Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Grant A. Krout

Grant A. Krout

Feb 1, 2023

Grant A. Krout

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Grant Alvie Krout, loving brother, uncle and friend, passed away at the age of 56 at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita with his brothers and sisters at his side.

Grant was the first of twin boys born to Bill and Thresa “Terry” (Craig) Krout on July 4, 1966, in Independence, MO. At the...

Curtis Bradley Aikins

Curtis Bradley Aikins

Feb 1, 2023

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Curtis Bradley Aikins, loving Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, and Dad passed away at the age of 53 with his parents by his side at his home in Greeley, Kansas.

Curtis was born in Chanute, Kansas to Jack and Beverly Aikins on September 20th, 1969. He completed his High School education and graduated in 1988.

He worked...

Mary Louise Grove

Mary Louise Grove

Jan 30, 2023

Mary (Louise) Grove, 86, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at 4:45 A.M., Monday, January 30, 2023 at her home in Cherryvale.

Mary Louise Grove was born October 6, 1936, in Robeson County, North Carolina, the daughter of Paul Strickland and Annie Lee (Lovin) Strickland. She grew up in Robeson County and attended Lumberton schools through the 11th grade.

On December 20, 1953...

Rick Bryan  Bell

Rick Bryan Bell

Jan 27, 2023

Rick Bryan Bell, 64, of Chanute Kansas, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, January 27th, 2023.

Rick was born to Raymond and Freda (Pugh) Bell on July 6, 1958, in Chanute.

Rick grew up in Chanute and graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1976. He then attended College at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe,...

Mary Ann Bryan

Mary Ann Bryan

Jan 26, 2023

Mary Ann Bryan, 75, of Thayer, Kansas passed away at her home on January 26, 2023.

Mary Ann was born to Walter Warden and Jessie June (Tafoya) Bryan on December 29, 1947, in Neodesha Kansas.

She graduated from Neodesha, Kansas with the class of 1966.

Mary Ann was united in marriage to Larry Charles Sandbothe, who preceded her in death, then married Billie...

Herbert E.  Matlock Jr.

Herbert E. Matlock Jr.

Jan 23, 2023

Herbert Eugene Matlock Jr. 80 of Erie Kansas peacefully passed away on January 23, 2023, at Heritage Health Care Nursing Home in Chanute Kansas. He was born on February 13, 1942, to Herbert and Pauline (Walker) Matlock in Chanute, Kansas. He graduated from Chanute High School class of 1960.

Herbert was united in marriage to Sharon (Brooks) Matlock on June 3,...

Dorothy Ann Bailey

Dorothy Ann Bailey

Jan 16, 2023

Dorothy Ann Bailey (Humphrey) aged 84 of El Dorado, KS, formerly of Cherryvale, passed away January 16, 2023, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice unit of St. Francis Hospital of Wichita, KS.

Born April 24, 1938, to John Benjamin (Buck) and Erma Fern (Fink) at their home in Cherryvale. She was known to most as Ann.

She attended McKinley Grade School and then...

Robert "Bob" Joe Compton

Robert "Bob" Joe Compton

Jan 16, 2023

Robert, “Bob” Joe Compton, 93, long time resident of LaFontaine, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at his home.

Bob was born May 22, 1929, to Clarence Arthur and Dorothy Mae Clemans Compton in Alva, Oklahoma.

Bob was a Korean War Veteran having served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954 when he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant.

On...

Lonnie  Gene Riley

Lonnie Gene Riley

Jan 15, 2023

Lonnie Gene Riley, 73, of Chanute, Kansas passed away on January 15, 2023, at Kanas City Hospice House in Kanas City, Missouri.

He was born on April 15, 1949, to Melvin and Grace (Smith) Riley in Fairland, Oklahoma. He graduated from Quapaw High School in 1967.

Lonnie was united in marriage to Charlene (Grant) Riley on August 29, 1992, in Chanute, Kansas...

Larry  Craig Harris

Larry Craig Harris

Jan 13, 2023

Craig Harris, 66, passed away at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS due to an illness. He was born on June 27, 1956, to Calvin Sr. and Bessie (Johnson) Harris.

