Ed Bartlett

(From Cheney-Witt Funeral Chapel)

Edmond Bartlett, 89, of Fort Scott, Kansas, passed away on August 31 after a battle with cancer.

Ed was born on January 14, 1930 to Sheldon and Lucille Bartlett in Pleasanton, Kansas. After graduating from Pleasanton High School in 1948, he served in the Army. He then majored in Journalism at the University of Kansas and graduated in 1954.

After graduation, he worked for Look Magazine in Des Moines, Iowa, where he met and married Ruby Kalentine. They then moved to Minnetonka, Minnesota, where Ed worked 18 years in marketing for Fingerhut Corporation. Ed and Ruby had four children, Steven, Suzanne, Sally, and Thomas.

Ed and his family moved to Jackson, Wyoming in 1977, and lived at the base of Jackson Hole Ski Resort. He loved the outdoors and spent time skiing, hiking, hunting, and fishing. Ed continued working as a freelance marketer for major corporations around the country.

After retiring several times, Ed returned to the area where he grew up and led a very active life in Fort Scott, Kansas. He loved hiking in the countryside of Kansas with his dog Skipper, and he traveled all over the world.

Ed is predeceased by his parents and wife Ruby and is survived by children Steve, Suzanne (Larson), Sally (Phalen), and Tom; by eight grandchildren, Callie Bartlett, Michelle Rosengren, Cole Meyer, Shane Phalen, Ryan Phalen, Henry Bartlett, Lily Bartlett, and Eva Bartlett; and three great grandchildren Danielle Rosengren, Evelyn Rosengren, and Vera Rosengren.

There was cremation. There will be a memorial visitation, Wednesday, September 4, 2019, from 3:00 – 5:00 PM at the Carriage House, 301 S. Main. Memorial are suggested to Integrity Hospice and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS. 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guest book at cheneywitt.com.

Joan Bailey

(From Cheney-Witt Funeral Chapel)

Treasured memories are cherished by the family of Joan Evelyn Bailey. Joan, 70, went home to her Lord and Savior on August 29, 2019.

During her time on Earth, Joan’s kind heart, generous nature, and touch of orneriness made the world a brighter place for all those around her. An avid collector of angels, Joan’s love of the Lord made her an angel here on Earth to many. A powerful prayer warrior, Mrs. Bailey moved many mountains with her worshipful words. 

In this world, Joan embraced the phrase, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness,” serving as a housekeeping supervisor for Mercy Hospital for over 20 years. 

Joan was born on August 11, 1949, to Homer and Bessie (Cady) West, the sixth of eight children. In her younger years, siblings recall Joan’s ability to simultaneously behave as a complete angel and a total character. 

Joan met the love of her life, Lewis Kenneth Bailey, in 1965 in Olathe, Kansas. The soulmates wed on July 25, 1969. To this blessed union, two adored children, Timothy Allen and Kimberly Ann, were born. Next to the Lord, Joan loved her family most of all, finding them a tremendous source of support and strength. For Joan, family was not limited to relatives, and she truly never met a stranger. A familiar face to many, Joan and Lewis have called Fort Scott Kansas, home since the early seventies. 

Joan is survived by her loving husband of fifty years, Lewis Bailey; her son Tim (Shayla) Bailey; her daughter Kim (Jess) Fletcher; and five beautiful granddaughters: Allexis, Allie, Rayna, Kandace, and Brinley. Joan’s surviving siblings include Harold (Jolene) West, Hazel Spielman, Lessie Williams, and Cheryl West. Joan was also loved by many nephews, nieces, and cousins. 

Joan was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Hester Forester, Carl West, and Roland West.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, September 5th at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the U. S. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Wednesday at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Bethel Community Church and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Mike Harrison

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Mike C. Harrison, 74, of Parsons, died at 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Elmhaven Nursing Home in Parsons.

He was born June 4, 1945, in Oswego, to Herman F. and Maxine (Crum) Harrison. He grew up in Altamont and graduated from Labette County Community High School in 1963. He graduated from Parsons Junior College and from Central State University at Edmond, Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in mortuary science.

Mike was employed several years at the Burris-Wall Funeral Home. He was an insurance salesman for Western-Southern Agency until 1989. Later employment included operating the 59 truck stop, Dual County Sanitation, Billman’s Trucking Co. and Elnickie Trucking Co.

He was an outgoing person and people person and enjoyed performing various jobs. For several years he was very active in the Parsons Jaycee organization. He coached his children in speed skating. In his youth he was baptized in the Methodist Church.

In January of 1968 he and Judy Michael were married at the McCune Methodist Church. Later they were divorced.

Surviving are two children, Scott Harrison (Dustee) of McCune and Crystal Riley (Rob) of Parsons; nine grandchildren, Talon Riley (Lindsey) of Overland Park, Shelby Riley, of Breckenridge, CO, Jensen Riley and Carsen Riley, both of Parsons; Jalen Merrell and Hartley Merrell, both of Pittsburg, Caitlyn Harrison, of Arma, Reagan Harrison of Pittsburg and Kaden Harrison of McCune; a great-grandson, Rhett Prince of Arma; a brother John Harrison (Karen) of Austin, TX.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Carolyn Franks.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, with Aaron Williams officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday.

Memorials are suggested to the Kindred Hospice. They may be left at or sent to the funeral home at Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online messages may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Gary Hoffman

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Gary Lee Hoffman 75, of Overland Park, KS former longtime resident of Pittsburg, KS died 6:27am Saturday August 24, 2019 at the St. Joseph Place in Overland Park, KS following an illness.

Gary was born August 21, 1944 in Kansas City, KS the son of Leonard C. and Agnes R. (O’Connor) Hoffman. He was raised in DeSoto, KS and attended DeSoto Public Schools. . He later attended Donnelly Junior College. Gary was a Veteran of the Army serving his country in Vietnam. 

On June 1, 1968 Gary married Sandra K. Wichman at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, KS; she survives at the home. Gary worked most of his life as a salesman; businesses including Paxton Lumber Company, Bowlus Sporting Goods and School Supply, Jake’s Fireworks and finally Ettinger's where he retired. Gary was a long time member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS; current member of the Church of the Ascension in Overland Park, KS; a member of the Knights of Columbus; VFW and will be most remembered as an avid sports fan that loved to support local teams. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. 

