Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Edith Diane Dixon

Edith Diane Dixon

Nov 11, 2022

Edith Diane Dixon, 60, of Chanute, KS., passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, in Chanute KS.

Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be Wednesday November 16, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at the Healing Center Church of God 1390 W. 35th PKWY. Chanute, KS.

Diane was born August 7, 1962, to Thomas Eugene Evans and Leona Lee (Boan) Hansen of rural Chanute....

Tracy Adam Hale

Tracy Adam Hale

Nov 10, 2022

Tracy A. Hale, 49, of Elk City, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Tracy Adam Hale was born December 15, 1972, at Winamac, Indiana the son of Alvin “Art” Hale and Vergie (Dillingham) Hale. He attended schools in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.

He worked as a welder for VT Hackney in Independence, Kansas since December...

James M. Powers

James M. Powers

Nov 9, 2022

James M. Powers, 65, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away November 9, 2022, at Kanas Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

James was born, August 12, 1957, to Rabern and Marie Ferne (Umbarger) Powers, in Chanute, Kansas.

He graduated from Chanute Senior High School and then went to Platt College in Tulsa, Oklahoma receiving a Drafting degree in 1987.

After finishing college James started the...

Marjorie Louise Hobbs

Marjorie Louise Hobbs

Nov 5, 2022

Marjorie L. Hobbs, 92, of Buffalo, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Morningstar Care Home in Fredonia, Kansas.

Marjorie Louise Hobbs was born October 13, 1930 in Chanute, Kansas the daughter of Clarence Eugene Greve and Louise (Frederick) Greve. She grew up in Chanute, Kansas and graduated from Chanute High School in 1947.

On August 7, 1957 at St. Patrick’s...

Imogene Marie Mcnown

Imogene Marie Mcnown

Nov 5, 2022

Imogene Marie McNown, 94, passed away November 5, 2022, at Independence, KS. She was born on June 9, 1928, in Fredonia, KS, to Elmer O. Morgan and Gladys Pearl Leedy. Imogene was born a twin; her twin sister Ermagene Smith survives.

Imogene was a 1946 graduate of Fredonia High School, Fredonia, KS.

On November 12, 1949, she married Russell Earl McNown in...

Iva  Lorene Sumner

Iva Lorene Sumner

Oct 26, 2022

Iva Lorene Sumner, 82, of Erie, KS, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on October 26, 2022, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family.

Iva was born January 14, 1940, in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Leonard H. Pergeson and Velva M. Escobar.

Iva was united in marriage to Clarence S. Sumner on October 14, 1957, and 8 children...

Janet  K. Porter

Janet K. Porter

Oct 23, 2022

Janet K. Porter, 71 of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Janet was born October 5, 1951, in Neodesha, Kansas to Robert and Ruth (Wiley) Oliver. She graduated from Neodesha High School in 1969.

Janet married Jim Bauman and to this union, two children, Kirk Bauman of Neodesha, Kansas and Corey Bauman of Neodesha, Kansas...

Vickie Kay Adams

Vickie Kay Adams

Oct 15, 2022

Vickie Kay Adams, 65, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at Montgomery Place in Independence Kansas.

Vickie Kay Adams was born June 1, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska the daughter of Jack and Ginger (Smalley) Hougardy. She attended and graduated from Thayer High School in 1975.

Vickie enjoyed crafts, boating, picnics, and holidays. She also loved oldies music, gardening, and...

Lyle  Dean Wilson

Lyle Dean Wilson

Oct 11, 2022

Lyle Dean Wilson, age 64, of Edwardsville, Kansas, died of cancer on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, after being diagnosed in early 2021. Lyle was born on August 30, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas to H. Dean and Opal (Parker) Wilson. He studied theatre at the University of Kansas.

Lyle worked in a variety of customer service positions. He particularly enjoyed the 23...

Blathan  Lane Olson

Blathan Lane Olson

Oct 5, 2022

Blathan Lane Olson, 33 years and 2 days old, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, Kansas.

Blathan was born in Chanute, Kansas to Blane and Ronda (Decker) Olson on October 3, 1989.

