Annette Brown

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Gloria “Annette” Brown, 78, of Oswego, died at 10:25 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

She was born January 8, 1940, on a farm near Sedan, to Earl T. and Ethel (Carpenter) Fuller.

Survivors include a son, Troy S. Brown and wife Mary; granddaughter, Whitney J. Brown; two great-grandchildren, Adrian J. Brown and Blaise P. Brown; siblings, Tim Fuller, Beth McGee, Jim Fuller, Mary Jean Lear, Jeff Fuller and Jan Stiltz. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Earlene Fuller, Terry Fuller and Frank Fuller.

To fulfill her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no service. The family wishes to give a sincere thank you to the staff at Good Sam and Harry Hynes Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Annette.

Memorials are suggested to the Good Samaritan Society or Harry Hynes Hospice. They may be left at or sent to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online messages may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Ryan Million

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Ryan E. Million, 36 of Pittsburg, KS passed away of a sudden illness Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at his home.

He was born May 25, 1982 in Pittsburg the son of Ron and Lynn (Shelton) Million.

Ryan graduated from the Pittsburg High School with the Class of 2000. He then went on to Pittsburg State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in recreation management and a minor in business. 

He was an avid waterfowl hunter and baseball fan, especially the KC Royals.

Survivors include his parents; two sisters: Stephanie Million of Wichita, KS and Stacy (Jason) Han of McCune, KS, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Alfred & Virginia Million and John Shelton & Meredith Becker.

Graveside services will be 10am, Tuesday October 2nd, 2018 at the Highland Park Cemetery where friends are requested to meet at the cemetery for the services. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-8 pm Monday evening. Condolences may be left atwww.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to the SEK Humane Society; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home.

 Services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762.

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Tom Greenfeather

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Tom Greenfeather, 95, of Parsons, passed away at 3 p.m., Sunday, September 23, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society in Parsons.

He was born on October 25, 1922 at Ramona, Oklahoma to Lewis and Luellen (Kerr) Greenfeather. He grew up at Ramona, White Oak, and Big Cabin, Oklahoma and attended schools there.

He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1945. After he completed basic training at Camp Sibert Alabama, he was assigned to the 187th Chemical Composite Platoon of the Army Service Forces. He served in the European, North African, and China-Burma-India Theaters. He was a life member of the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704 Veterans of Foreign Wars of Parsons.

After he was honorably discharged he worked at the Kansas Ordnance Plant for 6 years. He and his brother-in-law established an auto body shop in Vinita, Oklahoma. They built up the business and Tom sold out and moved back to Parsons. He worked at the Independence Dry Cleaners and then the Sally Ann Bakery before leasing a service station at 2701 Main in 1957. In 1959 he leased a new service station at 16th and Main. He remained there until about 1969. He then owned and operated other businesses in Yukon, Broken Arrow, and Wagoner, Oklahoma until selling those business interests in 1971 and bought the Skelly Service Station at 16th and Broadway in Parsons partnering with Danny Brown. In 1977 he sold his interest to Danny Brown and bought into a partnership with his son, Bill, in the D-X Station at 16th and Main. Gas shortages forced the closure of the 16th and Main station in 1979. He then purchased a freight delivery business and operated it until his retirement at age 62 to pursue a life of fishing.

In retirement he used his business skills to start a woodshop in the building behind his house to finance his “fishing habit”. He made and sold all types of woodcrafts in various antique and craft malls in Parsons and Pittsburg. As with all other businesses he was successful and people sought after his creations. He would often work many hours per day to fill orders from as far away as Kansas City. His crafts were sometimes enhanced by the artistic talents of his wife Joann who did scroll painting on many of his projects.

He was an avid fisherman as well as a talented musician. For over 10 years he has been playing his guitar and singing Gospel music for more than 20 times a month with his son Bill and friends in various churches and several institutions over Southeast Kansas.

Tom was proud of his Native American heritage. He was born Shawnee. The band of “Loyal Shawnee” was adopted by the Cherokee Nation. He was currently a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

He and Dorothy Mae Colvin were married at Big Cabin, Oklahoma. They later divorced. He then married Virginia Joan Van Cleave at Miami, Oklahoma. She survives of the home.

In addition to his loving wife, Tom is survived by his son, Bill Greenfeather, of Parsons; his daughter, Marilyn Murnan, and her husband, Larry of Parsons; four grandchildren, Michelle Hinkle of Ft. Worth, TX, Dale Greenfeather of Oklahoma City, OK, Robert Murnan of Pittsburg, and Coy Murnan of Lansing, KS; six great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; his brother, Ron Greenfeather of Tahlequah , OK; his sisters, Jannetta “Mag” Walls of Parsons and Lois Bates of Coffeyville. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kim Kenworthy; two brothers, Gene Greenfeather and Lewis Alfred Greenfeather and a sister; Louise Watkins.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Pastors Steve Crawford and Vernon Norris officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704 Veterans of Foreign Wars. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 Thursday evening. Memorials are suggested to the Free Will Baptist Church 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.

