Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Florence M. Payne
Jul 6, 2016
FLORENCE MARIE PAYNE Florence M. Payne, 79, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Andover Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. Florence Marie Payne was born December 16, 1936 in rural Neosho, County on the way to the Chanute Hospital. She was the daughter of Milton Shivley and Emma Hazel (Kelly) Shivley. She grew up in the Benedict...

Patricia L. Messner
Jul 3, 2016
PATRICIA L. MESSNERPatricia L. Messner, 73 died at 9:55 P.M. on July 3, 2016 at her home in Coffeyville, Kansas after a long illness.Patricia was born June 3, 1943 to Forrest and Vivian (Friley) Hawkins at her family"s home in Cherryvale, Kansas. She was raised and attended schools in Cherryvale graduating from Cherryvale High School on 1961. She resided in...

Mary Alice Shepard
Jun 19, 2016
MARY ALICE SHEPARDMary Alice Shepard, 84, of Wichita, Kansas formerly of Cherryvale passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her care facility Residence Begonia Home Plus surrounded by her family and friends.Graveside services will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale. Friends may sign the register book from 12 Noon until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday,...

Fred "Buckshot" E. Jones
Jun 12, 2016
Fred "Buckshot" E. Jones, 78, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at his residence with family by his side.Fred E. Jones was born March 11, 1938 in Independence, Kansas the son of Roy E. Jones and Gertrude E. (Hull) Jones. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1957.He was united in marriage...

Billy Joe Spoon
Jun 11, 2016
BILLY JOE SPOONBilly Joe Spoon, 84, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville.Cremation has taken place with private family services held at a later date.Billy Joe Spoon was born September 23, 1931in Cushing, Oklahoma the son of Walter Ray Spoon and Thelma Elizabeth (Lewis) Spoon. He grew up and attended schools in Stockton,...
Carl R. Meadows
Jun 2, 2016
Carl Rayness Meadows was born May 18, 1920, in Neal, KS to Harry and Ida Hope Meadows. He passed away June 2, 2016 in Joplin, MO. Carl was the fourth of eight children. He grew up on a farm in rural Wilson County in the 44th school district. He was honored for perfect attendance and no tardies for his first...
Ruby P. Wallner
May 28, 2016
RUBY PRISCILLA WALLNER Ruby P. Wallner, 82, of Joplin, Missouri formerly of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Joplin Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ruby Priscilla Wallner was born June 10, 1933 in Chanute, Kansas the daughter of Ralph Henry Green and Margaret Bell (Humes) Green. Ruby received her Associates Degree in Nursing and worked as a nurse...

Wilbur F. "Bill" Rather
May 28, 2016
Obituary of Wilbur F. RatherWilbur F. "Bill" Rather, age 85, died May 28, 2016. He was born on the family farm in Ludell, KS to Walter and Alma (Rippe) Rather. Baptized into Christ, he was later confirmed in the Christian faith at Trinity Lutheran Church, near Atwood, KS.He graduated from the Academy of St. John"s College, Winfield, KS in 1949....

Madella Claudine Fogleman
May 27, 2016
MADELLA CLAUDINE FOGLEMANMadella Claudine Fogleman, 82, Cherryvale, Kansas entered into eternal peace on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 7:20 P.M. with family at her side.Madella Claudine Fogleman was born April 22, 1934 in Mound Valley, Kansas the daughter of Carl Waller and Irene (Philpot) Waller. She grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1951.On August 9,...

Glen R. Owens
May 10, 2016
GLEN RICHARD OWENSGlen R. Owens, 85, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his home with family by his side.Glen Richard Owens was born December 6, 1930 in Clarksburg Township, Shelby County, Illinois the son of George Owens and Addie (Smith) Owens. He grew up in Illinois and graduated from Beecher City High School in 1948.He served...

Diana S. Whinery
May 5, 2016
DIANA S. WHINERYDiana S. Whinery, 59, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.Diana Sue Whinery was born September 15, 1956 in Coffeyville, Kansas the daughter of Jackie Joe Shamblin and Myrtle Imogene (Gingery) Shamblin. She attended schools in Wann, Oklahoma.On September 7, 1987 she was united in marriage to Rockey...
Michael F. Thomas
May 4, 2016
MICHAEL F. THOMAS Michael F. Thomas, 64, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. According to his wishes Cremation will take place with Memorial Services being held 5:00 P.M., Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Fredonia High School Auditorium. Michael F. Thomas was born April 12, 1952 in Canyon City, Colorado the son of...

Kenneth L. Lee Jr.
Apr 24, 2016
KENNETH LEROY LEE JR.Kenneth L. Lee Jr., 56, of Edna, Kansas passed away Sunday morning at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.Cremation has taken place with services being held at a later date under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale.Kenneth Leroy Lee Jr. was born February 23, 1960 in Coffeyville, Kansas the son of Kenneth Leroy Lee Sr....

Mark "Chopper" Glen Housel
Apr 23, 2016
MARK GLEN HOUSEL SR."Mark "Chopper" G. Housel Sr., 60, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday evening at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Mark Glen Housel Sr. was born March 13, 1956 in Almagordo, New Mexico the son of John Richard Housel Sr. and Twila Jean (Moore) Housel." He grew up and lived most of his entire life in Cherryvale and...

Earl E. Wooldridge
Apr 18, 2016
EARL E. WOOLDRIDGEEarl E. Wooldridge, 62, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.Earl E. Wooldridge was born December 21, 1953 in Oswego, Kansas the son of Earl L. Wooldridge and Lois (James) Wooldridge. He grew up in Cherryvale and attended Cherryvale schools. He later attended...

Lamar E. Whitson Jr.
Apr 15, 2016
Lamar E. Whitson, Jr. passed away on Friday, April 15th, 2016 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. Lamar Jr. was born to Lamar Sr. and Henrietta Whitson on June 5th, 1946 in Neodesha, Kansas. He attended Altoona Elementary and graduated from Thayer High School in 1964. As he grew up, Lamar Jr. enjoyed riding, breaking and training...

Michael D. Nelson
Apr 14, 2016
MICHAEL D. NELSONMichael Dean Nelson, 57, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at 11:15 A.M. Thursday, April 14, 2016 with his family by his side at his home.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale. Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place in Fairview Cemetery in Cherryvale.Mike...

Ramona R. Weindorfer
Apr 12, 2016
RAMONA ROSE WEINDORFERRamona R. Weindorfer, 76, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Tuesday morning at her home.Ramona Rose Weindorfer was born July 26, 1939 in El Dorado Springs, Missouri the daughter of Julius McCord and Catherine (Wilkins) McCord. She graduated from Osawatomie, Kansas High School in 1957.On June 7, 1969 in Las Cruces, New Mexico she was united in marriage to...
Beryl Olive Costin
Apr 7, 2016
Beryl Olive Costin, 96, of Altoona, Kansas died April 7, 2016 at Heritage Health Care of Chanute, Kansas. She had a love for the family and worked very hard as a homemaker and assisting her husband of 72 years in the farm and ranch operation. She was an active member of the Colfax Baptist Church of which she taught Sunday...
Charles "Chuck" Ballard
Apr 6, 2016
Charles William Ballard, age 43 years old, passed from this life on April 6, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Chuck was born on August 22, 1972 to Donald and Judy (Adams) Ballard in Fredonia, Kansas. Chuck married the love of his life, Andrea Borror, on April 19, 1997 in Fredonia, Kansas. Chuck was a diehard Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City...
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