Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Curtis Harlen Bennett

Curtis Harlen Bennett

Sep 17, 2015

Curtis Harlen Bennett, age 72 of Cleveland, NC went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 17, 2015. Born on May 19, 1943 in Wichita, KS, he was the son of the late Estel Howard and Sadie Emma Bennett. After he graduated from Altoona High School, he served in the Kansas National Guards. He lived the early part of his...

Ivan Junior Robinson

Ivan Junior Robinson

Aug 31, 2015

Ivan Junior Robinson, 86, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Monday, August 31, 2015 at Medicalodge of Pittsburg, Kansas. He was born August 5, 1929 in Buffalo, Kansas, the son of Jessie Ivan and Lottie Irene (Read) Robinson. Ivan worked at Archer Daniels Midland in Fredonia for 30 years, retiring in 1990. On June 7, 1953 in Yates Center,...

Rose A. Fogleman

Rose A. Fogleman

Aug 22, 2015

ROSE ANN FOGLEMANRose A. Fogleman, 64 of rural Thayer, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015 at the Cherryvale Nursing Rehab Center in Cherryvale, Kansas.Rose Ann Fogleman was born November 3, 1950 in Forrest City, Arkansas the daughter of Howard Lee Bradford and Joan (Lawless) Bradford. She grew up in Forrest City, Arkansas and graduated from Forrest City High School...

Mary Louise Splechter

Mary Louise Splechter

Aug 21, 2015

Mary Louise Splechter, 86, a resident of Yates Center, Kansas, died Friday, August 21, 2015 at Diversicare of Chanute, Kansas. She was born August 14, 1929 in Fredonia, Kansas, the daughter of Charles S. and Pearl M. (Hoyt) North. Mary was united in marriage to Thomas L. Splechter in 1948 in Fredonia. They had three sons, Robert, Thomas L. (Tom...

Misty Lynn Dozier

Misty Lynn Dozier

Aug 20, 2015

MISTY LYNN DOZIERMisty L. Dozier, 41, of Cherryvale, Kansas and formerly of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center in Cherryvale, Kansas.Misty Lynn Dozier was born July 3, 1974 in Coffeyville, Kansas the daughter of Stiner Dozier and Karon (Beam) Dozier. She grew up in Coffeyville and attended Tri-County in Independence and graduated...

Calvin Combs

Calvin Combs

Aug 18, 2015

Calvin Combs, 90, resident of Fall River, Kansas and formerly of Wichita, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care in Wichita. He was born March 1, 1925 in Central, Arizona, the son of Charles W. and Martha (Coombs) Combs. He served in the United States Navy, 1943-1946 attaining the rank of 2nd class boatswain mate....

Mario David Lopez

Mario David Lopez

Aug 15, 2015

MARIO DAVID LOPEZ"""""""" Mario D. Lopez, 62, of Cherryvale, KS, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 from the injuries of a motorcycle accident on 169 Highway near Chanute, KS.Mario David Lopez was born August 2, 1953 in Independence, Kansas the son of Frank Roman Lopez and Mary (Ortega) Lopez. He grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School...

James J. "Jim" Mcadams

James J. "Jim" Mcadams

Aug 14, 2015

James J. "Jim" McAdams, 90, a lifetime resident of Buffalo, Kansas, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Harry Hynes Inpatient Hospice at Via Christi-St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita. He was born February 11, 1925 in Buffalo to James Bruce and Lillie Evelyn (Carlburg) McAdams. Jim attended school in Buffalo, Banner and Benedict. He served in the United States Navy...

James O. Alspaugh

James O. Alspaugh

Aug 11, 2015

JAMES O. ALSPAUGHJames O. Alspaugh, 72, of rural Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday at his home.James O. Alspaugh was born September 2, 1942 in Greeley, Iowa the son of James Alspaugh and Doris Irene (Watts) Alspaugh. He attended Mound Valley schools and graduated from Mound Valley High School in 1961.He worked for Katy Railroad and Union Pacific Rail Road for...

Virda Louise King

Virda Louise King

Aug 9, 2015

Virda Louise King, 93, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. She was born October 18, 1921 in Altoona, Kansas, the daughter of LeRoy and Lena (Varner) Lewellen. She was a graduate of Benedict High School. Virda retired in 1982 from Jostens/American Yearbook, where she had been...