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Hildegard Granneman

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Hildegard Wilhelmina (Jagels) Granneman, 98, Girard, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at the Arma Health and Rehabilitation in Arma, Kansas.

Hildegard was born January 23, 1920 near Hepler, Kansas, a daughter of Theodore and Lillie (Mein) Jagels. She received Christian Baptism on February 8, 1920 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Hepler and was confirmed in her Christian faith at Immanuel on April 9, 1933. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and Hepler Rural High School graduating on May 16, 1939. She continued her education at Central Business College in Kansas City, working at Quartermaster Corps in Kansas City for several years before returning to Hepler and working for the Hepler State Bank for 15 years.

Hildegard married Walter L. Granneman on May 6, 1945 and they farmed near Hepler until his death on May 6, 2003.

Hildegard was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving for many years as a Missionary League officer, teaching Sunday school, planning funeral meals, as youth group sponsor and was active in the Women’s Bible Study group. She was also a member of Gem Seekers Study Club of Hepler.

Survivors include her daughters, Rosalie Atwood of Canton, Georgia, Carol Anderson, and her husband, Bob, of Overland Park, Kansas, and Marla Ulbrich, and her husband, Vernon, of Girard; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara Granneman of Baldwin City, Kansas.
Hildegard was preceded in death by her brothers, Alwyn, Otto, and Paul Jagels; a son-in-law, Robert Atwood; two infant granddaughters.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church at rural Hepler with Pastor Jay Hobson officiating. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery near Hepler.
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 2:00 p.m., Sunday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Girard Medical Center and these may be left at the church or the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

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Nancy Miller

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Nancy L. Miller, 81, of Parsons, died Monday, September 24, 2018 at her home.

She was born December 5, 1936 in Cherryvale, a daughter of Everett Cassius and Mildred Fern (Blair) Norton. She was raised in Cherryvale and attended elementary school there until her family moved to Parsons when she was in approximately the fifth grade. She graduated from Parsons High School and attended Parsons Business College.

On October 24, 1954 she was united in marriage to James Walter Miller at the First Baptist Church at Parsons. He survives of the home. They loved each other dearly and would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary next month.

She was first employed as a switchboard operator for the telephone company. From 1965 until 1977 she was the bookkeeper for her husband’s company, Jim Miller Construction. She also worked as the secretary and office manager at the First Presbyterian Church for approximately 25 years, retiring in the early 2000’s.

Nancy was a member of the First Christian Church and had attended First Baptist. She played the piano at the Christian Church. She also sang in the church choir at both churches. In past years she was a member of the Jaycee Jaynes, Job’s Daughters, the Progress Chapter 49, Order of Eastern Star and the American Baptist Women.

She and her beloved husband spent many years at their cabin on the lake at the Katy Rod and Gun Club. She was the secretary of their board. She shared her musical talents singing and playing the piano as part of a weekly live radio spot in her early adulthood. Her interests included being with her family and friends, reading books, playing the piano for her own enjoyment, nursing homes and the Parsons Senior Center. She also enjoyed painting and working on many types of crafts.

In addition to her husband, survivors include: one son and daughter in-law – Gary Lee and Jodie Miller, Ozark, MO; two daughters and sons in-law – Pamela Ann and Trent L. Alexander, Ft. Worth, TX, Jeanette and Vince Horton, Parsons, KS; eight Grandchildren – Adrienne Williams, Springfield, MO, Drew L. Alexander, Amarillo, TX, James Miller, and his wife, Julie, West Plains, MO, Vanessa S. Stanfield, and her husband, Devin, London, England, Samuel Miller, and his wife, Kayla, West Plains, MO, Allison Garcia, and her husband, Richard, Weston, FL, Scott Horton, Dallas, TX, Sydney Miller, Ozark, MO; ten great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 28, 2018 at the First Christian Church with Rev. Laurie Lewis officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 Thursday evening at the CARSON-WALL FUNERAL HOME. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church and may be left at the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Ronald Boulware

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Ronald E. Boulware, age 94, lifelong Columbus resident, community leader, and retired New York Life Insurance Agent, passed away 2:03 p.m. Thursday September 20, 2018 at his home following an illness.

He was born in rural Cherokee, Kansas February 16, 1924 to Earl J. and Edythe P. (Mosher) Boulware. He enjoyed a long, full life. He married Jeanne L. Bradney, his high school sweetheart, on October 22, 1943 while on furlough during the war. She passed away June 3, 1997. He is survived by Francine Miller, who he married on January 31, 1998. Ron also is survived by his five children: Ronald Dan (Dale) Boulware, St. Joseph, MO; Deborah (Dr. Lynn) O’Neal, Lawrence, KS; Barbara (Scott) McClain, Nevada, MO; Rebecca (John) Johnston, Belleville, IL; and Kim (Cristie) Boulware, Cherokee, KS; four step children: Michele (Robert) Castaneda, Kansas City, MO; April (Comm. Dan) Rader, Mulberry KS; Clint Miller, Charles Town, WV; and Richard (Sunny) Miller, Galena, KS; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; many step-grandchildren; brother, Charles L. Boulware, Albuquerque, NM; sister and brothers-in-law Elizabeth Sanford, Columbus, Ruth Bradney, Pittsburg, KS, Barbara and Glenn Sparks, Fairland, OK, Val and John Ashlock, Talala, OK; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents.