Survivors include his wife; sons Jason Hoffman and wife Christina of Overland Park, KS and Jeremy Hoffman and wife Melanie of Atlanta, GA; brothers Larry Hoffman and wife Patty of El Macero, CA, John Hoffman of Prairie Village, KS, Jim Hoffman and wife Lori of Linwood, KS and Brent Hoffman of Boulevard, CA and grandchildren Sydney, Brady and Hudson Hoffman.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents. 

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am Saturday September 7, 2019 at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS with Fr. Dan Lorimer as celebrant. Burial will be at a private date at the Eudora City Cemetery in Eudora, KS. Rosary will be recited at 6:00pm Friday September 6, 2019 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS; family will receive friends immediately following the rosary. In lieu of flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Friends may drop off or mail memorials to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.

Carla Stewart

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Carla K. Stewart, 60, of Girard, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her residence in Girard.

Carla was born May 19, 1959 in Girard a daughter of James and Ilene (Smith) Everitt.

She attended schools in Girard and graduated from the Girard High School.

Carla enjoyed fishing and playing cards.

Survivors are her sons, Curtis Moriconi of Pittsburg and Brian Stewart of Columbus; her daughter, Kelly Morey of Pittsburg; three grandchildren; her brother, Jim Everitt, and his wife, Mikki, of Girard; her sisters, Kay Wolfe, and her husband, John, of Chetopa and Dianna Swagerty, and her husband, Randy, of Boise City, Oklahoma; a survivor, Ronnie Freeman, of the home.

Carla was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Cassie Whyman; a grandson, Hunter Davidson.

A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 30 at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home where friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Friday.

Memorials are suggested to the grandchildren’s education fund and these may be left at the funeral home 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

Virginia Buzard

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Virginia Louise Buzard, 89, of Pittsburg, Kansas passed away peacefully on Saturday August 24, 2019.

Virginia was born July 27, 1930 in the tiny town of Franklin, Kansas. Her parents were Amos and Pearl (McBride) Mayberry and she was the eldest of 5 children. 

She attended school in Girard, Kansas where she met her lifelong partner, Robert Lee Buzard, on the town square. Bob says she served him up a dish of ice cream and “that’s all it took”. At a spry 19 years of age, she married Bob on August 29, 1949 and the two made their first country home together in Monmouth, Kansas. Later, they filled their house with 2 little girls Connie and Sharon. Being a resourceful and sustainable wife and mother, Virginia mastered the art of cooking, canning, and sewing. 

Virginia was never one to rest; always working to better the lives of her family and others. She worked for her aunt at the family restaurant, then became part of the Brown’s Bakery family where she perfected puff pastries, breads, and cinnamon rolls. She later developed into the food service and catering business at Pittsburg State University where she retired in 1995.

She was a devoted and loved member of Meadowside Baptist Church where her love for Jesus was evident in her service to others. There were no outsiders in Virginia’s presence where her warmth and encouragement flowed. 

Virginia’s physical footprint was small, never weighing more than 100 lbs, but her family and friends will remember her as a strong and courageous woman. When faced with hardship or fear, she was an unwavering mainstay. Her family fondly recalls their weekly gatherings around the dinner table when a seamless display of homemade noodles and mashed potatoes, coconut and banana cream pies, and a smattering of homemade breads filled the kitchen. She always prefaced the meal by saying, “this probably won’t be very good”, when in fact, it was better than the meal before. Her yearly French cookies, banana bread, jellies, and never ending supply of diet coke will be greatly missed. She had a green thumb with lilac bushes, hostas, and petunias covering her spaces. We have peace in knowing she is briskly walking the streets of gold, catching up with old friends, and eating all the donuts she desires. We await the day to be reunited. 

Together husband, Bob, daughters Connie (Randy) Burns and Sharon Henderson; grandchildren Carie Gardner, Ben Burns, Chris Burns, and Abby Mutic with spouses; 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Hicks affectionately gather to honor her legacy. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, Thursday August 29 with memorial services at 2:00 pm, Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard. Pastors Paul Mooney and Nick Bumgardner will officiate. Burial will take place at a later date. 

Memorials made to Meadowside Baptist Church and condolences may be sent to the funeral home.
Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Debbie Smith

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Debbie Faye (Basher) Smith, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 in Iola.

Debbie was born April 21, 1956 to Keith and Evelyn (Abbott) Basher in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She lived in North Dakota and also Colorado, but spent most of her years in Iola, KS. Debbie was self-employed as a caregiver, and loved cooking and quilting. She especially loved her dog "Shadow."

Surviving Debbie are her two children Jackson Smith (wife Amanda) of Valley Center, Kansas, and Connie Cosby (husband Jeff) of Colorado; five brothers Jerry Hanson of Colorado, Jim Basher of Iola, George Hanson (wife Jennifer) of Fredonia, KS, Johnny Basher of Iola, Joel Hanson (wife Linda) of Colorado; one sister Denise Hanson (spouse Joyce Bartu) of Aurora, Colorado; and three grandchildren Emmett Smith, and Ashley and Jaren Cosby.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Derfelt Funeral Home of Columbus, KS. No formal services are planned at this time, but per Debbie's wishes, the family will spread her ashes in Colorado at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a memorial donation to your local Cancer Association of choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

Coleen Lindsey

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Coleen A Lindsey, age 74, passed away at 6:10 pm, Saturday, August 23, 2019 at Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS following an illness.

Coleen was born November 30, 1940 in Oswego, KS. Her parents were Francis F Lindsey and Leona Agnes (Moss) Lindsey. While growing up in Oswego she had attended Mason Chapel. She had lived in Wichita several years.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed working Bible puzzles and helped to care for people in need. Coleen had also been an Avon representative. She was a member of North Heights Christian Church, Wichita, KS.

Surviving is one son Kevin Darkis, Independence KS; 4 grandchildren, Derrick Darkis, Dominique Darkis, Kevin Jordan Darkis, and Megan Darkis; one great-grandchild, Darius Darkis; her mother, Leona Agnes Lindsey, Oswego, KS; her sister, Sharon Robinson, Wichita, KS; one uncle, Henry Moss Jr, Oswego, KS; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Tibbets Cemetery, Oswego, KS. Pastor Bob Conway will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home, Oswego.

