Velma Wehmeyer

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Velma D. Wehmeyer, 95, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2018.

She was born October 6, 1923, the daughter of Thomas and Nobie Bath. She attended Kansas State Teachers College of Pittsburg and received a degree in Elementary Education. 

She taught in Monmouth and Baxter Springs until joined in marriage to Willard Wehmeyer on March 3, 1946.
She was blessed with seven children: Sue Diebolt, Norma (Larry) Wooten, Ron (Wilma Filby) Wehmeyer, Joy (Bruce) Weber, Walter (Theresa Hosier) Wehmeyer, Kay (Larry) Pommier, and Jo Dee (Danny) Burke. She is also survived by a brother, Elwood (Lou Nell) Bath, two sister-in-laws, Joy Huffman and Fern Bath, 18 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, one daughter, Sue Diebolt, parents, and brothers, Bill and Bob Bath.

A visitation will be held at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS, Friday, November 9, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. According to Velma’s wishes she will be cremated and have a private family inurnment at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are for St. John Lutheran Church, 304 W. 3rd, Pittsburg, KS 66762 or may be left or mailed to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway, Pittsburg, KS 66762. 

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

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Bob Brewer

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Robert E. “Bob” Brewer, 94, lifelong Parsons resident, died at 1:37 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at his home. Death was unexpected.

The funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, at the First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Saturday. Friends may also call at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home on Friday.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or the Sons and Daughters Fund of the Parsons Area Community Foundation. They may be left at or sent to the funeral home at Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357.

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Robert Kelly

(From PaulThomas Funeral Home)

Robert L. Kelly age 72 of Galena, Kansas passed away October 23, 2018 at the Galena Nursing Center in Galena, Kansas. He was born on November 11, 1945 in Commerce, Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, October 26, 2018 at Fellowship Baptist Church in Baxter Springs, Kansas, with Pastor Tom Watson, officiating.

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Marvin Groff

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Marvin L. Groff, 84, a former Parsons, Humboldt, and Grove, Oklahoma resident, passed away at 8:15 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018.

Marvin was born on August 21, 1934 at Parsons to Everett Edward and Waunita Mae (Chewning) Groff. He grew up at Powell, Missouri and Parsons. He attended Parsons schools and graduated from Parsons High School in 1952. He attended Pittsburg State University where he met his wife.

Marvin and Betty Sue Wells were married on December 29, 1956 at Pittsburg. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2005.

Marvin served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1959.

He moved to Humboldt in 1959 where he worked at Monarch Cement from 1959 until his retirement in 1999 as Transportation Manager after forty years of service. He then moved to Grand Lake, Oklahoma to a home that he built himself.

Marvin was very active and enjoyed many activities including fishing, boating, camping, water skiing, coaching softball teams, classic cars, and racing. He was also active in the Humboldt and Grand Lake communities serving on Biblesta committees in Humboldt and helping out with festivals at Grand Lake. He loved playing the steel guitar and was a member of the Kansas Steel Guitar Association. He attended the Humboldt United Methodist Church and the First United Methodist Church of Grove.

Marvin is survived by two daughters, Daneen Groff of Humboldt and Deana Jones of Pittsburg; his son Dean Groff, and his wife, Lyndy of Rosedale, MD; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Bever officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery with military honors conducted by Brown-Bishop Post No. 704 Veterans of Foreign Wars of Parsons. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time on Saturday. Memorials are suggested to the Humboldt High School Athletic Fund or to Kindred Hospice and these may be left at or mailed to the Carson-Wall 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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Mary Fuentez

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Mary F. Fuentez, 78, of Parsons, passed away surrounded by her family at 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at her home.

She was born April 23, 1940 at her grandparent’s house in rural Strauss, Kansas to John and Lula (Wells) Myers. She attended Galesburg schools and excelled in music as a vocalist. She was a baton twirler and a cheerleader while in school. As an adult, Mary had lived in Chicago, Kansas City and in Parsons since 1972. Mary enjoyed sewing, making several dresses and clothing for her family and including several bridesmaid's dresses. She also was a wonderful cook and was well known for her homemade enchiladas she made for many people through the years. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and during her children’s school years was very active in the Parent Teacher Associations of each school.

