Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
James "Jim" David Huneycutt
Dec 2, 2022
James “Jim” David Huneycutt age 86 of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born September 12, 1936 in rural Cherryvale, Kansas. The son of Glen W. Huneycutt and Vera (Plumley) Huneycutt. He attended Brooks Rural School for elementary education and then was a 1954 graduate of Cherryvale High School.
James married LaVerna Lee...
Charlotte Ann Marchant
Nov 25, 2022
Charlotte Ann Marchant, 87, lifetime resident of Cherryvale, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November, 25, 2022 at Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas.
She was born November 2, 1935 to Charles and Nellie (Sawyer) McWhirt in Cherryvale, Kansas.
Charlotte graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1953. On August 27, 1955, in Cherryvale, Charlotte was united in marriage to Joe Marchant....
Arthur "Ad" D. Johnson
Nov 22, 2022
Arthur D. Johnson “AD”, 61, of Independence, Kansas passed away November 22, 2022, at his residence.
Arthur Dewayne Johnson was born, June 12, 1961, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Franklin C. Johnson Sr. and Vinita J. (Pittman) Johnson.
AD attended and graduated from Neodesha High School in 1977.
He then went to attend Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology where he became...
Arnold E. Auble
Nov 19, 2022
Arnold E. Auble, 80, of Independence, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Labette Health in Independence.
Arnold Edward Auble was born February 8, 1942, in Adin, California the son of Kenneth Auble and Ora (Bennett) Auble.
Arnold attended and graduated from Big Valley High School in California in 1960.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and square dancing. He also loved to drive...
Lanny George Cooper
Nov 18, 2022
Lanny George Cooper 75, of rural Chanute, Kansas, entered eternity in his sleep, Friday, November 18, 2022.
Lanny grew up in rural Woodson and Greenwood counties. He was born at home in a blizzard to George and Evelyn (Reynard) Cooper February 22, 1947.
Lanny graduated from Hamilton High School, in Hamilton, KS.
He was united in marriage to the love of his life,...
Edith Diane Dixon
Nov 11, 2022
Edith Diane Dixon, 60, of Chanute, KS., passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, in Chanute KS.
Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be Wednesday November 16, 2022, at 2:00 pm, at the Healing Center Church of God 1390 W. 35th PKWY. Chanute, KS.
Diane was born August 7, 1962, to Thomas Eugene Evans and Leona Lee (Boan) Hansen of rural Chanute....
Tracy Adam Hale
Nov 10, 2022
Tracy A. Hale, 49, of Elk City, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Tracy Adam Hale was born December 15, 1972, at Winamac, Indiana the son of Alvin “Art” Hale and Vergie (Dillingham) Hale. He attended schools in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
He worked as a welder for VT Hackney in Independence, Kansas since December...
James M. Powers
Nov 9, 2022
James M. Powers, 65, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away November 9, 2022, at Kanas Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.
James was born, August 12, 1957, to Rabern and Marie Ferne (Umbarger) Powers, in Chanute, Kansas.
He graduated from Chanute Senior High School and then went to Platt College in Tulsa, Oklahoma receiving a Drafting degree in 1987.
After finishing college James started the...
Imogene Marie Mcnown
Nov 5, 2022
Imogene Marie McNown, 94, passed away November 5, 2022, at Independence, KS. She was born on June 9, 1928, in Fredonia, KS, to Elmer O. Morgan and Gladys Pearl Leedy. Imogene was born a twin; her twin sister Ermagene Smith survives.
Imogene was a 1946 graduate of Fredonia High School, Fredonia, KS.
On November 12, 1949, she married Russell Earl McNown in...
Marjorie Louise Hobbs
Nov 5, 2022
Marjorie L. Hobbs, 92, of Buffalo, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Morningstar Care Home in Fredonia, Kansas.
Marjorie Louise Hobbs was born October 13, 1930 in Chanute, Kansas the daughter of Clarence Eugene Greve and Louise (Frederick) Greve. She grew up in Chanute, Kansas and graduated from Chanute High School in 1947.