Bob Stout

(From Cheney-Witt Funeral Chapel)

Robert Ray Stout, age 79, resident of Fort Scott, KS, died Friday, August 23, 2019, at Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg, KS. He was born July 17, 1940, in Ash Grove, MO, the son of Elmer Ray and Charlene Geneva Rasnic Stout. He graduated from Fort Scott High School with the class of 1958.

He married Karen Sue Phillips on July 14, 1965. Bob served in the Navy for 20 years before retiring. He then worked for Ray Shepherd Motors for over 30 years. He also worked security for Value Merchandisers for 20 years. He was a dedicated, hard-working employee. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed reading western novels on the front porch, riding motorcycles and watching pro wrestling. He loved spending time with his family, especially his son and grandchildren. 

Survivors include his wife Karen of the home; a son, Steve Stout, Frontenac, KS; 5 grandchildren, Alexia Lang, Victoria Fortenberry, Kendra Stout, Joran Stout, and Garrison Stout; 9 great grandchildren, Hunter, Aiden, Madison, Felicity, Zachary, Cheyenne, Kaitleigh, Addy, Nora, and one more on the way; and two nephews, Oliver and Thomas Stout. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Howard and Jack Stout; and his parents.

There was cremation. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 PM Tuesday, September 3rd, at the U. S. National Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Olson Frary Burkhart Post #1165 V.F.W. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM Tuesday until leaving for the cemetery at Cheney Witt Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the Bob Stout Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, PO Box 347, 201 S. Main St., Fort Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Arlene Thornton

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Arlene M. Thornton, 91, of Altamont, died at 5:35 p.m., Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

She was born February 29, 1928, at Walnut, to Roy E. and Gertrude L. (Pantle) Hazen. She grew up in the Walnut, Stark and St. Paul areas and graduated from the Stark High School.

On March 17, 1946 she and Harold E. Thornton were married in Girard. They moved to Parsons in 1948 and operated the Hamburger Hut in the 1900 block of Broadway from 1948 to 1964. They operated the Strauss Club from 1971 to 1990. She was credit manager for the Sears Store for over 20 years.

After closing the café she and Harold lived in the rural Parsons area several years. Harold preceded her in death on October 31, 1991. After his death she moved to the Grand Lake area in Oklahoma and in 2013 moved to the Big Hill area west of Parsons. A year later she settled into an apartment on North Huston in Altamont.

Arlene was a member of the First Baptist Church of Altamont and participate in a Bible study group. She enjoyed family activities, reading books, embroidering, playing cards, poker and dominoes.

Surviving are three children, Harold L. Thornton (Lyn) of Wyoming, Sandy Nading (Bill) of Springfield, MO and Kathy Ruehle (Rod) of Altamont; grandchildren, Kris Clemens (Cole), Kelly Vanderford, Ted Kennedy (Amanda) Dave Kennedy, Tad Thornton (Tonya), Tracey Hughes (Sam), Jake Mathis (Samantha), Jamie Whittley (Matthew), Kyle Ruehle (Brittany), Amanda Agee (Josh) and Lee Nading (Ashley); 30 great-grandchildren; two brothers, William “Bill” Hazen (Rosie) of Grove, OK and Buford Hazen (Pat) of Chanute; a sister, Wilma Ward of Grove, OK and a sister-in-law, Marge Hazen, of Parsons.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Harold, three brothers, George Hazen, Richard Hazen and Warren Hazen and a sister, Verda Jean Hazen.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home, with Rev. Greg Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday. Memorials are suggested to either the Altamont Senior Citizens Center or the Altamont Public Library. They may be left at or sent to the funeral home at Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online messages may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Dick Henry

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Richard (Dick) L. Henry, 86, of Pittsburg, passed away at 3:20 a.m., Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, MO.

He was born July 6, 1933, at Grover, CO, the son of Arvel C. and Iva (Hampton) Henry.

Mr. Henry served in the United States Army.

On November 10, 1990, he was united in marriage to Sara Ellen Noscroy at Pittsburg, KS. She survives of the home.

Mr. Henry was a Fire Fighter for the city of Pittsburg for 33 ½ years before his retirement in 1986. After retirement he worked part time for the SEK Humane Society and the SEK Recycling Center.

Membership was held in the First United Methodist Church, Pittsburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Gerald Henry, three daughters, Cynthia Raccio, Angela Chappell (Darrel) and Julie Kissel, one granddaughter, Amy and four grandsons, Gabriel, Derek, Justin and Taylor.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 30, 2019, at the First United Methodist Church, Pittsburg, with the Reverend Mark Chambers conducting the service. Private family burial will take place at a later time at the Girard City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Friday, at 10:00 a.m., at the church. The family suggests memorials be given to the First United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Troy Cole

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Troy Wayne Cole of Arma, Kansas passed from this life on August 9, 2019 in Pittsburg, Kansas, he was 43.

Troy was born on April 27, 1976 to Jack and Barbara (Watkins) Cole in Joplin, Missouri. He worked as the Assistant Manager for Hardees.

Troy loved to work with wood, he liked gardening and building things.

He is survived by a son Cody Cole of Arma, Kansas and a daughter Kristen Cole of Lebanon, Missouri.

Goldie Hershberger

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Goldie I. Hershberger, 98, of St. Paul and a former Walnut resident, passed away at 6:47 a.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul.

She was born on April 30, 1921 at Attica, Kansas to John and Alta (Martin) Arnold. She grew up at Wichita and Attica and attended schools there.

Goldie moved to Walnut in 1938 and then to St. Paul in 1998. She was a homemaker and worked at the Kansas Ordnance Plant in Parsons during World War II. She also drove a car for senior citizens transportation while living in Walnut.

She enjoyed crocheting, reading, puzzles, making pies, and most of all her grandchildren. She was a member of the United Methodist Church at Walnut and at St. Paul, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 170 in Chanute and Post No. 292 at Walnut. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Walnut Chapter.

She and Lawrence W. “Shorty” Hershberger were married on July 6, 1937 at Medicine Lodge, Kansas. He preceded her on September 12, 2001.