On September 8, 1959 she and Felix J. Fuentez were married in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on March 22, 2001.

Survivors include her children; Joe Fuentez (Robin) of Parsons, Nancy Steinert (Terry) of Erie, Robert Fuentez (Laura) of Parsons, Cindy Fuentez-Allen (Chris) of Parsons, Teresa Fuentez of Parsons and Tony Fuentez (Brandy) of Parsons; 17 grandchildren, Amber Barragar, Tessa Santangelo, Robbie Carlson, Heather Bushnell, Eli Fuentez, Ryan Young, John Fuentez, Nicohle Bushnell, Joshua Gatton, Tiffany Hinman, Tamara Harrison, Dakota Hinman, Drake Fuentez, Abby Munding, Drew Fuentez, Chloe Lubbers and Izzy Fuentez; 23 great grandchildren; brother, John Myers of Fredonia; sisters, Joyce Bevans of Parsons, Bev Shutts (John) of Dahlonega, GA and Diane York (Jim) of Torrington, WY; and her dogs, Chloe and Peter.

She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Bynum, 2 grandchildren, Christina Bynum and Stacey Bushnell; 3 brothers, Robert, Larry and Charles Myers. 

The family will have a Celebration of Mary’s Life and receive family and friends from 2-4 p.m., Saturday at the Wall Family Center (2605 Main St.) in Parsons. Memorials are suggested to a fund that will be used for children in need at Christmas time in the Parsons area. Checks will need to be made to the Fuentez Family and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357.

Carson-Wall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Cochran

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Robert E. Cochran, Sr., 82, a resident of Chanute, formerly of Girard, died at 4:04 P.M. Monday, October 22, 2018 at the nursing home.

He was born May 25, 1936 at Ulysses, KS, a son of John Cochran and Opal (Johnson) Cochran. He was raised at Girard and attendee school here. He moved to Loveland, CO then to Pueblo where he worked at a door company, delivering doors. In 1980 he moved to Chanute and was first employed at the saw mill. He later worked at a Texaco gas station, a car wash and then worked 15 years in maintenance for Wal-Mart.

On April 16, 1967 he and Barbara Jean Davis were united in marriage at Pueblo, CO. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2007.

He was Baptist. His hobbies included woodworking and auto mechanics.

Survivors include: three sons – Robert E. Cochran, Jr., Yates Center, KS, Tim D. Cochran, Pueblo, CO, Don Cochran, Pueblo, CO; one step-son – Alan Lloyd Smith, Colorado Springs, CO; three step-daughters – Regina Wenger, Iowa, Evelyn Irene Cox, Colorado Springs, CO, Debbie Diane Tenpenny, Chanute, KS; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister – Joann Clugston, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister – Marilyn Kearney and one granddaughter – Brittany Rene Cochran.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, October 26, 2018 at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 258, Girard, KS 66743. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Marie Albertini

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Marie B. Albertini, 94, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, at Oak View Estates, Frontenac, KS.

She was born September 25, 1924, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Mario and Mary Grace (Gentlicore) Boccucci.

Marie graduated from McKinley Tech, Washington, D.C. She worked at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. She met her husband Leroy Albertini while working for the Library of Congress. They were married on May 7, 1951, at St. Aloysius Church, Washington, DC. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1979.

Marie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a life time member of the Mt. Carmel Auxiliary and St. Paul’s Widow Group.

