Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Eric E. Whittley
Jul 29, 2023
Eric E. Whittley, 53, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his residence in Cherryvale.
Eric Everett Whittley was born April 5, 1970, in Norman, Oklahoma the son of Earl Whittley and Carol (Robords) Whittley. He grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale schools. He received certificates in Auto Mechanics.
On November 10, 1993, in Altamont, Kansas he was...
Emagene Walton
Jul 23, 2023
Emagene Walton, 89, long time resident of Fredonia, Kansas passed away, Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Neodesha Kansas Morningstar. Emagene was born on September 12, 1933 in Enid, Oklahoma to George and Pearl Lounsbury. Her parents named her Emma Jean, but due to a miscommunication, her birth certificate read, Emagene. Her mother must have liked it, as the error was...
Lewis "Homer" D. Holmes
Jul 12, 2023
Lewis D. “Homer” Holmes, at the age of 88, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas.
Lewis Dwayne Holmes was born June 24, 1935, in Altamont, Kansas, the son of George Washington Holmes and Flora Alice (Reedy) Holmes. He grew up in Altamont and graduated from Labette County High School in 1953. He...
Marjorie Lou Shockley
Jul 6, 2023
Marjorie Lou Shockley, 90, lifetime resident of Buffalo, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July
6, 2023.
Marjorie was born on July 11, 1932, to William and Dorothy Marie (Julian) Schmeissner in Peck,
Kansas. Her father, William passed away when Marjorie was a year old from a farming
accident. Her mother, Dorothy, later married Walter M. Steele, and the couple raised Marjorie.
Marjorie attended and graduated...
Rosalie M. Timmerman
Jul 4, 2023
Rosalie M. Timmerman, 72, of rural Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.
Rosalie Marie Timmerman was born January 6, 1951, at Grass Valley, California, the daughter of Norman Elliott and Rose (Meeks) Elliott. She grew up in California and graduated from high school in 1969.
On November 7, 1967, at Reno, Nevada she was...
Christine T. Jenkins
Jul 2, 2023
Christine (Taylor) Jenkins 60, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her home.
She was born to John Clayton Jr. and Cynthia (Tainter) Taylor on July 11, 1962, in Richmond Virginia.
Christine was an enthusiastic young lady, eager to learn new things and educate herself. She received a master’s degree from Columbia University in New York and began her...
Andrew Joshua Riddle
Jul 2, 2023
Andrew Joshua Riddle passed away peacefully Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas.
Andy was born March 23, 1984, in Chanute, Kansas to Steven and Rhonda, (Ridge) Riddle. He was a high school graduate of Chanute High School, graduating with the class of 2002.
Andy worked in retail most of his life, most recently for...
Twila J. Carr
Jul 1, 2023
Twila J. Carr, 85, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.
Twila June Carr was born June 4, 1938 in Fredonia, Kansas the daughter of Glenn L. Fyfe and Helen S. (Schweda) Fyfe. She grew up in Fredonia and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1957.
On June 9, 1957 in Fredonia, she was...
Ula D. Defenbaugh
Jun 27, 2023
Ula D. Defenbaugh, 95, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Neosho Memorial Medical Center in Chanute. Ula was born in Stark, Kansas to Noel and Lorena (Haynes) Wright on June 29, 1927.
She was a High School graduate of Joint Rural High School in Stark.
Ula was united in marriage to George “Bob” Defenbaugh on January 2, 1945....
David O. Seemann
Jun 23, 2023
David O. Seemann, 88, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Advena Living of Cherryvale.
David Ottis Seemann was born July 31, 1934, in Ulysses, Kansas the son of Theodore Seemann and Rachael (Blakesley) Seemann. He graduated from Hugoton High School in 1952.
He worked in construction most of his life. He was a construction superintendent for many years...
Gary Lynn Kilgore
Jun 20, 2023
Loving Memory of Gary Lynn Kilgore
Gary Lynn Kilgore, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023, in Wichita. He was 81 years old. Gary touched the lives of all who knew him with his kindness, warmth, and unwavering spirit. His departure leaves an indescribable void, but his legacy of teaching others and cherished memories...
Luella Marie Yantzie
Jun 17, 2023
Luella Marie Yantzie, 92, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Credo Living in Independence, Kansas.
Luella Marie Yantzie was born June 10, 1931, at Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of Harold Shafer and Verna (Hannum) Shafer. She grew up in Malvern, Iowa and graduated from Malvern High School in 1949.
On September 2, 1950, in Malvern she was united...
Hunter Frederick Robinson
Jun 16, 2023
Hunter Frederick Robinson, 27, of Thayer, Kansas passed away unexpectedly, Friday, June 16, 2023.
He was born to Fred and Dawn (Woolery) Robinson, on October 28, 1995, in Chanute, Kansas. He graduated from Cherryvale High School in May of 2014. Hunter was a welder for Tank Connections in Parsons, Kansas.
He was united in marriage to Brittney Dyke on October 21, 2017,...
Joseph Ray Moyer
Jun 12, 2023
Joseph Ray Moyer, 63, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Monday, June 12, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas after a brief illness.
Joseph was born on March 9, 1960, in Glendale, California, to Thomas Moyer and Bette (Lane) Oller.
He graduated from Altoona Midway high school in 1979. He Married Lisa Collins (Geeseka) in 1980.
He served in the National Guard. Joseph worked for...
Carl Edward Thornton
Jun 8, 2023
Carl Edward Thornton, 98, of Fredonia, Kansas, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 8, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends. Carl was born to Gerald Minor and Ida Myrtle (Crane) Thornton on January 16, 1925, in the home of his grandparents, in Fredonia, Kansas. Carl attended Cairo School, north of Fredonia and later graduated from Fredonia High...
Lorene Marie Newton
Jun 7, 2023
Lorene Marie Newton, 99 1/2, resident of Altoona, Kansas passed away, Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Fredonia Morningstar Assisted Living. Lorene was born November 14, 1923, in Neodesha, Kansas to Frank and Rosella (Duft) Hare. Lorene attended and graduated from Neodesha High School. On February 17, 1941, Lorene was united in marriage to Dale Newton in Elk City, Kansas. They...
Dennis L. Smith
Jun 6, 2023
Dennis Smith, 63, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away on June 6, 2023, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center.
Dennis was born on December 28, 1959, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Charlie R. Smith and Virginia (Petty) Smith. After his education, he joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country.
Dennis owned and operated his own roofing company. He enjoyed coin collecting, and...
Idris Darlene Clements
May 29, 2023
Idris Darlene Drury Clements, 89, of Brenham, TX, passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Memorial Oaks Chapel. She will be laid to rest at the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Humboldt, Kansas.
Idris was born on August 18, 1933, to Emir Drury...
Kevin Lynn Stevenson
May 28, 2023
Kevin Lynn Stevenson, 51, of Elsmore, Kansas passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 28, 2023, at his home.
Kevin was born July 18, 1971, to Joe Stevenson, and Roberta (Bobbi) Montgomery in Chanute, Kansas.
He was a Chanute High School graduate of 1989 and received his associate degree from Liberty University in Virginia. Kevin was united in marriage to Fanny Reed on August...
Jackie Mae (Barnett) Lindquist
May 28, 2023
Jackie Mae Bennett Barnett Lindquist, 84, passed away peacefully at Wilson Medical Center, Sunday, May 28, 2023, surrounded by family.
Jackie was born January 29, 1939, in Fredonia, Kansas, to Ralph Bennett and Erna M. (Lacy) Bennett. She grew up in the Southeast part of Kansas. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Cherryvale, Kansas.
She was united...
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