Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Gordon Alan Sharp
Mar 17, 2022
Gordon Alan Sharp, 65, passed away at his home on March 17, 2022. Alan was the son of Dale and Patricia (Marshall) Sharp. He was born on May 12, 1956 in Eureka, KS. Alan was a 1974 graduate of Altoona-Midway High School. He then pursued his education at Kansas State University where he graduated in 1977 Cum Laude with a...
Gary David Martin Sr.
Mar 17, 2022
Gary David Martin Sr., 79, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. Gary was born December 19, 1942, to David Martin and Hazel Irene (Crane) Maxwell in Dodge City, Kansas. He attended Derby High School graduating in 1960. On September 9, 1961, Gary was united in marriage to Patricia A. Schuster, she survives at the home. Gary served...
Lyle E. Weaver
Mar 10, 2022
Lyle E. Weaver, 98, decided his work on earth was done and wanted to join the love of his life, Blossom, and his only son Don, “Butch”, on March 10, 2022. Lyle Edwin Weaver was born June 7, 1923, in Sedan, Kansas to Lulu (Briggs) and Lester S. Weaver. He graduated from Sedan High School in May 1942. Lyle and...
Kevin Lee Wilson
Mar 9, 2022
Kevin Lee Wilson, 59, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at his residence. Kevin was born in Chanute, KS, to Charles and Carlene (Powell) Wilson, on March 13, 1962. He is survived by his sister; Sylvia (Ron) Umbarger, brother, Jim Wilson, both of Chanute, KS., and his very best friend Tom Cooper. Kevin is preceded in death...
Kenneth L. Bennett
Mar 8, 2022
Kenneth L. Bennett, 80, of Cherryvale, Kansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday evening, March 8, 2022, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Kenneth Lynn Bennett was born April 15, 1941, in Fredonia, Kansas the son of Ralph Bennett and Erna Mae (Lacy) Bennett. He attended Altamont High School in Altamont, Kansas. On October 9, 1965, in...
Jill A. Colwell
Mar 5, 2022
Jill A. Colwell, 51, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at her home in Joplin, Missouri. Jill Ann Colwell was born December 8, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Leonard Keeling and Patricia (Howell) Keeling. After graduating at Cherryvale High School, Jill obtained her BSN from Pittsburg State University and worked as a nurse for...
Naomi Pearl Tasche
Mar 5, 2022
Naomi Pearl Tasche, 93, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Friday, March 5, 2022 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center with her children by her side. Naomi was born in Earlton, Kansas, to Warren Johnson and Bessie Mae (Young) Johnson on April 6, 1928. She attended schools in Earlton and Chanute, Kansas. Naomi caught the eye of a young farmer named...
Elizabeth Ann Armstrong
Mar 3, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Armstrong, 78, lifelong resident of Fredonia, Kansas passed away, March 3, 2022, at Kansas City Hospice House. Elizabeth was born March 12, 1943, in Fredonia, Kansas to Thomas and Ina (Robertson) O'Brien. She attended Fredonia High School and graduated with the class of 1962. She was partnered to James Millar, and he preceded her in death on November...
Wayman J Epp
Mar 2, 2022
Wayman J Epp, 83, of Chanute, KS, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Medical Regional Center in Chanute, KS. He was born to John and Susie (Taylor) Epp on September 15, 1938, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. Wayman graduated high school with the class of 1957 in Perryton, Texas, and furthered his education at Harding University. He was united...
Marlene K. Thompson
Mar 2, 2022
Marlene K. Thompson, 81, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Windsor Place in Coffeyville, Kansas. Marlene Kay Thompson was born February 27, 1941, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma the daughter of Edward Bearden and Stella Boyer. She received her GED and later her Associates Degree from Independence Community College in 1993. On July 3, 1956, in Miami,...
Tommy E. Ranes
Mar 1, 2022
Tommy E. Ranes, 73, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Tommy Edward Ranes was born January 22, 1949, in Independence, Kansas the son of Lawrence and Adeline (Benning) Ranes. He graduated from Altamont High School in 1967. He served his country with the United States Army and was honorably discharged. On...
Leslie L. Spicer
Feb 27, 2022
Leslie L. Spicer Leslie L. Spicer, 61, of Neodesha Kansas; passed away on Sunday, February 27th 2022. He passed peacefully surrounded by family at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City Missouri. Leslie was born to Darrell and Donna (Salmons) Spicer on April 27th, 1960 in Decatur Illinois. The family moved to Wichita Kansas, and Leslie graduated from Wichita South High...
Douglas L. Spencer
Feb 20, 2022
Douglas L. Spencer, 68, of Fredonia, KS. passed away, Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Wilson County Medical Center Neodesha, KS. He was born on March 10, 1953 in Redding, CA. to Donald L. and Esther (Weingartner) Spencer. He attended Independence KS High School graduating in 1971. On July 2, 1978 Douglas was united in marriage to the love of his...
Helen Maxine (Morrison) Wilson
Feb 18, 2022
Helen Maxine (Morrison) Wilson, 93, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. A longtime resident and popular figure in Fredonia, she had relocated to Wichita four years ago to be near family. She was born on December 11, 1928, and raised in Neodesha, Ks. She graduated from Neodesha High School in 1946. In October of that year, she eloped with...
Edward Leroy Loudabarger
Feb 18, 2022
Edward Leroy Loudabarger Jr., 91, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at his home. Edward Leroy Loudabarger Jr. was born May 17, 1930 in Altoona, Kansas the son of Edward Leroy Loudabarger Sr. and Lavinna (Gentry) Loudabarger. He graduated from Altoona High School. After high school he served his country with the United States Army attaining the...
Jessie L. Lickteig
Feb 16, 2022
Jessie L. Lickteig, 96, longtime resident of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away early Wednesday morning, February 16, 2022, at Cherryvale Care Center in Cherryvale. Jessie Lucille Lickteig was born November 3, 1925, in Cherryvale, Kansas the daughter of Jesse Nicholson and Nora (Blinn) Nicholson. She grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1943. On April 25, 1949,...
Jerry R. Ludlum
Feb 15, 2022
Jerry R. Ludlum, 70, of Chanute, KS., passed away Tuesday February 15, 2022, at Saint Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. Jerry was born to Harvey and Ethel (McAnulty) Ludlum, June 21, 1951, in Chanute, KS. He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1969. Jerry was a Vietnam veteran proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He...
Jackie "Jack" L. Scannel
Feb 12, 2022
Jackie “Jack” L. Scannel, 81, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Jackie Lee Scannel was born June 21, 1940, in rural Cherryvale, Kansas the son of Hal Fleenor and Eula Scannel. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Labette County High School in Altamont, Kansas in 1958. On August 11,...
Max E. Dawson
Feb 12, 2022
Max Elden Dawson, 77, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away at home with his family, Saturday, February 12, 2022. Max was born April 29, 1944 in Zanesville, Ohio to Harold and Martha (Downs) Dawson. Max attended and graduated from Jefferson High School in Dresden, Ohio in 1962. He attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he met Brenda Gehman...
Patricia A. Clines
Feb 10, 2022
Patricia A. Clines, 82, longtime resident of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the home she shared with her daughters and grandchildren in Raymore, Missouri. Patricia Ann Clines was born April 14, 1939 in Erie, Kansas the daughter of Keith B. Naff and Gretchen Marguerite (Hammel) Naff. She grew up in Erie and graduated from Erie High...
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