She survived by her two sons, LeRoy Albertini, Jr. (Sonia) of Pembroke Pines, FL, and Alan Albertini (Debi) of Tucson, AZ; a sister, Rosalie Vlach of Washington, D.C.; sister-in-law, Carole Koritko of Hagerstown, Maryland; 5 grandchildren, LeRoy F. Albertini III (Jennifer) of Bay Harbor Island, FL, Oliver R. Albertini of Palo Alto, California, Graciela B. Albertini of Pembroke Pines, FL, Josephine “Josie” Albertini and Frank Albertini both of Tucson, Arizona, and 1 great-grandchild Rowan Albertini of Bay Harbor Island, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Ralph Boccucci, Philip Boccucci, and Felix Boccucci.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday (Oct. 26) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Frontenac, KS, with Fr. Philip J. Voegeli as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Frontenac, KS. A Liturgical service will be read at 10:00 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Following, the family will receive friends until service time. Friends may also call from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Brenner Mortuary to sign the register. The family suggests memorials be made to Mt Carmel Cemetery Fund. 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 Brenner Mortuary.

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Aurelia Pyle

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Aurelia Marie Pyle, 91, of Girard, Kansas, died at 9:37 a.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the WestRidge Assisted Living in Girard.
Marie was born March 15, 1927 at Frontenac, a daughter of Eugene and Lydia (Castellani) Scassellati.

Marie attended schools in Frontenac and graduated from Frontenac High School. 

She married Donald Dean Pyle on October 1, 1946 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frontenac. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2015.

Marie and Donald lived in Girard after their marriage and Marie worked at Crawford County Abstract.

Marie enjoyed her grandchildren, flower gardening, reading, quilting and embroidery, cooking, the Girard Trojans, the KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Royals. 

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

Survivors are her sons, Tom Pyle, and his wife, Biddy, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Mike Pyle, and his wife, Janelle, of Frontenac and Steve Pyle, and his wife, Sarajo, of Girard; eight grandchildren: seven great-grandchildren; her sisters, Josephine Painter of Arma and Diana Walsh of Girard.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene Scassellati.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Girard with Fr. Floyd McKinney as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery.
The Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, at St. Michaels Church and the family will receive friends following the Rosary. Friends may call on Tuesday from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m., at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard.

Memorials are suggested to St. Michael Church or “Angels Among Us” 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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Giz Gilmore

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Darrell L. “Giz” Gilmore, 74, of Parsons, passed away at 2:13 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2018 at the Mercy Hospital in Joplin.

He was born on January 24, 1944 at Parsons to Roy and Avis (Snyder) Glimore. He grew up at Parsons and attended Parsons schools graduating from Parsons High School in 1962.

Giz served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1963 until he was honorably discharged in 1972. Following his military service he returned to Parsons.

He worked as a truck driver, propane gas delivery person, and at Power Flame as a sheet metal fabricator. Giz retired in 2005.

He and Cecilia Luman were married on June 13, 1970 at Parsons. The later divorced.

He enjoyed hunting and reading and watching westerns. He was a member of the member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Parsons and a member of the Parsons Elks Club No. 527 BPOE.

Giz is survived by his daughter, Belinda McKee of Parsons; four grandchildren, Chelsea McKee, Aidan McKee, Antonio Archuleta, and Dylan Logston; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Cliff Gilmore in 2008; his parents; a brother, Lawrence “Gene” Gilmore; and a sister, Linda Burris.

A memorial visitation will be held at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2018 with military honors conducted by the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704 Veterans of Foreign Wars of Parsons. Burial will be held in the Oakwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704 Veterans of Foreign Wars 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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David Moreno

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

David Moreno, 89, of Parsons, died at 1:18 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin.

The Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, with the Rosary being prayed at 10 a.m., Friday, at the church. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to either the church or the Labette Community College Baseball program. 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. Complete obituary details will be announced later by the funeral home.

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Linda Gultz

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Linda G. Gultz, 69, of Parsons, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Woodridge Estates in Parsons.

She was born on December 15, 1948 at Parsons to Richard Earl and Maxine (Peak) Rude. She grew up at various places including Parsons and Cheyenne, Wyoming. She graduated from East High School at Cheyenne in 1966.

She moved to West Point, New York where she met her husband. She and Larry Gultz were married on August 3, 1969 at West Point. They later divorced and he preceded her in death in 2011.

Linda lived in Oswego, Pittsburg, and Marion, Kansas before moving to Parsons in 2000. She was a homemaker when her son was a child and later worked for the Marion County Health Department and then as a Paraprofessional for the USD 503 school district in Parsons. She retired in 2015.

