Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Donald Perkins

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Donald D. Perkins, 75, of Pittsburg, passed away at 11:26 a.m., Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home.

He was born March 24, 1943 at Hugoton, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Flossie (Leighton) Perkins.

Mr. Perkins served in the United States Army during the Korean War, before being honorably discharged.

On June 18, 1976, he was united in marriage to Wanda Prettyman at Pittsburg. She survives at the family home.

Mr. Perkins worked for Masonite Manufacturing.

In his spare time, he liked to collect license plates and enjoyed working on and selling lawn mowers.

In addition to his wife, Wanda of the home, he is survived by two daughters, Juanita Hodgson and her husband, Tim of Columbus, Kansas and Rebecca Streeter and her husband, Jim of Gardner; a brother, Larry Perkins of Iowa City, Iowa; a sister, Gail Williams and her husband, Dave of Rexford, Kansas; and seven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday (Aug. 2) at the Brenner Mortuary with Chaplain Melissa George officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Brenner Mortuary to sign the register book. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to the SEK Humane Society. These may be left at or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may also be left at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Charles Gouvion

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Services)

Charles E. Gouvion, 76, of rural St. Paul, unexpectedly passed away at his home on his birthday, early Sunday morning, July 29, 2018.

He was born on July 29, 1942 at Parsons to Ray and Agnes (McKinney) Gouvion He grew up on the family farm near St. Paul and attended Mentor country school until 6th grade and St. Paul School. He graduated from St. Paul High School in 1960.

Charles served in the United States Army Reserves serving as Company Commander of the 1010th Company of Parsons. He was honorably discharged in 1969 as 1st Lieutenant.

Charles worked at the First State Bank in Pittsburg, and then worked at the Girard National Bank from 1964 until his retirement in 2006. Charles served as a Loan Officer and Vice President. He currently served on the Bank Board of Directors at the Girard National Bank. He also was a stock-man and farmer and currently owned and operated the Girard insurance Agency.

He enjoyed square dancing with the Gents and Janes Square Dancing Club of Pittsburg, playing cards, traveling, clerking auctions, gardening, and he especially enjoyed his children and grandchildren. He was a faithful member of St. Francis Catholic Church of St. Paul where he served as Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and Usher.

Charles and Mary Jane Carter were united in marriage on February 20, 1965 at St. Francis Catholic Church at St. Paul. She survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, Charles is survived by his son, Daniel Gouvion of Tulsa, OK; his daughters, Diane Coomes of St. Paul and Denise Elsbernd, and her husband, Wayne of Kansas City, MO; his grandchildren, Jason Coomes, and his wife, Lesli of Merriam, KS, Tyler Coomes of St. Paul, Katie Coomes of St. Paul, Allison Elsbernd of North Lake, TX, Michaela Elsbernd of Kansas City, MO, and Lauren Elsbernd of Kansas City, MO; his brother, Ralph Gouvion, and his wife, Viola of St. Paul; his sister-in-law, Carolyn Gouvion of Parsons; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald Gouvion; and a son-in-law, Scott Coomes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at the St. Francis Catholic Church at St. Paul with Father Sam Pinkerton and Father Floyd McKinney co-celebrating. Burial will follow in the St. Francis Cemetery with military honors conducted by the George L. Hendricks Post No. 102 American Legion of Erie. The Parish Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Tuesday at the St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul with visitation following the rosary. Memorials are suggested to the Prairie Mission Retirement Village Activity Fund and these may be left in care of the Carson-Wall Funeral Home 403 Main St. St. Paul, KS 66771. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

William Stapleton

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Services)

William Walter Stapleton, 56, of Hepler, died at 9:40 a.m., Saturday, July 28, 2018 at his son’s residence in Girard.

William was born October 19, 1961 in West Plains, Missouri, a son of William H. and Mary A. (Winterbower) Stapleton. William grew up in the Hepler and Girard, Kansas areas and graduated from Girard High School in 1980.

He married Melinda Sue Enabnit on June 2, 1984 in the Christian Church in Hepler. She survives of the home.

William worked at KKOW Radio Station at Pittsburg, Peerless in Fort Scott, and for over 30 years at the Crawford County Highway Department.

William enjoyed his family, working on mowers, gardening, listening to Elvis Presley, Cub Cadet Mowers, playing the guitar and singing in the church choir.

William attended the United Methodist Church in Farlington and he was a member and Past Master of the Girard Masonic Lodge No. 93, AF & AM.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, Melinda Sue, of the home, include a son, William Walter Stapleton II, of Girard; a daughter, Virjillia Suzanne Stapleton, of the home; his brothers, Roger C. Cowan and Jerry Cowan, both of Springfield, Missouri and a sister, Rebecca Comer of Springfield. 