She is survived by her two daughters, Phyllis Deweese of Chanute and Linda Wilson of Erie; six grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her brother, Valgene Arnold; her sister, Opal Doolin; a grandson, Larry Deweese; and a son-in-law, Butch Leroy Wilson.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 26, 2019 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in St. Paul with Pastor Mark Demas officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 5 Sunday evening. Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul United Methodist Church or to the Prairie Mission Retirement Village Activity Fund and these may be left in care of the Carson-Wall Funeral Home 403 Main St., St. Paul, KS 66733. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Larry Beck

(From Cheney-Witt Funeral Chapel)

Larry Joe Beck, age 65, a resident of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at his home. He was born April 11, 1954, in Ft. Scott, Kansas. He graduated from the Ft. Scott High School and Fort Scott Community College. He went on to receive his BS Degree in Nursing from Pittsburg State University.

Larry Joe married Mary E.Evans on September 19, 1975, at Devon, Kansas. He worked as a nurse at Mercy Hospital in Ft. Scott. He later served with the United States Air Force during Operation Desert Storm where he served as a clinical nurse. 

Following his military service, he worked as a surgical nurse for Doctor’s Hospital in Springfield, Missouri and Cox Hospital in Monet, Missouri. Larry Joe enjoyed reading, welding and playing golf. He also was a licensed pilot. He was a past member of the Devon United Masonic Lodge. 

Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home in Mt. Vernon; his daughter, Samantha Beck-Paciorek (Andrew), of Baxter Springs, Kansas and his son, Jordan Beck (Angela) of Willard, Missouri and six grandchildren, Gaige, Danielle, Jaden, Maycie, Jackson and Adalyn. Also surviving is his mother, Yvonne Beck; a sister, Susie Arvidson (Chris) of Ft. Scott and three half-brothers, Charles Jajdelski, of San Diego, California, Ron Jajdelski, of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Bob Jajdelski of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Beck; a granddaughter, Charlotte and a half-brother, Mike Jajdelski.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 26th at the U. S. National Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Family and friends may meet at the Cheney Witt Chapel prior to leaving for the cemetery at 10:45 A.M. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Ft. Scott, KS 66701. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.

Danny Rawlins

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Danny Joe Rawlins, age 74, passed away at 8:28 pm, Monday, August 19, 2019 at Quaker Hill Manor, Lowell, KS following an illness.

Danny was born February 7, 1945 in Joplin, MO. His parents were Ted and Gladys (Venturella) Rawlins. He was a lifetime resident of Riverton.

He graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1963. He then earned an Associate degree in Business from NEO College in Miami, OK.

Danny served in the U S Army for 3 years, working as a printer. He owned and operated TriState Printing in Galena for 25 years, retiring in 2010. He was of the Baptist faith. He served on the Riverton School Board from 1984 -1997. He had coached youth baseball in the summertime as his son progressed from Farm Club, Little League, and Junior Leagues. Danny enjoyed working with drag racing. He enjoyed collecting knives, several of which he made himself. He also enjoyed fishing.

Danny was married to Nancy Jane Wellman on June 5, 1964 in Riverton. She survives.

Additional survivors include one son, Jeff Rawlins (wife, Debbie) Lowell, KS; one daughter, Stacy Crumbliss, Miami, OK; one brother, Michael Rawlins (wife, Pamela) Wyandotte, OK; 4 grandchildren, Michael Shane Rawlins, Shelby Crumbliss, Kayli Rawlins, and Ashton Crumbliss; 6 great-grandchildren, a niece, Sandra Evans whom he was very close to, and other several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Deanie Evans.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Quaker Valley Cemetery, Riverton, KS. Pastor Audie Tash will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena.

Dawn Hudson

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Dawn Marie Hudson, 43, of Pittsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at her home.
She was born August 31, 1975, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin Curtis Hudson and Janet Ruth Heider.

Dawn was engaged to wed to Ashley Gibson, of Pittsburg, he survives of the home.

Dawn attended Arma, Kansas schools from grade school until graduation from Northeast High School in 1993. At that time, she attended Pittsburg State University for 4 years. Once completing some college, Ms. Hudson went on to work at Miller’s Professional Imaging for several years.

She was of the Christian faith, and loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. Membership was held at the Lighthouse Tabernacle in Pittsburg, KS. 

In addition to her fiancé Ashley, she is survived by her grandfather Roy C. Hudson, her parents Marvin and Theresa Hudson and Janet Heider, a sister Tanessa (Hudson) Cunningham and her husband Curt, and a brother Michael Hudson and his wife Kasi. Two nephews, Garon Worrell and Russell Hudson, and two nieces, AnnaLynn Hudson and Josey Cunningham. As well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

Dawn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Donald F. Heider and Wanda Lou (Goodall) Heider, and paternal grandmother Betty Alice (Eagan) Hudson. In addition to three angelic premature babies. 

A service is set for 2:00 p.m. August 24, 2019, at Lighthouse Tabernacle with Pastor Daryl Gaddy officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral at the church. Burial will follow in the Crocker Cemetery, Pittsburg, KS. Lighthouse Tabernacle: 604 S. 200th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Funeral services are under the direction of Bath Naylor Funeral Home. 

Terry Dannels

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Terry Ray Dannels, age 66 of Grove, passed away at 10:52 AM on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at St. John Hospital in Tulsa, OK after a courageous battle with cancer.

Terry was born in Joplin, MO on March 11, 1953 to the union of Leslie J. Dannels and Betty J. (Strickland) Dannels. He attended Riverton High School, graduating with the Class of 1971. After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served from 1971-1975. He was assigned to the USS Mullinix during its time in the Mediterranean Sea during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Miami, OK. His work history includes time at B.F. Goodrich, but he spent the majority of his career working as a Truck Driver for Yellow Freight, now “Y.R.C.”, and participating in the Local Teamsters Union, retiring just two years ago. He always loved being outdoors, either mowing or working on one of his many building projects.

Terry was united in marriage with Glenda Kaye (Sherwood) Dannels on August 20, 1976 at the Cherry Grove Church in Quapaw, OK. They had spent the majority of their married life living in Grove, OK, moving there from Miami, OK. She survives.

