Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Jodi L. Brown

Jodi L. Brown

Dec 8, 2015

JODI LEA BROWNJodi L. Brown, 54, of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away early Tuesday morning at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas.Jodi Lea Brown was born February 18, 1961 in Chanute, Kansas the daughter of Henry Ford and Jeanette (Johnson) Ford. She grew up in Chanute and graduated from Chanute High School in 1979. After graduating she attended Labette Community College...

Bernice Augustine-Keplinger

Bernice Augustine-Keplinger

Dec 6, 2015

Bernice Augustine-Keplinger of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Sunday December 6, 2015 at St. Francis Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.Cremation has taken place; this was her wish." Private services will be with Wickham Family Funeral"Home, 216 East 4th, Cherryvale, Kansas." Burial will be at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Cherryvale, Kansas.""She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic...

Clifford Frank Hare

Clifford Frank Hare

Dec 5, 2015

Clifford Frank Hare, 61, a lifelong resident of Wilson County, Kansas, died Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Neodesha, Kansas. He was born August 31, 1954 in Neodesha, Kansas, the son of Lawrence L. and Jean E. (Newton) Hare. He was a 1972 graduate of Neodesha High School. He was a self-employed vegetable farmer and was a faithful vendor at the...

Teresa Ann Stepp

Teresa Ann Stepp

Nov 9, 2015

Teresa Ann Stepp, 64, peacefully passed away in her home on Monday, November 9, 2015. She was born July 28, 1951 in Fredonia, Kansas, the daughter of Charles F. "Bud" and Patsy (Bass) Neuenschwander. She was a 1969 graduate of Fredonia High School. Teresa was a homemaker and her favorite "job" was being a mom. On December 17, 1993, in...

George D. Wescott

George D. Wescott

Nov 4, 2015

George Dail Wescott, 90, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Diversicare of Chanute. He was born February 22, 1925 in Lyon County, Kansas, the son of Orrin D. and Bessie (Milner) Wescott. George was employed by Lafarge Corporation for 30 years, retiring in 1989. On July 30, 1944 at the Christian Church Parsonage in...

Eva Michelle Blevins

Eva Michelle Blevins

Nov 2, 2015

Eva Michelle Blevins, 43, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas died Monday, November 2, 2015 at her home in rural Fredonia. She was born April 4, 1972 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of David Arch and Carol Linda (Stinson) Blythe. She was a homemaker. On November 27, 1987, she was married to David Mark Traylor. To this union, four children...

Jacob Mark Traylor

Jacob Mark Traylor

Nov 2, 2015

Jacob Mark Traylor, 19, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas died Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home in rural Fredonia. He was born April 26, 1996 in Claremore, Oklahoma, the son of David Mark and Eva Michelle (Blythe) Traylor. Jacob was a 2014 graduate of Fredonia High School. His survivors include: His father: David Mark, and wife, Anne Traylor of...

Dennis E. Showalter

Dennis E. Showalter

Oct 28, 2015

Dennis E. Showalter, 83, of Iowa City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, November 7 at the Rose Hill Friends Church in Rose Hill, KS. Burial with military honors will follow at the Dunlap Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Heifer International or...

Doris F. "Dorsie" Hackley

Doris F. "Dorsie" Hackley

Oct 20, 2015

DORIS F. "DORSIE" HACKLEYDoris F. "Dorsie" Hackley, 90, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Labette County Medical Center in Parsons, Kansas.Doris F. Hackley was born September 2, 1925 in Rockwall, Texas the daughter of John Wesley Passons and Johnny T. (Lamb) Passons.She grew up and attended schools in Borger, Texas.On July 9, 1945 she was united...

Wayne Edward Payne, Sr.

Wayne Edward Payne, Sr.

Oct 16, 2015

Wayne Edward Payne, Sr., 83, resident of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Benedict and Altoona, Kansas, died Friday, October 16, 2015 at his residence in Wichita. He was born September 23, 1932 in Benedict, the son of Arvell and Veola (Harris) Payne. Wayne was a graduate of Benedict High School. He served as a corporal in the United States Army 1951-1954....