Masonic Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday followed by the Memorial services at the United Methodist Church in Farlington with Pastor Dallas Peterson officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the Hepler Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m.until service time.

Memorials are suggested to the family and these may be left at the church or mailed to their residence, 207 N Western Ave. Girard, Kansas 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Sunday, July 29, 2018

Lori Vinson

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Lori E. Vinson, 52, of Pittsburg, died at 12:04pm, Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas of an illness.

She was born October 25, 1965 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin the daughter of Dennis and Delores Hayes Ricther. She had lived in Pittsburg for the past 20 years, moving from Iola, Kansas. She earned her BS degree from Pittsburg State University.

She married Doran Craig Vinson on July 5, 1999 in Pittsburg and he survives at the home in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Mrs. Vinson was a process associate at Eagle Picher in Pittsburg for the past three years.
Her interests included fishing and gardening.

Survivors in addition to her husband Doran include, two daughters Amelia R. Ihrer and Erin M. Fondren and one son Michael J. Ihrer all of Pittsburg, her mother Delores Bradshaw of Melrose, Wisconsin, one sister Stephanie Galicia of Ripon, Wisconsin, three grandchildren.

Arrangements are by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home & Crematory, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg, KS. Condolences may be left at our web site www.bathnaylor.com.

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Betty Dehon

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Betty June (Jewell) Dehon passed away peacefully at her home at Morningside of Nevada on Wednesday morning, July 25, 2018.

Betty was born on February 20, 1926 in Arcadia, Kansas to Franklin Albert and Maude (Taylor) Jewell. Betty’s early childhood was spent in Arcadia where she attended elementary school and graduated from Crawford County Community High School of Arcadia in 1943.

Teaching was the prominent profession of both sides of her family so, consequently, her parents encouraged her to follow in that field. When she graduated from high school, World War II was in progress, and there was a shortage of teachers. Betty attended the 1943 summer college session at Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg, receiving an emergency certificate to teach school in 1943-1944 in the one-room country school located in the northwest part of Arcadia, Corinth District. She extremely enjoyed her eight-month teaching tenure. Her teaching salary was $80/month. During her eight months of teaching, Betty was encouraged by her Aunt Jessie and her good friend, Port Corparan, to join the cadet nurse corps at Mt. Carmel Hospital located in Pittsburg, KS.

In May 1944 Betty enrolled in the cadet nursing corps at Mt. Carmel and graduated in May 1947 with a Diploma in Nursing. She subsequently passed her Kansas State Nursing Board and became a board-certified registered nurse. Upon graduation, Betty first worked in the operating room of Mt. Carmel, both as an assistant and later as Operating Room Director, under the supervision of Dear Sister Mary Herbert.

On July 21, 1950, Betty married Des Dehon, Jr. at the Arma, KS Methodist Parsonage. Their marriage was performed by Rev. William Alexander. Betty and Des then moved to Pittsburg, KS where they resided for four years.

In August of 1954, they moved to Humboldt, KS, as Des had accepted a teaching position in the Humboldt School District. From August 1954-August 1956, Betty worked part-time as a Registered Nurse in Iola, KS. In August 1956, Betty and Des moved to Nevada, MO where Des taught at Nevada High School until his retirement in 1985. In 1958, Betty started her career as the Registered Nurse Night Supervisor in Nevada State Hospital #3. Betty retired from nursing in 1987.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Maude Jewell, husband, Des, brothers Howard Jewell, Franklin Jewell, Eugene Jewell, Charles Jewell, Paul Jewell, and Frederic Allen Jewell, and sister, Donna Cooley. Survivors include her daughter Debra Stacy and her husband James of Nevada, Two sons, Jeff Dehon and his wife Lisa, and Lee Dehon and his wife Beth both of Olathe, KS, grandchildren Brant Lael Stacy, Olathe, Diedra Stacy Lathrop and her husband Kyle, Olathe, Desiree Stacy Overton and her husband Josh Overton, Moundville, MO, Max Dehon, Olathe, KS, Jewell Dehon and Jaycee Dehon, Olathe. Betty is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Liam Lathrop, Leah Lathrop, Jaxon Overton, and step-great-grandchildren, Malakai Overton, Zoe Overton, and Xaerik Overton, and one brother-in-law, Carrol Fleury, Arma , KS.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Rev Kay Zimmer officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park. Friends may call from 8:00 am on Monday, July 30th, until the hour of service on Wednesday. The family will receive friends from 10:00–11:00 a.m. prior to the service on Wednesday.

