Obituaries

Pearl Elaine Henry, 90, of Washburn, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield. She was born May 7, 1932, in Washburn, the daughter of John and Rowena (Stephens) Henry, who preceded her in death.

Dr. J. Chris Perryman, MD, passed away on July 7th, 2022, at his home in Overland Park, KS. Chris was born in Wichita, KS on April 10th, 1950, to Roy and Arvilla (Stever) Perryman. Chris knew as early as eight-years-old that he wanted to be a doctor. He received a fullride scholarship to Yale University, earning an undergraduate degree in Biology, then returned to his midwestern roots to attend the University of Kansas Medical School, graduating in 1976. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Saint Luke’s Hospital. Early in his residency he met Kathy, who became his best friend and beloved wife of 45 years.

Larry Paul Varner, age 78, of Washburn, Missouri passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 at his home. He was born May 16, 1944 in Cassville, Missouri, he was the son of Paul Brooks Varner and Lois (Weston) Varner.

Diane Kay Thompson, 76, of Washburn, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2022 at her home. She was born Nov.

Sharon Joyce Becker, 73, of Wheaton, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at her home. She was born Oct.

Brenda Carol (Mullins) Lowe, 66, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022. She was born Oct.

Dr. Eugene Alfred “Doc” Miekley left this earth for his heavenly home on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Gilbert Clay Stubblefield, 80, of Cassville, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born July 19, 1941, in Cassville, the son of Albert and Ruby (Anderson) Stubblefield.