Additional survivors include his mother, Betty J. Dannels of Galena, KS; two sons, Leslie “Slade” Dannels (wife, Angela) of Choteau, OK, and Beau Brandon Dannels (wife, Bobbie) of Grove; two brothers, Greg Dannels (wife, Nancy) of Durant, OK, and Mark Dannels of Galena; one sister, Brenda Zellmer of Riverton, KS; 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie J. Dannels; and one step-son, Darrin Horton.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Riverton House of Prayer. Pastors Audie Tash and Jeff Dixon will officiate. Pallbearers will be Leslie Slade Dannels, Beau Dannels, Cody Horton, Earl Sherwood, J.J. Dannels, and Gary Keller, with Mark Dannels, Greg Dannels, Brenda Zellmer, and Shad Lakford as honorary pallbearers. Burial will follow in the Seneca Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 6-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes.com.

Sam Holsinger

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Robert Samuel “Sam” Holsinger, 44, of Parsons, died at 8:15 a.m., Sunday, August 18, 2019 at his home. His death was unexpected.

He was born May 30, 1975, in Parsons, to Michael J. and Loretta L. (White) Holsinger. He attended local schools, graduating from Parsons High School in 1993.

In his adult years he had been employed at several places including Grandview Cabinet Co., Parsons Precision Products, Watco Railway Co. and SKIL. His hobbies included fishing, motorcycle riding, drag racing and scrapping. His dogs, Elsa Mae and Buddy, were his constant companions. He was a member of Our Father’s Vineyard Church.

Surviving are his mother, Loretta Holsinger of the home; five children, Kyleigh Holsinger of Parsons, Bethany Holsinger of Shawnee, Bradyn Holsinger of Parsons, Logan Holsinger and Eden Holsinger, both of Chetopa; a granddaughter, Peighton Standley and an expected granddaughter, Paizleigh Standley; brother, Rick Holsinger, and his wife, Kimi, of Parsons; grandmother, Harriette White of Jacksonville, AR; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceding him in death was his father, Mike Holsinger, paternal grandfather, Bob White and his maternal grandparents, Elmer and Dowana Holsinger.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, at Oakwood Cemetery, with Micheal Linthicum officiating. The family will receive friends at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday.

Memorials are suggested to Proud Animal Lovers Society (PALS). They may be left at or mailed to the funeral home at Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online messages may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Lee Roy Church

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Lee Roy Church, 88, of Walnut, died at 2:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2019 in the WestRidge Retirement Community in Girard.

He was born October 9, 1930 in Newton, Kansas, a son of Louis and Helen (Stine) Church. He grew up in the Newton and Burns, Kansas areas and graduated from Burns High School.

Lee Roy served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

He married Nancy R. Shively on September 11, 1954 in Burns. She survives of WestRidge.
Lee Roy was a lifelong farmer and stockman at rural Walnut.

Lee Roy was a member of the USD No. 248 School Board; the National Resource Conservation Service and the Soil Conservation Service.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Walnut, a 32nd Degree Mason and past master of the Vulcan Masonic Lodge at Walnut, the Consistory at Fort Scott, Mirza Shrine in Pittsburg, the George L. Hendricks Post No. 102, American Legion of Erie, Kansas, and the Walnut Ruritan Board.
Lee Roy enjoyed farming, flying airplanes, riding motorcycles, old tractors and he loved to dance.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, Nancy, of Girard, are his brother, Jerry Church, and his wife, Rosie, of Girard; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sons, David Lee Church, on April 9, 1977, and Mark Lloyd Church, on April 24, 2013; three brothers, Robert Church and two infant brothers Edward and Lloyd Church.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday at the United Methodist Church in Walnut with Pastor Susan Cole officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by the George L. Hendricks Post No. 102, American Legion of Erie. Masonic rites will also be at the graveside. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m., Thursday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home where friends may call after 2:00 p.m., Thursday.

Memorials are suggested to the Mirza Transportation Fund 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

Chuck Spellman

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Charles R. “Chuck” Spellman, 79, of rural Mound Valley, died at 7:05 a.m., Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

He was born June 18, 1940, at Osawatomie, to Mearl Richard and Lula Mae (Needham) Spellman. He grew up there and graduated from Osawatomie High School. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Baker University and a Master’s degree from K.U. and Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) from K.U. in the field of special education. Early in his career he taught a few years in the public schools in Linwood and Easton, KS.

Chuck came to Parsons in 1972 to be the Education Specialist with the University of Kansas Affiliated Facility, a part of the K.U. Bureau of Child Research, which later became the Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies (LSI). He began writing federal and state grants in 1974 and brought millions of dollars into Kansas in order to pursue his research and service interests. At one time he was the all time leader in federal dollars awarded to any Principal Investigator at the LSI but has since been surpassed by a couple of others whose careers continue now, 12 years after his retirement. Highlights of his career are the development of a model for providing education services to students with significant intellectual disabilities and his creation of the Assistive Technology for Kansans project that continues to be federally funded 26 years after its inception. He co-authored dozens of professional journal articles and book chapters. He retired in 2007, after 39 years of service, as Senior Scientist Emeritus.

His first marriage was to Carole “Kelly” Wheeler. They later divorced. 

On January 4, 1995 he and Pamela (Field) Cress were married at Eureka Springs, AR. She survives of the home.

Also surviving are two daughters, Stacy Braman (Wes) and Jennifer Bennett, of Parsons; 15 grandchildren, Caleb Ozier, Andrew Ozier, Maren Ozier, Crystal Edwards, Rodney Jakee, Britney Neil, Heidi Wood, Chelsea Williams, Seth Bennett, Hayden Bennett, Jackson Braman, Morgan Braman, Taylor Braman, Chapel Braman and Boston Braman;18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rita Nichols of Topeka and Avis Rush of Paola; and a sister-in-law, Donna Spellman of Cedar Rapids, IA. 

Preceding him in death was a son, Matthew Spellman, who died on November 1, 2000 and a brother, William Spellman.

Chuck bequeathed his body to the University of Kansas Medical School.

There will be a come and go “Party” in Chuck’s memory the evening of Friday, September 20 at the home of his daughter, Stacy Braman in Parsons. 

Memorials are suggested to the Charles R. Spellman Memorial Scholarship Fund for the study of dementia at the University of Kansas. Checks for the memorial should be made to K.U. ENDOWMENT. They may be left at or sent to the Carson-Wall Funeral Home at Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online messages may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Bill DeMoure

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Bill G. DeMoure, 97, of Girard, passed away at 10:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 at the Guest House Estates of Pittsburg.

