Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Joan Marie Chamberlain

Joan Marie Chamberlain

Dec 5, 2022

Joan Marie Chamberlain, 95, long time resident of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Joan was born on November 22, 1927 in Cedarvale Kansas to Vardry and Vesta (Bohanan) Hutton. Joan graduated from Fredonia High School in 1944. She married Bill Chamberlain in Fredonia, Kansas. They later divorced.

At the age of 17, right of high school, Joan and...

Clara Orlena Jones

Clara Orlena Jones

Dec 4, 2022

Clara Orlena Jones, 81, of Fredonia, died Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Prairie Sunset in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Clara was born October 21, 1941 in Coyville, Kansas at her childhood home to parents Ralph and Gay (Wilson) Spillman.

On March 24, 1962, she was united in marriage to Jimmie G. Jones in Fredonia, Kansas. To this union were born three daughters,...

Ryan  Matthew Holcomb

Ryan Matthew Holcomb

Dec 3, 2022

Ryan Matthew Holcomb 45, of Chanute, Kansas passed away tragically, Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Allen County Kansas.

Ryan was second child born to Norman and Emma (Jones) Holcomb, on October 17, 1977, in Chanute, Kansas.

He graduated from Chanute Senior High School with the class of 1996.

Ryan was united in marriage to Tammy Eich in May of 2010, in Miami, Oklahoma.

He...

James "Jim" David Huneycutt

James "Jim" David Huneycutt

Dec 2, 2022

James “Jim” David Huneycutt age 86 of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born September 12, 1936 in rural Cherryvale, Kansas. The son of Glen W. Huneycutt and Vera (Plumley) Huneycutt. He attended Brooks Rural School for elementary education and then was a 1954 graduate of Cherryvale High School.

James married LaVerna Lee...

Ramona Yvonne Thornton

Ramona Yvonne Thornton

Dec 2, 2022

Ramona (Mona) Yvonne Thornton 70, of Thayer Kansas, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at her home.

Mona was born in Topeka, KS., to Robert and Bertha (Ackerman) Boyer, February 13, 1952.

She was ecstatic with her achievement of receiving her GED in the 1980’s. She was very proud of the accomplishment and continued to accomplish many more things in her lifetime....

Charlotte Ann Marchant

Charlotte Ann Marchant

Nov 25, 2022

Charlotte Ann Marchant, 87, lifetime resident of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November, 25, 2022 at Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas.

She was born November 2, 1935 to Charles and Nellie (Sawyer) McWhirt in Cherryvale, Kansas.

Charlotte graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1953. On August 27, 1955, in Cherryvale, Charlotte was united in marriage to Joe Marchant....

Arthur "Ad" D. Johnson

Arthur "Ad" D. Johnson

Nov 22, 2022

Arthur D. Johnson “AD”, 61, of Independence, Kansas passed away November 22, 2022, at his residence.

Arthur Dewayne Johnson was born, June 12, 1961, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Franklin C. Johnson Sr. and Vinita J. (Pittman) Johnson.

AD attended and graduated from Neodesha High School in 1977.

He then went to attend Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology where he became...

Arnold E. Auble

Arnold E. Auble

Nov 19, 2022

Arnold E. Auble, 80, of Independence, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Labette Health in Independence.

Arnold Edward Auble was born February 8, 1942, in Adin, California the son of Kenneth Auble and Ora (Bennett) Auble.

Arnold attended and graduated from Big Valley High School in California in 1960.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and square dancing. He also loved to drive...

Lanny George Cooper

Lanny George Cooper

Nov 18, 2022

Lanny George Cooper 75, of rural Chanute, Kansas, entered eternity in his sleep, Friday, November 18, 2022.

Lanny grew up in rural Woodson and Greenwood counties. He was born at home in a blizzard to George and Evelyn (Reynard) Cooper February 22, 1947.

Lanny graduated from Hamilton High School, in Hamilton, KS.

He was united in marriage to the love of his life,...

Edith Diane Dixon

Edith Diane Dixon

Nov 11, 2022

Edith Diane Dixon, 60, of Chanute, KS., passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, in Chanute KS.

Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be Wednesday November 16, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at the Healing Center Church of God 1390 W. 35th PKWY. Chanute, KS.

Diane was born August 7, 1962, to Thomas Eugene Evans and Leona Lee (Boan) Hansen of rural Chanute....

