Claudia Cornell

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Claudia C. Cornell, 68, of Parsons, passed away at 10:41 p.m., Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center at Kansas City, Kansas.

She was born on April 26, 1950 at Parsons, Kansas to Glenn Lee and Catherine Ellen (Newton) Cornell. She grew up at Parsons and attended Parsons schools graduating from Parsons High School in 1968. Claudia then attended Labette Community College where she obtained an Associates Degree in Nursing. After successful completion of her nursing board exam she began her nursing career.

Claudia worked at Labette County Medical Center for many years as a Registered Nurse. She retired in 2013.

She enjoyed collecting basset hound and cat collectibles. She also was an animal lover and enjoyed nature. Claudia was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Parsons.

She was on the reunion committee for the Parsons High School Class of 1968, a “Shrine Lady” of the Mirza Shrine of Pittsburg, and belonged to a group of retired Labette County Medical Center nurses that met on a regular basis. She was also a regular donor to the Proud Animal Lovers Shelter and to the Humane Society.

Claudia is survived by her companion, Keith Carr of Pittsburg; her brother, Dr. Earl Cornell, and his wife, Lorena of Tulsa, OK; her nieces and nephews, Max Cornell, and his wife, Molly of Shawnee, Sarah Grindel, and her husband, Neil of Shawnee, Jeff Johnson, and his wife, Sarah of Broken Arrow, OK, Amanda Johnson of Parsons, and Matthew Johnson of Stillwater, OK; great nieces and nephews, Isaac Cornell, Eleanor Cornell, Landon Grindel, Iris Cornell, Makenna Grindel, and Emma Johnson; several cousins including, Anita Harvey McDaniel & husband Tom, and their daughter & husband Amber & Todd Madl and son, Jackson; and her cat, Chloe. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Pat McReynolds officiating. Burial will follow in the Springhill Cemetery near Parsons. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time. Friends may call the funeral home at their convenience. Memorials are suggested to the Proud Animal Lovers Shelter 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.

Robert Brandenburg

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Robert Eugene Brandenburg, 80, of Parsons, Kansas, died December 27, 2018, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas, after an accidental fall at the state capitol building. He was born May 13, 1938, at Clay Center, Kansas. His parents were Frank Robert and Dora (Griffiths) Brandenburg.

In the summer of 1939 because of the urging and persistence of then superintendent of schools Rees Hughes, the Brandenburg family moved to Parsons from Paola for his father to teach Vocational Agriculture.

The family home was 2716 Clark. On October 20, 1950, while preparing to move to 105 N. 27th, Robert, age 12, got polio. Many Parsonians recalled that three young boys, Robert, Bill Feess, and Don Bolander were all diagnosed with polio that same night. Years later a friend said, “a great hush fell over the high school football game as the news was announced over the PA system.”

Despite missing all but the first six weeks of the 7th grade because of being hospitalized at KU Med and the FDR center in Warm Springs, Georgia, Robert graduated with his classmates from Parsons High School in 1956. Classmates stopped by his home and pushed him to school daily, and carried him, in his wheelchair, up and down the three flights of stairs at West Junior High and again at PHS and PJC. At his 30th class reunion, which Robert organized, he publicly thanked his classmates for making it possible for him to graduate, and received a standing ovation.

He graduated from Parsons Junior College in 1959. While at PJC, Robert became the first, and believed to be the only, student to be twice elected student council president. At graduation he received the Alumni Leadership Award.

In 1961 he graduated from what was then called Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia. He earned a BS degree in both business and education. While at Emporia he was elected to membership in Xi Phi (honorary leadership), Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, Kappa Delta Pi (honorary education) and won a regional duplicate bridge tournament for college students.

Upon graduation, he returned to Parsons and was hired as Office Manager of the then-being-constructed Labette County Medical Center. He retired as Chief Financial Officer in 1995.

He was a registered adult leader in Boy Scouts for more than 50 years, earning the Scouts Key and receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Quivira Council. He was also elected to the Order of the Arrow. He served as Scoutmaster of Troup 2, sponsored by the Presbyterian Church, and was extremely proud of the thirteen Eagle Scouts who earned that rank while he was their Scoutmaster.

On November 17, 1968, he and Sharon Anne Galichia of rural Arma, were married in the Presbyterian Church in Parsons. Fittingly, Scouts in full uniform served as greeters and candle lighters. They enjoyed celebrating their 50th anniversary last month.