Those who wish may contribute to the Des and Betty Dehon Memorial Scholarship Fund or to Avalon Hospice c/o Ferry Funeral Home, 301 S. Washington, Nevada, MO 64772.

Jimmie Ann Madden

(From Paul Thomas Funeral Home)


Jimmie Ann Madden of Miami, OK passed from this life Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Quaker Hill Skilled Nursing in Baxter Springs, KS. She was 87.

Jimmie was born December 3, 1930 in Grenola, KS to George Newton and Blanche (Harvey) Thompson. She had lived in Miami most of her life. She attended Oklahoma State University and Emporia State University. Jimmie worked for Dr. Ron Gilbert, DDS in Miami for many years as a dental assistant and in the office. She was a proofreader for American Horseman Magazine in the 1950’s and was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fairland and the Audubon Society. She was a volunteer at Mount Olive Lutheran School in Miami and a volunteer for the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Integris Miami Hospital.

Jimmie married Roy Franklin Lewis and later married Preston Madden, both preceded her in death. She also preceded by a son Samuel Booth Lewis and an infant son Charles Thompson Lewis, her parents and 2 sisters.

Survivors include 3 sons Mark Lewis and wife Kaye of Galena, KS, Charles David Lewis of Laramie, WY and John Robert Lewis and wife Lalita of Arlington, TX, her sister Helen Wirth of Grenola, KS, 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Celebration of Life Services will be Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Paul Thomas Funeral Home Chapel in Miami, OK. Pastor Leo Schroeder will officiate. The family will receive friends after the service. Services have been placed in care of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, OK. Online condolences may be at ww.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Rose Kritzer

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Rose Kritzer, 91, of Frontenac, Kansas died on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Comfort Care Homes in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Rosez was born June 12, 1927 in Frontenac to Earl and MaryAnn (Monahan) Morey, Sr. she attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Frontenac High School in 1945.

She married James William Kritzer of Frontenac in August 1945, and was a loving wife and partner until his death in March 1982.

Rosez started her professional laboratory career at Mount Carmel Hospital in Pittsburg prior to moving to Derby, Kansas where she worked at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, also spent 26 years in Laboratory Services at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Wichita retiring in September 1988.

Upon returning to her hometown of Frontenac she entered into a retirement job at the Crawford County Health Department where she finally retired in April 2007 at the age of 80.

Prior to later years she was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Derby, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frontenac, and Gamma Phi Beta Mothers Club at Wichita State University.

She is survived by her daughter Kimberly (Kritzer), and son in law Hal O’Donnell and grandson Gavin James O’Donnell of Geneva, Illinois. In Addition, she is survived by her sister Virginia Payne of Pittsburg along with nieces Jolene Moriconi (Roy), Mary Gilmore (Mike), Christine Crain (Scott), Babbie Mathews (Dave), Karen Doue, LeeAnne Yartz (Ron), Sandra Shifferdecker, Roseann Chance (Roger), Sharon, Pam, Nancy, Jennifer, Kathy Morey and families along with nephews Mike Payne (Kay), and Jody Merando, George and Jimmy Ray Morey in addition to numerous great nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

Rosez was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Kriss Yanko, Clara Mae Merando, Elizabeth “Babs” Morey, and Mary Catherine Morey and brothers Jim, Pete, Bill, and Earl Jr. “Bull” Morey, along with nephew Steve Merando.

Visitation and Rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m. at Bath Naylor 522 N. Broadway in Pittsburg.

Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, July 26th at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church 109 E. 9th Street in Pittsburg. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Pittsburg.

Expressions of sympathy may be in the form of Memorials to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Pittsburg, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Frontenac, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.

Thank you to friends and family that have visited and checked on our sweet mother, sister, auntie, and friend over the years. Heartfelt thanks and appreciation go to the care staff at Comfort Care Homes of Pittsburg and Harry Hines Hospice – your professionalism, care, and kindness will never be forgotten. Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Frank Little

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Frank Guerico Little was born October 28, 1943, at Champaign, IL, to Dino Spigarelli and Josephine R. Walche. He was raised by Homer and Josephine F. Little.

Frank graduated from Shawnee Mission East High School in 1961. After high school he graduated from Pittsburg State University with a bachelor’s degree. On May 27, 1967, Frank enlisted in the United State Air Force. He served in Vietnam and received several military commendations. He was honorably discharged in 1979.

On June 11, 1966, he was united in marriage to Mary “Mimi” Schallo. She survives of the home.

In addition to his wife Mimi, he is survived by a son, Linden Little of Pittsburg, KS; two brothers, Rick Little and his wife Kim of rural Pittsburg, and Rob Little and his wife Sondra of DeLand, FL; a half-brother, Tony Spigarelli of Minnetonka, MN, half-sisters, Lisa and Jimmy Spigarelli of Leewood, KS, and Mary and her husband Magnus Toren of Big Sur, CA; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, an infant daughter and a niece.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2018, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Pittsburg, with Father Jorge Lopez as Celebrant.