He graduated from Altoona Midway with the class of 2008, then attended Pratt Community College and received an Associate degree. Blathan worked as a...

Jason  Michael Bakken

Jason Michael Bakken

Oct 3, 2022

Jason M. Bakken, 39, of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away October 3, 2022, at his residence.

Jason Michael Bakken was born, April 17, 1983, in Independence, Kansas the son of Leroy Bakken and Linda (Hunsucker) Bakken. He grew up in Independence and attended Independence schools.

Jason enjoyed fishing, woodworking and gardening especially planting hot peppers. When he was younger, he was active...

Joe D.  Smith

Joe D. Smith

Oct 1, 2022

Joe D. Smith, 78, of rural Neodesha, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his ranch with his wife of 59 years by his side.

Joe Daniel Smith was born, December 17, 1943, in Brownfield, Texas the son of Ira F. Smith and Etta Dell (Allen) Smith. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1961. He later attended Pittsburg State...

Patricia Ileen Matlock

Patricia Ileen Matlock

Sep 29, 2022

Patricia Ileen (Carlburg) Matlock, 74, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 27, 1948, in Chanute.

Tish graduated from Chanute Senior high school with the class of 1966.

She was united in marriage to Cecil Matlock September 27, 1968, in Chanute.

Patricia worked various jobs, but one in particular as a caring caregiver for...

Carrie Ann Moore

Carrie Ann Moore

Sep 25, 2022

Carrie Ann “Care Bear” (Burt) Moore passed away September 25, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS.

Carrie was welcomed into life by her loving parents, Robert and Sheila (Farmer) Burt on March 30, 1981, in Coffeyville, KS.

She loved the outdoors where she would often be found riding her bicycle, horseback riding, camping, boating and listening to music....

Lorraine Kay Kilgore

Lorraine Kay Kilgore

Sep 24, 2022

Lorraine Kay (Jones) Kilgore, age 80 was born on Nov 12, 1941, to Earl E Jones and Mildred P (Larson) Jones in Colby KS.

Lorraine died at Heritage Health and Rehab Sept 24, 2022, In Chanute KS.

 Lorraine was the oldest of 7 children and grew up on a farm north of Colby KS. She graduated from the Colby Community High...

Albert Leroy Dickens

Albert Leroy Dickens

Sep 20, 2022

Albert “Bob” Dickens, 83, of Chanute, KS passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born in Neodesha, Kansas on May 22, 1939, to Oren and Fayrene (Kenworthy) Dickens. He graduated from Neodesha High School in 1957. Bob was united in marriage to Margaret “Marge” Nesser in Bristow, OK on July 9, 1966, and they were...

Roy K.  Sage

Roy K. Sage

Sep 18, 2022

Roy Keith Sage 90 of Independence, Kansas passed away at home on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Roy is survived by his wife Linda, 5 children, 7 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents Carl and Nancy Sage of Independence, Kansas and by his brother Herbert Sage of Grand Junction, Colorado and his sister Doris Gosnell Droegemueller of Independence,...

John Warren Mishler

John Warren Mishler

Sep 15, 2022

“IT IS WHAT IT IS”

John Warren Mishler, age 67, left this life as we know it, on Thursday, September 15, 2022, in Wichita, Ks. John was born February 16, 1955, in Pittsburg, Ks, son of James Warren Mishler and Wilma Jean Williams Mishler.

John and his family lived in McCune, Ks, until he was in the 6th grade. He and his...

Georgann Smith

Georgann Smith

Sep 14, 2022

GeorgAnn Smith, 83, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Cherryvale Health and Rehab in Cherryvale, Kansas.

GeorgAnn was born October 15, 1938, in Independence, Kansas the daughter of Paul O’Brien and Lois Matilda (Johnson) O’Brien. She attended Altamont schools and graduated from Altamont High School in 1957.

On February 28, 1957, in Miami, Oklahoma she was united in...

Adam C. Gill

Adam C. Gill

Sep 9, 2022

Adam C. Gill, 41, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday morning, September 9, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

Adam Curtis Gill was born September 11, 1980, in Coffeyville, Kansas the son of Robert Gill and Susan (Edgerle) Gill. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1999. After high school he attended...