After a honeymoon to Las Vegas, they established their home at 601 N. 30th. It was here that their two daughters, Jill & Bridget, grew up. From the day of their births, until his death, his daughters were his great delight. He took great joy in being actively involved in their lives. Often he would say, "Why have boys when you can have two good looking, talented and caring daughters.” That delight was later expanded to include two sons-in-law and five grandsons.

Another of his great joys were the many vacations the family was able to take each summer to all parts of the United States and to Mexico and Canada. He later spent many happy hours in libraries, courthouses, cemeteries, and on the internet researching and writing family history. These efforts resulted in visiting living relatives in Denmark and in enjoying email contact with living relatives in Denmark, Germany and Italy.

He served on the Parsons USD 503 School Board for twelve years, with three terms as president. He also served twelve years as Trustee of the Labette Community College with two terms as president. He served on the LCC Foundation Board, the Parsons Recreation Commission, was a member of the Parsons Kiwanis Club, and is currently serving as president of the SEK Audubon Society. Robert was honored as a Cardinal Citee, received the Parsons Jaycees Distinguished Service Award and was a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow. For a number of years he was active in state and national politics, serving as county campaign manager for Gov. Bill Avery and for U.S. Senators John Anderson and James Pearson. He was a lifelong member of the First Presbyterian Church of Parsons where he served as an ordained Elder and in several other capacities.

Robert is survived by his wife Sharon, of the home; daughter Jill Adams of Topeka, Kansas, her husband David and their sons Garrett and Brandon; daughter Bridget Foster of Lakewood, Illinois, her husband Terry and their sons Owen, Nathan and Ryan; sister Martha Brandenburg of Arkansas City, Kansas; brother-in-law Dr. Joseph Galichia and his wife Stella of Wichita; his sister-in-law Dr. Mary Carol Pomatto and her husband Robert of Pittsburg, Kansas; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The service will be at First Presbyterian Church 1 PM Monday December 31st with the Rev. Jennifer Dawson officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3-5 PM Sunday at Carson-Wall Funeral Home.
Burial will be at Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorials be given to Labette Community College Foundation to be used for scholarships, or the Parsons Area Community Foundation, or the First Presbyterian Church. They may be left at or sent to the funeral home at PO Box 942 Parsons, KS 67357. On-line condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com

David Godsey

(From Brenner Mortuary)

David Alan Godsey, 69, of Pittsburg, passed away at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at the Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg.

He was born November 19, 1949, at Neosho, MO, the son of Edward R. and Dixon (Campbell) Godsey. David went on to graduate from Humboldt High School and then Pittsburg State University in 1972 with a degree in Marketing.

He was united in marriage to Sandra Carpino on August 4, 1973, at Pittsburg, KS. Together they celebrated 45 years. She survives of the home, Pittsburg.

David worked in the retail grocery business for many years. After the grocery business, he and his sons started and operated a lawn care business for several years. In 1998, David and his sons, opened a Sears Store in Parsons, KS and then shortly thereafter acquired a second store in Pittsburg, KS.

Membership was held in the South Broadway Baptist Church, Pittsburg, where he was very active and held several different positions. David had also been heavily involved with the Jaycees. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. He also liked watching and listening to Pittsburg State Football games. David was always helping others. He was most proud of his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Aaron Godsey and his wife, Amanda, and their two children, Preston and Sawyer Godsey, and Drew Godsey and his wife, Brittany and their child, Grayson Godsey and one sister, Jeanne Poague.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Fred Godsey.

A service for David is set for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 3, 2019, at the South Broadway Baptist Church, Pittsburg, with Reverend Dan Moss conducting the service. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery, Pittsburg. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 2, at the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg. The family suggests memorials to the South Broadway Baptist 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.

Gloria Millington

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Gloria A. Millington, 85, of Pittsburg, passed away at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018, at the Via Christi Village in Pittsburg.

She was born April 20, 1933, at Ringo, KS, the daughter of Joe and Catherine Penachio. She graduated from Girard High School in 1950.

Gloria married Charles McCloud and they later divorced. In 1962 she married James H. Millington. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1979.

Membership was held in the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church and she also made bibles at Crossroads Baptist Church in Girard, KS.

Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey L. McCloud of Coffeyville, KS, and William H. Millington of Wellington, KS; four grandsons, Jeremiah McCloud, Samuel McCloud, Joshua McCloud, and Jeffrey McCloud; two granddaughters, Ashley Millington and Karra Millington; a great granddaughter, Scarlett McCloud; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James H. Millington, four brothers, Angelo Penachio, Joe Penachio, Jr, John Penachio, and Victor Penachio, and two sisters, Frances DeRidder, and Christine VanGorden.