Bill was born April 12, 1922 in Wichita, Kansas, a son of Harrison W. and Cloe (Brown) DeMoure. He grew up in the Wichita and Castle Rock, Washington areas and attended schools in Castle Rock.
He served in the US Army during W.W.II as a tank gunner.

Bill married Cliffie M. Whitton on August 13, 1949 in Wichita. She preceded him in death on August 29, 2017.

Bill worked as a flight line mechanic for the Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita from 1948 until retiring in 1986. He and Cliffie moved to Girard in March of 2012.

Bill enjoyed auto racing, fishing, guns and he was a gunsmith. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.

Survivors are his sons, Pastor Gaylord DeMoure, and his wife, Ruth, of Girard; Victor DeMoure, and his wife, Kathy, of Springfield, Missouri; Vincent DeMoure, and his wife, Nicole, of Wichita; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Jack, Dean, Wendell, and Bob DeMoure, and a great-granddaughter.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday at the National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas with Pastor Mike Buckamneer officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.

Friends may call at their convenience after 10:00 a.m., Thursday at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Girard.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Don Runyon

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Don Elvin Runyon, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 19, 2019 at Via Christi Hospital.

He was born May 4, 1940 at Amarillo, TX. He was an only child of Clifford Houston and Viola Mable (Jones) Runyon. Graduated from Amarillo High School in 1958 and attended Amarillo Jr. College.

Don worked in Amarillo, Pampa and Victoria, Texas as a mechanical draftsman. Moved to Richardson, Texas and while working for Texas Instruments, he met his wife.

On August 30, 1968, he was united in marriage to Linda Thorogood. They raised two children, a son, Kerry and a daughter, Connie.

While working for Texas Instruments, Don pursed photography as a hobby. In August 1994, they purchased a photography studio in Pittsburg, Kansas, Treasured Images. The owned a successful portrait studio for 21 years before retiring in 2015.

He was a member and past officer in Professional Photographers of the Ozarks, a four-state organization benefiting professional photographers, served as Executive Director for 5 years. He was also an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard, KS. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend and felt very blessed by the life God had given him.

He is survived by his wife Linda of 51 years in Pittsburg; a son, Kerry Runyon and his wife, Diana of Mineral Wells, TX; a daughter, Connie Catterall and her husband, Charles of Portland, OR; and 11 grandchildren, Holly, Heather, Jaazaniah, Asher, Cassia, Hosea, Carissa, Abigail, Eden, Trinity, and Xavier.

Don was preceded in death by his parents.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday (August 24) at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard, KS, with Pastor Mark Wenzelburger officiating. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Private family burial will be in the Girard Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be given to the Professional Photographers of the Ozarks and/or Trinity Lutheran Church. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4thSt., Pittsburg, KS.

Judy Coble

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Jewell E. “Judy” Coble, 77 of rural Scammon, KS died at 9:50pm Friday August 16, 2019 at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.

She was born July 27, 1942 in Lawton, KS the daughter of James and Bertha (Shira) Bennett.
On October 12, 1966 she was united in marriage to Charles Coble in Miami, OK; he survives of the home.

Judy worked at the Heritage Nursing Home in Girard, KS for many years as the dietary supervisor.
She and her husband attended the Church of God of Prophecy.

Additional survivors include two sons David Coble of Roseland, KS and Orvail Lundblade of Houston, TX; a daughter Danna Fults of McMinnville, TN; three brothers: James Bennett of Flagstaff, AZ, Steve Bennett of Garden City, KS and Bobby Bennett of Nebraska; along with 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Donna Lundblade.

Funeral services will be 11am Tuesday August 20th, 2019 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home Columbus, KS. The family will receive friends at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Tuesday before the services. Condolences may be left atwww.bathnaylor.com. 

Services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Columbus, KS.

Betty Love

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Love, 82, of McCune, Kansas passed away on May 20, 2019 at Carrington Place in Pittsburg, Kansas. She was surrounded by family and close friends.

She was born August 15, 1936 in Mulberry, Kansas, the daughter of Ferdinand 2nd and Adeline Pickler Gobl. Betty graduated from Arma High School and enjoyed a long career working for the City of Wichita and Beech Aircraft.

In 1979, she was married to George A. Love. They lived on a farm and ranch near McCune in retirement.

Betty was a master seamstress and enjoyed gardening, farming, singing and yodeling. She performed on the AJ Cripe show in the 1950s. She was also an avid Jayhawk fan as her three sons graduated from the University of Kansas.

She loved spending time with her family, especially having fun with her grandchildren. Betty was very proud of her Austrian heritage from both parents and visited her mother’s extended family, the Fuggers, in Foderlach, Austria.

Survivors include three sons: Michael Webb and his wife Pamela of Sherborn, MA, Kenneth Webb and his wife Dawn of Batavia, IL, Steven Webb of Fort Collins, CO; three sisters: Marie Dieckgrafe and her husband Roland of Wichita, KS, Bernice Rouse and her husband Thomas of Greer, SC, Linda Gobl of Arma, KS; six grandchildren: Brendan and Owen Webb, Megan, Ryan and Kevin Webb, and Clinton Webb; and two step-daughters: Lesli Apsley and Laura Mansfield of Wichita, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband George, a brother Fred Gobl, and step-son Lockie Love.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 24 at the Brenner Mortuary with Rev. Jim Sukraw officiating. Immediately following, there will be a gathering to celebrate Betty’s life, including lunch for family and friends, from noon to 2:00 pm at the McCune Community Center. Interment of the cremains was in the Mount Olive Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the University of Kansas Endowment Association for student scholarships. These may be dropped off or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com.

Terry Reeves

(From Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home)

Terry G. Reeves, 69, of Parsons, passed away 6:55 a.m., Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at his home.

Terry Gale Reeves was born to Ernest Franklin and Evelyn Marie (Bonnett) Reeves on July 2, 1950, in Burley, Idaho. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Parsons. He grew up and attended school in Parsons and graduated from Parsons High School in 1968.

From 1969 to 1975, Terry served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He also worked for MKT Railroad and for Delta Truck Body in Parsons. For several years, he was a carpenter with his father.

Terry was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Another favorite activity was racing cars and he went to the Mo-Kan drag races quite often.