Private family interment will be at a later date. The rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with a visitation to follow until 7:30. The family suggests memorials to the Wounded Warriors Foundation and/or Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Fund. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762.

Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.

Pam James

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Pamela “Pam” James, 61, of Parsons passed away at 11:35 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2018 at her home. Her husband Frank James survives of the home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. 

Memorials are suggested to the Labette Health Foundation for the Center of Rehabilitation Excellence (CORE) and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. 

Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Albert Combs

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Albert Leon Combs, Jr., 71, of Girard, passed away at 0655 hours on Friday, July 20, 2018 at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Al was born on May 21, 1947 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Albert Leon and Ruth Marie (Ballinger) Combs. He attended Fort Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College.

Al married Lucille (Winterbower) Spurling and the two later divorced. On May 5, 1983, Albert and Kathy Deer were united in marriage in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives of the home.

In 1969, Al enlisted in the United State Army and served from 1969 through 1971 with tours in the Republic of Vietnam. Al served his country again with the Kansas Army National Guard from 1985 through 1990. Al served with the 18th Military Police Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, 212th Military Police Company as a dog handler, the 42nd Military Police Group, and the 891st Combat Engineer Battalion as a training NCO.

Beginning in 1977, Al again served his community in many ways including as a Detective Sergeant with the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy for the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office, and patrolman for the Fort Scott Police Department. Al worked as a railroad detective for the Katy Railroad and as an investigator for the Missouri Department of Child Services. Beginning in 2000, Al worked as a patrolman and detective for the Girard Police Department and then as Chief of Police for the Arma Police Department until his retirement in 2013.

Al enjoyed spending time with his family, telling tall tales, and fishing.

Al was a member of many organizations including the National and Kansas Auctioneer Associations; National Association of Bunco Investigators; Kansas Chiefs of Police Association; Kansas Sheriff’s
Association; VFW Membership in Paris, France; American Legion of Arma, Kansas; Masonic Lodge of Hiattville, Kansas; 545th Military Police Company Association; and the 720th Military Police Company Association.

In addition to his wife, Kathy, Al is survived by three sons; Troy Combs, his wife Lisia and three children of St. Paul; daughter Alecia Chaffee, her husband Sean, and three children of Webb City, Missouri; Matthew Combs, his wife Bridget, and two children of Toronto Kansas; and Garrett Combs, his wife Kenna and two children of Girard. His sister Sherry Hendricks of Round Rock, Texas also survives him.

Al was preceded in death by his mother, father, and three sisters, Beverly McReynolds, Linda Carpenter, and Alberta Fisher.

Services will be held on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard with Chaplain Mike Graham officiating. Burial services will follow at the Girard Cemetery with military honors provided by the Fort Riley, Kansas Honor Guard and VFW Post 704, Parsons, Kansas. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 24, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Smith-Carson-Wall. Memorials are suggested to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Pittsburg, Kansas and may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home at 518 W. St. John, P.O. Box 258, Girard, Ks 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Friday, July 20, 2018

Fred McClelland

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Fred Orval McClelland, 92, of Girard, died at 7:02 am Thursday, July 19, 2018 at WestRidge Assisted Living in Girard where he lived since September 6, 2017.

He was born February 8, 1926 at rural Girard, the son of Harry and Gertrude (Ware) McClelland. Fred attended Lone Elm and Ozark Rural Grade Schools and the Girard High School.

Fred enjoyed farming until he was called to serve his country, as a Corporal, in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until 1953.

He married Donna L. Wilkerson on May 7, 1955 at the First Baptist Church in Cherokee, Kansas. She survives at WestRidge.

Fred worked for the City of Girard and at the Girard Cemetery from 1955 until retiring in 1979. He owned and operated McClelland and Son Sanitation in Girard, retiring in 1989.

He was a member and one of the founders of the Girard Bible Church in Girard and a member of the George C. Brown Post No. 26, American Legion of Girard.

Fred enjoyed his family and his church family, picking up cans, visiting with people, and working.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, Donna, are a son, David McClelland, and his wife, Candi, of Girard; his granddaughters, Amy Klaassen, and her husband, Chris, of Omaha, Nebraska and Marla Kraft, and her husband, Jeremy, of Girard; his great-grandchildren, Kaylee Klaassen, Lauryn Klaassen, and Gracyn Kraft; numerous nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by a sister, Fannie Cheney.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, July 21, at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard with Pastor Noah Hartmetz officiating. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home in Girard where friends may call after 3:00 p.m., Friday.