Per her wishes, Gloria’s body has been donated to science under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary. No services are planned. The family suggests memorials to the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church and/or the Bible Publication Fund at Crossroads Baptist Church. 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.

Joan Moffett

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Joan Bernice Moffatt, 86, of Pittsburg, passed away at 11:20 a.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Via Christi Hospital.

She was born August 4, 1932, at Chicopee, KS, to Raymond Albert and Clara Leona “Peggy” (Abshire) Kern.

Joan graduated from Pittsburg High School and Pittsburg State.

On January 10, 1955, she was united in marriage to Ralph Thomas Moffatt. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1965.

Joan worked at Pittsburg State University as an administrative assistant for 24 years.

She enjoyed reading, golfing and gardening.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, patron of Pittsburg Public Library, Via Christi Ladies Auxiliary, and a proud supporter of the SEK Humane Society.


Joan is survived by a son, Gary Moffatt of Douglasville, GA; a daughter, Sue Lynn Russell of Frontenac, KS; two grandsons, Tom Moffatt of Douglasville, GA, and Jake Russell of Ash Grove, MO; a granddaughter, Julie Garner of Douglasville, GA; four great-grandsons and one great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ralph Thomas Moffatt.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday (December 29) at the Brenner Mortuary with Reverend Pat Nixon officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials to the S.E.K. Humane Society. 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.

Danny Mills

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Dan Mills, 73, of Parsons, died at his home Thursday morning, December 20, 2018.

Dan was born to Helen (Loveland) and Jewett Tyler Mills on April 11, 1945 in Springfield, MO. On August 7, 1965, he was married to Joanne Rose of Rockford, IL. Soon after, Dan joined the United States Air Force where he proudly served four years.

Dan was a long time employee of Eclipse Combustion in Rockford. 17 years ago he took his expertise to Parsons Power Flame, where he led as the vice-president of manufacturing.

Dan was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Masonic Lodge E.F.W., Ellis Lodge # 0633 in Rockford and was a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. He was not only an avid golfer and gun enthusiast, but a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Survivors include his two daughters, Michelle Whitcomb (Douglas) of O’Fallon, MO and Meloney Meissen of Altamont; his father, Jewett Mills of Bartlesville, OK; grandchildren, Kristine Weaver, Brandon Meissen, Jonathan Meissen, Zach Whitcomb and Stephanie Meissen; three great-grandchildren and one to be born soon.

Dan is preceded in death by his wife, Joanne (2004) and his mother Helen (2011). 

No services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Yolanda Martinez

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Yolanda S. Martinez, 60, of Parsons, died at 5:24 p.m., Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

She was born December 2, 1958 in Parsons to Richard and Phyllis (Curtis) Martinez. She grew up in Parsons and attended Parsons Schools.

Yolanda had worked at Day and Zimmerman, Dwayne’s Photo and various other places.
She was well known for her good cooking, dancing and telling funny stories. Yolanda also enjoyed visiting her family in Tulsa and taking long drives around lakes with her family and friends. 

Survivors include her daughter, Linsey Cleaveland (Billy Scott) of Parsons; grandchildren, Khalell Martinez and Kaedyn Martinez both of Olathe, Jayla Titus of Parsons; daughter-in-law, Tara Martinez of Olathe; her father, Richard Martinez of Parsons; her mother and step-father, Phyllis and Len Trokey of Parsons; two brothers, John Martinez, and his wife, Shannon of Topeka, Rick Martinez and his wife, Toni of Parsons; sister, Teresa “Teri” Martinez of Fort Worth, Texas; nieces and nephews, Brynn Martinez, Darcie Martinez, Johnna Martinez Amy Kay, Taylor Montgomery, Reece Montgomery, Trey Martinez, Emma Martinez, Josh Robertson, Nick Robertson and Kyrstie Robertson; two uncles, Rudy Martinez, and his wife, Lucy of Tulsa, Manuel Martinez, and his wife, Erma of Coffeyville; aunt, Dolores Roldan of Independence.

She was preceded in death by her son, Travis Martinez in 2013 and a sister, Christina Young in 2011; and several aunts and uncles.

Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2018 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Parsons with Angie Knight officiating. The rosary will be prayed by Fr. Curtis Robertson at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27 with visitation following at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to help defray expenses and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, Kansas 67357. 

