokee Linda Davis, 73 Scammon Elaine Pierce, 69 Olathe Jerry Brown, 83 Joplin, Mo. Robert Green, 75 Miami, Okla.

Georgia Hoppock, 64, Dearing

Georgia Lynne (Barker) Hoppock, 64, of Dearing, died January 18, 2021 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Georgia was born March 1, 1956 in Columbus. She was the daughter of Eddie Barker and Ada Marie (Robinson) Barker.

Randall Burks, Baxter Springs

Randall Dale Burks, 60, of Baxter Springs died at 1:12 p.m., Friday, January 22, 2021 at Freeman West Hospital, in Joplin, Mo. following an illness. Randy was born February 2, 1960 in Baxter Springs. He was the son of Floyd and Phyllis (Douglas) Burks. He was a lifetime resident of Baxter Springs.

Joseph B. Mallatt, 49, Galena

Joseph (Jody) B Mallatt, 49, of Galena, died Tuesday January 20, 2021, at 9:13 a.m. at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. from complications due to surgery with much family by his side. Jody was born March 30, 1971 in Joplin. He was the son of Richard Mallatt Jr. and Reva Kay Hopkins.

Christy Brooks, Baxter Springs

Christy Lea Brooks, 48, of Baxter Springs, died Friday, January 22, 2021 at her home. Christy was born July 23, 1972 in Columbus. She was the daughter of Donald Lee Nowlin and Barbara L Myers. She had lived in Baxter most of her life.