Memorials are suggested to the Girard Bible Church and these may be left at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 N Western, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Shirley Swallow

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Shirley Jean Swallow, 65, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:31 p.m., July 17, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.

She was born November 15, 1952 at Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Lyle and Dawn Christensen. She graduated from Baldwin Park High School in California in 1971.

On May 18, 1985, she was united in marriage to Terrance Swallow at LaCygne, Kansas. He preceded her in death November 16, 2014.

Survivors include two daughters, Amy Bartley and Tina Vanderpool; three sons, Ryan Bartley, Terry Swallow and his wife, Tina, and Chris Swallow; three sisters, Linda Marrero and her husband, Raymond, Arlene Boatman and her husband, Dale, and Robin McCracken; and six grandchildren, Christopher Bartley, Jonathan Bartley, Breanna Swallow, Ashleigh Swallow, Brandon Swallow, and Devin Swallow and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by parents, her husband, Terry Swallow, and brother-in-law, Danny Swallow.

She was loved by her family.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 20, 2018, at the Brenner Mortuary, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Friday. Private burial will be in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to themselves to cover various expenses. These may be left at or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Thelma Schneider

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Thelma L. Schneider age 92 of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Via Christi Village. 

 She was born on February 3, 1926 in Asbury, Missouri to Clarence Jackson and Rachel (Davis) Jackson. She was a member of the Asbury First Baptist Church. 

 Thelma married Therwin Schneider on June 27, 1946 in Pittsburg, Kansas and he preceded her in death on August 25, 2015. She was also preceded in death by her son, Terry Schneider; and brothers, Clarence Jackson, Ray Jackson, Lloyd Jackson and Lester Jackson. 

 Thelma is survived by her son, Tommy Schneider and wife Terri of Seneca, Missouri; daughter, Kristy Swartz and significant other, Kenny Lynch of Pittsburg, Kansas; 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. 

 Thelma will lie in state on Tuesday, June 17, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City for viewing. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM in Crocker Cemetery. 

 Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.

Monday, July 16, 2018

Steve Johnson

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Steven Brice Johnson, 67, of Pittsburg, died July 14, 2018 at Girard Medical Center.
He was born December 12, 1950 in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Frank and Marian (Hurst) Johnson, long time owners of Otto’s Cafe in downtown Pittsburg.

Steven graduated College high school in 1968. His dad retired from Otto’s in 1977 and Steve took ownership of the café, retiring in 2015 due to his health.

He loved his family, Friends, Otto’s, all animals and sports.

Steve is survived by his wife; Sherry Johnson of the home, mother; Marian Johnson, brother; Darryl and his wife Doris Johnson, his little dog “Picco”, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Frank and sister Beverly Largent. 

In honor of Steve’s wishes no services are planned. 

Memorials may be left to the S.E.K Humane Society or The Wesley House; these may be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bath Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg.

Wilma Kent

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Wilma N. Kent passed to her eternal home on July 16, 2018 at 9:20 AM in Galena, KS.

Wilma was born on July 30, 1920 to James Arthur Russell and Gladys Viola (Lindsey) Russell. She was a graduate of Galena High School. Wilma was a lifelong member of First Christian Church in Galena where she taught as a Sunday School Teacher for many years.

She married her beloved husband Harry Hagen Kent on August 23, 1940 in Baxter Springs, KS. They shared a 69 year union and were totally devoted to one another. He preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Arthur Eugene Russell and Harold Leon Russell; a niece Shirley J. Newman; and a nephew, Harold Leon Russell, Jr.

Surviving is one sister, Mary Colleen Jarvis; and three nephews, David Russell (wife, Janet), John Jarvis, and Glen Arthur Russell.

She will be laid to rest with a graveside rites at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Hill Crest Cemetery of Galena. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

Friday, July 13, 2018

Dale Higginson

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Dale D. Higginson, 82, of rural Parsons, passed away at 9:25 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center at Cherryvale. Among his survivors is his wife, Wymetta Higginson, of the home.

Private family services will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening where the casket will remain closed. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Harry Haynes Memorial Hospice or to the Parsons State Hospital and Training Center Endowment Fund and these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home 112 N. 26th St., P.O. Box 942 Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com. Further obituary information will be announced.

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Carla Myers

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Carla Myers, 56, of rural Parsons, died at 6:12 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2018 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near St. Paul. 

She was born on January 3, 1962 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Ira Joe and Robbie Jean (Lattier) Draughon.

Carla attended Oklahoma State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and later attended Tulsa Community college receiving an Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapy Assistant. She had worked various places as a Physical Therapy Assistant and in earlier years had worked as a computer programmer and analyst.