David George

(From Brenner Mortuary)

David L. George, 77, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018, at the Via Christi Hospital.

He was born on November 27, 1941, at Columbus, KS, to Lawrence W. and Emma (Burton) George. David was raised in Columbus, KS, and graduated from Columbus High School in 1959.

On December 3, 1960, he married Kathryn Harry in Pittsburg, KS, She preceded him in death on July 28, 2015.

David worked at Metz’s Brothers garage as a mechanic for a time and also at Dickey Clay Manufacturing. He went to work for Kansas City Southern Railroad in 1963 as a brakeman and later as a conductor retiring in 1996. During that time he served as local union chairman for several years.

After retirement he became an avid bee keeper and was one of the first to sell at the farmer’s market in Pittsburg. David could work on and fix nearly anything. He loved the many hours he spent working on and restoring cars with his son and many friends. He was also an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed deer hunting.

David was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Kathryn. He is survived by a son, Larry George (Paula) of Pittsburg, KS; a grandson, Kyle George of Topeka, KS; a brother, Joe George (Patsy) of Baxter Springs, KS; a brother in law, Glenn Harry (Gail) of Michigan and many nieces and nephews.



A service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 28, 2018, at the Brenner Mortuary with Reverend Linda Stotler officiating. Burial will follow in the Crocker Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the Grace United Methodist Church and/or Angels Among Us. 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.

Norma Boswell

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Norma J. Boswell, 80, of Pittsburg, passed away at 3:20 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2018 at her home.

She was born October 12, 1938 at Franklin, Kansas, the daughter of Joe and Emma (Sartore) Beltram. She attended Franklin Elementary School and graduated from Arma High School.

On August 20, 1960, she was united in marriage to Harold “Gene” Boswell at the Arma Methodist Church. He survives at the family home.

Mrs. Boswell worked for Crowell and Ash Drug Stores as a bookkeeper. She then went to work for the Census Bureau, where she retired after 30 years. Following retirement, she worked for BKD Accounting.

Membership was held in the Frontenac United Methodist Church and the Phi Tau Omega Sorority. She loved to travel and play golf.

In addition to her husband, Gene, she is survived by two sons, Scott Boswell and Lisa Smith of Pittsburg and Kevin Boswell of Pittsburg; a brother, Larry Beltram and his wife, Jan of Fort Scott, Kansas; a sister, Emma Jo Beltram of Arma, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Mardelle Wray of McPherson, Kansas; a grandson, Ryan Boswell; a great-granddaughter, Brielle Boswell; and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday (Dec. 28) at the Brenner Mortuary with Pastor Annie Ricker officiating. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where friends may call after 10:00 a.m. Thursday. The family suggests memorials be given to the Frontenac United Methodist Church &/or the Shriner’s Transportation Fund. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

Tom Pratt

(From Carson-Wall Mortuary)

Thomas W. Pratt, 81, of Frontenac, Kansas, formerly Des Moines, Iowa, died at 8:25 p.m., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in the Girard Medical Center in Girard, Kansas.

Thomas was born July 15, 1937 in Des Moines, a son of Charles and Vera (Chivers) Pratt. He grew up in Des Moines and graduated from Des Moines Tech High School.

He married Linda A. Dyson on April 20, 1974 in Walnut, Kansas. 

Thomas worked for the Plymouth Congregational Church in Des Moines before retiring in 2002.
He enjoyed reading, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and the Green Bay Packers.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home and he was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Planned Parenthood Bookworks and these may be sent to the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

Charlie Petty

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Charles “Charlie” James “Jim” Petty, Sr., 75, of Erie, died at 11:46 A.M., Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at the St. Francis Via Christi Hospital in Wichita.

He was born March 22, 1943 at Kansas City, KS, a son of Virgil William and Bertha “Birdie” Blanche (Baughn) Petty. His family moved to Chanute at an early age where he was raised.

He was united in marriage to Geraldine Marie Nesbitt on November 11, 1961 at Chanute. She preceded him in death on August 7, 1997. He later married Dorathy Edwards on December 4, 1998 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at Erie. She survives of the home.