He attended schools in Columbus, was an Eagle Scout, and played basketball at Independence Community College before transferring to the University of Kansas to pursue a degree in chemical engineering. WWII intervened and he was inducted into the US Army July 7, 1943 and was assigned to the 1878th Aviation Engineers. He served in the South Pacific in the Ryukyus Islands, Saipan, Okinawa, and the liberation of Korea. He was awarded three combat stars. His military uniform is displayed in the Columbus Museum. He was discharged on January 3, 1946. Upon returning from the service, he started his family which he raised in Columbus. He opened a Goodyear & General Electric store in Columbus, and later combined it with Boulware Hardware on the square with his father. He joined New York Life Ins. Co. in 1958.

He had a distinguished 30 year career with New York Life being a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, a Senior NYLIC serving on the Agents Advisor Council, a member of the Kansas and National Underwriters Assn., serving as President of the Southeast Kansas Life Underwriters and as an advisor to the Kansas Insurance Commissioner.

He was always active civically in serving and promoting Columbus and the surrounding area. He was a director of the community owned Columbus Telephone Company for 48 years, serving as its President and Chair of the Board for 35 years. He was instrumental in bringing cable service to Columbus, one of the first small communities in the state to have that updated service. Upon returning from the war, he became President of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and during his term obtained the city’s modern street lights known as the “white way.” He led the effort to form a new rural high school district serving as the President of the Better Schools Organization. He was a founding member and charter chairman of the Columbus Community Foundation. For years he served as the county chairman on the US Highway 69 Association. As a community leader and in his capacity as President of the telephone company, he was always interested in attracting new business and affording good job opportunities to Columbus residents. Columbus recognized his civic contributions by awarding him the Columbus Chris Award in 2014.

Ron was a long-time active member of the United Methodist Church, serving and chairing many committees over the years including as a Trustee of the Parsons District. He was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Mirza Shrine, and the Royal Order of Jesters. Ron just enjoyed life and living it to the fullest. As a KU alumnus who loved basketball, he was an avid KU fan. He enjoyed morning coffee with his friends. He and Fran enjoyed dancing, gardening, trips to visit family, and trips to Branson with the Jesters. Fran was always there, always supportive. He remained active in the Jesters in Pittsburg throughout his retirement. He also had an interest in photography and used that hobby to record many family events. This interest, as well as his interest in promoting Columbus, led him to prepare in 1980 and again in 1990 a slide pictorial which he narrated and presented during community events and business recruitment efforts. The DVD copy is now in the Columbus Museum. He took great pride in Columbus and its people. He “boosted” Columbus at every opportunity.

All his activities aside, Ron’s real interest was his family. He was proud of his family. Referred to affectionately by his grandchildren as “Pop-pop,” he loved time with them and the hugs from his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and there were many. He was a great encourager with an avid interest in the activities of all his kids and grandkids. Family reunions were special and for years he hosted the entire family for a four-day gathering near Branson at Indian Point. In his ‘80s, he could still be seen romping on a wave runner on Table Rock Lake. Keeping the family close and together was important to him. He made the effort with each family member to let them know the love and interest he held for them. He wanted them to know they were special to him. And they responded in kind. For dedication and devotion to family, he set the bar high, an example for everyone. God, family, and country were simply a part of who he was. He embraced what many regard as the attributes of the “greatest generation.” His legacy of family commitment and love for one another will always be remembered. He was the epitome of “Father Knows Best.” The family rejoices in his life and the legacy he leaves with them.

The family would like to thank and is grateful to the wonderful caregivers from Compassus Hospice and Home Instead who provided comfort and care for Ron.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at 11:00am Friday October 19, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Columbus with Pastor Lindsey Clark officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:30-11:00am prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at the Columbus Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to the Columbus United Methodist Church and/or Columbus Community Foundation. Friends may drop off or mail memorials to the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 611 S. East Ave. Columbus, KS 66725. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Columbus, KS.

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Romona Lichlyter

(From Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary)

Romona Maye Lichlyter, age 81 of Galena, Kansas went to be with her Lord on Friday September 21, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Ray Lichlyter, as well as one brother and four sisters.

Romona is survived by two daughters, Kathy Williamson and husband, Joe, Jeanne Lichlyter; two sons, Buddy Vern Lichlyter and wife, Cherie, Rick Lichlyter; two sisters, Carolyn LaTurner, Tina Hester; one brother, Ronnie Hester, and numberous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Graveside memorial services will be 1:00 pm Thursday at the Osborne Memorial Cemetery.

