Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Betty F. (Wickham) Tate

Betty F. (Wickham) Tate

Jul 9, 2016

Betty Fern Dye (Wickham) TateBetty F. (Wickham) Tate, 86, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away at 4:55 A.M., Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.Betty Fern (Wickham) Tate was born July 24, 1929 in Chautauqua County, Kansas the daughter of Joseph Issac "Ike" Dye and Minnie "Belle" (Tannahill) Dye. She grew up in the Sedan, Kansas...

Betty F. (Wickham) Tate

Betty F. (Wickham) Tate

Jul 9, 2016

Betty Fern Dye (Wickham) Tate Betty F. (Wickham) Tate, 86, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away at 4:55 A.M., Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Betty Fern (Wickham) Tate was born July 24, 1929 in Chautauqua County, Kansas the daughter of Joseph Issac "Ike" Dye and Minnie "Belle" (Tannahill) Dye. She grew up in the...

Florence M. Payne

Florence M. Payne

Jul 6, 2016

FLORENCE MARIE PAYNE Florence M. Payne, 79, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Andover Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. Florence Marie Payne was born December 16, 1936 in rural Neosho, County on the way to the Chanute Hospital. She was the daughter of Milton Shivley and Emma Hazel (Kelly) Shivley. She grew up in the Benedict...

Steve C. Fraser

Steve C. Fraser

Jul 6, 2016

STEVE C. FRASER [October 5, 1948 - July 6, 2016] Steve and his twin brother, John, we're born to Sgt. John M. Fraser and Mary Katherine Knoll Fraser. John was born 14 minutes before Steve in a military hospital in Denver, Colorado. They were a military family and moved a lot; mostly lived on military bases in the USA, which...

Patricia L. Messner

Patricia L. Messner

Jul 3, 2016

PATRICIA L. MESSNERPatricia L. Messner, 73 died at 9:55 P.M. on July 3, 2016 at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas after a long illness.Patricia was born June 3, 1943 to Forrest and Vivian (Friley) Hawkins at her family"s home in Cherryvale, Kansas. She was raised and attended schools in Cherryvale graduating from Cherryvale High School on 1961. She resided in...

Mary Alice Shepard

Mary Alice Shepard

Jun 19, 2016

MARY ALICE SHEPARDMary Alice Shepard, 84, of Wichita, Kansas formerly of Cherryvale passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her care facility Residence Begonia Home Plus surrounded by her family and friends.Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale. Friends may sign the register book from 12 Noon until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday,...

Fred "Buckshot" E. Jones

Fred "Buckshot" E. Jones

Jun 12, 2016

Fred "Buckshot" E. Jones, 78, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at his residence with family by his side.Fred E. Jones was born March 11, 1938 in Independence, Kansas the son of Roy E. Jones and Gertrude E. (Hull) Jones. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1957.He was united in marriage...

Billy Joe Spoon

Billy Joe Spoon

Jun 11, 2016

BILLY JOE SPOONBilly Joe Spoon, 84, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville.Cremation has taken place with private family services held at a later date.Billy Joe Spoon was born September 23, 1931in Cushing, Oklahoma the son of Walter Ray Spoon and Thelma Elizabeth (Lewis) Spoon. He grew up and attended schools in Stockton,...

Carl R. Meadows

Carl R. Meadows

Jun 2, 2016

Carl Rayness Meadows was born May 18, 1920, in Neal, KS to Harry and Ida Hope Meadows. He passed away June 2, 2016 in Joplin, MO. Carl was the fourth of eight children. He grew up on a farm in rural Wilson County in the 44th school district. He was honored for perfect attendance and no tardies for his first...

Ruby P. Wallner

Ruby P. Wallner

May 28, 2016

RUBY PRISCILLA WALLNER Ruby P. Wallner, 82, of Joplin, Missouri formerly of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ruby Priscilla Wallner was born June 10, 1933 in Chanute, Kansas the daughter of Ralph Henry Green and Margaret Bell (Humes) Green. Ruby received her Associates Degree in Nursing and worked as a nurse...

Wilbur F. "Bill" Rather

Wilbur F. "Bill" Rather

May 28, 2016

Obituary of Wilbur F. RatherWilbur F. "Bill" Rather, age 85, died May 28, 2016. He was born on the family farm in Ludell, KS to Walter and Alma (Rippe) Rather. Baptized into Christ, he was later confirmed in the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church, near Atwood, KS.He graduated from the Academy of St. John"s College, Winfield, KS in 1949....

Madella Claudine Fogleman

Madella Claudine Fogleman

May 27, 2016

MADELLA CLAUDINE FOGLEMANMadella Claudine Fogleman, 82, Cherryvale, Kansas entered into eternal peace on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:20 P.M. with family at her side.Madella Claudine Fogleman was born April 22, 1934 in Mound Valley, Kansas the daughter of Carl Waller and Irene (Philpot) Waller. She grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1951.On August 9,...

Glen R. Owens

Glen R. Owens

May 10, 2016

GLEN RICHARD OWENSGlen R. Owens, 85, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his home with family by his side.Glen Richard Owens was born December 6, 1930 in Clarksburg Township, Shelby County, Illinois the son of George Owens and Addie (Smith) Owens. He grew up in Illinois and graduated from Beecher City High School in 1948.He served...

Diana S. Whinery

Diana S. Whinery

May 5, 2016

DIANA S. WHINERYDiana S. Whinery, 59, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.Diana Sue Whinery was born September 15, 1956 in Coffeyville, Kansas the daughter of Jackie Joe Shamblin and Myrtle Imogene (Gingery) Shamblin. She attended schools in Wann, Oklahoma.On September 7, 1987 she was united in marriage to Rockey...

Michael F. Thomas

Michael F. Thomas

May 4, 2016

MICHAEL F. THOMAS Michael F. Thomas, 64, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. According to his wishes Cremation will take place with Memorial Services being held 5:00 P.M., Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Fredonia High School Auditorium. Michael F. Thomas was born April 12, 1952 in Canyon City, Colorado the son of...

Kenneth L. Lee Jr.

Kenneth L. Lee Jr.

Apr 24, 2016

KENNETH LEROY LEE JR.Kenneth L. Lee Jr., 56, of Edna, Kansas passed away Sunday morning at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.Cremation has taken place with services being held at a later date under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale.Kenneth Leroy Lee Jr. was born February 23, 1960 in Coffeyville, Kansas the son of Kenneth Leroy Lee Sr....

Mark "Chopper" Glen Housel

Mark "Chopper" Glen Housel

Apr 23, 2016

MARK GLEN HOUSEL SR."Mark "Chopper" G. Housel Sr., 60, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday evening at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Mark Glen Housel Sr. was born March 13, 1956 in Almagordo, New Mexico the son of John Richard Housel Sr. and Twila Jean (Moore) Housel." He grew up and lived most of his entire life in Cherryvale and...

Earl E. Wooldridge

Earl E. Wooldridge

Apr 18, 2016

EARL E. WOOLDRIDGEEarl E. Wooldridge, 62, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.Earl E. Wooldridge was born December 21, 1953 in Oswego, Kansas the son of Earl L. Wooldridge and Lois (James) Wooldridge. He grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale schools. He later attended...

Lamar E. Whitson Jr.

Lamar E. Whitson Jr.

Apr 15, 2016

Lamar E. Whitson, Jr. passed away on Friday, April 15th, 2016 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. Lamar Jr. was born to Lamar Sr. and Henrietta Whitson on June 5th, 1946 in Neodesha, Kansas. He attended Altoona Elementary and graduated from Thayer High School in 1964. As he grew up, Lamar Jr. enjoyed riding, breaking and training...

Michael D. Nelson

Michael D. Nelson

Apr 14, 2016

MICHAEL D. NELSONMichael Dean Nelson, 57, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at 11:15 A.M. Thursday, April 14, 2016 with his family by his side at his home.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale. Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.Mike...

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