Mr. Petty was employed at the Mid America Refinery and the Consolidated Oil, both at Chanute. More recently he was a truck driver at the Hardwood Products Saw Mill and also drove a truck for Frontier Leasing, retiring in 2005.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: three sons – Charles Petty, Jr., and his wife, Trudy, Oswasso, OK, Vernon Petty, and his wife, Melissa, St. Paul, KS, Mike Clark, and his wife, Nina, Paola, KS; two daughters – Shawna Perkins, and her husband, James, Winfield, KS, Katy Clark, Erie, KS; sixteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren (with one on the way); four sisters – Loleta and Haskins, and her husband, Bill Haskins, Van Buren, AR, Vergie “Sunny” Kustanborter, and her husband, David Kustanborter, Bullhead City, AZ, Belinda Joyce “Jo” Allen, Andover, KS, Sharon Sandbothe, and her husband, Frank, of Sherman City, TX; one brother – Michael Petty, and his wife, Susie, Iola, KS. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by an infant brother – Tommy Leon Petty and his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran at Erie with Pastor Jay Hobson officiating. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 until 8:00 Friday evening at the PIERCE-CARSON-WALL FUNERAL HOME at Erie. Memorials are suggested to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 182, Erie, KS 66733. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

Jordan Gomez

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Jordan Cos Gomez, infant son of Henry Cos and Yuri Gomez Huinac, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS.

Graveside Services will be 4:00 P.M. Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS. 

Services are by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, KS.

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Rusty Box

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Albert L. “Rusty” Box, 65, rural Parsons, was pronounced dead in the emergency room at Labette Health at 11:48 p.m., Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Death was sudden and unexpected.

He was born August 1, 1953, at Monett, MO, to Ronald W. and Kathryn Box. The family moved to Tulsa when he was three years old and he lived there until moving to Parsons in 2005. For thirty years he was employed by the Borden Dairy. In Parsons he worked a few years for Ruskin Manufacturing Co. until retiring on disability.

He and Dorthy Myers were married in Parsons on December 31, 2005 and she survives of the home. Rusty was a fun loving guy and enjoyed being in the out of doors.

Other survivors include two sons, Brent Box (Demetri) and Todd Box (Carla) both of Searcy, AR; two step-sons, Shane Bemis, of Brush Prairie, WA and Josh Ummel, of Nixa, MO; a step-daughter, Julie Dawn Gould, of Springfield, MO; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; his mother, Kathryn Szewcryk, of Lake Jackson, TX; his step-mother, Shirley Box, of Tulsa, OK; a brother, Mike Box, of Aubrey, TX, a sister, Kathy Gibney, of Danbury, TX., several nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his father, a daughter, Angela Halford and a son, Chris Box.

The service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the Springhill Cemetery Patio, with Bill Ummel officiating. The family will receive friends at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Friday.
Memorials are suggested to the Neosho Township Fire Department. 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.

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Muriel Groves

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Muriel D. Groves, 81, of Parsons, passed away at 12:48 a.m., Monday, December 17, 2018 surrounded by family in Bartlesville, OK. She had been taken to St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa after complications from a recent illness. Her husband, son, grandchildren, sisters and other family members were with her during her week in the hospital. Muriel understood her situation in a poignant conversation with a niece, she made an insightful and kind comment: “I’m happy with the age I’ve reached, but feel bad for others who face a situation like this when much younger.”

She was born August 10, 1937 to Morton M. and Vera B. (Mills) Mills in Roxobel, NC and graduated from Oak City High School at Oak City, NC in 1955. She married George T. Groves in December of 1957 at Oak City. George was from Parsons and they returned to Parsons in 1967. Soon after she began employment in the offices of Dayton Superior, where she worked 35 years until retiring in 2002.

To everyone that knew Muriel, she was a genteel Southern woman, always polite, never quite losing her Southern accent, a hard worker. It was important to her that her home, yard and person were always immaculate to present her family in the best light. She enjoyed her trips back to North Carolina, shopping and dining out most of all. She loved her sons and grandchildren and time spent with them. She was deeply heartbroken when her eldest son, Russell, passed away in 2014.

Muriel is survived by her husband, George, of the home in Parsons; her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Debbie Groves of Grove, OK. She was a wonderful grandmother and will be missed by her four grandchildren, Daniel Groves (Tabitha) of Dewey, OK, Amanda Groves Lambert (Brandon) of Hopeton, OK, Aaron Groves (Lacie) of Alva, OK, Karlie Groves, of Minnesota. She was proud to have several great-grandchildren and loved them dearly, Bailey Groves, Noah Groves and Abigal Groves, all of Dewey, OK, and Delaney Lambert and Kaden Lambert, both of Alva, OK. She is survived by two sisters, Becky Sanderlin, of Bear Grass, NC and Mary Rubin, of Canton, GA and a brother, Brooks Mills, of Spring Hope, NC. 