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Juanita Knapp

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Juanita Jane Knapp, 89, of Girard, KS peacefully passed away with family at her side, at 4:11pm, Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the Medicalodge, Girard.

Juanita was born August 24, 1929 in Girard, KS to Sherman and Connie (Helms) Sharp. She had two siblings, Jackie Horton, and Rex Sharp who preceded her in death. She attended Girard schools, graduating from Girard High School in 1947. 

On February 28, 1952, Juanita married Frank H. Knapp Jr., who preceded her in death on August 22, 2007. Juanita worked for M & M Motors for four years. She then traveled throughout the country as her husband’s job required several moves. They returned to Girard in 1967. Juanita was a member of the United Methodist Church, Girard, where she was very active in church work. She was an officer in UMW and helped start the UMW thrift store. She was also an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Electa Chapter #23, Girard for over 50 years. She served as Worthy Matron and was active at the state level. She participated in many other community activities and will be remembered as the hostess of many family gatherings.

Survivors include two sons and one daughter: Frankie Knapp and wife Judy, Girard, KS; Tim Knapp and wife Jean, Springfield, MO; and, Rexanna Peterson and husband Paul, Pittsburg, KS. She greatly enjoyed her four grandchildren: Emily O’Donnell (Brett), Bradley Stroud, Katherine McMahon (Bryan), and Dane Knapp (Devon). She cherished her eight great-grandchildren: Peyton, Alivia, Blakely, Connor, Caitlyn, Kendall, Evan, and Aiden.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 at Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 West St. John Street, Girard, KS. An Order of the Eastern Star Service will be at 11:00 a.m. A grave side service will follow at the Girard Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations directly to the UMC of Girard, KS or to Hospice Campassus in Pittsburg, KS. Donations also may be left at the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

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Rex Goodman

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Rex Goodman, 97, Nevada, formerly of Schell City passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Nevada following a period of illness. Rex was born March 28, 1921 in rural Schell City, the son of Orvy and Gracie (Towne) Goodman.

Rex attended the Towne Country School and at a young age worked on his family farm which provided vegetables to Schell City. The family also grew and processed sorghum. Rex also artificially inseminated dairy cattle in the surrounding area. Shortly after marrying Georgia Fern Towne he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII. He was stationed in Hawaii where he dropped targets from an airplane so training fighter pilots could shoot at them for practice. Following his honorable discharge Rex returned to Schell City where he bought his own farm and raised dairy cattle, stock cattle, hogs and grew a large garden. Rex was married to Georgia Fern Towne, later Joan (Hensley) Salkil and then Louise (Spencer) Wilson.

After farming Rex worked various occupations before owning and operating laundromats for a number of years. Rex always enjoyed having a large garden, an orchard and plowing garden spaces for his friends. He enjoyed spending time with his family, keeping up with the St Louis Cardinals and NASCAR racing. Rex was saved in the Flat Rock Baptist Church, later baptized in Calvary Baptist Church where he was a member. Recently Rex attended the Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Rex was preceded in death by; two brothers, Ervin W. Goodman and Thomas (Jack) Goodman; sister, Thelma Mann and granddaughter, Heather Robinson, and a son-in-law, Keith Bogle.

Survivors include children; James R. Goodman (Sharon) of Schell City, Betty F. Miles of Raytown, MO, Robert A. Goodman (Valerie) of Kearney MO, Rebecca Bogle of Nevada, Patrick Shawn Goodman (Bobbi) of Baxter Springs, KS; grandchildren, Sharie Goodman, Quentin Goodman, Jared Goodman, Kristen Pierson, Amanda Goodfellow, Martin Miles, Shane Miles, Tammy Budd, Colleen Woodward, and Brandon Goodman; twenty great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews extended family and special friends.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2018 in the First Christian Church in Schell City with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment with Military Services will follow in the Green Lawn Cemetery, Schell City. Mr. Goodman will lie in state Wednesday from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM in the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City for friends and family to view and sign the guest register. The family will greet friends at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Memorials may be made to “Fair Haven Park” in care of Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City. You may view obituary and send condolences on line at www.ferryfuneralhome.com

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Owen Dunlap

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Owen Archie Dunlap, 79, of Girard, died at 12:55 a.m., Monday, September 17, 2018 at his residence.

Owen was born January 22, 1939 at Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Dr. William H. and Thelma (Tate) Dunlap. He grew up in Girard and graduated from Girard High School in 1957.
Owen received a Bachelor of Science degree from Pittsburg State University.
Owen served in the US Air Force from October 21, 1959 until September 6, 1963.
He worked as a supervisor and press operator at Perfection Forms in Girard before retiring in May of 2007.

He married Louise Ann Gruss on August 22, 1980 in Painesville, Ohio. She survives of the home.
Owen was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church at rural Girard and he enjoyed attending church, helping send Bibles all over the world, singing, hunting, fishing with his grandchildren, and playing his trumpet.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, Louise, of the home, are his sons, John Owen Dunlap of Ponder, Texas, Glenn Jakubowski of West Virginia, and Joseph Jakubowski of Knoxville, Tennessee; his daughter, Joanne Benson of Nashville, Tennessee; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren.
Owen was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwenolyn Young, and a sister, Betty Jean Zust.

Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, September 21, 2018 at the Crossroads Baptist Church at rural Girard with Pastor Mike Buckamneer officiating. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery with Military Honors given by the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Parsons, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard where friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Thursday.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

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Patricia Mayberry

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Patricia Sue (Leverich) Mayberry, 75, of Girard, died at 3:50 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018.
Patricia was born May 6, 1943 in West Frankfort, Illinois, a daughter of Ezra and Ruth (Collins) Leverich. She moved with her family to Girard when she was 6 months old and she attended Girard Schools.

Patricia married Wilburn R. “Bud” Mayberry on March 3, 1964 in Miami, Oklahoma. Bud survives of the home.

She worked as a dietician at New Horizons in Pittsburg.

Patricia enjoyed her family, her Bible studies, bowling, playing games and cards, and barbecues.
She was baptized in the Trinity Baptist Church in Pittsburg.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, Bud, of the home are her daughters, Robin Randall of Mound City, Kansas, Cheryl Waipa, and her husband, Frank, of Derby, Kansas, and Lori Seal, and her husband, Barry, of Opolis, Kansas; a son, Scott Mayberry, and his wife Tammie, of Girard; 20 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; a sister, Connie Clinton of Springfield, Missouri.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gerald Leverich, and her sisters, Darlene Leverich, Jeri Bird, Evelyn Nagy, and Betty Short.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Barry Seal officiating. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 19th at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home where friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday..

Memorials are suggested for family wishes and these may be left at the funeral home or mailed to Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home at 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

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Claire Weston

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Claire Marie Weston, 90, of Girard, Kansas, formerly of Walnut, Kansas, died at 6:24 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in the Girard Medical Center.

Claire was born December 4, 1927 at Walnut, Kansas, a daughter of Charles and Bertha (Shively) Kennedy. She grew up in the Walnut area and graduated from Walnut High School. She worked at Police Brothers Grocery Store in Walnut.

Claire married Thomas H. Weston on June 1, 1949 in St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul, Kansas which was built by Claire’s ancestors. Tom survives of the home.

She worked in the Bourbon County Assessor’s office in Fort Scott for over 18 years. She and Thomas retired to Girard in 2003.

Claire was an avid square dancer and she enjoyed dancing with her favorite partner, Tom, for over 20 years. She also enjoyed sewing and gardening and was well known for her and Tom’s Christmas decorations. Families would drive for miles to enjoy the outdoor sights and stop in for a craft, which Claire had handmade.

Claire was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Girard.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, Thomas, of the home are her daughters, Sharon Weston Burns, and her husband, Jack, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Joyce Weston of Girard, and Donna Weston McDaniels, and her husband, Larry, of Mooresville, North Carolina; a son, Wayne Weston, and his wife, Luzia, of Canyon City, Texas; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a sister, Louise Jarboe of Arma, Kansas; her brothers, Melvin Kennedy of Kansas City, Missouri, Harold Kennedy of Kansas City, Kansas, and Leonard Kennedy of St. Paul.

Claire was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Kennedy, and a step-grandson.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Girard with Fr. Floyd McKinney as Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery in Walnut.

The Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard where the family will receive friends until 8:00 p.m. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Walnut Community Services or the American Diabetes Association and these may be left at the church or the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

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Clayton Powers

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Clayton E. Powers, 95, of Pittsburg, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Medicalodges of Frontenac.

He was born September 12, 1923 on the farm of Peter and Ella (Heiser) Powers in Lincoln County, Kansas. He was the youngest of seven children. His father died in 1929 and his mother died in 1931, both in car accidents. Amanda (Heiser) and her husband, Bryon Borman of Lincoln, became his guardian.

Mr. Powers graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps in April 1942, serving two years in the United States and 2 years in England, France and Germany. Sgt. Powers received an honorable discharge in 1945. He then served in the Army Reserve and Kansas National Guard. Sgt. Powers was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star and other medals. Lt. Colonel Powers resigned from the United States Army Reserve in 1982.

Mr. Powers attended Kansas State Teachers College in Emporia, Kansas. He received his B.A. and M.S. in School Administration in 1951.

On April 12, 1953, he was united in marriage to Marjorie L. Tucker at Lyons, Kansas.

Mr. Powers spent 19 years in the Hutchinson School District as a teacher and Assistant Principal of Hutchinson High School. They moved to Pittsburg in 1976, where Mr. Powers was Assistant Principal of Pittsburg High School. He retired from USD #250 in 1984.

He then owned and operated a furniture refinishing shop for twenty-three years.

Mr. Powers was a member of the First Christian Church, Marvin Armstrong Masonic Lodge #187, Benjamin Fuller American Legion Post #64 and B.P.O.E.

Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Powers of the home; three sons, Mark Alan Powers and his wife, Virginia of Council Bluff, Iowa, Nathan Lee Powers of Pittsburg, and Steven Wayne Powers and his wife, Allison of Nashville, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and 3 sisters.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday (Sept. 17), at the Brenner Mortuary, with Rev. Jim Sukraw officiating. Full Military honors will be provided by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Burial will be in the family lot at the Sylvan Grove City Cemetery in Sylvan Grove, Kansas at a later date. The family suggests memorials to the Elks National Foundation. These may be left at or mailed to Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th Street, Pittsburg, KS 66762. According to his wishes, Mr. Powers has been cremated. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

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Ronda Haines

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Ronda Jo Marie Haines, 52, of Chanute, KS, passed away Monday, September 11, 2018, in Frontenac, KS.

Ronda was born September 26, 1965, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Bill Vilmer and Nancy Boling-Tocci.

She married Jerry Haines on February 26, 1988, in Miami, OK. 

Ronda was a Respiratory Therapist at Allen County Hospital for thirteen years and she was currently studying Accounting at Pittsburg State University. 

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Haines; parents, Nancy and Warren Russell; daughter, Heather Tate (Andrew); son, Dalton Haines (Dannielle) and three grandchildren, Abbagayle, Emma and Hayden.

She is preceded in death by her brother, William (Bill) Vilmer and father, Bill Vilmer. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, September 17, 2018, at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday, prior to the Service. In lieu of Flowers, the family asks expressions of sympathy be made out to the SEk Humane Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.

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Judith Bay

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Judith Ann Wilhite (Walters) Bay 75, of Pittsburg, KS died 8:45 pm Friday September 7, 2018 at her home following an illness.

Judith was born October 7, 1942 in Yates Center, KS the daughter of Orvin L. and Mary Elizabeth (Hakes) Wilhite. Judith has been a part of the Pittsburg community for the last 50 years. Judith was a graduate of Parsons High School and later furthered her education at Labette Community College, Hays University, Kansas State University and Pittsburg State University earning Degrees in Psychology and Graphic Arts. 

In 1963 Judith married Paul L. Walters in Parsons, KS; they later divorced. She later married Bryant Bay in 2001 in Pittsburg, KS; he survives at the home. Judith worked most of her life as a printer for Headlight and Suns in Pittsburg, KS and later Graphic Forms in Pittsburg, KS. Judith was of the Christian Faith; was active at the university in International Foreign Exchange Students; United Ministries in Higher Education; she enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching and taking and collecting photographs. 

Survivors include her children Theresa L. Owen and husband Charles of Pittsburg, KS, Robert Paul Walters and wife Karla of El Dorado, KS and Bryan C. Walters and wife Johna of Fairland, OK; brothers Allen Roy Wilhite of Austin, TX and Van Wilhite of Westpoint, CA; 6 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents. 

Memorial Graveside Services will be 3:00 pm Saturday September 29, 2018 at the Yates Center Cemetery in Yates Center, KS. In lieu of flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to the Habitat for Humanity. Friends may drop off or mail memorials to the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762. Condolences may be left atwww.bathnaylor.com. 

Cremation arrangements are by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.

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Stan Daniels

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Stanley Wayne Daniels Sr., 66, of Scammon, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 6th 2018 at Freeman Hospital, Joplin MO.

Stan was born on June 25th, 1952. He was the son of Harry and Margaret (Hammerbacher)Daniels. He graduated from CCHS in 1970.

He married Sandra K. Bowin from Rural Route Scammon, Kansas on January 16, 1971.

Stan worked for the Cherokee County Lot as an operator going on 8 years. He was an avid Hunter and Fisherman. He loved the outdoors and loved to share that tradition with his family.

Stan was preceded in death by his Parents: Harry H. Daniels & Margaret H. Daniels and Brother Harry E. (Gene) Daniels.

He is survived by his wife Sandy, of the home; His Children: Charlotte L. Johnson and her husband Chris Johnson, Stanley Wayne Daniels Jr., and Candace M. Hemphill; four sisters, Kay Hulvey of Columbus, Kansas, Cynthia Glaze of St. Amant, La., Theresa Daniels of Columbus, Kansas, and Anita Kitch of Grove, Oklahoma; Eight Grandchildren, Five Great-Grandchildren with Three more on the way.

The family will host a private memorial at a later date. In Lieu of cards or flowers, donations should be sent to the Shriner's Children Hospital. Cremation arrangements are by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home Weir, KS.

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Ragena Bone

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Ragena F. Bone, 91, of Parsons, died at 5:50 A.M., Thursday, September 06, 2018 at the Elmhaven East Nursing Home.

She was born April 15, 1927 at Chicago, IL, a daughter of Charles and Stella Mae (Gay) Carter. In her early childhood her family moved to Oberlin Kansas, then to Norcatur Kansas, then to Dodge City, Kansas where she graduated high school. After completing high school she moved to Boulder, Colorado where she attended college. Then she lived in Great Bend Kansas, then moved to Sterling Colorado and after all her children were raised she moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1980. She came to Parsons in 1984. She worked in nursing homes in Colorado, Topeka and Parsons and most recently was employed at the Labette County American Red Cross office at Parsons.

