Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Peggy Lee Loessin
Nov 21, 2019
Peggy Lee Loessin, 70, of Independence, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Jane Phillips Medical Center in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. She was born on October 13, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas to parents Melvin Baker and Dorothy (Tice) Baker Peggy was a fun-loving grandmother and mother. She liked to cook and was an all around good person who loved...
Hazel Aurora Lee Hines
Nov 17, 2019
Hazel Aurora Lee Hines,19 months, of Chanute, KS, passed away on November 17, 2019, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute. She was born on April 5, 2018, to Dustin Hines and Olivia Berryman. Through all of her health issues, Hazel was an extremely happy little girl, and she loved giving kisses. Hazel is survived by her parents of...
Donna D. Gaddy
Nov 12, 2019
Donna D. Gaddy, 57, of Cherryvale, Kansas died at 6:02 P.M., Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Labette Health in Independence, Kansas. Donna D. Gaddy was born April 13, 1962 in Parsons, Kansas the daughter of Billy Joe Fought and Jacqueline (Todman) Fought. She attended Thayer Schools and later received her GED. She was united in marriage in Miami, Oklahoma to...
Jimmy C. Shinn
Nov 11, 2019
Jimmy C. Shinn, 84, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Coffey County Hospital in Burlington, Kansas. Jimmy was born November 18, 1934 to Jack S. Shinn and Rena G. (Ritter) Shinn in New Albany Kansas, one of 5 brothers. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1952, lettering in football and track. Out of high school, Jimmy went to...
James "Buzz" I. Millar
Nov 6, 2019
James Irwin Millar, “Jim,” 84, a resident of Wilson County, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Neodesha, Kansas. Jim, known as “Buzz,” to his family and friends, was born on June 6, 1935, to William C. and Eva (Harris) Millar. He grew up in Wilson County and graduated from Fredonia High School in 1953. He married Norma Tehee,...
Bonnie J. Booe
Nov 2, 2019
Bonnie J. Booe, 81, of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. John’s Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bonnie June Booe was born to Lawrence “Doc” Garland and Erma Louise (Cottle) Garland on June 1, 1938, in Joplin Missouri. She attended school at Oswego High School and graduated in 1956. Bonnie was united in marriage to...
Marion T. Nelson
Nov 1, 2019
Marion Thomas “Bubba” Nelson, 67, of Chanute, KS passed away November 1, 2019, at Heritage Health Care Center in Chanute. Marion was born to Leroy and Kathryn (Jackson) Nelson, April 19, 1952 in Pittsburg, KS. He graduated from Pittsburg high school in 1970. Marion enjoyed reading his Bible and watching tv. Marion served in the United States Army for 2...
Santiago Rea Sanchez
Oct 26, 2019
Santiago Rea “Jimmy” Sanchez, age 67, passed away on October 26, 2019 at St. Francis Via Christi in Wichita, Kansas. Santiago was born on May 16, 1952 to Louis Sanchez and Francis Rea Sanchez in Chanute, Kansas. He attended school in Humboldt, Kansas, graduating in 1971. Santiago was united in marriage to Rita Vincent on October 15, 1988 in Humboldt,...
Dinah R. Mullins
Oct 21, 2019
Dinah R. Mullins, 58 of Chanute, KS, passed away Monday October 21, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 14, 1960 to Jack Mullins and Mildred A. Moore. Family and friends are welcome to sign the Guest book at Wickham Family Funeral Home, 821 W. Main, Chanute, KS, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday October 29, 2019. Cremation...
Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth
Oct 16, 2019
Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth It was a long and good life for Winona Mae (Cary) Wilmoth when she went to rest in her Savior’s arms on the evening of Oct 16, 2019. As resident of Eagle Estate in Independence, KS for the last 5 years she continued to profess Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. To honor her life...
Ronald G. Price
Oct 14, 2019
Ronald G. Price, 84, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at his residence. Ronald Gene Price was born June 2, 1935 in New Albany, Kansas the son of Marion O. Price and Florence F. (Morgan) Price. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1953. He was united in marriage in 1955 in Fredonia to Laretta Reynolds and...
Charles "Chuck" E. Splechter
Oct 14, 2019
Charles “Chuck” Edward Splechter, 61, long time resident of Buffalo, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 as a result of injuries he sustained from a motorcycle accident in Woodson County. Charles Edward Splechter was born July 16, 1958 in Neodesha, Kansas to Frank and Norma Louise (Bishop) Splechter. He graduated from Altoona Midway in 1976 and Auctioneer College in...
Virginia Lee Petty
Oct 12, 2019
Virginia Lee Petty 83 passed away October 12, 2019 at Diversicare of Chanute. She was born February 8, 1936, to Jack L. and Gladys (Livengood) George in Minden Mines, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Darold Petty in Miami, OK. Virginia is survived by: Children, Charlia Mitchner (Butch) of Chanute, KS, Charlie Smith (Ellen) of Loucust Grove, Virginia, Dennis...
Helen M. Morris
Oct 11, 2019
Helen M. Morris Helen M. Morris, 93, a lifelong resident of Wilson county, died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 11, 2019. She was born in Fredonia, Ks. the daughter of Lillian and Jim Culbertson. She was a domestic engineer having worked in the home and in the fields all her life. On March 8, 1945 in Fredonia, Helen...
Linda F. Ketcham
Oct 10, 2019
Linda F. Ketcham, 68, of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. Linda Faye Ketcham was born March 21, 1951 in Bakersville, California the daughter of O.C. Wright and Javine Wilametta (Howard) Wright. She graduated in 1970 from Derby High School in Derby, Kansas. On December 17, 1971 she was united in marriage...
Jeanette M. Thompson
Oct 8, 2019
Jeanette Thompson Jeanette Marie (Johnson) Thompson, a resident of Fredonia, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at home. She was born Aug. 4, 1948, to Amos and Wilmetta (Cunningham) Johnson in Neodesha. She graduated from Fredonia High School in 1966 and then from Pittsburg State Teachers College. She had a career in banking and later completed pharmacy training to work...
Marilyn I. Streets
Oct 7, 2019
Marilyn I. Streets, 78 of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, October 7, 2019 at Neodesha Health and Rehab in Neodesha, Kansas. Marilyn I. Streets was born February 14, 1941 in rural Quinter, Kansas, the daughter of F.C. Miller and Hazel (Benson) Miller. She graduated from Oakley High School in 1959 and attended Kansas State University for 2 years studying Home...
Glennyce E. Knoles
Oct 3, 2019
Glennyce E. Knoles, 84, of Independence, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas. Glennyce Eileen Knoles was born December 19, 1934 in Ellsworth, Kansas the daughter of Everett Schultz and Viola (Ruehling) Schultz. She grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1952. On July 10, 1954 at the Zion...
Orlin V. Russell
Sep 28, 2019
Orlin V. Russell, 97, of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Diversicare of Chanute in Chanute, Kansas. Orlin was born on June 12, 1922, in Elk County, Kansas, the son of Orvid Vance and Bessie Magdelena (Sloan) Russell. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1939. On July 29, 1950, he was united in marriage to Wanda...
Bernadine Barnhart
Sep 23, 2019
Bernadine “Bernie” Barnhart, 86, a resident of Altoona, Kansas, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at Diversa Care in Chanute, Kansas. Bernie was born August 10, 1933 in Longton, Kansas the daughter of Olen and Maxine Trefethen. She grew up and attended Longton High School. On March 12, 1988, she was united in marriage to James Barnhart in Fredonia, Kansas....
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