She was preceded in death by her son, Russell Groves, a great-granddaughter, Kinsley Lambert; a sister, Anne Averette and three brothers, Morton Franklin Mills, Bradley Matthew Mills and Al Gene Mills and an infant brother, Mursel Mills.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, at Oakwood Cemetery, with Bob Hoffman officiating. The family will receive friends at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. 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.

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Connie Womble

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Connie Womble loved being a nurse, almost as much as she loved being a wife, mother and proud “Nana” to her three grandchildren. Connie Sue (Lloyd) Womble died on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kan. She was 69.

Connie was born on Sept. 29, 1949, in Ottawa to Evan S. and Dorothy (Dodd) Lloyd. She grew up on the family farm near Princeton and attended elementary school in Princeton, graduating from Ottawa High School in 1967.

Connie studied nursing at the Stormont Vail School of Nursing in Topeka, Kan., where she also attended Washburn University. She worked as a registered nurse for 45 years, retiring for health reasons in 2015. Her long nursing career began in Topeka and included stints in Clay Center, Pittsburg and Girard. Although she worked in a number of capacities, Connie especially loved cardiac care and intensive care. She served for many years as director of nursing services at Girard Medical Center, where she worked for 25 years before finishing her career in the Cardiac Step-Down unit at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.

Connie enjoyed sharing the knowledge she gained through her years of experience with student nurses and nurses who were early in their careers. She served on a number of professional advisory boards. Although she worked as an administrator for many years, Connie's first love was direct patient care and she was blessed to complete her years as a nurse doing just that.

Connie married Kenneth R. (Ron) Womble on Sept. 24, 1977, in Ottawa. They first lived in Clay Center, Kan., moving to Pittsburg in 1979.

Connie was passionate about her family and was a proud attendee at countless ball games, dance recitals, school programs and any events involving her two children and, in recent years, her three grandchildren, to whom she was known simply as “Nana.”

A lifelong United Methodist, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Evan and Dorothy Lloyd; her sister, Linda Tesar; and her brother, John Lloyd.

She is survived by her husband, Ron, of the home; her son and his wife, Ken and Lynae Womble of Pittsburg; her daughter, Kerstin Womble of Pittsburg; and three grandchildren, Kylie, Abby and Nate, of Pittsburg.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, (Dec. 21) at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Chambers officiating. A private family burial will be at a later date in the Highland Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the Marchant Organ Fund at the First United Methodist Church. 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, Pittsburg. KS.

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Junella Manues

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Junella F. Manues, 83, of Parsons, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Monday, December 10, 2018 at the Elmhaven East Nursing Home in Parsons where she has resided the last several years.

She was born on June 9, 1935 at Dallas, Texas to Vernor and Susan Myrtle (Nessmith) Mitchel. The family moved to Avondale, Arizona where she grew up and attended school graduating from high school at Avondale. She moved to nearby Phoenix where she attended college.

Junella and Lynwood Antone Manues were married on December 31, 1952 at Avondale. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2010.

She worked at the Motorola Corporation while she lived in Phoenix. She moved to Stuttgart, Arkansas in the early 1970’s and moved to Parsons in 1980. After moving to Parsons she worked at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor where she was a certified nurses aide. She later retired from the Presbyterian Manor.

She enjoyed researching her family genealogy, writing, singing, listening to music, cooking, and going to yard sales. She was very involved in helping raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Junella is survived by her son, Rickey Manues of Parsons; eight grandchildren, Michell Carson, Shawna Manues, Tina Butler, Kerrie Robison, Meagan Larson, Brandy Manues, Kalen McRay, and Kayla Manues; many great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son, Barton Manues; her daughter, Judy Manues; three great-grandchildren, Braydon Lee Manues, Courtlynn Jaycee Carson, and Kaydence Joslynn Myers; two brothers, Herman “Hamm” Coleman and Romey “Skeet” Coleman; her sister, Christine Mitchel.

