Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Gloria Jean Ratliff
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,...
Roy Donald Harman Sr.
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...
Jeanie R. Taylor
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...
Clara May Barker - Dougherty
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....
Linda R. Merritt
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...
Pamelia Sue Bryant
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...
Kalyn Dian Jones
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...
Shirley Isabel Acord
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...
George Franklin Carlisle
Mar 13, 2024
On April 30th, 1942, in Evansville Indiana, George Franklin Carlisle was born to T.D. Carlisle and Virginia Maraman Carlisle. The family resided on a small acreage farm before moving to Wichita, Kansas while George was a young boy.
In Wichita, he graduated from Southeast High School in 1960. He started his aircraft career at Beech Aircraft in Wichita. George moved to Nashville,...
Dwane K. "Beaumont" Johnson
Mar 11, 2024
Dwane Kirk Johnson, fondly known as "Beaumont", passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at Fredonia Regional Hospital in Fredonia, Kansas. He was born in Severy, Kansas, on November 23, 1936 the son of Donald Johnson and Marion (Cordon) Johnson. Dwane K. Johnson served in the Korean War with the United States Army before being honorably discharged.Dwane had a fulfilling career, starting...
Erna Mae Bennett
Mar 9, 2024
Erna Mae Bennett, 102, went to be with her lord and savior on Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Cherryvale, Kansas.She was born on August 9, 1921, in Buffalo, Kansas the daughter of Robert Oscar Lacy and Nora (Williamson) Lacy. She attended schools in Buffalo, Kansas.On June 28, 1938, in Coyville, Kansas she was united in marriage to Ralph Bennett, and...
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...
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