She loved spending time with family and friends, going shopping with friends, and arts and crafts. Linda was always willing to try new things. She participated in several bowling leagues over the years. She was a member of the Foursquare Church in Parsons.

Linda is survived by her son, Matthew Gultz of Parsons; her brother, Randy Rude, and his wife, Betty of Leroy; two sisters, Brenda Lewis, and her husband, Jerry of Altamont and Beth McEwen, and her husband, Dale of Winlock, WA; and several nieces and nephews and cousins.

A memorial visitation will be held at 3 to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons. Memorials are suggested to the Parsons Educational Foundation or to the Parsons Foursquare 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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Ginny Schneider

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Virginia A. “Ginny” Schneider, 72, of Frontenac, KS, passed away October 18, 2018.

She was born in New York City to Virginia and Charles Fiaccavento who proceeded her in death.

Ginny was employed by PSU for 40 years of which 30 years were in Degree Checking.

She is survived by 3 children, Tammy (Jimmy) Alexander of Pittsburg, KS; Todd (Brenda) Schneider of Arma, KS; and Scott Schneider of Frontenac, KS, 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Jackie (Rich) Coursey of Aurora, MO; Joanne (Nate) Johnson of Folsom, CA; several nieces and nephews including Debbie (Jay) Russell of Arcadia, KS.

Ginny’s body will be cremated and the cremains will be spread over the Rocky Mountains west of Denver, CO.

According to Ginny’s wishes no public services will be held.

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Chris Ketcher

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Thomas Christopher “Chris” Ketcher of Pittsburg, KS, tragically passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, October 14th, 2018 in Washington Courthouse, OH.

He was born in April, 1974 and was just 44 years old. He is survived by his grandmother, Betty Ketcher of Miami, Ok., his mother, Nancy Smith, of Casa Grande, Az., his father, Thomas Ketcher, of Kansas City, Mo., his younger siblings, Abbie Ochoa, Justin Smith and Michelle Guerra all of Casa Grande, Az. He also has 11 nieces and nephews that he cared for and cherished deeply.

Chris always had a grand desire to help people; he loved his work, family and had an incredible work ethic. He would do anything asked of him without hesitation. Chris loved cheering on his Dallas Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners as he was a lifelong fan of both. He will be forever missed and beloved as uncle, big brother, son and grandson.

Funeral services will be 10 am, Saturday Oct. 20th, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6-8 pm. Condolences may be leftwww.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to The Salvation Army and/or the Alzheimer’s Association; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762 
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Stephen Bunce

(From Paul Thomas Funeral Home)

Stephen Michael Bunce of Miami, OK passed from this life Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Integris Miami Hospital in Miami, OK. He was 61.

Stephen was born February 25, 1957 in Miami, OK to Raymond and Marie (Underhill) Bunce. He had lived in Miami for the past 10 years moving from Baxter Springs, KS. He was a heavy equipment operator for Bingham Sand and Gravel in Treece, KS.

Stephen was preceded in death by a son Gabriel Bunce and his parents.

Survivors include 2 sons Dustin Bunce of Topeka, KS and Brian Bunce of Miami, OK, brother Denny Bunce of Grove, OK, sister Becky Smith of Miami, OK and 5 grandchildren.

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Earl Bangert

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Earl J. “Casey” Bangert, 95, a Pearl Harbor survivor, of Frontenac, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, October 14, 2018 at the Oakview Estates in Frontenac.

He was born March 7, 1923 at Avon, South Dakota, the son of William H. and Katherine (Sattler) Bangert. He grew up in Iowa.

On December 13, 1940, at the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Navy in Great Lakes, Illinois. He served during World War II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor after it was bombed by the Japanese on Dec. 7, 1941. He was serving aboard the U.S.S. Monaghan, which was one of three ships that made it out to sea during the early morning attack. Later he transferred to the USS Case where he remained until he returned to the United States and left the military. A year and three months later, he reenlisted for a total of 20 years, also serving in the Korean War as a chief electronics technician and was honorably discharged on October 5, 1960 in Seattle, Washington.

