Obituaries

May 20, 2024

OceanRae Anderson, a radiant presence in every room she entered, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute Kansas at the age of 18. OceanRae's positive and courageous spirit shone brightly even in the face of adversity.   Born on December 19, 2005, in Elko, Nevada, OceanRae brought joy to her family from the very beginning....

May 7, 2024

Charles Allen “Charlie” Boaz passed away on May 7, 2024, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on November 21, 1947, at Johnson Hospital in Chanute, Kansas, to Ralph and Julia (Thielen) Boaz.  Charlie attended St. Patrick’s Catholic schools and graduated from Chanute High School with the Class of 1965.  He then attended Neosho...

May 5, 2024

Elias Savala, 79 of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on May 5, 2024, at his daughter's home. He was born on March 14, 1945, in Chanute, Kansas, to his loving parents Ralph and Maria (Perez) Savala. Elias attended Chanute Schools and dedicated many years of service to the Union Pacific Railroad until his well-deserved retirement.  Known for his joyful spirit, Elias...

Apr 21, 2024

Lesa Anne Webber, 64, of Cherryvale, Kansas peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Joplin. Lesa was born December 30, 1959, in Jefferson, Missouri the daughter of Jim Baker and Barbara (Whitney) Baker.In 1977, Lesa graduated from Cherryvale High School before embarking on her journey through life. Lesa, known for her caring nature and kind spirit, touched...

Apr 21, 2024

On April 21, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul, Carol Beth Ingraham, of Chanute, Kansas. She was born on August 9, 1939, in Carlyle, Kansas, to James Lewis Applegate and Mary Frances (Sponsler) Applegate. Carol was a graduate of Iola High School in 1957, and Iola Jr. College. She was united in marriage to the late Larry Lee Ingraham...

Apr 14, 2024

Darrell Lee Hand, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, departed from this world on April 14, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1946, in Seiling, OK, to Leroy and Lorene (Schlarb) Hand.  Darrell graduated from Stark, Kansas high school in 1964. He was united in marriage to Pat Huffman (1966), she preceded him in death. Later, he was united...

Apr 12, 2024

Billy Jack Boomis, age 84, passed away at his home in Sycamore, Kansas on April 12, 2024.

Bill was born June 30, 1939, in Independence, Kansas the son of Bill Boomis and Ora Ollie (Grant) Boomis.

Bill graduated in 1958 from Independence High School and in 1960 from Independence Junior College. After graduation from college, he served 4 years in the U.S....

Apr 10, 2024

Gloria Jean (Barney) Ratliff, aged 74, completed her earthly journey on April 10, 2024. Born on January 13, 1950, in Neodesha, Kansas, she was the cherished daughter of John Barney and Viola (Seller) Waldron.

A graduate of the 1968 class of Chanute High School, Gloria found her life's companion in Charles Ratliff, to whom she was united in marriage in 1969,...

Apr 7, 2024

Roy Donald Harman Sr., a dedicated Teamster truck driver, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his home in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on February 9, 1939, in Fredonia, Kansas, the son of Roy D. Harman and Lottie (Robinson) Harman. On December 6, 1969, in Kansas City, Kansas he was united in marriage to Donna Marie Spencer, and she...

Apr 7, 2024

Jeanie R. Taylor, 81, transitioned to her Heavenly home on April 7, 2024, at Heritage Health Care, Chanute KS.

     She was born Dec. 10, 1942, in Neodesha, KS. to Nellie Eby-Taylor and Ray Taylor.  It didn’t take Jeanie very long to show the world she loved God, her family and life.  On Sundays, you could find her attending Sunday...

Mar 31, 2024

Clara May (McCready) Barker-Dougherty, 91, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on March 31, 2024, at Credo Senior Living Center in Chanute, Kansas. Clara was born on May 7, 1932, in Brazilton, Kansas, to Arthur James and Lucy May (Johnson) McCready.  Clara was united in marriage to William (Bill) Barker in June 1950, in Thayer, Kansas, he preceded her in death....

Mar 29, 2024

Linda R. Merritt, 82, of Chanute, Kansas passed away March 29, 2024, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center from complications of pneumonia. She was born December 26, 1941, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver “Boots” Ivins and Marie (Ernzen) Ivins. Linda attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Elementary School, Chanute High School, and Neosho Community College. 

On October 6, 1990, she was united...

Mar 23, 2024

Pamelia "Pam" Sue Bryant, 68, of Independence, Kansas passed away on March 23, 2024, at her home in Independence Kansas with family by her side.. 

Pam was born in Neodesha Kansas on May 15, 1955, the daughter of Lawrence Bryant and Roberta June Cole-Bryant.

She was known for her dedication to the children she cared for through her own daycare over many...

Mar 21, 2024

   

Kalyn passed away unexpectedly in her home on March 21, 2024. Kalyn was born at Lemoore Naval Air Station in Lemoore California on July 31st, 2001 to Julia (Hurt) Defebaugh and Travis Jones.

The family moved back to southeast Kansas in 2006 to be closer to family. Kalyn attended SonShine Preschool and Chanute Public Schools, graduating in 2019. She was a...

Mar 19, 2024

Shirley Isabel Acord, 87, of Cherryvale, Kansas peacefully passed away at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.She was born in Augusta, Kansas on March 22, 1936, the loving daughter of Leo G. Cook and Elsie (Quillen) Cook.In her earlier years, Shirley attended Cheney High School and later pursued a career that allowed her to...

Mar 16, 2024