Tracy Adam Hale

Tracy Adam Hale

Nov 10, 2022

Tracy A. Hale, 49, of Elk City, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Tracy Adam Hale was born December 15, 1972, at Winamac, Indiana the son of Alvin “Art” Hale and Vergie (Dillingham) Hale. He attended schools in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

He worked as a welder for VT Hackney in Independence, Kansas since December...

James M. Powers

James M. Powers

Nov 9, 2022

James M. Powers, 65, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away November 9, 2022, at Kanas Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

James was born, August 12, 1957, to Rabern and Marie Ferne (Umbarger) Powers, in Chanute, Kansas.

He graduated from Chanute Senior High School and then went to Platt College in Tulsa, Oklahoma receiving a Drafting degree in 1987.

After finishing college James started the...

Imogene Marie Mcnown

Imogene Marie Mcnown

Nov 5, 2022

Imogene Marie McNown, 94, passed away November 5, 2022, at Independence, KS. She was born on June 9, 1928, in Fredonia, KS, to Elmer O. Morgan and Gladys Pearl Leedy. Imogene was born a twin; her twin sister Ermagene Smith survives.

Imogene was a 1946 graduate of Fredonia High School, Fredonia, KS.

On November 12, 1949, she married Russell Earl McNown in...

Marjorie Louise Hobbs

Marjorie Louise Hobbs

Nov 5, 2022

Marjorie L. Hobbs, 92, of Buffalo, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Morningstar Care Home in Fredonia, Kansas.

Marjorie Louise Hobbs was born October 13, 1930 in Chanute, Kansas the daughter of Clarence Eugene Greve and Louise (Frederick) Greve. She grew up in Chanute, Kansas and graduated from Chanute High School in 1947.

On August 7, 1957 at St. Patrick’s...

Iva  Lorene Sumner

Iva Lorene Sumner

Oct 26, 2022

Iva Lorene Sumner, 82, of Erie, KS, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on October 26, 2022, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family.

Iva was born January 14, 1940, in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Leonard H. Pergeson and Velva M. Escobar.

Iva was united in marriage to Clarence S. Sumner on October 14, 1957, and 8 children...

Janet  K. Porter

Janet K. Porter

Oct 23, 2022

Janet K. Porter, 71 of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Janet was born October 5, 1951, in Neodesha, Kansas to Robert and Ruth (Wiley) Oliver. She graduated from Neodesha High School in 1969.

Janet married Jim Bauman and to this union, two children, Kirk Bauman of Neodesha, Kansas and Corey Bauman of Neodesha, Kansas...

Vickie Kay Adams

Vickie Kay Adams

Oct 15, 2022

Vickie Kay Adams, 65, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at Montgomery Place in Independence Kansas.

Vickie Kay Adams was born June 1, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska the daughter of Jack and Ginger (Smalley) Hougardy. She attended and graduated from Thayer High School in 1975.

Vickie enjoyed crafts, boating, picnics, and holidays. She also loved oldies music, gardening, and...

Lyle  Dean Wilson

Lyle Dean Wilson

Oct 11, 2022

Lyle Dean Wilson, age 64, of Edwardsville, Kansas, died of cancer on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, after being diagnosed in early 2021. Lyle was born on August 30, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas to H. Dean and Opal (Parker) Wilson. He studied theatre at the University of Kansas.

Lyle worked in a variety of customer service positions. He particularly enjoyed the 23...

Blathan  Lane Olson

Blathan Lane Olson

Oct 5, 2022

Blathan Lane Olson, 33 years and 2 days old, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, Kansas.

Blathan was born in Chanute, Kansas to Blane and Ronda (Decker) Olson on October 3, 1989.

He graduated from Altoona Midway with the class of 2008, then attended Pratt Community College and received an Associate degree. Blathan worked as a...

Jason  Michael Bakken

Jason Michael Bakken

Oct 3, 2022

Jason M. Bakken, 39, of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away October 3, 2022, at his residence.

Jason Michael Bakken was born, April 17, 1983, in Independence, Kansas the son of Leroy Bakken and Linda (Hunsucker) Bakken. He grew up in Independence and attended Independence schools.

Jason enjoyed fishing, woodworking and gardening especially planting hot peppers. When he was younger, he was active...

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