She enjoyed fishing, gardening, and reading and was a devout Christian.

On Nov 23, 1985 she and Robert Myers were married in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Myers of the home; daughter, Amy DeNies (Sam) of Fayetteville, AR; brother, Barry Draughon (Jeanne) of Broken Arrow, OK; twin sister, Lisa Elledge (Mark) of Cleveland, OK; two nephews; mother-in-law, Ruth Myers and her family in Columbus, OH.

No services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army and may be left at or mailed to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

Randy Wilson

(From Parker Mortuary)

Randy R. Wilson, age 65, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018 at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, Kansas.

Randy was born October 30, 1952 in Barstow, California to the late Roy Wilson and Vera Lakey Wilson and had lived in Southeast Kansas most of his life.

He worked as a roofer and fabricator for most of his working life. For the past few years, Randy was content being a 'puppy daddy' to his dogs. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Randy married Patricia Goforth on February 14, 2004. She survives at the home.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Barbara Doyle and fiancé, Brad Stevens; two sons, Dustin Singleton and wife, Mary, James Wilson; step daughter, Amanda Boyce and husband, Jarrod; two sisters, Star Shoemaker and husband, Larry and Brenda Frances and husband, Fred; several grandchildren and one great grandchild.

In addition to his parents, Randy was preceded in death by two brothers, Kerry and Scott Wilson.

A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at Mulberry Senior Center, 207 S. Military Avenue, Mulberry, Kansas 66756.

Arrangements are under the direction of Four State Cremation.

Monday, July 9, 2018

Mason Bass

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Mason Bass, Jr. 89 of Columbus, KS died Saturday July 7, 2018 at his home. 

He was born February 17, 1929 in Walnut, Kansas to Anna E. Wilson and Mason Bass, Sr. He was born third among four children. Growing up, he enjoyed playing pool, board games, and on the basketball team for Walnut High School, where he graduated in 1947. Upon graduation, Mason Junior worked for his father and with his brother, Chauncey ‘Bob’ Bass, for Bass & Sons Logging Company in Walnut Kansas.

Mason was drafted and served in active combat from 1951-1953 in the Korean War, where he served as an E-1 Private First Class soldier in the U.S. Army and later was promoted to E-4, Corporal. He was also instrumental in constructing an airstrip near Taegu, South Korea, which served to turn the tide in that conflict for the UN Forces. Mason earned two bronze stars for serving in an active combat zone, the U.S. Army Achievement Medal, and several letters of commendation. After serving his country, he returned to SE Kansas.

Mason then met and courted his beautiful wife, Lottie Tipping, at the Blue Goose Café, in Erie, Kansas. They were married in 1955 at the First Christian Church in Erie, Kansas, raised six children, and shared nearly 65 years together. Early in their marriage, Mason worked for the Walters Drilling Company and the Erie Creamery, and in 1966, he signed on to work with Union LP Gas, where he worked until his retirement in 1994. Initially, he worked in Pittsburg with Duane Hoy, with whom he then shared a working relationship and life-long friendship. Within a few years of beginning work with Union LP Gas, he then opened the distribution plant in Columbus.

In Columbus, Mason was active in the community, where he played for a few years with the Columbus Teen Town Basketball League. Once his children were of coaching age, he then turned his attention to coaching baseball and softball for many years, and later, he avidly followed the sports games and music performances of his grandchildren. In his retirement, Mason joined the First Christian Church of Columbus. Mason was active in the civic life of Columbus as well. He served two terms as a City Council Member for Ward 5 in Columbus, and managed to see all of the streets get fresh pavement during that time. Mason was an active member of the American Legion Post #3, where one of his favorite activities was calling bingo on Sunday evenings for about five years. He was a life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #1372 in Columbus, which he served in several leadership roles over the years including the local Commander position. In addition, he served as Third District Commander for the state of Kansas, and was active in state conventions. Mason was an accomplished dancer, and he and Lottie enjoyed dancing as members of the Eagle Picher Squares dance group for many years.

Mason enjoyed fishing and frogging with his friends, family, and sons, Phillip and Randy. He had a competitive streak when it came to the family games of pitch, dominoes and pool. He loved large family get-togethers, and sharing meals as a family was always a priority. Mason loved fresh fried catfish, and he appreciated strawberry shortcake, both in preparing and eating it. He was a lifetime fan of the New York Yankees, but his favorite teams were the Columbus Fighting Titans. In the last year of his life, Mason was cared for in the home by his wife, Lottie, his family, and Brandi Thompson, of Columbus, in whom the family is especially grateful. 

