Recent Obituaries
Alvin Hammer
Sep 7, 2021
Willard Alvin Hammer, age 81, passed away on September 7, 2021 with his daughter by his side in Menifee, California. Al was born on December 7, 1939 in Iola, Kansas. He was the first of four sons born to Willard I. Agnes (Butler) Hammer. Al grew up on the family farm and graduated from Iola High School with the class...
Byron Lloyd Heckman
Sep 7, 2021
Byron Lloyd Heckman, born February 27, 1952, to Lloyd and Charlotte Heckman in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, passed away peacefully in Midvale, Utah, on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the age of 69. He lived in Iola, Kansas, for many years. Byron will be remembered for his humor, kindness, love for life, and love for his children and grandchildren. His will,...
Dee M. Dunlap
Sep 5, 2021
Former Kincaid, Kansas, resident Dee M. Dunlap, age 95, of Leon, Kansas, passed away September 5, 2021. Dee was born July 12, 1926, at Woodruff, Kansas, to Turner and Nellie (Coe) Dunlap. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II in the South Pacific. Dee and Marjorie Croan were married January 25, 1946, in Iola,...
Thomas Dean Patton
Sep 5, 2021
Thomas D. Patton, age 59, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the CHI Medical Center - Bergan Mercy in Omaha. Tom was born on July 4, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas, the first of two sons born to James Ray Patton, Jr. and Elizabeth Cecelia (Nilges) Patton. Tom worked for the last several years in...
Randy L. Linthicum
Sep 5, 2021
Randy L. Linthicum went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 5, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Randy was born April 30, 1952, to Dessie (Gregg) and Virgil Linthicum in Iola, Kansas. He graduated from Iola High School with the class of 1970. After attending Allen Community College, Randy selflessly served in the United States Army...
E. Marie Pierce
Sep 4, 2021
E. Marie Pierce, age 93, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, Kansas. Marie was born Ethel Marie Donley on October 10, 1927, in Linn County, Kansas. She was the youngest of five children born to E.R. Donley and Maggie May McDaniel. She grew up on a farm in Linn...
Holley Shepherd
Sep 4, 2021
Holley Shepherd, age 75, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas. Holley was born April 6, 1946, to Clifford Paul and Loretta Maxine (Downing) Rinker in Butler, Missouri. She graduated high school in Butler, Missouri. Throughout her career, Holley worked as a waitress and cook at various places. Holley enjoyed spending time with...
Mary Alice Tidd Braton
Sep 2, 2021
Mary Alice Tidd Braton was born on July 22, 1959 to Opal and Richard Tidd. She passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Neosho Falls on September 2, 2021. Above all else, Mary was a pure and beautiful soul who put everyone else before herself. She would give you the shirt off her back. She was a devoted mother...
Carol Roloff
Sep 1, 2021
Carol Ann Roloff, age 66, of Iola, Kansas, passed away September 1, 2021, at her residence. Carol was born February 1, 1955, in Emporia, Kansas, to Clifford Baysinger and Dorothy (Cable) Baysinger. Carol graduated 1973 from Ottawa High School, Ottawa, Kansas. Carol and Tim Roloff were married July 8, 1977, in Wichita, Texas. Carol worked a number of years for...
Ace Raymond Goodrich
Sep 1, 2021
Ace R. Goodrich, age 77, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas. Ace was born June 20, 1944, to Virgil Asa and Jessie Ilene (Moore) Goodrich in Beloit, Wisconsin. He graduated from Hononegah High School with the class of 1962. After graduating, he served in the United States Navy for four years. Ace...
Gladys Hodges
Aug 31, 2021
Gladys Hodges, age 85, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Allen County Regional Hospital in Iola, Kansas. Gladys was born May 11, 1936, to Charles and Julia (Sallada) Hollingsworth in Denver, Colorado. She graduated high school in Denver, Colorado. Gladys married Robert "Bob" Hodges on March 25, 1972, in Arvada, Colorado. She was a homemaker for the majority of...
Joseph Lee Hermreck
Aug 25, 2021
On August 25, 2021, Joseph (Joey) Lee Hermreck, 17 years old of Moran, Kansas chose to leave this earth and join his beloved family members who passed before him. Joey was born on August 26, 2003, in Olathe, Kansas to Tamara (Tammy Lindsay) Sander and Randy Hermreck. Joey was a Senior at Anderson County High School in Garnett, Kansas and...
John A. Coons
Aug 24, 2021
John A. Coons, age 77, passed away August 24, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John was born March 3, 1944, to Albert and Mona Mary (Chapman) Coons in San Diego, California. He attended 2 years of Technical College before Joining the Navy in1964. He served in the Navy and the Army. While in the Military, he became an instructor in...
Rose Marie Wilper
Aug 24, 2021
Rose Marie Wilper, age 66, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, formerly of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. She was born on June 1st, 1955, at Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Charles A. and Rita R. (Burroughs) Wilper. Rose attended grade school in Harris, Kansas and graduated from Garnett High School in 1973. Rose attended Pittsburg State...
Helen Merrill
Aug 24, 2021
Helen Merrill, age 98, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at her home. She was born July 27, 1923, in rural Parker, Kansas, the eldest of nine children, born to Elwin and Eva (Hampton) Page. Helen graduated from Parker High School and Ottawa University with a Bachelor degree in teaching. Helen married Clyde Merrill on August...
Charles "Charlie" R. Turner
Aug 23, 2021
Charles "Charlie" R. Turner, age 70, of Iola, Kansas, formerly of Welda, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born October 28, 1950 in Colony, Kansas, the son of Charles Jr. and Alta Betty (Christy) Turner. He graduated from Crest High School, Colony, Kansas. Charlie married Deborah Newman on December...
Melanie Anne Wilson
Aug 23, 2021
Melanie Anne Wilson, age 56, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas. Melanie was born November 9, 1964, to Marion and Marilyn (Sutton) Sponseller in Iola, Kansas. She graduated from Iola High School with the class of 1983 before receiving her Associate's Degree from Allen County Community College in Iola. Melanie married Bill Wilson...
Dale L. Easley
Aug 23, 2021
Dale Lee Easley, age 61, of Colony, Kansas, passed away August 23, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Dale was born December 9, 1959, in Iola, Kansas, to Kenneth Dale Easley and Dixie Ann (Womelsdorf) Ramsey. Dale graduated in 1977 from Crest High School, Colony, Kansas. After graduation, Dale worked for the railroad for several years and later as a...
Robert William Barclay
Aug 23, 2021
Robert William Barclay, age 90, of Iola, Kansas, passed away August 23, 2021, at Windsor Place, Iola, Kansas. Bob was born March 9, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, to Roy Barclay and Eddie (Waller) Barclay. Bob graduated from high school in Garden City, Kansas. After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served in the Korean War from...
Franklin (Frank) Marion Ramsey, Sr.
Aug 21, 2021
Franklin Marion Ramsey, Sr., age 74, of Bronson, Kansas, passed away August 21, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. Frank was born October 3, 1946, in Harper, Kansas, to Earl E. Ramsey and Eva (Wise) Ramsey. Frank attended school in Conway Springs, Kansas. Frank and Georgia (Likely) Ramsey were married May 22, 1966, in Bronson, Kansas. Frank served his...
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