He attended Chanute Schools where he played football, basketball, and ran track, all during his school attendance, and was well known for his athletic talents. Growing up Craig also played...

Michelle E. Adams

Michelle E. Adams

Jan 13, 2023

Michelle E. Adams, 64, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Fredonia Regional Hospital.

Michelle Eileen Adams was born on November 29, 1958, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Gilbert Lamon and Marion (Walrath) Lamon. She grew up in New York and graduated in 1976 from General Brown High School in Dexter, New York. She later attended...

Darrell D. Thompson

Darrell D. Thompson

Jan 7, 2023

Darrell D. Thompson, 85, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.

Darrell was born on May 5, 1937, in Superior, Nebraska to Leslie and Leona (Thieman) Thompson. Darrell graduated from Superior High School.

On September 11, 1981, in Glade, Kansas he was united in marriage to Jeanette Zimbelman and she survives at the home.

Darrell...

Brandon J. Losh

Brandon J. Losh

Jan 5, 2023

Brandon J. Losh, 34, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his residence.

Brandon Jay Losh was born July 24, 1988, in Virginia Beach, Virginia the son of Troy and Renee (Walker) Losh. He attended and graduated from Miltonvale High School in 2007.

Brandon enjoyed looking up bible verses, playing guitar, shopping, fishing, telling jokes, going out to eat,...

Lawrence "Butch" Henry Cox

Lawrence "Butch" Henry Cox

Jan 3, 2023

Lawrence “Butch” H. Cox, 78, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Tuesday morning, January 3, 2023 at Neodesha Care and Rehab in Neodesha, Kansas.

Lawrence Henry Cox was born May 23, 1944 in Wellington, Kansas the son of Lawrence G. Cox and Colleene (Gasper) Cox. He grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1962. He later attended Pittsburg...

Richard (Mert) Myres

Richard (Mert) Myres

Dec 31, 2022

Richard D. “Mert” Myres, 90 years old passed away peacefully, December 31, 2022, at home surrounded by family that loved him dearly.

He was born to Jesse A. and Beulah B. (Lehman) Myres on October 3, 1932.

Mert graduated from Chanute High School in 1951 and enlisted with the United States Navy on May 27, 1951, with honorable discharge in 1955.

He was...

Carl John Rice

Carl John Rice

Dec 27, 2022

Carl John Rice was born February 5, 1970, in Oklahoma and was 52 years old when he passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 East 4th, Cherryvale, Kansas.

He was united in marriage to Karen Bleicher,...

Dean  Duane Strack

Dean Duane Strack

Dec 26, 2022

Dean Duane Strack of Chanute, Kanas, passed away at the age of 87 on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Medicalodges Senior Care in Iola, Kansas.

Dean was born in Humboldt, Kansas to Glen and Mildred (Dixon) Strack on July 26, 1935.

On November 11, 1956, he was united in marriage to Jeannine Crumrine at Grant Avenue Baptist Church, in Chanute.

After graduating from...

Doris M. York

Doris M. York

Dec 26, 2022

Doris M. York, 87, of Fredonia, Kansas formerly of Neodesha, Kansas passed away Monday morning, December 26, 2022, at Fredonia Regional Hospital.

Doris Maxine York was born December 4, 1935, in Gentry, Arkansas the daughter of Melvin Thomas Wilson and Eva Irene (Elliott) Wilson. She grew up in Neodesha and graduated from Neodesha High School in 1953.

In 1953 she married Wayne...

John  Charles Hampton

John Charles Hampton

Dec 22, 2022

John Charles Hampton Jr., 52, of Earlton, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Cremation has taken place with no services planned at this time. 

Preston Ward Walker

Preston Ward Walker

Dec 21, 2022

Preston Ward Walker, 64, of Altoona, KS, formerly of Broken Arrow, OK, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was born Tuesday, May 13, 1958, in Neodesha, KS, to John and Geraldine (Johnson) Walker.

Preston graduated from Altoona Midway High School in 1976 and later attended Kansas City Community College earning a degree in mortuary...

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