On January 18, 1971, Terry married Lynn S. Minor in Parsons, Kansas. She survives of the home.

Survivors include:

His wife – Lynn S. Reeves of the home

Two sons – Brian Reeves and his wife, Crystal Dawn, of Altamont

Scott Reeves and his wife, Angie, of Parsons

One daughter – Sharon Campmier of Parsons

Fifteen grandchildren – Kimmy, Jennifer, Samie, Joseph, Derrick, Quentin, Mia, Tylor, Daniel, Rusty, Tierra, Adrienne, Miranda, Selena, and Devon

Eight great-grandchildren

Three brothers – David Reeves and his wife, Jean, of Parsons

Bill Reeves and his wife, Jane, of Parsons

Mark Reeves and his wife, Debra, of Parsons

One aunt – Dottie Heady of Joplin, Missouri

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 19, 2019, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. There will be a visitation from 6 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Springhill Cemetery in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Gary Falkin

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Gary Wesley Falkin, 78, of Girard, Kansas, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at his home.

He was born June 11, 1941 in Beverly Hills, California the son of Frederick W. and Jessie Lucille (Stafford) Falkin.

Mr. Falkin served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne from 1959 to 1962.

He held many jobs in his lifetime, including farmer, carpenter, hog farmer, owned and operated the Hepler Oil Field Company, worked for McDonald Douglas, owned and operated a concrete company, and most recently as the custodian at USD 248.

On February 14, 1986, he was united in marriage to Sharon L. Crowe at Girard, Kansas. She survives at the home.

Membership was held in the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Hepler; George C. Brown American Legion Post No. 26 of Girard, and was a former Rotarian in Hepler.

In addition to his wife, Sharon, he is survived by eight children, Brad, Rick, Julie, Renae, Carolyn, Shanett, Jesse, and David; multiple grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Frank Alban and Warren “Greg” Falkin.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, (August 19) at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hepler with Pastor Michael Apfel officiating. Burial will follow in the Hepler City Cemetery, where the Girard American Legion Post 494 will provide graveside military rites. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Brenner Mortuary, where friends may call after 11:00 a.m. The family suggests memorials to the Immanuel Lutheran Church. These may be left at the church 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, Pittsburg. KS.

Vola Newman

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Vola Marie (Coker) Pierson Newman age 94 of Columbus, Kansas passed away Saturday August 10, 2019 at the Columbus Medical Lodge. She was born April 20, 1925 in Columbus, Kansas to Cecil F. and Lorene Rose (Scott) Coker.

She married Willis Marvin Pierson on May 27, 1944. They were divorced August 10, 1976. He passed away May 22, 2002. 

On April 8, 1986 she married Glen Richard Newman and he passed away June 6, 2008. Vola was in sales and design for Jaccards of Kansas City and retired from Edwards of Kansas City in 1986. She was a member of The First Christian Church of Columbus and the Eastern Star for over 70 years.

Survivors include one daughter Rose Hanson of Columbus, one son Cecil Pierson of the state of Oregon. Two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her brother; Cecil Coker Jr. and one grandson.

There will be a memorial service at a later date. 

Services are rendered by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 611 S. East Avenue Columbus, Kansas 66725.

Glen Watt

(From Friskel Funeral Home)

Glen E. Watt, 93 of Frontenac, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 13, 2019. 

He was born July 27, 1926 in Arcadia, KS to Richard and Mae (Lyden) Watt. 

Glen graduated from Arcadia High School in 1944; he then signed a contract with St Louis Cardinals the same year and then was drafted by the US Navy in September of 1944.

On February 1, 1945 he was united in marriage to Wilma M. Simons on his boot camp leave, later he returned to the Navy for Quarter Master School. He served aboard the USS General Mitchell in San Francisco, CA. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in May of 1946.

Following the war he graduated from FSCC and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science in Education from Kansas State Teachers College. After college he spent 8 years at the Kansas City Southern Lines as a First Aid responder. He also worked for Northwestern Mutual as an insurance agent for a very brief period.

He began teaching and coaching at Frontenac High School in 1956 before retiring in 1991 after 34 years of teaching Health Science and coaching football, basketball, baseball, track, and volleyball. He managed American Legion Post 64 baseball team for several years. His passion led him to coach his son and his granddaughters at FHS. His love of teaching and coaching continued on after retirement as he was able to pass along his time, skill and lifelong knowledge to his great grandkids as he attended all of their sporting events. 

Glen “Poppy” was an avid gardener, traveler, fisherman, hunter and golfer throughout his life. His love for family was endless. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. 

Survivors include his daughter Glenna D. Powers of the home and his son Robert R. Watt (Kelley) of Arma Kansas and former daughter in law of 45 yrs Snow Cussimanio of Pittsburg; 5 grandchildren Christy (Danny) Smith of Frontenac, Erika (Angelo) Ramfos of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Jessica J. O’Connor of Thayne, WY, Leah (James) McManis of Frontenac and Katy Mena of Frontenac; 13 great grandchildren Kyle, Elle and Madison Ramfos of MI, Jacob, Jillian and Jonah O’Connor of WY, Jordan and Acacia Mena of Frontenac, Taylor and Tanner Smith of Frontenac and Macie, Maia and Zane McManis also of Frontenac. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma, brother Charles Watt, sister Dorothy Mae Pack, and granddaughter Jessica O’Connor. 

Funeral services will be 10am Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Friskel Funeral Home with Father PJ Voegeli officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-7pm Friday evening at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the funeral home at their convenience after 1pm Friday condolences may be left at www.friskelfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the Glen & Wilma Watt Sports Scholarship fund these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. 

Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Friskel Funeral Home 230 E. McKay Frontenac, KS

Ed Pope

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

William Edward “Ed” Pope was born on May 10, 1942 to Pauline and William “Billie” Pope. He passed away on August 13, 2019 .