Marie L. Moorhead

Marie L. Moorhead

Jul 24, 2015

Marie L. Moorhead, 91, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Friday, July 24, 2015 at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born July 15, 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Andrew and Rose (Graziano) Lomonaco. Marie worked as a clerk for Sears for more than 50 years. On May 6, 1957, Marie was united in marriage...

Peggy Cashman

Peggy Cashman

Jul 21, 2015

Peggy Cashman, 77, resident of Neodesha, Kansas died Tuesday July 21, 2015 Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born October 24, 1937 in Nevada Missouri, the daughter of Ola and Mary (Rimmer) Fenton. On March 2, 1957, Peggy married Jesse Cashman in Nevada, Missouri. Jesse preceded her in death August 6, 2003. Peggy spent over 12 years working at Prestige Cabinets...

Doris J. Bowman

Doris J. Bowman

Jul 17, 2015

Doris Bowman, 88, resident of Fall River, Kansas died Friday July 17, 2015 at her residence in Fall River. She was born March 14, 1927 in Jingo, Kansas, the daughter of George Francis and Bertha (Henry) Capehart. Doris spent a few years as a teacher after high school before she became the business manager for Seabest in Jacksonville, Florida. She...

Charles T. Parker

Charles T. Parker

Jul 15, 2015

Charles T. Parker, 97, a longtime resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Medical Lodges in Independence, Kansas. He was born March 11, 1918 in Benedict, Kansas, the son of Charles Thornton and Mary Etta (Roberts) Parker Sr. He received as associate"s degree from Neosho County Community College and then he graduated from the St. Louis School...

Jerry Oscar Myers, Sr.

Jerry Oscar Myers, Sr.

Jul 15, 2015

Jerry Oscar Myers Sr., 77, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his home. He was born February 10, 1938 in Altoona, Kansas, the son of Harold and Laurine (Smith) Myers. Jerry served in the Kansas National Guard. He retired in 1995 from Renaissance Park, where he was a certified nursing aide. On July 8, 1959,...

August "Augie" Schaplowsky

August "Augie" Schaplowsky

Jul 12, 2015

AUGUST "AUGIE" SCHAPLOWSKYAugust "Augie" Schaplowsky, 85, of Cherryvale, Kansas"passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015, at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.August "Augie" Schaplowsky was born January 31, 1930, in Andale, Kansas the son of August G. Schaplowsky and Mary (Armbruster) Schaplowsky. He graduated from Benton High School in 1948 and later graduated from Independence Community College. He also received correspondence...

Darlene Hess

Darlene Hess

Jul 4, 2015

Darlene Hess, 87, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Lakepoint Nursing Center, Augusta, Kansas Edna Darlene Cameron was born to Edward H. and Melvina (Button) Cameron on January 30, 1928 in Fort Scott, Kansas. Darlene grew up in Bell Town and attended school in Fort Scott. On February 20, 1947, Darlene married Wayne R. Hess in Independence, Kansas. Following...

Sandra L. Phillips

Sandra L. Phillips

Jun 19, 2015

SANDRA LEE PHILLIPSSandra L. Phillips, 65, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at her home.Sandra Lee Phillips was born August 8, 1949 in Westmoreland, Pennsylvania the daughter of Walt Stewart Jr. and Leona (Gertrude) Stewart.She was united in marriage to David McKenzie in 1967 in Las Vegas, Nevada and they later divorced. She was later united in marriage to Johnny Joe...

Harold S. (Steve) Ward

Harold S. (Steve) Ward

Jun 11, 2015

Harold Stephen (Steve) Ward, 62, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on January 11, 1953 to Harold and Phyllis (Bentley) Ward in Fort Scott, Kansas. Steve graduated from Altoona-Midway High School in 1971. He attended Neosho Community College for one year and then attended Kansas State University,...

Dorothy A. Minniear

Dorothy A. Minniear

Jun 7, 2015

DOROTHY A. MINNIEARDorothy A. Minniear, 95, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Elm Haven West Nursing Home"in Parsons, Kansas.Dorothy A. Minniear was born October 19, 1919 in Alluwe, Oklahoma the daughter of James Overfelt and Maude (Herring) Overfelt. She grew in Alluwe and attended schools there.On March 15, 1940 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma she was united in...