Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Donald Paul Keenan

Donald Paul Keenan

Jul 30, 2022

Donald Paul Keenan was born on April 5, 1942, in Alliance, Ohio, and died on July 30, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. He grew up in Alliance, Ohio and at the age of 16, he received his pilot’s license. Then, at the age of 17, he joined the United States Air Force in November of 1959. He met and married the...

William "Bill" Charles Caldwell

William "Bill" Charles Caldwell

Jul 23, 2022

William “Bill” Charles Caldwell, 64, of rural Cherryvale, Kansas entered eternity on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at the Cherryvale Care Center with family members at his side. William Charles Caldwell was born November 22, 1957, in Neodesha, Kansas the son of Charles TD Caldwell and Lois Marie (Baker) Caldwell. He attended schools in Morehead and Cherryvale, graduating from Cherryvale High...

Linda  I. Bressee

Linda I. Bressee

Jul 22, 2022

On July 22, 2022, Linda I. Bressee a former resident of Oswego, Kansas, passed away at the Neodesha Care and rehabilitation Center surrounded by those who loved and cared for her there. Linda was born on November 7, 1955, at Joplin, Missouri, to Jack and Mary Bresseee. She graduated from High School in Joplin, Missouri, and from Pittsburg State University...

Jeffery Glenn Keeney

Jeffery Glenn Keeney

Jul 21, 2022

Jeffery G. Keeney, 49, of Cherryvale passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home. Jeffery Glenn Keeney was born June 28, 1973, in Roseburg, Oregon the son of Alvin Keeney and Rikii (Hastings) McVey. He attended and graduated high school in Roseburg, Oregon. On August 23, 2018, he was united in marriage to Donnelly R. Bledsoe, and he survives...

Frances Ann Webb

Frances Ann Webb

Jul 16, 2022

Frances Ann (McGinty) Webb, 90, of Chanute, KS, passed away July 16, 2022, at home with family by her side. She was born to Stephen and Ora (Larson) McGinty in Chanute, on September 5, 1931. She was known as Fran to most of her friends and family. Fran graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1949, then attended...

Darin Jay  Umbarger

Darin Jay Umbarger

Jul 15, 2022

Darin Jay Umbarger was born in Oxnard CA., on December 19, 1967, the 2nd child of Keith and Vicki Umbarger. Darin passed away in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, July 15, 2022. He was 54 years old. He graduated from Chanute High School in 1986. As many of Darin’s classmates may remember he was gifted with a talent for art. This passion led...

Sharron K.  Moore

Sharron K. Moore

Jul 10, 2022

Cremation has taken place with family services held at a later date

Timothy  Wayne Andrews

Timothy Wayne Andrews

Jul 10, 2022

Timothy W. Andrews, 69, of Cherryvale passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his home with family by his side. Timothy Wayne Andrews was born June 10, 1953, in Wichita, Kansas the son of Roy Andrews and Mabel (Snyder) Andrews. He grew up in Wichita and attended Wichita schools. On June 8, 1974, he was united in marriage to Victoria...

Norma  Lee Craft

Norma Lee Craft

Jul 9, 2022

Norma Lee (Moore) Craft, 92, of Chanute, KS., passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS. Norma was born August 8, 1929, in Bentonville Arkansas to James and Leta (Butler) Moore. She was a member of the Nazarene Church of Chanute, KS. She is survived by two sons; Larry (Annetta) Reed of Moran,...

Bernadine (Key) Pound

Bernadine (Key) Pound

Jul 3, 2022

Bernadine Pound Bernadine Key was born January 31, 1942, in Fredonia, Kansas. She was the seventh child of 13, born to Ralph Key and Aline Scannel Key of rural Fredonia. Bernadine grew up on the family farm south of Fredonia and attended the Fredonia school system, including the former Butts School and as well, the old Mound School. In 1960,...

Kim  P. Hamilton

Kim P. Hamilton

Jun 29, 2022

Kim P. Hamilton, 65, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at his residence. Kim Patrick Hamilton was born November 4, 1956, in Independence, Kansas the son of HC Hamilton and Marjorie (Carter) Hamilton. He grew up in in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale schools until his junior year and then went to Labette County High School and graduated...