Following his discharge, he worked for 35 years for the Federal Aviation Administration as a radar technician.

On June 13, 1988, he was united in marriage to Sandra Lee Blair at Reno, Nevada. They enjoyed traveling across the United States and Canada in their R.V. They moved back to Pittsburg in 1997.

Mr. Bangert was a member of the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed playing golf. He also loved to play the organ.

Survivors include a stepdaughter, Karen Schilf of Honolulu, Hawaii; two stepsons, Curtis Oxford and Steven Oxford, both of Glendale, Arizona; several nieces and nephews, including Cathy Bank, Francie Maxwell, Carol Ann Starr, and Candice Reiley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Sandra Lee Bangert, three brothers, Paul, Stanley, and Alvin and 4 sisters, Velma, Barbara, Billie, and Luella.

A Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 23) at Brenner Mortuary with Chaplain Dennis Uchtman officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Navy Funeral Detail. Burial of his cremains will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Oakview Estates Activity Fund or Angels Among Us. 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.

Lelia LaForge

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Lelia LaForge, 99 of Girard, passed away at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her home after a short illness.
Lelia was born September 28, 1919 in rural Girard to Fern and Goldie (Maish) Graham.

Her grade school years were spent at Slifer School near Girard. She graduated from the Girard High School in 1938.

She married V.J. “Bud” LaForge on June 28, 1938 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church at Greenbush, Kansas. 

She spent the majority of her married life raising her family and working side by side with her husband on the farm. He preceded her in death in 2001.

She was a member of St. Michael Church in Girard. She was previously a member of St. Aloysius Church at Greenbush.

She is survived by a daughter: Phyllis Cambers, and her husband, Bill, of Tucson Arizona, a grandson; William J. “Bill” Cambers, and his wife, DeAnn, of Girard who looked after her family interests and maintenance and helped her with her home and other needs. She has 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a daughter; Dorothy Horton, sisters; Ruth Delange and Jessie Wilson, a brother; Fern Graham Jr. and a great-great-grandson; Cooper Klepac.
Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home; visitation will follow. Friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, October 18, 2018 at St. Michael Catholic Church with Fr. Floyd McKinney as celebrant. Burial will follow in the Girard Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice 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

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Valeria Bagby

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Valeria Anne Bagby, 66, of Owasso, Oklahoma, died October 9, 2018 at her home of an illness.
She was born November 29, 1951 in Weir, KS the daughter of Emmitt and Donna Wahl. She was graduated from Columbus High School in 1969.

She married Karl Richard Bagby Jr. on January 10, 1970 in Timmons Chapel on the campus of Pittsburg State University.

Mrs. Bagby worked as a medical receptionist and after retirement she enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her husband Karl of the home, three daughters Karla Snell and her husband David of Owasso, OK, Michelle Barry and her husband Justin of McPherson, KS and Jenny Vittitow and her husband Rick of Kansas City, KS, one brother Marvin Wahl and his wife Dorothy of Columbus, KS, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Mike Wahl.

Private burial will be in the Hosey Hill Cemetery in Weir, KS. Arrangements are by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Weir, KS. A memorial has been established to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of the funeral home.

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Tricia McGinnes

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Patricia A. “Tricia” McGinnes, 50, of Parsons, died Wednesday morning, October 10, 2018 in the emergency room of Labette Health.

She was born August 8, 1968, in Parsons, to Ralph and Marion (Perry) Whittley. She attended Parsons schools.

On February 12, 1993 she and Jesse McGinnes were married in Miami, Oklahoma. He survives.

Tricia was employed several years by SKIL as a caregiver. She retired in 2010 for health reasons. She attended the Calvary Baptist Church and loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She loved to garden, when her health permitted.