Ragena was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. She enjoyed woodworking, painting, crocheting and plays. She also enjoyed art classes that were given at the Labette Community College.

Survivors include two sons and daughters in-law, Ronald L. and Pat Bone, of Carbondale, Kansas and Steve Bone and Dina Hess of Parsons, Kansas; two daughters, Sharon “Sherry” K. Peavler of Parsons, Kansas and Linda M. Bone-Carter of Parsons, Kansas; six grandchildren, Michelle Bloomer of Kansas City, Kansas, Jedidiah Riley of Wamego, Kansas, Brian Bone of Jacksonville, North Carolina, Steven Hess of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Susan Pena of Parsons, Kansas, Jennifer Ortega of Denver, Colorado; four great-grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; one brother, Robert Carter of Winfield, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by one brother – Leslie Carter who was a U.S.A.F. pilot killed during World War Two and five sisters – Blanch Carter, Stella Carter, Darlene Carter, Dorothy Carter and Charlotte Mortenson.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2018 at the Faith United Methodist Church with Rev. Pauline Clugston officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Faith United Methodist Church and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, Kansas 67357. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Scott Gray

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

William Scott Gray of Pittsburg, KS passed away September 6th with his loving and devoted wife by his side. Scott was born on January 13, 1962 in Oakridge, Tenn. to William Arden Gray and Janice Carleen Gray (nee Garrett). Within a few years the family moved to Pittsburg, KS and this is where Scott grew up attending Horace Mann Elementary School, George E Nettles Elementary School, Lakeside Junior High School then Pittsburg High School.

Scott played football for PHS and graduated from PHS in 1980, then attended Pittsburg State University for further studies in the Plastics program.

On November 16th, 1985 Scott was joined in marriage to Lisa Gayle Platt at the University Timmons Chapel. Over the 33 years of marriage they lived in Kansas City, KS, Phoenix, AZ eventually returning to Pittsburg.

Lisa was the love of his life, and Scott was the love of her life. They enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals Baseball. His sense of humor will be missed by all his friends and family

Scott worked at Watco for the past 7 years, enthusiastically planning, setting up and cooking for the Watco tailgate parties at the Pitt State Gorilla football games. He was a key team member for the warehouse and facilities team and was involved in many of the community activities on behalf of the company. He loved his job and loved his Watco family.

Scott is survived by his wife Lisa Gray, parents William Arden Gray and Collen 0 Gray, his Sister Rebecca (Gray) Ash (Jeffrey), and brother Ed McKechnie, mother in-law-Charlotte Platt, his aunt Susan Lloyd, sister- in- law Kelly Collver, brother-in-Law Whitney Platt and partner Nick Typaldos. He is also survived by 5 nephews James Collver (Amy), Nick Ash, William Ash, Austin McKechnie and Jackson McKechnie.

He was preceded in death by his Mother Janice Siebuhr and father-in-law Harry Platt, grandparents Ruth and Karl Garrett, Wilbur and Elta Gray and Bill and Elizabeth Lane, as well as his dear friend Dave Walker.

A memorial service will held at 11:00am on Tuesday September 11, 2018 at the Timmons Chapel in Pittsburg. The family requests that instead of flowers, that donations be made to the SEK Humane Society. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Services are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS. 
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Jim Paarmann

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

James Edward Paarmann, 85, of Girard, passed away at 11:08 A.M., Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Medicalodge of Girard.

Jim was born February 21, 1933 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, a son of Arno and Geneva (Kerskamp) Paarmann. 

He attended school in Sheboygan, graduating from the Central High School. He later graduated from diesel engine school, he also attended PSU. 

James served in the US Army from 1954 until 1956.

On June 5, 1954 Jim was united in marriage to Annette Paasch in Sheboygan, Anne survives of the home.

They made their home in Rockford and later Rochelle, Illinois, and the Philippines before moving to Girard in 1966. James was a power plant engineer for the City of Girard and later, a coal miner for Clemmons Coal Company in Mulberry, Kansas. 

He was a member of the Lutheran Church, the Girard Lions Club, and the N.R.A.

James enjoyed his family, rifles, and shooting.

Survivors in addition to his wife include one son; James Paarmann II, and his wife, Renée, of Nevada, Missouri, two daughters; Jeanine Feola, and her husband, Thomas, of Rosehill, Kansas and Ramona Paarmann of Buckeye, Arizona; his grandchildren, Aaron, Tara, Keagan, Samantha, Brianna, Vaden, Ellaria, and Marianna; his great-grandsons, James, Dominic, and Demetri; one brother; Michael Paarmann of California.

James was preceded in death by a son, Steven, in 1966, and a sister, Shirley Jacks.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard with Pastor Thomas Wehrman officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to a Technical Scholarship at the Girard High School and these my 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

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Hazel Deckard

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Hazel Fern Deckard, 82, of Cherokee, KS, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS.

