Obituaries

May 16, 2018

Joyce Jolene Buck, 76, returned to her heavenly home on May 16, 2018 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Joyce was born to the late Roy and Gertrude Jones in Cherryvale, KS on December 5, 1941. She attended...

May 14, 2018

May 14, 2018

OBITUARY OF ROBERT EUGENE HUTTON And he bowed his head to Jesus And he stood for Uncle Sam And he only loved one woman He was always proud of what he had- He said his greatest contribution Is the ones you leave behind Raised in the ways and gentle kindness Of a small town southern man… May 14, 2018 in...

May 11, 2018

Lawrence R. Cretcher, 87, of Cherryvale, Kansas died Friday, May 11, 2018 from injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident south of Cherryvale. Lawrence Richard Cretcher was born October 4, 1930 at Columbus, Ohio the son of Paul Donald Cretcher and Mable Mary (Mustaine) Cretcher. He attended and graduated from North Lewisburg High in 1950. He later attended Ohio State...

Apr 29, 2018

Jane Ellen Hutton was a wonderful woman who was loved, is missed and will always be cherished. April 29, 2018 was a beautiful day in Andover, Kansas when Jane went to her heavenly home at age 90. Jane Ellen was the only child born to Horace “Hap” C. Wilson and Georgia Vea Wiggans Wilson on March 30, 1928 in Fredonia,...

Apr 28, 2018

Ollie E. Cole, 56, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Ollie Eugene Cole was born October 11, 1961 in Parsons, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Delores Barton and their two girls, Lorelei and Christine, daughter, Shawana Cole of Wichita, Kansas, son, Wayne Cole and his wife...

Apr 28, 2018

Clarence R. Tharp, 88, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away at 10:50 P.M., Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Clarence Ray Tharp was born May 27, 1929 at Guthrie, Oklahoma the son of Harley Tharp and Nellie (Filmore) Tharp. He grew up in Fredonia and attended country school south of town. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann...

Apr 26, 2018

Dale Carter Born June 22, 1931 to John & Edith Carter in Strang, OK. Education: Graduated from Jay High School Earned bachelor’s degree in education from Northeast Oklahoma University and master’s degree in vocational education from PSU. Military Served in the Army from 1952-1954. Earned Korean Service Medal, United National Service Medal and various marksman medals. Dale taught math, driver’s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....