The family will conduct a memorial service at 3 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Jon Sherman

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Jon Sherman, 78, of Pittsburg, passed away peacefully at 4:51 p.m. Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Via Christi Hospital. He had recently been diagnosed and struggling with a rare blood disease called amyloidosis

Jon was born September 28, 1940, in Pittsburg, KS, to E. D. and Ruth (Jones) Sherman. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1958. After graduating from Kansas State College of Pittsburg (PSU) with a B.S. in Industrial Design in 1963, he moved to California with his wife Eunice Bogatay. They returned to Pittsburg in 1966, and his daughter Jonna Jean was born. He later married Kelly Busick Dennis in 1970. They lived in Pittsburg and Panama City Beach, Florida. He completed his Master’s degree in Psychology at KSCP. He worked as a social worker and was Director at Shields Adult Care Home in Pittsburg. After Kelly passed away, he married Treva Barrow Breeze on September 20, 1997, in Pittsburg, KS. He retired in 2006 as Director of Community Services at SEK-CAP, Inc.

Jon's legendary 60 year musical career began when he was 17, and played drums with Bob Serra's polka band at Barto's Idle Hour. He later played with the Datons, a well known local rhythm and blues band of the late 50's and early 60's. He founded the popular local group IV Five, which he took to southern California. During a three year music tour in Hollywood, CA, he played with several stars in the music industry such as the Righteous Brothers, Sonny and Cher, and the Turtles. Jon returned to Pittsburg and formed The Gass Company, which became a premier local band in the 60's. Jon's most recent local bands included Solid Gold, The Gass Company and Area 51.

Jon was a Christian and recently felt a greater spirituality in his life which he wanted to share with others. He was an avid organic gardener and built a greenhouse for his home grown vegetables.

Jon is survived by his wife Treva; daughter Jonna Templar (Dalton) and grandsons Evan and Will Templar of Overland Park, KS; stepsons Kelly Breeze of Leawood, KS and Bryan Breeze (Jenni) of Pittsburg, KS; brother Jim Sherman (Donna) of Overland Park, KS; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Shirley Strevell.

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 18 at the Brenner Mortuary with Chaplain Pete Mayo officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date in the Myers Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Wesley House of Pittsburg, KS or the Amyloidosis Support Group, Inc. at www. amyloidosissupport.org in his memory. Wesley House donations 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.

Gene McAtee

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Floyd Eugene ‘Gene’ McAtee passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 in Overland Park, Kansas. Gene had suffered with Alzheimer’s Disease for several years.

Gene was born on March 21, 1935 in Walnut, Kansas, to George and Adele (Brazil) McAtee.

After graduating high school in St. Paul in 1954 he attended Tulsa University. He next moved to southern California and worked in the family catering business for a few years.

After returning to southeast Kansas, he married Barbara Nunnink on June 4, 1960 in Parsons where they raised 4 children.

He worked for KCP&L, then later as a self-employed farmer. In 1979 he bought a Daylight Donut Franchise and later purchased McAtee Liquor Store.

After retiring he and wife Barbara briefly moved to a golfing community in Carl Junction and then later settled in Gardner.

Gene was an accomplished athlete. He participated in baseball, softball, golf and basketball. He also enjoyed coaching his children’s sporting teams and watching his grandkids sporting events. After retirement he became a self-taught golfer where he excelled and had 7 hole-in-ones.

Gene was very active in the Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Gene is survived by 3 children in the Kansas City area – Dean McAtee of Olathe, Lisa Lowe of Overland Park, and Nick McAtee of Shawnee, 1 son-in-law - Mike Lowe, 2 daughters-in-law - Sheryl McAtee and Jill McAtee, 2 grandchildren – Brandon and Haley McAtee, and one brother - Leonard McAtee of St. Paul.

Gene was preceded in death by wife Barbara, daughter Lynn, parents George and Adele McAtee, 5 brothers - Donald, Harold, Jim, GW (Short) and Paul McAtee, and 3 sisters - Mary Lou (Sis) Crager, Margie Crager, and Katie Smith.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 17, 2018 at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at Parsons with Fr. Curtis Robertson officiating. The Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Sunday at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Visitation will follow. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the St. Francis Catholic Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association. These may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 942, Parsons, KS 67357. Online condolences may be left at wallfuneralservices.com.

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Billy Gravitt

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Billy E. Gravitt 79, of Scammon, KS died 11:20am Wednesday December 12, 2018 at the Medicalodge Nursing Home in Columbus, KS following an illness.
Billy was born April 9, 1939 in Harrisburg, Missouri the son of Floyd and Minnie E. (Bruce) Gravett. Billy has been a part of this community since 1967 moving from Kansas City, KS. Billy was a graduate of Turner High School in Turner, KS. He later served his country in the United States Air Force.

On April 1, 1961 Billy married Kathleen R. Kelly in Kansas City, KS; she survives at the home.

