Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Patrick D. Houts

Patrick D. Houts

Apr 23, 2018

Patrick D. Houts, 70, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, April 23, 2018 at his home. Patrick D. Houts was born November 20, 1947 in rural Oswego, Kansas the son of John L. Houts and Wanda (Raymond) Houts. He grew up in Altamont, Kansas and graduated from Altamont High School. On May 22, 1999 in Fredonia he was united in...

Kenneth W. Gibson

Kenneth W. Gibson

Apr 8, 2018

Kenneth W. Gibson, 81, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Kenneth Wayne Gibson was born September 15, 1936 in Iola, Kansas the son of Charles F. Gibson and Mary Frances (Marler) Gibson. He was raised in Humboldt, Kansas and graduated from Humboldt High School in 1954. Ken served from 1955 until...

Debra Ann Hendryx

Debra Ann Hendryx

Apr 2, 2018

Debra A. Hendryx, 67, of Fall River, Kansas passed away Monday evening at her home. Debra Ann Hendryx was born January 13, 1951 in Joplin, Missouri the daughter of Clifton G. Lumbley and Mary Ellen (Drumeller) Lumbley. She attended schools in Baxter Springs, Kansas and moved to Cherryvale when she was a senior graduating in 1969. She was united in...

Patricia Gail Kimzey

Patricia Gail Kimzey

Apr 2, 2018

Patricia Gail McCabe Kimzey passed from this life on April 2, 2018 in Wamego, Kansas. She was born on August 13, 1939 in Montgomery County, KS to Meredith S. and Esther Norene (Polly) McGinnis McCabe. She lived in rural Montgomery County for almost all of her 78 years, other than a 2 year sojourn in Texas, and her final 2...

Frances M. Hutchins

Frances M. Hutchins

Apr 1, 2018

Frances M. Hutchins, 85, of Parsons, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Parsons State Hospital in Parsons. Frances May Hutchins was born December 1, 1932 in New Albany, Kansas the daughter of Charles Raymond Brown and Mabel (Condon) Brown. On August 27, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas she was united in marriage to Robert C. Hutchins and they were...

William "Bill" D. Compton

William "Bill" D. Compton

Apr 1, 2018

William D. “Bill” Compton, 84, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his home. William Dale Compton was born October 14, 1933 in Waynoka, Oklahoma the son of Clarence A. Compton and Dorothy M. (Clemans) Compton. He grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1952. On September 14, 1952 in Fredonia he was...

Jimmie Joe Wade

Jimmie Joe Wade

Mar 30, 2018

Jimmie J. Wade, 83, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at Diversicare of Chanute, Friday, March 30, 2018 with his family by his side. Jimmie Joe Wade was born October 12, 1934 in Cherryvale the son of Martin Mark Wade and Gertrude Alta (WcWhirt) Wade. He grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale Schools. He was united in marriage in 1960...

Diantha  L. Hanson

Diantha L. Hanson

Mar 30, 2018

Diantha L. Hanson, 82, of Lawrence, Kansas formerly of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at 6:27 A.M., Friday, March 30, 2018 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence. Diantha Lou Hanson was born February 7, 1936 in Columbus, Kansas the daughter of Kenneth Headley and Martha (Tarr) Headley. She grew up and attended Cherryvale Schools and was a proud graduate of...

Hester  L.  Van Dyne

Hester L. Van Dyne

Mar 22, 2018

Hester L. Van Dyne, 99, of Independence, Kansas went to be with her Lord, Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Gran Villas in Independence. Hester L. Van Dyne was born January 26, 1919 in Independence, Kansas the daughter of Harry Van Dyne and Florence (Kennedy) Van Dyne. She grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1937. She...

Delbert  V. Harris

Delbert V. Harris

Mar 18, 2018

Delbert V. Harris, 74, of rural Fall River, Kansas passed away early Sunday morning, March 18, 2018 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Delbert Vern Harris was born July 27, 1943 in Glendale, Arizona the son of Marvin Harris and Lena Mae (Arnold) Harris. He grew up and attended schools in Glendale, Arizona. On April 18, 1964 in Heilbronn, Germany he was...