She is survived by her husband, Jesse; two daughters, Jessica Gamble (Matthew) and Cheyenne Weir (Cody) and four grandchildren, Beau, Cassie-Ann, Davina and Freya, all of Parsons; five brothers, Ralph Whittley, Jr. (Arra) and John Whittley (Robin), of Altamont, Randy Whittley (Karen) of Parsons, George Whittley (Nelda) and Willie Whittley, of Oswego; three sisters, Carolyn Housley (Roy) and Peggy Kepley (Danny), of Parsons and Cosette Essig, of Independence; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Frances McGinnes, of Parsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, infant Rose Marie Whittley and Cassie Anderson.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Monday, at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, with Rev. Rodney Howell officiating. Burial will be in East Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Operation Bright Touch. They may be left at the funeral home or sent to Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online messages may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Anne Hudson

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Anne Marie Hudson, 67, a devoted wife, mother, and nonnie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at her residence.

She was born November 26, 1950, at Pittsburg, KS, to Joseph A. and Margaret A. (Lavery) Caruso. She graduated from Frontenac High School in 1968. She then graduated from Pittsburg State University with a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Education, as a reading specialist.

On August 4, 1973, she was united in marriage to Donald Hudson at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frontenac. He survives at the family home.

Anne worked for USD 250 at Pittsburg Middle School and Westside Elementary until she retired in 2006. After retiring, she worked for Greenbush as a reading consultant.

Membership was held at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and Chapter CP PEO.

In addition to her husband, Don, she is survived by two daughters, Rachel Hanson and her husband, Chris of South Lyon, MI, and Amanda Sukraw and her husband, Jamey of Pittsburg, KS; two sons, Jesse Hudson and his wife, Erica of Pittsburg, KS, and Will Hudson and his wife, Jenna, of Slinger, WI; two sisters Karen Smith and her husband, Chris of Pittsburg, KS, and Rita Caruso of Frontenac, KS, and eleven grandchildren, Lizzie, Anessa, and Abby Hanson, Maleia, Brynn, and Syler Sukraw, Karter, Keaton, and Greyson Hudson, Maria and Margaret Hudson; and her nieces and nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter, Anissa Hudson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2018, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Clay Kimbro as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Frontenac. The parish rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the church followed by a visitation until 8:00 p.m. The family suggests memorials to the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic 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.

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Quintella Fulton

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Quintella (Jones) Fulton, 80, of Parsons, died at 3:05 a.m., Monday, October 8, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin;

She was born May 8, 1938, at Picayune, Mississippi, to Richard L. Jones and Lela May James. She grew up there and met Hiram A. “Art” Fulton, who was serving in the U.S. Air Force. They married on November 8, 1955 at Kessler Air Force Base at Biloxi, Mississippi. She completed her G.E.D. and attended a cosmetology school.

The couple lived in various places while he was serving in the military and came to Parsons in February of 1966. She had been employed at the Fred Ronald Garment Co. and later worked as a hairdresser and as a CNA at nursing homes. She was a member of the Hamilton Chapel United Methodist Church and some of her hobbies included sewing, fishing and playing bingo.

Quintella is survived by her husband, who survives of the home; a daughter, Quinzella Fulton-Ivory, of Parsons; two sons, Hiram Fulton, Jr., of Fort Worth, Texas and Sandy Williams, of Parsons; eight grandchildren, including Alexzandria Ivory, of Kansas City, Missouri and Quinique Y. Pike and husband Jordan, of Kansas City, Kansas; 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She also is survived by five brothers. Preceding her in death were two sons, Prentiss Fulton and Donald Fulton.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at the Hamilton Chapel, with Riley Cartwright officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Hamilton Chapel and may be left at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, or mailed to the funeral home at Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online messages may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Friends may call at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home throughout the day on Monday.

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Dottie Jackson

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Dora L. “Dottie” Jackson, 85, of Chanute and a former Erie resident, passed away at 3:50 p.m., Monday, October 8, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 31, 1933 at Bayard, Kansas to Charles and Vergie (Daugherty) Wagner. She grew up at Moran and attended Moran schools graduating from Marmaton Valley High School in 1951.

She and Cecil Jackson were married on December 7, 1952 at Iola, Kansas. He survives of the home.

