Recent Obituaries

Barbara Woodward

Dec 26, 2024

Barbara Woodward, 91, of Bronson, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Barbara Louise Ermel was born on August, 24, 1933, to Ernest and Irene (Howerton) Ermel in Fort Scott, Kansas. She graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1951. After high school, she attended Fort Scott Junior College and worked at the Western Insurance Company. On September 22, 1957,...

Bill Davis

Dec 24, 2024

Bill Davis, age 88, of Garnett, Kansas a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024.

Charles William Davis was born on February 9, 1936, in Williamsburg, Kansas. He was the second of four sons born to John R. and Teresa (Ferns) Davis. Bill attended a one room country school west of Richmond and...

Gerald "Jerry" Anderson

Dec 23, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Anderson passed away at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 70, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 9, 1954, in Iola, Kansas, he was the oldest of three sons to Glen and Suan Anderson. He graduated from Iola High School.

On March 10, 2001,...

Carol A. Cescon

Dec 22, 2024

Carol Ann (Smith) Cescon, age 77, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas, on December 22, 2024.

Carol was born on January 4, 1947 in Gas, Kansas to Clarence and Cleo Smith.

Carol graduated from Iola High School in 1965 and Iola Junior College in 1967.

On June 3, 1967, Carol married the love...

Richard Woodward

Dec 22, 2024

Richard Woodward, 92, of Bronson, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Richard Kenneth Woodward was born on June 2, 1932, to Benjamin Franklin Woodward and Susie (Koehn) Woodward in Moundridge, Kansas. His family moved to Bronson, Kansas in 1945, where he graduated from Bronson High School in 1951. Richard was a three sport athlete while in high school. He...

Erin Johnson

Dec 22, 2024

Erin Johnson Wallace, formerly of Iola, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Erin was born to Richard W. Wallace and Gita Johnson on December 16, 1988, in Iola, Kansas.

Erin was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Howard and Lolita Johnson and her paternal grandfather, Richard L. Wallace.

She is survived by her...

Arthur Black

Dec 21, 2024

Naomi Gregg

Dec 21, 2024

Naomi Gregg, age 93, formerly of Princeton, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri.

She was born on May 8, 1931, the second of six children and the oldest daughter to John and Leona (Bowman) Rockers in Richmond, Kansas.

Naomi's life was marked by love, dedication, and a passion for family and community....

Charlene Reeve

Dec 21, 2024

Charlene Reeve, age 80, of Lane, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home.

She was born on January 24, 1944, to Doyle and Lela (Tomlinson) Christopher, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

Charlene was united in marriage to Harold J. Reeve on July 6th, 1960, in Miami, Oklahoma. This union was blessed with six children.

Charlene...

Glenda Helton

Dec 17, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Glenda Helton, 82, on December 17, 2024, in Iola, Kansas. Glenda departed this world surrounded by family and love, leaving behind cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Born on October 26, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kansas, Glenda was the beloved daughter of Rolla Glenn Holmes and...

Darrell E. Jackson

Dec 17, 2024

Darrell Eugene Jackson, age 86, passed away at his Mound City, Kansas home on December 17, 2024.

Darrell was born on February 12, 1938 in Bronson, Kansas. He was the seventh of eleven children born to Raymond and Bertha (Colgin) Jackson. He grew up in Bourbon County and graduated school in Moran in 1957. After high school, Darrell married Roberta Cramer...

Jean Brown

Dec 15, 2024

Doris Jean Brown, age 97, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Parkview Heights in Garnett, Kansas.

Doris Jean Clinkenbeard was born on March 31, 1927, in Lebanon, Missouri, the youngest child to Ernest and Ora (Bolles) Clinkenbeard. Doris was a graduate of Lebanon High School with the Class of 1944. She went on to achieve her...

Opal Mae Beshore

Dec 15, 2024

Opal Mae (Brittingham) Beshore, age 93, passed away peacefully in Olathe, Kansas on December 15, 2024.

Opal was born on October 12, 1931 in Rich Hill, Missouri, to Sherman and Bertha (Burk) Brittingham.

On October 16, 1949, Opal married Galen Beshore.

Opal was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Iola, Kansas for nearly 70 years....

Pamela S. King

Dec 14, 2024

Pamela Sue King, age 65, of Iola, Kansas, passed away December 14, 2024, at Medicalodges Nursing Home, Iola, Kansas. Pam was born November 20, 1959, in Iola, Kansas, to John Manbeck and Darlene (Stoker) Manbeck.

Pam graduated in 1978 from Iola High School. She worked for Berg Manufacturing, Midland Brake, and Haldex from 1978 until the company closed. Pam worked...

Clyde Durst

Dec 13, 2024

Clyde Duane Durst was born November 14, 1934, near Welda, Kansas to Mary May (Fagg) Durst and Ralph Durst. His older brother Gene preceded him in death in 2018.

Clyde passed away on December 13, 2024, at his home in Independence, Kansas at the age of 90.

He attended grade and high school in Anderson County and graduated...

Joseph "Jody" Haen

Dec 10, 2024

Joseph "Jody" Charles Haen, age 72, passed away at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, on December 10, 2024.

Jody was born on October 8, 1952, to Frank and Margaret (Kipp) Haen. After high school, Jody attended Emporia State University and earned a degree in computer science.

Jody worked for an underground cable company in Austin, Texas for...

Dick Schneider

Dec 7, 2024

Richard "Dick" Jerome Schneider, age 80, of La Harpe, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on December 7, 2024.

Dick was born in Akron, Ohio on February 13, 1944, to Herbert and Bettie (Coleman) Schneider.

Dick served his country in the United States Army as a communications specialist for the 724th Maintenance Battalion. He was stationed in Augsburg, Germany, was awarded...

Monico Melendez

Dec 6, 2024

Monico Anastacio (Nacho) Melendez, age 76, of Humboldt, Kansas, passed away December 6, 2024, at his home. Nacho was born May 4, 1948, in CD Jimenez, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Mauro Melendez and Cruz (Villa) Melendez.

Nacho attended school in Mexico. He and Maria Conception (Connie) Borjas were married May 18, 1973, in Chanute, Kansas.

Nacho worked for IMP Boats, Jerry...

Retta Smith

Dec 4, 2024

Retta Ruth Smith, age 87, of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Bronson, Kansas, passed away on December 4, 2024, at The Center at Waterfront, surrounded by family. Her sense of humor, loving nature, and delicious homemade cooking will be deeply missed.

Born on October 15, 1937, in Ft. Scott, Kansas, to Virgil and Grace (Wyatt) Fisher, Retta grew up on...

Ed Fitzpatrick

Dec 3, 2024

Raymond Edward Fitzpatrick, age 73, of Neosho Falls, passed away December 3, 2024, as the result of a vehicle accident in Sumner County. Ed was born March 12, 1951, in Iola, Kansas, to Joseph Theron Fitzpatrick and Pauline Mildred (Stovall) Fitzpatrick.

Ed graduated in 1969 from Yates Center High School. He then attended and graduated from Butler County Community...