Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
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...
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...
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...
Mary Lee Dye
May 24, 2023
Mary Lee (Welch) Dye, 72, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma formerly of Independence, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Mary Lee Dye was born September 22, 1950, in Laken, Kansas the daughter of Theodore “Kyle” Welch and B. Maxine (Eubanks) Welch. She graduated from Elk City High School in Elk City, Kansas.
On April 10, 1970, in Independence, Kansas she...
Justin Carl Vincen
May 21, 2023
Justin Carl Vincen, 41 of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away May 21, 2023. Justin was born on December 5, 1981, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Brian Vincen and Robin (Hunt) Vincen. Justin attended School in Cherryvale, Kansas.
Justin was married to Helen (Warren) Vincen on April 20, 2012. Later separating.
Justin worked at Nowak Construction for city and rural water systems, Westoff Construction as...
Ronald "Ron" J. Eisenbart
May 19, 2023
Ronald “Ron” J. Eisenbart, 65 of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.
Ronald James Eisenbart was born October 8, 1957, in Torrance, California, the son of Bernard Joseph Eisenbart and Colleen Marie (Steffens) Eisenbart.
He attended and graduated Labette County High School in Altamont, Kansas in 1975.
On September 25, 1999, in Cherryvale, Kansas he was united in marriage to Melody...
Susan "Sue" Renee Stephenson
May 13, 2023
Susan Renee Stephenson, 58 of Fall River, Kansas, passed away, Saturday, May 13, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. Sue was born on September 27, 1964 in Norfolk, Virginia to William and Martha (Faulk) Davenport. Sue attended Millington High School in Millington, Tennessee and later received her GED.
Sue was married to Raymond “Gene” Minor and he survives at the home. Sue enjoyed...
Bernard (Mike) Michael Treiber
May 11, 2023
Bernard (Mike) Michael Treiber, 70 of Chanute, Kansas passed away May 11, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Bernard was born to Raymond and Dorothy (Johnston) Treiber on January 19, 1953, in Parsons, Kansas.
He graduated from St. Paul Kansas in 1972, and NCCC night school. Following his education, he joined the United States Navy and served his country for...
David Lee Middendorf
May 9, 2023
David Lee Middendorf, 71, passed away May 9, 2023, at his lifelong home in Humboldt.
David was born on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 1952, at the hospital in Chanute, the son of Ray and Pauline Middendorf. In a few days, he came home to the family farm where he always lived.
He attended Humboldt schools, graduating in 1970. He attended William Jewell...
Hattie Sue Gonce
May 1, 2023
Hattie Sue Gonce, 78, of Denver City, Texas, passed away May 1, 2023, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
Hattie Sue Gonce was born, December 25, 1944, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of George B Deeds and Ida Faye (Bible) Deeds. She Graduated from Fredonia High School in 1962. She later attended Merry School of Nursing in Fort Scott, Kansas...
Betty Ann Herrmann
May 1, 2023
Betty Ann (Evans) Herrmann, 91, formerly of Kincaid and Moran, Kansas, passed away May 1, 2023, at Country Place Senior Living in Chanute, Kansas.
Betty was born November 9, 1931, in Bush City, Kansas the daughter of Clarence and Besse (Cavender) Evans. She attended Willow Branch School through 8th grade then Kincaid High School, graduating in 1948. Betty earned a...
Charles David Mitchell
Apr 30, 2023
Charles David Mitchell, 77, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Charles David Mitchell was born June 26, 1945, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Willard Mitchell and Ruby (Plotner) Mitchell.
On October 4, 1969, in Parsons, Kansas he married Joyce Lynda Christine Ballew, and she preceded him in death on February 16, 2012.
Charles enjoyed fishing, riding...
Leona Lee Hansen
Apr 29, 2023
Leona Lee (Boan) Hansen, 85, of Chanute, KS., passed away in Chanute on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
The funeral service will be on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 10:30 am at Wickham Family Funeral Home, Chanute. Leona was born July 19, 1937, to James Ray Boan and LaVerne Storey of Burden, KS. Leona was married and later divorced from Thomas Eugene...
Billie Joe Ott
Apr 27, 2023
Billie Joe Ott passed away April 27, 2023 with his wife Linda by his side.
Bill was born on July 4, 1936 to Martin and Opal Ott.
He attended Cherryvale schools where he graduated in 1954,
While in school he played the trombone for the band and was a for the
“Fighting Cherries” football team. While on the team they had the most wins...
Amy D. Tuggle
Apr 26, 2023
Amy D. Tuggle, 49, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at her home in Cherryvale.
Amy Diane Tuggle was born January 31, 1974, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, the daughter of Richard Creek and Adah (Phillips) Creek. She grew up in Arkadelphia and graduated from Arkadelphia High School in 1993. She also attended Labette County Community College.
She worked as a...
Alan Frederick Midcap
Apr 24, 2023
Alan Frederick Midcap, 54, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.
Alan was born on September 29, 1968, in Chanute, Kansas to Charles Fredrick Midcap and Roma Payne Henley. His father passed away when Alan was a year old. Alan graduated from Fredonia High School in 1987. He later attended Neosho County Community College and graduated from Kansas State...
John "Tim" Timothy Preston
Apr 23, 2023
John “Tim” Timothy Preston, 60, of Oswego, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.
John Timothy Preston was born July 8, 1962, in Dallas, Texas, the son of John Timothy Preston and Mary (Copeland) Preston.
He attended and graduated from Independence Bible School in 1981.
John was a Truck Driver where he was the owner/operator and later...
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