Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth
Oct 16, 2019
Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth It was a long and good life for Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth when she went to rest in her Savior’s arms on the evening of Oct 16, 2019. As resident of Eagle Estate in Independence, KS for the last 5 years she continued to profess Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. To honor her life...
Ronald G. Price
Oct 14, 2019
Ronald G. Price, 84, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence. Ronald Gene Price was born June 2, 1935 in New Albany, Kansas the son of Marion O. Price and Florence F. (Morgan) Price. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1953. He was united in marriage in 1955 in Fredonia to Laretta Reynolds and...
Charles "Chuck" E. Splechter
Oct 14, 2019
Charles “Chuck” Edward Splechter, 61, long time resident of Buffalo, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 as a result of injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident in Woodson County. Charles Edward Splechter was born July 16, 1958 in Neodesha, Kansas to Frank and Norma Louise (Bishop) Splechter. He graduated from Altoona Midway in 1976 and Auctioneer College in...
Virginia Lee Petty
Oct 12, 2019
Virginia Lee Petty 83 passed away October 12, 2019 at Diversicare of Chanute. She was born February 8, 1936, to Jack L. and Gladys (Livengood) George in Minden Mines, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Darold Petty in Miami, OK. Virginia is survived by: Children, Charlia Mitchner (Butch) of Chanute, KS, Charlie Smith (Ellen) of Loucust Grove, Virginia, Dennis...
Helen M. Morris
Oct 11, 2019
Helen M. Morris Helen M. Morris, 93, a lifelong resident of Wilson county, died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 11, 2019. She was born in Fredonia, Ks. the daughter of Lillian and Jim Culbertson. She was a domestic engineer having worked in the home and in the fields all her life. On March 8, 1945 in Fredonia, Helen...
Linda F. Ketcham
Oct 10, 2019
Linda F. Ketcham, 68, of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Linda Faye Ketcham was born March 21, 1951 in Bakersville, California the daughter of O.C. Wright and Javine Wilametta (Howard) Wright. She graduated in 1970 from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas. On December 17, 1971 she was united in marriage...
Jeanette M. Thompson
Oct 8, 2019
Jeanette Thompson Jeanette Marie (Johnson) Thompson, a resident of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at home. She was born Aug. 4, 1948, to Amos and Wilmetta (Cunningham) Johnson in Neodesha. She graduated from Fredonia High School in 1966 and then from Pittsburg State Teachers College. She had a career in banking and later completed pharmacy training to work...
Marilyn I. Streets
Oct 7, 2019
Marilyn I. Streets, 78 of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at Neodesha Health and Rehab in Neodesha, Kansas. Marilyn I. Streets was born February 14, 1941 in rural Quinter, Kansas, the daughter of F.C. Miller and Hazel (Benson) Miller. She graduated from Oakley High School in 1959 and attended Kansas State University for 2 years studying Home...
Glennyce E. Knoles
Oct 3, 2019
Glennyce E. Knoles, 84, of Independence, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas. Glennyce Eileen Knoles was born December 19, 1934 in Ellsworth, Kansas the daughter of Everett Schultz and Viola (Ruehling) Schultz. She grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1952. On July 10, 1954 at the Zion...
Orlin V. Russell
Sep 28, 2019
Orlin V. Russell, 97, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Diversicare of Chanute in Chanute, Kansas. Orlin was born on June 12, 1922, in Elk County, Kansas, the son of Orvid Vance and Bessie Magdelena (Sloan) Russell. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1939. On July 29, 1950, he was united in marriage to Wanda...
Bernadine Barnhart
Sep 23, 2019
Bernadine “Bernie” Barnhart, 86, a resident of Altoona, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Diversa Care in Chanute, Kansas. Bernie was born August 10, 1933 in Longton, Kansas the daughter of Olen and Maxine Trefethen. She grew up and attended Longton High School. On March 12, 1988, she was united in marriage to James Barnhart in Fredonia, Kansas....
Karen Albrecht
Sep 11, 2019
Karen Albrecht, 59, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Karen was born on July 3, 1960 in Oildale, California, the daughter of Sam England and Emma Lee (Stallings) England. On August 28, 1991, Karen was united in marriage to Steven Albrecht in Pueblo, Colorado. He survives at the home. Karen worked in various...
Doris Willia Adams
Sep 9, 2019
Doris Willia Adams, 86, of Kansas City, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away on September 9, 2019, at her daughter’s residence. Doris was born in Buffville, Kansas on August 26, 1933, to Willie M. Beal and Alice S. Archer. She graduated from Fredonia High School in 1951 and took some classes at Kansas City Kansas Community College. On January 31,...
Patricia "Pat" K. Cook
Sep 6, 2019
Patricia Kay “Pat” Cook, 64, a resident of Fredonia, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019 at her home. Pat was born on October 8, 1954 in Fort Scott, Kansas. She was the daughter of William Archie Simhiser and Violet Geneva (Barton) Simhiser. She graduated from Uniontown High School in 1971. On April 1, 1972, Pat was united in marriage to...
Leslie A. Wickham
Sep 5, 2019
Leslie A. Wickham, 64 a longtime resident of Fredonia, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. Les was born on August 15, 1955 in Fairmont, West Virginia to Fay Summers and Mary Glover Summers. She graduated from Ironton, Missouri in 1973. On June 14, 1975 Les was united in marriage to Craig...
Jay D. Hicks
Sep 1, 2019
Jay Dee Hicks, 83, passed away on September 1, 2019, at his residence in Cherryvale. Jay Dee Hicks was born on October 15, 1935, in Morehead, Kansas, the son of Vernon D. Hicks and Pearl Wells Hicks. J.D. attended Labette County Community High School in Altamont, Kansas. He graduated in 1953. J.D. joined the United States Army Reserves and received...
John R. Whitehead Jr.
Aug 28, 2019
John R. Whitehead Jr., 81, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at Morningstar Assisted Living in Fredonia. John was born in Eureka, Kansas on May 13, 1938, to J. Robert Whitehead and Jessanna Rose Wiggins. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1956. On April 6, 1958, in Fredonia, Kansas John was united in marriage to Geraldine...
Ophelia Serenity Jo King
Aug 25, 2019
Ophelia Serenity Jo King, infant daughter of Sam King and Angelina Sierra was stillborn on August 25, 2019 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her parents and sister, Lilith of Chanute, Kansas. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on October 6, 2019, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 325 West 21st Street, Chanute,...
Molly Mcpherson
Aug 17, 2019
Molly McPherson passed away on August 17, 2019. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Molly was born on June 20, 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents, Melba Mitchell and Merle McPherson, her brothers, Max McPherson and John Mitchell and several much-loved pets, including Muffett, Minerva, Jerry and Ginger. Molly disliked funerals and in honoring...
Donna L. Whitley
Aug 15, 2019
Donna Louise Whitley, long time resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Thursday, August 15, 2019, at her home. Donna was born January 15, 1925 at Benedict, Kansas, the daughter of Homer and Lois (Scott) Neill. She attended and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1942. On January 20, 1945 at Wellington, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Forrest Whitley. He...
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