They lived at LaHarpe, Iola, Erie, Grand Lake, Oklahoma, and then Chanute. She was homemaker and lovingly raised her six children.

She enjoyed sewing, gardening, growing flowers, fishing, and taking care of her home. She also enjoyed spending time with her family at their lake home on Grand Lake. She was a member of the Federated Church at Erie.

In addition to her husband, Dottie is survived by two sons, Michael Jackson, and his wife, Susan of Fayetteville, AR and Rick Jackson, and his wife, Liane of Blue Springs, MO; three daughters, Kindra Holland, and her husband, David of Erie, Robin Vogts, and her husband, Bruce of Erie, and Tammy Jackson, and her husband, Jeff of Erie; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Wilson of Lufkin, TX. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tracey Jackson, on February 13, 1993; a grandson, Josh Daniels; and a brother, Bobby Wagner.

Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, October 15, 2018 at the Federated Church in Erie with Pastor Mark Demas officiating. Burial will follow in the East Hill Cemetery. Friends may call the Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Erie after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Memorials are suggested to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home 113 S. Main St., P.O. Box 182, Erie, KS 66733. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Christina Lawlor

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Christina Susanne Lawlor, 42, of Lenexa, KS, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO.

She was born October 1, 1976, the daughter of Mike and Dixie (Krantz) Giffin.

Christina graduated from Southeast High School with the class of 1995. She then went on to Pittsburg State University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management in December of 1999.

Survivors include her husband, Chris Lawlor and their daughter, Katherine; parents, Mike and Dixie Giffin; and many other family members.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mary and Henry Krantz Jr., Charles and Gladys Giffin, and Mardell Pittser.

Graveside services will be 11am, Friday, October 12, 2018 at Garden of Memories in Pittsburg, KS. Family will receive friends at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS, from 5-8 pm Thursday, October 11, 2018. Memorials may be made to The National Ataxia Foundation; 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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Wayne Barber

(From Friskel Funeral Home)

Wayne Nelson Barber 79, of Pittsburg, KS died 4:20pm Tuesday October 2, 2018 at the Medicalodge Nursing Home in Pittsburg, KS following an illness.

Wayne was born April 11, 1939 in Pemberville, Ohio the son of George W. and Nola (Nelson) Barber. 

Wayne moved to the area from Winfield, KS and attended college in Allentown, PA. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Germany earning the rank of PFC. He served as Military Police. 

On October 14, 1961 Wayne married Claire Henderson in Springfield, MA; she survives at the home. Wayne has worked for several commercial companies including Vinylplex Inc. in Pittsburg, KS. Wayne was a member of the Frontenac Methodist Church and was known to be happily married to his wife Claire for 56 years. 

Survivors include his children Duane Barber and wife Tammy of Girard, KS, Doug Barber of Pittsburg, KS, Gloria Goodale and husband Larry of Claremore, OK and Kirk Barber and wife Bobbiejo of Tuscan, AZ; brother Donald Barber of Broken Arrow, OK; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. 

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Donna Myers, Gladys Ward and a grand-daughter Nicole Beknel. 

Funeral Services will be 11:00am Tuesday October 9, 2018 at the Friskel Funeral Home in Frontenac, KS with Pastor Brayden Shelly officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. Family will receive friends 10:00-11:00am prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be left at www.friskelfuneralhome.com. 

Arrangements and services are under the direction of Friskel Funeral Home of Frontenac, KS.

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Eva Kreisher

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Eva Dorsey Kreisher, 97, of Green Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2018. 

Born May 23, 1921 in Girard, Kansas to Miles Ed Dorsey, Sr and May Dorsey, she outlived her brothers Barton Dorsey and Miles Ed Dorsey, Jr, husband William Arnold Williamson, two of their children, Robin and Kris Williamson, and husband Franklin Earl Kreisher. She is survived by her children Andrew Williamson (Peggy), Jon Williamson, Eric Williamson, Jeff Williamson (Elizabeth), Betsy Dienes (Jim), and Barbara Williamson; grandchildren Julia Martin, Janette Branca, Brie, Ben, Alex, Molly, and Jenny Mayhew, niece Kelly Dorsey, nephews Kent (Jan) and Charles (Roberta).

