Obituaries

Nov 13, 2021

Sherry Ann Evans, 79, of Chanute KS, formerly of Fall River, KS, passed away at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, KS, Saturday November 13, 2021. Sherry was born in Parsons, KS, to Herb and Gladys (Larery) Hammack, October 5, 1942. She was married to Andy Kidda and later divorced. She married Thomas Eugene Evans, November 19, 1976. He preceded her...

Nov 13, 2021

Eugene "Gene" Garrison, 91, longtime business owner of Independence, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Medicalodges in Independence. Eugene was born May 7, 1930, in Independence, Kansas the son of Francis and Veva (Potter) Garrison. He grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School. After graduating he enlisted with the United States Navy and served his...

Nov 12, 2021

Frank E. Greve, 89, of rural Thayer, Kansas passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Frank Eugene Greve was born June 21, 1932, in Urbana, Kansas the son of Milton Greve and Lena (Stich) Greve. He was a graduate of Altoona Midway High School. He served his country with the United States Army from 1955 until his...

Nov 12, 2021

Donna Lee Rourk 7/23/34 - 11/12/21 Google the name Donna and you’ll find that this is a name that indicates a gift of gab. Donnas are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, cheerful and creative. That was OUR Donna. Mom, wife, sister, daughter, grandma, great-grandma, aunt, friend, neighbor and a bunch of other amazing things. Donna Lee Noble was spotted by Jim Rourk...

Nov 11, 2021

PHYLLIS MAY ADAMS Phyllis May (Jones) Adams, departed this world on November 11, 2021, at age of 94 years, 6 months, and 3 days. She was born May 8, 1927 in Marion, Kansas to Alexander Cannonball and Olive M. (Sanborn) Jones. She was one of 10 children to this union. In 1947, she married her high school sweetheart Walter Eugene...

Nov 9, 2021

William “Scott” Blair, 59, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away early Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. William Scott Blair was born March 23, 1962, in Pratt, Kansas the son of William K. Blair and Martha (Bayless) Blair. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1980. Scott served his country with...

Nov 5, 2021

Sharon Marie Buitre, 79, of El Paso, passed away on November 5, 2021, at her residence. She was born June 6, 1942, in Buxton, KS in Wilson County to Fred and Violet (Shue) Atherton. She married Rolando “Rolly” Buitre on July 2, 1980, in Miami, OK. He survives. Also surviving are her daughter Meggin (Mike Pippin) Buitre of Bloomington, IL;...

Nov 2, 2021

Matthew Wayne Elder (55) passed away peacefully at Centerpoint Medical Center, in Independence MO, on November 2, 2021. Matt was born November 23, 1965 in Wichita, KS. He was later adopted by his parents Donnie & Sharon (Lewellen) Elder of Yates Center, KS. Both parents precede him in death. Matt graduated from Yates Center High School in the class of...

Oct 29, 2021

Sharon S. Thibus, 79, of Cherryvale, Kansas formerly of Independence, Kansas passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center in Cherryvale, Kansas. Sharon Sue Thibus was born July 19, 1942, in Independence, Kansas the daughter of George Alexander Feugate and Mary (Berk) Feugate. She grew up in independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1960....

Oct 29, 2021

Jean “Jeannie” (Roseberry) Robbins, age 91, a resident of Chanute, KS, passed away October 29, 2021 at her home. Jean was born, July 9, 1930 in Holly Colorado, to Lee and Maudie (Smith) Roseberry. On February 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to Delmer Dean Harman, in Las Animas, Colorado. To this union two children were born, Steve and...

Oct 25, 2021

Theodore “Ted” Hubert Neuburger died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Delmar Gardens, Overland Park, KS. He was 94 years old. He lived with his daughter, Jo, in Cherryvale, KS. Ted was born on Jan. 21, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, the eighth of eleven children to Wenzel and Julia Neuburger, both immigrants from Austria prior to WWI. He attended Brunerdale...

Oct 24, 2021

Duane G. McFarland, 72, of Thayer, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. Duane was born October 14, 1949, in Chanute, Kansas the son of Harry and Charlotte (Graham) McFarland. He grew up in Thayer, Kansas and graduated from Thayer High School in 1968. On June 6, 1981, in Thayer, Kansas...

Oct 22, 2021

Zane Michael Lewis, infant still born son of Deryk Lewis and Morgan Woods passed away October 22, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS. Zane Michael is survived by his parents of Savonburg, KS, his grandparents; Justin and Alicia Woods, Cassandra and Michael Jacobs, and Thomas Easley; his great-grandparents; Keith Walsh, Deborah and Leslie Wagner, Chip and...

Oct 20, 2021

Nancy L. Myers, 57, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Nancy Lee Myers was born October 1, 1964, in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of David Lee Cook and Jewell Opal (Bays) Cook. She attended school in Cheney and Independence, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Robert...

Oct 20, 2021

Marjorie Helen Brant, of rural Thayer, Kansas passed away Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021 at Country Place Senior Living in Chanute. She was the fourth daughter of six children born to Andrew Emil Ritola and Tyyne Maria Saarinen Ritola on December 27, 1922 in Fortuna, California. Her parents immigrated to the U.S. from Finland – her father in 1893 and...

Oct 13, 2021

Sheri Lynn Vincen, 57, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 13th, 2021 at Wilson County Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas. Sheri was born January 23rd, 1964 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Harold Otto Cunningham and Betty Jo “Edwards” Cunningham. Sheri attended Cherryvale school where she meet and formed lifelong friendships. On May 28th 1988, in Cherryvale Kansas...

Oct 13, 2021

Leon J. Rau, 77, of Liberty, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in Labette County, Kansas. Leon John Rau was born January 14, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas the son of Edward and Alma (May) Rau. He grew up in Wichita, Kansas and graduated from Kapaun High School in 1962. He later attended Kansas Newman College and Wichita State University....

Oct 12, 2021

Lillian Mae Sayre, age 91, of Cherryvale passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Lillian was born on February 20, 1930, in Morehead, Kansas to Alfred Ethan and Dorothy Matilda (Cox) Wilson. She graduated in 1948 from Labette County High School in Altamont. On September 1, 1962, she was united in marriage to James H. Sayre. They were married for 55...

Oct 4, 2021

Oct 4, 2021

Thomas J. Porter, long-time resident of Cherryvale, KS died Monday, October 4, 2021. He had recently celebrated his 95th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Reginald Porter and Myrtle Hall Porter; his brothers, Harry Porter, Dick Porter; sisters, Eleanor Porter Riordan, Virginia Porter Fiser and Emma Porter Cummins; daughter Deania Porter Wheatley; and wife, Helen Payne Porter....