George L. Wolf

George L. Wolf

Oct 15, 2015

George L. Wolf, 73, of Independence, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.George Lester Wolf was born July 19, 1942 in Cortland, New York the son of Louie Oliver Wolf and Betty Jane (Brown) Wolf. He grew up in New York and attended schools in Dryden, New York. At the age of 17 he enlisted...

Doris Irene Morton

Doris Irene Morton

Oct 10, 2015

Doris Irene Morton, 81, a lifelong resident of Altoona, Kansas, died Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Diversicare of Chanute, Kansas. She was born July 1, 1934 in Altoona, the daughter of Wilford and Emma (Robbins) York. Doris was a homemaker. On December 7, 1958 in Altoona, Doris was united in marriage to Bernard W. Morton. He preceded her in death...

Lucille Elizabeth Doyle

Lucille Elizabeth Doyle

Oct 4, 2015

Lucille Elizabeth Doyle, 95, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Diversicare of Chanute, Kansas. She was born April 23, 1920 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri, the daughter of Lester E. and Lois M. (Harris) Elston. Lucille worked as a secretary for Beech Aircraft Corporation in Wichita for many years, retiring in 1966. On February 1,...

Mary Douglas

Mary Douglas

Oct 2, 2015

Mary Douglas, 88, a resident of Thayer, Kansas, died Friday, October 2, 2015 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. She was born May 21, 1927 in Madison Kansas, the daughter of Orren and Nellie (Mattox) Michael. She was united in marriage to Hugh A Douglas Jr. on April 6, 1946 in Fredonia, KS. Hugh preceded her in death January...

Amy Lanette Mintz

Amy Lanette Mintz

Oct 2, 2015

Amy Lanette Mintz, 45, a resident of Independence, Kansas, died Friday, October 2, 2015 as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born November 10, 1969 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Merle E. and Rose Marie (Williams) Mintz. Amy was a 1988 graduate of Derby High School and received a Bachelor of Science and Technology...

Norma Jean Savely

Norma Jean Savely

Sep 28, 2015

Norma Jean Savely, 81, a resident of Neodesha, Kansas, formerly of Fall River, Kansas, died Monday, September 28, 2015 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, KS. She was born June 2, 1934 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Otis and Mary (Hoge) Patterson. She was united in marriage to Donald W. Savely. They made their home in Wichita before moving...

Jerry Boyd (Emma C. Boyd)

Jerry Boyd (Emma C. Boyd)

Sep 27, 2015

Jerry Boyd (Emma G. Boyd)Jerry Boyd, passed from this life on September 27, 2015, just 3 days shy of the 65th anniversary of her wedding to Ed Boyd (Homer E. Boyd) who preceded her in death in 2005. For the last year she had resided, near to family, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, Kansas.Jerry was born Emma Geraldine Watchous,...

Michael "Mike" Ainesworth

Michael "Mike" Ainesworth

Sep 26, 2015

MICHAEL AINESWORTHMichael "Mike" Ainesworth, 65 of Independence, KS passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, Ok.Cremation has taken place with graveside services being held 1:00 P.M. Friday, October 16, 2015 at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale. Family and friends are asked to gather at the Fairview Cemetery Pavilion...

Julia M. Monical

Julia M. Monical

Sep 22, 2015

Julia M. Monical, age 95, a long-time resident of Fredonia, KS, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. She was residing at Golden Living Center in Anderson, Mo. at the time of her death. Julia was born March 17, 1920 in Chanute, KS to Louis F. and Sarah E. (West) Elling. She graduated high school in Purcell, OK. In May...

Blake Dean Brock

Blake Dean Brock

Sep 20, 2015

Blake Dean Brock, 25, lifelong resident of Fredonia and Fall River, Kansas, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1990 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Kaila Shinkle. Blake was a graduate of Fredonia High School and had attended Pittsburg State University. He was currently employed by Cross B Chows in Fall River. Blake...