She was born March 13, 1936, at Cherokee, KS, the daughter of Lewis F. and Bessie Jane (Oliver) Minor.

On June 7, 1952, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Deckard in Bentonville, AR. He preceded her in death on August 3, 2009.

Mrs. Deckard was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church of Cherokee, KS.

She is survived by two sons, Richard Deckard of Cherokee, KS, and Keith Deckard of Cherokee, KS, one daughter, Carol Hohl of Pittsburg, KS, two brothers, Wayne Minor and Lawrence Minor of Portland, OR; a niece, Mary Jameson of Wichita, KS; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Services for Mrs. Deckard will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday September 7, 2018, at Brenner Mortuary Chapel, Pittsburg, KS, with Rev. Ben Scott officiating. Burial will follow in the Lone Elm Cemetery, Columbus, KS. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the First Baptist Church, Cherokee, KS. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may be left at www.brennermortuary.com.

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

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Paul Ross

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Paul Junior Ross, 76, of Pittsburg died Saturday, September 1, 2018, at his home.

He was born June 28, 1942, in Weir, the son of Paul and Maggie (Lucas) Ross.

He graduated from Weir High School, class of 1960. Soon after high school, he married Judy McCullough and had two children. Later he married Arlene Gepford and lived in Pittsburg. She preceded him in death on June 28, 2010. He then married Pauline Hughes on August 8, 2013; she survives of the home.

Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed drag racing. He worked in maintenance and retired from Superior Industries in 2008.

Additional survivors include a son, Tom Ross and wife Mardi of Leawood, KS, a daughter, Tami Hurlbert (husband Mike) of Pittsburg, two stepdaughters Dena Patterson (husband Will) of Pittsburg and Sherry Franks (husband Tommy) of Dewey, OK, and a stepson Shawn Lakey of Girard; 14 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; three brothers, a brother-in-law and four sister-in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.

Family will receive friends at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS on Thursday, September 6th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Condolences may be left atwww.bathnaylor.com. Burial will be at a later date.

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Angi Ellifrits

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Angela Kay “Angi” Ellifrits, 53, of Nevada, MO passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Moore-Few Care Center in Nevada completing her battle with ALS. Angi was born August 11, 1965 in Ft Scott, KS to Ronald and Carolyn (Hurd) Jones. She was united in marriage to Raymond Ellifrits on August 1, 1986 in Nevada, MO and he survives of the home.

Angi was raised in Ft. Scott and the Nevada area. She was a homemaker, but also worked as a cook and waitress at numerous area restaurants. She enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Angi also enjoyed shopping, camping, fishing, and going to concerts.

In addition to her husband, Raymond, she is survived by six children. Holly Hallam (Corey) of Nevada, Amy Williams (Jeffrey) of Nevada, James Stanhope, II of South Carolina, Beth Jenkins (Tex) of Keenesburg, CO, Kody Ellifrits of Nevada, and Kory Ellifrits of Nevada; sixteen grandchildren; her parents, Standlee and Carolyn Hill of Milo, MO; five brothers: Gary Jones of Nevada, Doug Jones of Nevada, Lavern Hill of Nevada, Marty Hill of Milo, and Tracy Hill of Milo; numerous nieces and nephews. Angi was preceeded in death by one grandson, Jacob Floyd Ellifrits, and her father, Ronald Marion Jones.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Chad Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday evening, September 3rd at the funeral home.

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Larry Gates

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Larry Dean Gates, 62, of Erie, died at 3:16 a.m., Friday, August 31, 2018 at his home. Death followed a brief illness. He had been employed as Director of Utilities for the City of Chanute since 2001.

He was born September 28, 1955, in Medicine Lodge, to Lawrence E. and Marie A. (Chartier) Gates. He grew up in Sharon, where he graduated from high school and later received a vocational education degree as an electrician.

Larry worked as an electrical contractor in the oil fields, worked for the City of Attica and in 1991 became the City Superintendent for the City of Erie.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Erie, the Sons of the American Legion, was a patriot guard rider and honor flight participant. He loved motorcycles.

On September 13, 1991 he and Marcketta R. Piersall were married at Anthony. She survives of the home in Erie. Other survivors include two sons, Josh (Jamie) Piersall and Jerimy (Emily) Piersall, two daughters, Jennifer (Heath) Harding, all of Erie and Lindsay (Cody) Ritter, of Rogersville, MO; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Dan (Jeanette) Gates and Alan (Kathy) Gates, of Wichita and a sister, Vonda Amundson, of Anthony. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kelli Gates, and his parents.

Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, at the First Christian Church of Erie, with Rev. Michael Haggard officiating. The Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home of Erie is in charge of arrangements. There are no planned visitation times. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Legion Post # 170 of Chanute for the Honor Flight Fund. They may be left at the service at the church or mailed to the funeral home at Box 182, Erie, KS 66733. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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