Eva attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas where she majored in home economics. She then served her country in WW2 with the Marine Corps as a pararigger and repairman earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. 

After her discharge, she married fellow marine William Arnold Williamson and attended Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville, Texas. Later, Eva earned a Masters Degree in Library Science at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She lived in Alaska and several locations in California as she raised 8 children and worked as a teacher in California schools.

Her children remember her interest in collecting local native artifacts and jewelry along with her enthusiasm for celebrating Christmas with a feast of the children’s favorite foods on Christmas Eve and the special knitted stockings she created and stuffed each year for their pleasure. Following her retirement from teaching, Eva moved to Arizona where she enjoyed round dancing, mah-jong, quilting, traveling abroad, and collecting Native American jewelry with her husband Frank Kreisher. They loved their time at La Posada, an elegant progressive care facility and although they moved briefly 3 times to North Carolina to be near children and grandchildren, the joy they found in Arizona always pulled them back. 

Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday at the Girard Cemetery with Pastor Kent Dorsey officiating. Military Honors will be given by the Brown-Bishop Post No. 704, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Parsons, Kansas. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Cards of condolences may be mailed to PO Box 1395, Cary, NC 27512 or left at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

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Pauline Gibson

(From Paul Thomas Funeral Home)

Pauline Gibson age 96 of Baxter Springs, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Quaker Hill Manor in Lowell, Kansas. She was born on March 13, 1922.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi David Gibson and 1 sister.

Surviving is her nephew, Mark Ward of the State of Virginia, 2 step-granddaughters, Cheryl Carter and Pat Young and 1 step-grandson, Lex Young.

Her wishes was to be cremated, services will be held at a later date.

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Joyce Holland

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Joyce Ann Holland, 75, of Pittsburg, KS passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Via Christi Village in Pittsburg, KS following an illness.

Joyce was born April 23, 1943 in Cherokee, KS the daughter of Harry and Irene (Yaeger) Davis. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Frontenac High School in 1960.

In 1983 she graduated from Fort Scott Community College with a degree in nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Via Christi Hospital for 30 years in the emergency room.

Joyce was married to John R. Holland, he preceded her in death.
She enjoyed staying at home and visiting with her family at her kitchen table.

Survivors include, son; Robert E. Holland (Vicki) of Pittsburg, KS daughter; Marilyn S. Holland (Adam Endicott) of Pittsburg, KS; 2 step-sons, John J. Holland of Pittsburg, KS, James A. Holland of Topeka, KS. 2 brothers; Dean Davis of Crown Point, IN, John Davis Ocala, FL, sister; Linda S. Terdin of Frontenac, KS, 7 grandchildren; Shelly Gross, Whitnie Anderson, Makayla Iori, Tara Holland, Matthew Wood, Justin Hawn, Will Holland, 2 great-grandchildren; Hadley and Layne Gross and a very special niece who helped care for her and visit her every evening, Tammy Shepherd.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the Frontenac City Cemetery in Frontenac, KS with Pastor Daryl Gaddy officiating.

Family will receive friends from 6-8:00pm Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS; friends may call after 10 am Friday. Condolences may be left atwww.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.

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Jamia Melton

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Jamia L Melton, age 91, passed away at 11:45 am, Sunday September 30, 2018 at Integris Grove Hospital, following an illness.

Jamia was born December 27, 1926 in Galena, KS. Her parents were James and Lillie (Lamb) Tutt. She has lived in Grove the past 30 years, moving from Galena.

While in Grove, for 22 years she actively volunteered at the Grove Seniors Citizens building. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching game shows, and working crossword and word search puzzles.

She was married to Roy E Melton in 1950 in Bentonville, Ark. He preceded her in death May 1, 1975. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ricky Tutt, and Douglas Melton.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Fry, Galena, and Debra Simon, Neosho, MO; one sister, Rachel Channel, Galena; 8 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Jamia was entrusted to Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS for cremation. The family will plan a memorial service at a later date.

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