Mason will be missed by his wife, Lottie, of the home. He is survived by their six children, including Randy Bass of Columbus; Shirley Redd and partner, Frank Riley, of Columbus; Sharon Carpino and partner, Eric Ewing, of Pittsburg, Kansas; Phyllis Kelly and husband, Doug, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; Phillip Bass and wife, Cindy, of Hallowell; and Loretta Bass and husband, John Kmetz, of Norman, Oklahoma. Mason is also survived by his little sister, Pauline Wood, and her husband, Joe, of Cambria, California, as well as his first cousin and life-long friend, Bud Bass, and his wife, Mary, of Denver, Colorado, and nephew Keith Carson and wife, Denise, of Cary, North Carolina. Mason is survived by twelve grandchildren and their spouses, including John Paul Redd and Simon Moeller, Julie and Christopher Killebrew, Robbie and Madeline Carpino, Amanda and Darin Treiber, Emily Carpino, Blaine Kelly, Anna Kelly, Mason Bass, Cordell Bass, Avery Bass, Gus Kmetz, and Elliott Kmetz. Also, Mason is survived by six great-grandchildren including Kaydence and Kylen Killebrew, Callie and Cami Carpino, and Ava and Kolt Treiber. 

Mason was preceded in death by his parents, Mason and Anna Bass, his sister Opal Carson, his brother Bob Bass and a Grandson Phillip Ian Bass.

Visitation will be held at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus, 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. The funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus. The Kansas Military Honors Detail Team will conduct a military service at the graveside at noon at Walnut Cemetery. Pall bearers will be John Paul Redd, Simon Moeller, Christopher Killebrew, Robbie Carpino, Darin Treiber, Blaine Kelly, Mason Bass, Cordell Bass, Avery Bass, Gus Kmetz, Elliott Kmetz, and Richie Reissig. Honorary pall bearers will be Randy Bass, Phillip Bass, Keith Carson, Frank Riley, Eric Ewing, Doug Kelly, and John Kmetz. A memorial has been set up to support the work of the First Christian Church in Columbus. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com

Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Columbus.

Camilla MacPhail

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Camilla Rae MacPhail, 94, of Pittsburg, passed away at 5:47 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at the Via Christi Village.

She was born March 21, 1924 in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Fred and Edith (Fraser) Bumgarner.

She attended Pittsburg Public Schools and graduated from PHS in 1942. She then attended Pittsburg State University and was a member of the Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority.

In 1953 she was united in marriage to John D. Kelso. He passed away in March 19, 1993.

Camilla worked for Mackie-Clemens Coal Company for 44 years.

On January 29, 1998, she married Donald C MacPhail. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2002.

Membership was held in the First United Methodist Church since 1940, Five Mary Circle, and P.E.O. Chapter I.O

She is survived by a step daughter Bobbie Sue Bagnell of Garden City, KS; three nephews Steve Bumgarner of Phoenix, AZ, Barry Bumgarner of Springfield, VA, and Kent Bumgarner of Kansas City, MO; and a niece Mary Pat Thomas of Shawnee, KS; and several great nephews and one great-niece.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a brother Fred Bumgarner Jr, and a nephew, Greg Bumgarner.

A Service is set for 11:00 a.m., Thursday (July 12) at the Brenner Mortuary with Reverend Mark Chambers officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The family will receive friends from one hour prior to the start of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Saturday, July 7, 2018

Dorothy Horton

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Dorothy Marie Horton, 74, of Girard, died at 5:04 a.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in the Post Acute Specialty Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dorothy was born September 17, 1943 in Pittsburg, Kansas, a daughter of V. J. “Bud” and Lelia F. (Graham) LaForge. She graduated from Girard High School before entering the US Navy in 1961. She was a cook in the Navy, receiving her honorable discharge in 1967.

She worked at the Marina Restaurant in Farlington, Kansas from 1986 until 1990, and then she worked at Chicken Annie’s Original near Pittsburg until 1999.

Dorothy enjoyed her family, reading, listening to music, and watching old westerns.
She was of the Catholic faith.

Dorothy was a member of the George C. Brown Post No. 26, American Legion of Girard.
Survivors are her sons, Brian Klepac, and his wife, Sheree, of Nevada, Missouri and David Klepac, and his wife, Jennifer, of Harrisonville, Missouri; her mother, of Brazilton, Kansas; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; her sister, Phyllis Cambers, and her husband, Bill, of Branson, Missouri.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her father and two great-grandchildren, Aurora Klepac and Cooper Klepac.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard with Fr. Floyd McKinney officiating. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery with military honors given by the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Parsons.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., Sunday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard where friends may call after 1:00 p.m., Sunday.

