Recent Obituaries

Mardetta Butts

Aug 16, 2024

Mardetta Katherine Butts, age 70, of Piqua, Kansas, passed away August 16, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi - St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Mardetta was born March 8, 1954, in Iola, Kansas, to Lewis E. Heckman and Janice M. (Kress) Heckman.

Mardetta attended school in Yates Center. She and George R. Butts were united in marriage on July...

Mary White

Aug 15, 2024

Mary Frances White, age 96, passed away peacefully in Iola, Kansas, on August 15, 2024. She was born on April 7, 1928, in Mapleton, Kansas, to Frank and Alma Regan.

During her elementary years, Mary attended the historic one-room school, Baker School in Bourbon County. After completing eighth grade, she continued her education in Bronson and Blue Mound.

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W. Yvonne Hunt

Aug 14, 2024

W. Yvonne Hunt, 88 passed away at her home Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Born on July 27, 1936, to Ruel and Florence (McCoskey)Coble in Pacoima, California. Yvonne was raised outside of Humboldt on the family farm, where she developed her love of horses and riding. Yvonne attended and graduated 8th grade from Odense School.

On June 1, 1956, Yvonne married...

Ronna M. Howerton

Aug 14, 2024

Ronna Marie Howerton, age 67, of Gas, Kansas, passed away in Kansas City, Missouri on August 14, 2024.

Ronna was born in Parsons, Kansas on February 7, 1957 to Benjamin Cannon and Helen (Lever) Cannon. As a child, her family moved many times because her father was in the military. Ronna was ambitious, working two jobs while going to high school.

Upon...

Jennie Butler

Aug 13, 2024

Jennie Butler, age 46, of Kincaid, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

She was born on February 4, 1978, in Riverbank, California, the daughter of Dennie Kroft and Kathy (Miller) Shropshire.

Jennie always approached life with a carefree attitude, spreading happiness wherever she went. Her deep love for her children, family and friends was evident in...

Henry Gatlin

Aug 8, 2024

Henry Leroy Gatlin, age 69 of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home.

Henry was born on December 26, 1954, in Pueblo, Colorado, the son of James K.R. Gatlin and Paulina J. (Vanmeter) Gatlin, the sixth of ten children. He attended school and completed a cement mason apprenticeship program in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Albert Nelson

Aug 5, 2024

Albert John Nelson, age 69, of rural Walnut, Kansas, passed on August 5, 2024 after a long, hard battle with cancer.

Albert was born to Gene "Pat" Nelson and Katherine (Herber) Nelson Cox in Rockford, Illinois. The family moved to a farm East of Stark when he was four and to another farm North of Walnut when he was eight....

Ralph Stoll

Aug 5, 2024

Ralph Eugene Stoll, age 95, of LaHarpe, Kansas, passed away August 5, 2024, at St. Luke's East, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Ralph was born July 21, 1929, in Cripple Creek, Colorado, to Edwin Stoll and Goldie (Johnson) Stoll.

Ralph attended school in Colorado. He and Beatrice Barr were married January 11, 1955, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Ralph worked as...

Donnie Yancey

Aug 4, 2024

Donnie Ray Yancey, age 82, passed away at his home in Iola, Kansas, surrounded by all of his loved ones on August 4, 2024.

Donnie was born on January 18, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, to Henry and Fayma (Garner) Yancey. At an early age, the family moved to Iola, where Donnie attended school and graduated in 1960.

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Reba Stewart

Aug 3, 2024

Reba Ann (Shults) Stewart, age 68, passed away on August 3, 2024, at home with her sister, Rita, by her side.

Reba was born in Iola, Kansas, on August 7, 1955, the daughter of William H. and Alean K. (Slife) Shults. Reba attended schools in Humboldt, Kansas. She worked at several area nursing homes as a CNA.

Reba...

David R. Connolly

Aug 3, 2024

David Ray Connolly, age 45, passed away at his home in Iola, Kansas on August 3, 2024.

David was born on September 19, 1978, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to George Connolly and Vicky (Jones) Page. When David was young, he moved to Iola where he received an education and graduated from Iola High School.

David was friendly and...

Wilma Jean Nelson

Aug 3, 2024

Wilma Jean Nelson, affectionately known to family and friends as "Willie", passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 83.

Willie was born on January 14, 1941 as the only daughter of Harry Leroy Laver and Vena Pearl (Daniels) Laver of Elsmore, Kansas. She was the youngest of four children and adored by her three older...

Sue Colgin

Aug 2, 2024

Mary Sue Colgin, age 71, of Colony, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home.

Sue was born on June 8, 1953, to Gerald and Myrtle (Thompson) Bickham in Liberal, Kansas. She attended school in Louisburg and graduated from Paola High School with the class of 1971.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years; children, Angie...

Terry Cox

Aug 1, 2024

Terry Joe Cox, age 84, of Reeds, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Terry was born on August 14, 1939, to Joel Frank and Selma (Harzman) Cox in Alva, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Richmond, Kansas area, attending school and graduating from Richmond High School with the class of 1957.

In his younger...

Dewayne Smith

Jul 31, 2024

Altie Dewayne Smith, age 58, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his home in Iola, Kansas. He was born to Altie Wayne and Lula Bell Smith, the youngest of three children.

Dewayne will always be remembered for his kindness, loving personality, and infectious smile he showed to everyone he met. He was a loving husband and wonderful father...

Anthony "Dean" Briggs

Jul 31, 2024

Anthony Dean Briggs, 79, passed away on July 31, 2024, surrounded by family at his daughter and son-in-law's home.

He was born on July 21, 1945, in Eureka, Kansas; the son of Ocie Briggs and Cora Margaret Liver Chair Briggs.

On August 14, 1965, he married the love of his life, Dona May "Mazie" Briggs at the Madison...

Joseph Flamez

Jul 30, 2024

Joseph Anthony Flamez "Joe", age 63, of Welda, Kansas, passed away on July 30, 2024, peacefully at his home.

He was born on July 11, 1961, to Tony and Donna (Seller) Flamez in Kansas City, Kansas.

In Joe's younger years, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at age 16. He attended J.C. Harmon High School and graduated with the...

Everitt (Gene) DeMeritt

Jul 28, 2024

Everitt Eugene DeMeritt, age 90, of Moran, Kansas, passed away July 28, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Gene was born July 21, 1934, in Iola, Kansas, to Gilbert DeMeritt and Bernice (Nelson) DeMeritt.

Gene graduated in 1952 from Moran High School. Gene and Jimmie Lou (Jackie) Jackson were married June 26, 1960. Jimmie Lou (Jackie) passed August 11, 1992.

Gene...

Paul Nance

Jul 28, 2024

Paul Wesley Nance, age 83, of Iola, Kansas, passed away July 28, 2024, at Medicalodges of Iola, Iola, Kansas. Paul was born November 13, 1940, in Thayer, Kansas, to Daniel W. Nance and Lucille (Haas) Nance.

Paul served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1967. Paul and Maralyn Horner were married August 13, 1967, in Chanute, Kansas.

Upon...

Peggy (Giacoma) Smith

Jul 22, 2024

Peggy Sue (Giacoma) Smith, age 66, passed away in Chanute, Kansas on July 22, 2024.

Peggy was born on February 28, 1958, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Joe and Patsy (Picht) Giacoma. She grew up in Chanute and graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1976.

Peggy married Michael Smith on September 11, 1976. After 32 years...