Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Jimmy William Smith

Jimmy William Smith

Oct 19, 2013

Jimmy William Smith, 73, a lifelong resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Fredonia following a short illness. He was born January 25, 1940 in Fredonia, the son of Paul R. and Irene Elizabeth May (Dannels) Smith. Jim was a 1958 graduate of Fredonia High School. He served in the United States Navy,...

Anna Jeanne "Ann" Lynch

Anna Jeanne "Ann" Lynch

Oct 19, 2013

Anna Jeanne "Ann" Lynch, 90, a resident of Plano, Texas, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013 at her home. Ann was born October 15, 1923 in Buffalo, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel Douglas Follmer and Ora Pearl (Bartels) Follmer. Ann worked for the Army Civil Service for more than 30 years. She enjoyed playing Bridge, tending to her roses, and...

Edith A. Wade

Edith A. Wade

Oct 10, 2013

EDITH ANN WADEEdith A. Wade, 95, of Independence, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 with her family by her side.Funeral Memorial Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 14, 2013 at the Cherryvale Christian Church with Danny Perryman, Don Hazelwood and Russell Gordon officiating.Friends may sign the register book from 12Noon until 5:00 P.M. Sunday, October 13, 2013...

Thelma Fern Henderson

Thelma Fern Henderson

Oct 9, 2013

Thelma Fern Henderson, 93, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas died Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Fredonia. She was born December 23, 1919 in Neodesha, Kansas, the daughter of Leon and Blanch (Haines) Busby. Thelma was a graduate of Neodesha High School. She worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita during WWII and was a seamstress at Samsonite...

James "Gene" Kiister

James "Gene" Kiister

Oct 7, 2013

JAMES "GENE" E. KIISTERJames "Gene" E. Kiister, 77, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away at 10:19 P.M. Monday, October 7, 2013 at his home with his family at his side.Cremation has taken place with private family service held at a later date.Memorial remembrances are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice and they may be left or mailed to Wickham Family Funeral Home,...

Darline F. Guess

Darline F. Guess

Oct 7, 2013

Darline F. Guess, 77, a resident of rural Fredonia, Kansas died Monday, October 7, 2013 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. She was born November 22, 1935 in Buffalo, Kansas, the daughter of Pete and Donna (Bishop) Audiss. On June 30, 1955, Darline was united in marriage to Paul Guess. He survives at their home. Darline was a beloved wife and mother....

Robert "Bob" S. Rutledge

Robert "Bob" S. Rutledge

Sep 30, 2013

ROBERT "BOB" S. RUTLEDGE JR.Robert "Bob" S. Rutledge Jr., 70, owner of BB Automotive in Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, September, 30, 2013 at his home in Cherryvale.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale." Private family services will be held at a later date.Robert S. Rutledge Jr. was born September 27, 1943 in...

James "Kyle" Shrum

James "Kyle" Shrum

Sep 28, 2013

JAMES KYLE SHRUMJames "Kyle" Shrum, 67, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 at his home." He had been in failing health.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale." Celebration of Life memorial services will be held at a later date.James Kyle Shrum was born June 4, 1946 in Springdale, Arkansas the...

Barbara J. Hugo

Barbara J. Hugo

Sep 25, 2013

Barbara J. Hugo, 76, of Cherryvale, KS passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas,Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Monday September 30, 2013 at Wickham Family Funeral Home of Cherryvale with David Cavaness, Pastor of the New Life Praise and Worship Church, officiating." Friends may sign the register book from...

Arthur Eugene Smiith

Arthur Eugene Smiith

Sep 22, 2013

Arthur Eugene "Artie" Smith, 76, formerly of Fredonia, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013, following a long illness. He was born on July 4, 1937, in Fredonia, to Homer and Albertine (Nattier) Smith. He was a 1956 graduate of Fredonia High School, where he enjoyed playing high school football. Artie was a proud member of the Coffeyville Red...

Betty J. Stacy

Betty J. Stacy

Sep 2, 2013

BETTY JEAN STACYBetty J. Stacy. 87, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, September 2, 2013 at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center surrounded by her family.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M., Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Wickham Family Funeral, 216 East 4th, Cherryvale, KS" with Pastor Louie Celaya, officiating.Friends may sign the register book from 12...

Frank M. Hey

Frank M. Hey

Aug 31, 2013

FRANK M. HEYFrank M. Hey, age 71, a resident of Independence, Kansas passed away Saturday August 31, 2013 at his home with his family at his side." He was born September 22, 1941 in Tyro, Kansas the son of Frank and Dorothy Hey.Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the First...

Dorothy W. Morrison

Dorothy W. Morrison

Aug 27, 2013

Dorothy W. Morrison, 90, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at her home in Fredonia. She was born April 5, 1923 in Gilford, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Fritz Heinrich Lewis and Nellie Frances (Morse) Gunther. Dorothy was a certified med aide and worked in several healthcare facilities in the area. On November 24, 1937 in...

Maurine Tipton

Maurine Tipton

Aug 21, 2013

MAURINE TIPTONMaurine Tipton, 101, of Cherryvale passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Cherryvale United Methodist Church with Reverend Susan Brown, officiating." Interment will be held in Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale, Kansas.Friends may sign the register book Monday, August 26, 2013...

Rena Louise Clinesmith

Rena Louise Clinesmith

Aug 13, 2013

Rena Louise Clinesmith, 90, a longtime resident of Buffalo, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas. She and her twin brother, Rex, were born January 15, 1923 in Fredonia, Kansas, to Claude LeRoy and Hattie Opal (Cook) Collins. Rena was a graduate of Coyville High School in 1943. On August 15, 1943 in Fairbury,...

Lynn Blythe

Lynn Blythe

Aug 13, 2013

Retha JoLynn "Lynn" Blythe, 46, a resident of Fredonia, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at her home. She was born July 22, 1967 in Fort Lee, Virginia, the daughter of David Arch and Carol Linda (Stinson) Blythe. Lynn was a 1985 graduate of Fredonia High School and attended the University of Kansas. She was an administrative assistant at Tulsa...

Christal Jaye Walton

Christal Jaye Walton

Aug 12, 2013

Christal Jaye Walton, 58, a resident of rural Fall River, Kansas, died Monday, August 12, 2013 at her home. She was born January 10, 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri. Christal was a graduate of Derby High School and retired from the food service department of Fredonia Regional Hospital in 2009. Christal was united in marriage to Larry Walton in 1981....

Mark E. Thompson

Mark E. Thompson

Aug 9, 2013

MARK EARL THOMPSONMark E. Thompson, 54, of Cherryvale passed away Friday, August 9, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family.Celebration of Life Memorial services will be held 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 East 4th Street, Cherryvale, Kansas." Inurnment will be held at a later date.Memorial remembrances are suggested to the Harry Hynes...

William "Bill" K. Blair

William "Bill" K. Blair

Aug 7, 2013

WILLIAM K. BLAIRWilliam "Bill" K. Blair, 73, of Cherryvale passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family.Celebration of Life Funeral Services will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Mount Zion Community Church northeast of Cherryvale at 20052 Chase Road, with Pastor Marty Warren, officiating." Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Cherryvale, Kansas.Friends...

Sharon Lea Lazzers

Sharon Lea Lazzers

Jul 28, 2013

Sharon Lazzers, 67, a longtime resident of Eureka, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at her home in Eureka. She was born January 18, 1946 in Eureka, the daughter of Dale and Virginia Lea (Becker) Rice. Sharon retired in 2000 as the manager of Johnson"s General Store where she had worked for 20 years....