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.

Scott Edie, 62, of Rocky Comfort, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his home. He was born Jan.

James Eldon Henson, age 94, passed away at his home in Marionville, Missouri, on June 21, 2022. He was born in Jenkins, Missouri, on May 23,1928, to Melvin Cyril “Jack” and Flossie Marie (McNeely) Henson.

Harley Gene Johnson, 84, of Pierce City, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022. He was born in Cassville, on Aug.