Lonnie Andrew Wilson

Lonnie Andrew Wilson

Jun 25, 2022

Lonnie Andrew Wilson, 67, of Chanute, KS., passed away June 25, 2022. Lonnie was born on September 17, 1954, in Meade, KS., to Lewis and Sybil (Gibbens) Wilson. Lonnie attended Pratt High School in Pratt, KS., graduating in 1972. Lonnie immediately started his career working for Southwestern Bell Telephone in Dodge City, KS. He worked for Southwestern Bell and AT&T...

Charles Raymond Hauser Sr.

Charles Raymond Hauser Sr.

Jun 24, 2022

Charles R. Hauser Sr., 84, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas with his family by his side. Charles Raymond Hauser Sr. was born June 7, 1938 in Los Angeles, California the son of Robert Hauser and Margaret (Rogers) Hauser. He grew up in Los Angeles and graduated high school in Los...

Anna Virginia Solomon

Anna Virginia Solomon

Jun 21, 2022

Anna Virginia Solomon was born February 21, 1924, in Chanute, Kansas to Edwin John Carlson and Anna Elizabeth (Hanson) Carlson. Virginia died June 21, 2022, in Chanute, Kansas. Virginia went to a one room rural grade school, Shirley, in northeast Wilson County and graduated from Vilas Rural High School in 1942. She attended Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia and...

Doris M. Droegemueller

Doris M. Droegemueller

Jun 6, 2022

Doris M. Droegemueller, 97, of Independence, Kansas passed away Monday, June 6, 2022, at Medicalodges in Independence. Doris Mae Droegemueller was born August 30, 1924, in the family home east of Independence, Kansas. She was the daughter of Carl and Nannie (Ward) Sage. She married Richard J. Gosnell on July 17, 1943, he died on February 9, 1961. They had...

Timothy William Clounch

Timothy William Clounch

Jun 5, 2022

Timothy “Tim” William Clounch passed from this life to his eternal mansion on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at his home in his sleep. He was born on January 1, 1952 in Chanute, Ks. to William and Mary (Cheney) Clounch. Tim graduated from Humboldt High School then attended classes at Allen County Community College until he joined the United States Air...

Judith   "Judy" L. Bray

Judith "Judy" L. Bray

May 29, 2022

Judith “Judy” Lissetta (Ross) Bray, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Gran Villas in Independence, Kansas. She was born December 16, 1942, to Harley and Margaret Ross. Wife of Herman Cyrus Bray, who has proceeded her in death. Judy graduated from the Independence High School and attended the Independence Community College. She earned many awards...

Thomas "Tom" L. Hearne Jr.

Thomas "Tom" L. Hearne Jr.

May 24, 2022

Thomas (Tom) L. Hearne Jr. was born July 28, 1938, to Thomas L Hearne Sr and Mary Louise (Pharo) in Weatherford, Texas. He died May 24, 2022 at Fredonia Regional Hospital, with his daughter Terisa and his friend and longtime family physician Dr. Tonya Hill by his side. After graduating from high school in 1956, he attended Texas Tech for...

Robert  Clayton Coble

Robert Clayton Coble

May 21, 2022

Robert Clayton Coble Sr., 59, of Chanute, KS., passed away May 21, 2022, at his home. He was born to Homer and Pearl (Mayfield) Coble September 1, 1962, in Chanute. Robert had a love for life, enjoying each day with all his heart and soul, whether it was mowing his lawn, other people’s lawns or being goofy with his kids...

Leroy "Bud" Stacy

Leroy "Bud" Stacy

May 17, 2022

Leroy “Bud” Stacy, age 94, of Parsons, KS formerly of Cherryvale, KS passed away May 17, 2022, at his home. He was born January 6, 1928, to Clarence and Essie (Frew) Stacy in Labette City, KS. Leroy graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1946. He married Maxine Housel in 1953. Bud attended Coffeyville Junior College before starting work as a...