On August 7, 1957 at St. Patrick’s...
Iva Lorene Sumner
Oct 26, 2022
Iva Lorene Sumner, 82, of Erie, KS, entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on October 26, 2022, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family.
Iva was born January 14, 1940, in Wagoner, Oklahoma to Leonard H. Pergeson and Velva M. Escobar.
Iva was united in marriage to Clarence S. Sumner on October 14, 1957, and 8 children...
Janet K. Porter
Oct 23, 2022
Janet K. Porter, 71 of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Janet was born October 5, 1951, in Neodesha, Kansas to Robert and Ruth (Wiley) Oliver. She graduated from Neodesha High School in 1969.
Janet married Jim Bauman and to this union, two children, Kirk Bauman of Neodesha, Kansas and Corey Bauman of Neodesha, Kansas...
Vickie Kay Adams
Oct 15, 2022
Vickie Kay Adams, 65, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at Montgomery Place in Independence Kansas.
Vickie Kay Adams was born June 1, 1957, in Anchorage, Alaska the daughter of Jack and Ginger (Smalley) Hougardy. She attended and graduated from Thayer High School in 1975.
Vickie enjoyed crafts, boating, picnics, and holidays. She also loved oldies music, gardening, and...
Lyle Dean Wilson
Oct 11, 2022
Lyle Dean Wilson, age 64, of Edwardsville, Kansas, died of cancer on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, after being diagnosed in early 2021. Lyle was born on August 30, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas to H. Dean and Opal (Parker) Wilson. He studied theatre at the University of Kansas.
Lyle worked in a variety of customer service positions. He particularly enjoyed the 23...
Blathan Lane Olson
Oct 5, 2022
Blathan Lane Olson, 33 years and 2 days old, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, in Wichita, Kansas.
Blathan was born in Chanute, Kansas to Blane and Ronda (Decker) Olson on October 3, 1989.
He graduated from Altoona Midway with the class of 2008, then attended Pratt Community College and received an Associate degree. Blathan worked as a...
Jason Michael Bakken
Oct 3, 2022
Jason M. Bakken, 39, of Mound Valley, Kansas passed away October 3, 2022, at his residence.
Jason Michael Bakken was born, April 17, 1983, in Independence, Kansas the son of Leroy Bakken and Linda (Hunsucker) Bakken. He grew up in Independence and attended Independence schools.
Jason enjoyed fishing, woodworking and gardening especially planting hot peppers. When he was younger, he was active...
Joe D. Smith
Oct 1, 2022
Joe D. Smith, 78, of rural Neodesha, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022, at his ranch with his wife of 59 years by his side.
Joe Daniel Smith was born, December 17, 1943, in Brownfield, Texas the son of Ira F. Smith and Etta Dell (Allen) Smith. He graduated from Fredonia High School in 1961. He later attended Pittsburg State...
Patricia Ileen Matlock
Sep 29, 2022
Patricia Ileen (Carlburg) Matlock, 74, of Chanute, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born August 27, 1948, in Chanute.
Tish graduated from Chanute Senior high school with the class of 1966.
She was united in marriage to Cecil Matlock September 27, 1968, in Chanute.
Patricia worked various jobs, but one in particular as a caring caregiver for...
Carrie Ann Moore
Sep 25, 2022
Carrie Ann “Care Bear” (Burt) Moore passed away September 25, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS.
Carrie was welcomed into life by her loving parents, Robert and Sheila (Farmer) Burt on March 30, 1981, in Coffeyville, KS.
She loved the outdoors where she would often be found riding her bicycle, horseback riding, camping, boating and listening to music....
Lorraine Kay Kilgore
Sep 24, 2022
Lorraine Kay (Jones) Kilgore, age 80 was born on Nov 12, 1941, to Earl E Jones and Mildred P (Larson) Jones in Colby KS.
Lorraine died at Heritage Health and Rehab Sept 24, 2022, In Chanute KS.
Lorraine was the oldest of 7 children and grew up on a farm north of Colby KS. She graduated from the Colby Community High...
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