Ed Pope grew up in Kansas City, KS and graduated from Rosedale HS in 1961. He and his father, Billie, ran the Phillips 66 station on Rainbow Boulevard in Fairway, Kansas for several years. He then worked for A.B. May before was called to the ministry in 1975 and initially served as the youth director at 1stSouthern Baptist Church in Overland Park for 2 years before attending Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

He began his service as the pastor at 1st Baptist Church in Polo, Missouri in 1978. From there he also pastored churches in Rose Hill, Kansas; Wilson, Arkansas; Riverton, Kansas; and returned to Polo, Missouri for another 4 years. He was then commissioned by the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board to work as an associational missionary for the states of South Dakota, North Dakota, Western States, and the Smoky Hills Association. After his “retirement” he served as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Miami, Oklahoma; along with stints as interim pastor in Mound Valley, Kansas; Riverton, Kansas and Oswego, Kansas. During his time in the ministry, he conducted numerous weddings, funerals and led numerous revivals. He led large numbers of people to Christ and baptized them in his various ministries. His hobbies included classic cars, bird hunting and woodworking.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn Pope and two children; Bill Pope (Lesa) of Overland Park, Kansas and Susie Nowlin (Ron) of Riverton, Kansas; in addition to his sister, Charlotte Yoch (Charley) of Shawnee, Kansas. As well as four grandchildren, Ryan and Hallie Pope and Caitlin and Lexi Nowlin.

Services will be held on Friday, August 16 with Visitation at 100pm and the funeral to follow at 200pm at Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus, KS. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Gideons International. www.gideons.org

Virgil Nicholas

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Vergil M. Nicholas, Jr., 75, of Erie, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at his home in Erie.

He was on born on December 22, 1943 at Lawrence, Kansas to Vergil and Carol Ellen (Burke) Nicholas. He grew up on the family farm at rural Erie and attended Erie schools graduating from Erie High School in 1961.

Vergil worked at the Johnson Lumber Company and on the family farm following high school. He owned and operated Star Lanes bowling alley in Erie in the 1980’s. He later worked at the HiLo Cabinet Company in Chanute for many years in shipping and receiving department until his retirement in 2009. He moved to Oskaloosa in 2011 and then back to Erie in 2014.

Vergil enjoyed bowling, farming, drag racing, and mechanical work. He attended the First Christian Church in Erie.

Vergil and Karen Lea Harmonson were married on March 13, 1964 at Erie. They later divorced. He and Peggie Zerby were married on September 6, 1983 at Miami, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on January 9, 2009.

Vergil is survived by his son, David Nicholas, and his wife, Erin of Wichita; his companion, Judy Robinson of the home; his brother, Ernie “Nick” Nicholas of Phoenix, AZ. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at the First Christian Church in Erie. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church of Erie and these may be sent in care of the Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home P.O. Box 182 Erie, KS 66733. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Ed Sutton

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Edward L. “Ed” Sutton, Sr., 66, of Chetopa, passed away at 7:45 p.m., August 8, 2019 at his home in Chetopa. He had been in failing health.

He was born on January 5, 1953 at French Camp, California to Ive Nathaniel and Lois Luevina (Turpin) Sutton. He grew up at Stockton, California and attended Stockton schools. He moved to the Phoenix and Chandler, Arizona areas where he met his wife, Rose, and owned and operated a tire shop. He then moved back to Stockton where he also owned and operated a tire shop until his retirement in 2010 when he moved to Oswego, Kansas. He later moved to Chetopa.

Ed enjoyed country music, going to auctions, collecting tools, and going to horse races. He attended services at the Glory Barn Church in Parsons.

He and Rose Moore were united in marriage on October 18, 1969 at Nogales, Arizona. She survives of the home.

Ed is also survived by his sons, Edward Sutton Jr., and his wife, Pearl of Chetopa and Billy Sutton, and his wife, Wilma of Oswego; his daughter, Cindy Durnell, and her husband, Joseph of Valley Springs, CA; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; his brother, Nathaniel Ray Sutton, and his wife, Brenda of Chetopa; and his sister, Tina Pitcock, and her husband, John of Chetopa. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Pastors Dale and Helen Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Springhill Cemetery. Friends may call the Carson-Wall Funeral Home at their convenience. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Bob Cardwell

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Robert “Bob” D. Cardwell, 75, of Erie, died at 11:20 P.M., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center at Chanute.

He was born July 2, 1944 at Wichita, KS, a son of William Dudley and Marilyn (Baughman) Cardwell. He grew up in Wichita and attended school there.

On April 28, 1962 he was united in marriage to Dixie Arlene Bryan at Denver, CO. The couple lived in Denver several years and Bob worked in construction. He eventually owned and operated his own construction company and built homes and other buildings. After he retired in 2013 he and Dixie moved to Eire.

He attended the First Christian Church at Erie. He enjoyed antiques and worked on antique stoves.

Survivors include: his wife – Dixie Arlene Cardwell, of the home; two sons – Kevin Cardwell, Of Arvada, Colorado, Kenneth Cardwell, of Elbert, Colorado; five grandchildren – Jacob Garcia, Of Denver, Colorado, Madison Garcia, of Centennial, Colorado, Madison Small, of Arvada, Colorado, Jennifer Cardwell, of Colby, Kansas, Zachary Cardwell, of Colby, Kansas; one great-granddaughter – Avelynn Small, of Arvada, Colorado; one brother and son in-law – Dennis and Sandy Cardwell, of Erie, KS; one sister – Connie Davis, of Denver, Colorado; two nieces – Cindy and Karri Davis, of Denver, Colorado; one nephew – Richie Cardwell, of Denver, Colorado; four great-nieces; three great-nephews; one daughter in-law – Kim Cardwell, Of Colby, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the First Christian Church at Erie with Dr. Michael Haggard officiating. Burial will be in the Bowman and Adgate Cemetery at rural Lebo, held at a later date. The Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Regina Cobb

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Mary Regina Cobb, 93, of Chanute, died at 1:05 p.m., Saturday, August 10, 2019 in the Neosho Memorial Hospital in Chanute.

Regina was born June 25, 1926 in McCune, Kansas a daughter of Harold and Alice (Fowler) Schreuer.

Regina married Edward Calvin Cobb on June 10, 1945 in Marysville, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 8, 2012.

Mary was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother.

She was a member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Walnut.

Survivors include her son David Cobb of Chanute, Kansas, three sisters, Dorothy Robinson, Patricia Hess, Joann Cook and several nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by one son, Charles E. Cobb, one brother, John Schreuer, three sisters, Margaret Larkin, Betty O’Hara, and Evelyn Tillman.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2019 at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Girard with Fr. Floyd McKinney officiating. Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery. 

The Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m., 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