Gerald L. Overacker

Gerald L. Overacker

Mar 16, 2018

Gerald L. Overacker, 56, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home. Gerald L. Overacker was born April 12, 1961 in Coffeyville, Kansas the son of Walter Overacker and Anna Lea (Allen) Overacker. He attended schools in Caney and graduated from Caney High School in 1979. On May 24, 1980 in Cherryvale he was united in...

Mildred N. Holcom

Mildred N. Holcom

Mar 12, 2018

Mildred N. Holcom, 82, of Neodesha, Kansas formerly of Altoona, Kansas passed away early Monday morning, March 12, 2018 at Neodesha Care and Rehabilitation Center in Neodesha. Mildred Nadine Holcom was born November 22, 1935 in Altoona, Kansas the daughter of Charles Smith and Hazel (Thayer) Smith. She attended school in Altoona and graduated from Altoona High School in 1953....

Alice Marie Douglas

Alice Marie Douglas

Mar 11, 2018

Alice M. Douglas, 72, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Alice Marie Douglas was born March 13, 1945 in Joplin, Missouri the daughter of Hoyt Henry and Helen (Feiker) Henry. She attended and graduated from Independence Bible School in Independence, Kansas. She later graduated from Pittsburg State University with a...

Susan L. Damron

Susan L. Damron

Mar 11, 2018

Susan L. Damron, 53, of Buffalo, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Via Christi St. Francis hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Susan Lynn Damron was born May 11, 1964 in Kansas City. She grew and attended schools in Kansas City. On October 29, 1989 in Fredonia, Kansas she was united in marriage to Johnny Richard Damron and he survives...

Clyde W. Barnhart

Clyde W. Barnhart

Mar 9, 2018

Clyde W. Barnhart, 83, of Altoona, Kansas passed away March 9, 2018 at Neodesha Care and Rehab Center in Neodesha, Kansas. Clyde Warren Barnhart was born October 25, 1934 in Altoona, Kansas the son of Charles Austin Barnhart and Ruth (Briles) Barnhart. He attended Altoona schools. He served with the United States Army from 1953 until being honorably discharged in...

Patricia L. "Pat" Keeling

Patricia L. "Pat" Keeling

Mar 4, 2018

Patricia L. “Pat” Keeling, 75, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. Patricia Lou Keeling was born March 26, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Chester Howell and Margaret (Armstrong) Howell. She grew up in Kansas City and attended Kansas City Schools. On March 9, 1979 in Grove,...

Ralph R.  "Bud" Green

Ralph R. "Bud" Green

Mar 2, 2018

A life well lived--- Ralph R. “Bud” Green of rural Fredonia passed March 2, 2018 from this life to his eternal home – his mansion in glory! He was 90 years young. Bud was born on July 12, 1927 to Ralph Henry and Margaret Bell Humes Green. Both parents preceded him in death as well as one sister, Ruby Wallner,...

Marjorie Anne Frankenbery

Marjorie Anne Frankenbery

Feb 28, 2018

Marjorie Anne (Swinney) Frankenbery, of rural Altoona, Kansas passed away at 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Neodesha Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in her grandparents’ home in Yates Center, Kansas on February 3, 1918 to William T. and Gertrude Swinney, Marjorie Anne was the youngest of 9 children. She graduated from Vilas High School in 1935 and...

Sandra  Lee  Ballew

Sandra Lee Ballew

Feb 27, 2018

Sandra L. Ballew, 74 of independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Sandra Lee Ballew was born August 5, 1943 in Independence, Kansas the daughter of Ansel Jerome Smith and Juanita (Wright) Smith. She grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1963. On September 4, 1974 in...

Norman L. Nelson

Norman L. Nelson

Feb 23, 2018

Norman L. Nelson, 85, of Independence, Kansas passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 at his home with family by his side. Norman Lavern Nelson was born March 10, 1932 in Cherryvale, Kansas the son John Franklin Nelson and Oda Gladys Thomas White Nelson. He grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale schools. He served with the United States Army attaining...

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