Memorials are suggested to the Great- Grandchildren’s Education Fund, and these may be left at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.
Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Nettie Bridges

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Nettie Bridges, of Parsons, died at 3:20 A.M., Friday, July 06, 2018 at the Presbyterian Manor.

She was born March 20, 1933 at Hooker, Oklahoma, a daughter of Alva and Muriel (Kriger) Dunn. She grew up at Hooker and attended school there. She later moved to Dallas, Texas and worked in retail at K-Mart and Wal-Mart. She moved to Parsons in 2006 and was employed at Wal-Mart.

On May 6, 1953 she and Rufus Bridges were united in marriage at Rockwall, Texas. They later divorced.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church at Parsons. She enjoyed arts and crafts and reading her Bible.

Survivors include: two sons – Rex Bridges, Lake Texoma, Oklahoma, Chris Bridges, Wilmer, Texas; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother – Tommy Dunn, Hooker, Oklahoma; two sisters – Margaret Dunn, Parsons, Kansas, Bessie Scott, Hooker, Oklahoma. Her parents preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 9, 2018 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Norris and Rev. Dale Carter officiating. Burial will be in Harmony Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at their convenience. Memorials are suggested to the Church of God and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Friday, July 6, 2018

Karen Brown

(From Bath-Naylor Fnneral Home)

Karen K. Willis Brown, 70, of Frontenac, KS, passed away July 3, 2018 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS.

She was born November 5, 1947 in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of William J. and Lois (Fanska) Willis.

Karen was a graduate of Pittsburg High School and worked for Pittsburg State University, Bank of America and Via Christi Hospital.

Survivors include her son, Scott Brown and his wife Melissa; brother, Mike Willis and his wife Jackie; sister, Vickie Karlinger and her husband Jim; three grandchildren, Keegan Brown, Quinn Brown and Caydon Brown; Nephew, JJ Karlinger and his wife Angela; niece, Kate See and her husband Matt; and three great nephews, Reese Willis, Kane See and Cash Karlinger.

She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Zach Willis.

Graveside Services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2018 at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mirza Temple Transportation Fund. Condolences
may be left at www.bathnaylor.com

Services are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg.

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Nancy Lemieux

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Nancy Marie Bauder-Lemieux, 52, of Girard, passed away at 6:05 a.m., Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at her residence in Girard.

She was born April 28, 1966 in Girard, a daughter of Donald and Sherry (LaForge) Bauder.
Nancy attended schools in Girard, graduating from the Girard High School in 1984. She worked as a hairdresser in Girard and then she was employed at Sun Graphics in Parsons. 

She attended Fort Scott Community College and she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in education, with honors, from Pittsburg State University in 1999.

On May 11, 2002, Nancy was united in marriage to Troy A. Lemieux in Girard and he survives of the home.

Nancy was of the Catholic faith and she believed in Jesus Christ as her Savior.

Nancy enjoyed quilting, and her family, especially her grandchildren, Kyzer, Ryder, Weston, Brook, Jocellynn, Alex, and her numerous nieces and nephews. 

Survivors include her sons, Randy Paul Bauder and Kalie Stafford, of Girard, and Joseph Thomas Lemieux, of Hutchinson; her daughter, Alexis Dawn Lemieux, of Hutchinson; her sister, Kristie Bauder, and her husband, Tim Milburn, of Girard.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Shelly Childers.

Memorial services for Nancy Marie Lemieux will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Living Faith Nazarene Church near Girard with Pastor Rick Prideaux officiating.
Memorials are suggested to her grandchildren’s education fund and these may be left at the church or mailed to the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W. St. John, P.O. Box 258 Girard, Kansas 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Monday, July 2, 2018

Audrey Marshall

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Audrey Kay Marshall, 66, of Pittsburg, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018.

She was born August 21, 1951, at El Dorado, KS, the daughter of Audra and Virginia (VanGorden) Perry.

On July 30, 1970, she was united in marriage to Don Marshall at Pittsburg, KS. He survives of the home, Pittsburg.

Mrs. Marshall was currently working at Essence of Beauty. She had been a cosmetologist since 1969.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Kristina Marshall of Pittsburg, KS, one honorary daughter, Bonnie Jones and her husband, Neal of Olathe, KS, one brother, Stephen Perry and his wife, Debra of Locust Grove, OK, one sister, Barbara Shanks of Pittsburg, KS, three grandchildren, Hunter Heiskell, Alex Jones and Jared Jones and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Richard Lee Perry.

A memorial service for Mrs. Marshall is set for 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2018, at the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, with Pastor Don Talent conducting the service. Burial will be at a later date at the Farlington Cemetery, Farlington, KS. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association and/or Freeman Heart Institute. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary.