Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Rachel Elaine Powers
Mar 7, 2024
Rachel Elaine Powers 62, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away at Overland Park Regional Medical Center on March 7, 2024. She was born on November 7, 1961, in Chanute, Kansas to S.Sgt. Benny and Elvira (Vera) Mendez. She married the love of her life James Powers on May 14, 1994, at Westview Baptist Church in Chanute, Kansas. Rachel was a...
Martha Ann Hendrix
Mar 1, 2024
Martha Ann (Hoefler) Hendrix passed away on March 1, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1933, to Paul and Anna (Calkum) Hoefler in Matheson, CO.
She attended a rural school through the 8th grade and graduated from Simla High School in Simla, CO.
On August 7, 1952, she united in marriage to Kenneth Hendrix in Hugo, CO; he preceded her in...
Donald Eugene "Pappy" Papst
Feb 28, 2024
Donald Eugene Papst, known as (Pappy), passed away on February 28, 2024, at his home, at the age of 81. He was born on September 20, 1942, in Wea, Kansas, to Ella Marie (Papst) Elsten in a little white house in the country. Don moved to Chanute at the age of 15.
Pappy, as he was fondly called, had a zest...
Victor "Vic" LeRoy Smith
Feb 21, 2024
Victor "Vic" LeRoy Smith, 62, of Delaware Oklahoma passed away at 7:21AM on February 21,2024.
Vic Was Born to Charles and GeorgAnn Smith on November 08,1961 in Independence, Kansas. Vic grew up in Liberty and rural Sycamore Kansas. He attended school in Independence Kansas where he lived and worked in the area until recently moving to Delaware Oklahoma with his Girlfriend...
Gary Donovan Waters
Feb 18, 2024
Gary Donovan Waters, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away February 18th, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 3, 1946, in Clinton, Oklahoma, to Russell B. Waters and Frances (Yarborough) Waters.
After graduating from Cherryvale High School in 1964, Gary attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, and joined the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Later, he achieved a...
Molly Ann Parker
Feb 14, 2024
Molly Ann Parker (Housel) 94 years old, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 14th, 2024, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.
Molly graduated High School from Cherryvale Kansas and married Roy Swagger shortly after. That marriage produced 1 one son, Ramond Swagger. They later divorced.
Molly then married Kenneth Parker, the love of her life and he later preceded her in death.
Molly retired...
Shirley Ann McConnell
Feb 11, 2024
Shirley Ann McConnell, 85, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas.
Shirley was born on May 17, 1938, in Coffeyville, Kansas the daughter of Percival J. Hollingsworth and Jessie (Denney) Hollingsworth. She attended Cherryvale schools. Shirley had a warm and welcoming personality.
On June 15, 1956, in rural Labette County, Kansas she...
Robert Barry Staton
Feb 11, 2024
Robert Barry Staton, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.
He was born on October 27, 1951, in Independence, Kansas to Robert Christy Staton and Mary Alice (Maher) Staton.
On October 25, 1975 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale, Kansas he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Benning and she survives at the...
LillyAnna Joy Thornton
Feb 4, 2024
LillyAnna Joy Thornton, passed away at the tender age of 10. She was born on January 7, 2014, in Wichita, Kansas, and went to her heavenly home on February 4, 2024, at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas.
A visitation will be held on February 8, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at Thayer Christian Church in...
Betty Jane VanDyne
Feb 3, 2024
Betty Jane (Rogers) VanDyne transitioned to the next life on Saturday, February 3, 2024, after 97 years of love and service to her family and her community.
Betty Jane was born on May 20, 1926, to Wilbur and Eva Rogers at home. She is survived by her sister, Alice Taylor of Independence, Kansas; four children, Sharon (Glen) Dikes of Oklahoma City,...
Martha "Jane" Ferguson
Jan 30, 2024
Martha “Jane” Ferguson, a beloved former resident of Fredonia, Kansas passed away peacefully at 93 on January 30, 2024, at Richard Owens OSF Hospice in Peoria, Illinois.
Jane was the only child of Joseph Edwin Lewis and Martha J. Slough Lewis of Quincy, Kansas. She was born on July 28, 1930, in Wichita, Kansas. She attended and graduated from Toronto High...
Mary Virginia Stevens
Jan 27, 2024
Mary Virginia Stevens, 85, a longtime resident of the Benedict, Kansas area, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 27 at Restwell Home Plus in Oskaloosa, Kansas, with family by her side.
She was born on January 14, 1939, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the daughter of B.G. (Doc) and Rosella (Jones) Lewallen. Mary graduated from Meadville High School, moved to Independence, Missouri, where she...
Charlene Marie Riley
Jan 26, 2024
Charlene Marie (Grant) Riley, 78, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on January 26, 2024, at her home. She was born on July 27, 1945, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to Charles S. Grant Jr. and Darlene M. (Ball) Grant. Charlene graduated from Uniontown High School in 1963 and furthered her education at Fort Scott Community College.
Charlene was a compassionate and caring...
Mickey Dwight Maddox
Jan 26, 2024
Mickey Dwight Maddox, 85, of Alva, Oklahoma, passed away on January 26, 2024 in Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was born on October 13, 1938, in McPherson, Kansas to Harold and Lois Maddox. Mickey spent his early life in Wichita, Kansas before moving to Houston, Texas where he worked as a security guard for many years. Seeking a quieter life, he relocated...
Barbara E. Heck
Jan 25, 2024
Barbara E. Heck, 82, of Thayer, Kansas, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Overland Park Reginal Medical Center in Overland Park Kansas.
She was born August 20, 1941, to Earl and Tillie Alice May in Independence, Kansas.
Barbara met the love of her life at the skating rink in Independence, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Louis Heck on June...
Carolyn Jean Cole
Jan 18, 2024
Carolyn Jean Cole, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Independence, Kansas.
Born on November 9, 1948, to Glen and Ann Lee (Barnes) Prather, Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Independence, where she was known for her kindheartedness, generosity, and loving nature.
She attended Sycamore High School, Carolyn dedicated many years of service to Cobalt Boats in Neodesha and...
Katherine "Kathy" Suzanne Jones
Jan 18, 2024
Katherine Suzanne Jones, known to her loved ones as "Kathy," passed away peacefully on January 18, 2024, at the age of 70 in Cherryvale, Kansas. She was born on January 2, 1954, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to John A. Jones and Gladys (Johnson) Jones.
Kathy was a kind, generous, and loving person. She had a warm heart and a compassionate nature that...
Sonja Marie Vogel
Jan 15, 2024
Sonja Marie Vogel, 83, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on January 15, 2024, in Chanute, Kansas. Sonja was born on October 5, 1940, to Lyle and Esther (Bredemeier) Sanders. She was a beloved member of her community. She was a loving and devoted wife to her late husband, Roland Vogel, whom she was...
Randy Gene Smith
Jan 11, 2024
Randy Gene Smith, 70, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on January 11, 2024, at his home in Chanute. He was born on August 6, 1953, in Iola, Kansas to Clark Smith and Katherine (Lowry) Smith. He was united in marriage to Maria Sanchez on February 14th, 1976. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
Randy is survived by his wife,...
Laura Ann Groff
Jan 4, 2024
Laura Ann Groff, age 96, passed away on Thursday morning, January 4, 2024, at Presbyterian Manor in Parsons, Kansas.
She was born on December 7, 1926, in Independence, Kansas to Richard Cole Housel and Alta Alleen (Smith) Housel. Laura, also known as "Larky," was a sassy and feisty woman who always spoke her mind.
Laura attended Cherryvale High School and graduated in...
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