Billy worked in his life in many fields including as a welder, draftsman, farmer, chef and maybe most remembered as owner and operator of Pizza Place on the square Columbus, KS.
Billy was of the Christian Faith; he enjoyed painting, crafts, reading and was known to have read the bible cover to cover two times.

Survivors include his wife; children Todd Gravitt and wife Donna of Roseland, KS, Linda Gravitt of Goochland, VA and Karen Gravitt Fleck of Pittsburg, KS; grandchildren Brandon Gravitt, Keyvin Gravitt, Kayla Woods, Amanda Woods, Curtis Fleck, Jacob Fleck and Brady Fleck; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerry Gravett and sisters Cherry Gravett and Sandy Benavento.

A Celebration of Life will be 6-7:00pm Monday December 17, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus, KS. Burial will be at a private date at Hosey Hill Cemetery in Weir, KS. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Columbus, KS. 
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Jack Overman

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Jack H. Overman, 100, of Pittsburg, passed away at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Via Christi Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born August 23, 1918 at Girard, Kansas the son of John Odis and Jessie Blanche (Hudson) Overman. He graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1936, and then attended Kansas State Teacher’s College, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science and a Master’s of Science in Business. While he was in college was a yell leader and the first Gus the Gorilla.

Mr. Overman began his career as a traveling salesman for the Sheaffer Pen Company. He was also the advisor and counselor to the College YMCA, then worked as the Personnel Manager for McNally’s Manufacturing. In 1948, he became the Director of the Student Union at Pittsburg State University, where he worked for 37 years before retiring in 1985. In response to the students petition, the Board of Regents dedicated the student union in his name to become the Jack H. Overman Student Center.

While in college at KSTC, he met and dated, for five years, Doris VanDuser. They were married August 25, 1945, at the Fredonia Methodist Church, in Fredonia, KS. Doris was the love of his life. They traveled all over the United States and Europe. If there was an event that included dancing, you could be sure that he and Doris would be on the floor from the first to the last dance! They had danced together since college.

Membership was held in the First United Methodist Church, where he was very active and sang in the choir for years; the Pittsburg Noon Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge #187, Scottish Rite Consistory, and the Mirza Shrine, where he was a Senior Past Potentate, and was recently recognized as the oldest living member. Jack was also a YMCA Volunteer and served on several local boards.

Survivors include a son, Steve Overman and his wife, Pam of Pacifica, California; a daughter, Sandra Overman-Haile and her husband, Chuck of Pittsburg; a brother, Don Overman and his wife, Bernadine of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Jack H. Overman, II of San Clemente, California and Jenna Ann Overman of South Lake Tahoe, California; two step-grandchildren, Jason Haile of Orange, Texas and Chris Haile and his wife, Lauren of Land O’ Lakes, Florida; and a great-granddaughter, Gabrielle Brynn Haile.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, (Dec. 17th) at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Chambers officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Brenner Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Jack and Doris Overman Scholarship Fund at the First United Methodist Church, the Jack and Doris Overman Scholarship Fund at the YMCA, or the Jack and Doris Overman Scholarship Fund at Pittsburg State University. Memorials may be left at or sent to Brenner Mortuary. Friends may also leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg.

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William Fromm

(From Paul Thomas Funeral Home)

William James Fromm of South Coffeyville, OK passed from this life Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his home. He was 70.

William was born November 5, 1948 in Welch, OK to Marion Richard and Betty D. (Teal) Fromm. He had lived in Oklahoma City, OK for 19 years prior to moving to South Coffeyville in September 2018. He graduated from Altamont, KS High School in 1967 and served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Era. He had done construction work, concrete work, managed motels and was a rental property owner and landlord. He loved to play pool, cards and dominos.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Kayleigh Teal, his father and a half-brother Richard Johnson.

He married Judy Hazel (Knight) Fromm September 16, 1977 and she survives of the home. Other survivors include his mother Betty Fromm of Welch, OK, his son James Fromm of Locust Grove, OK, step – son Robert Teal and wife Karen of Pittsburg, KS, his daughter Nancy Condry of Locust Grove, OK, step – daughter Jennifer Benning and husband Larry of South Coffeyville, OK, 2 brothers John Fromm of Chetopa, KS and Charles Fromm of Miami, OK, sister Cathy Rexwinkle of Welch, OK and 5 grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Services have been placed in the care of the Paul Thomas Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Miami, Ok. Online condolences may be made at www.paulthomasfuneralhomes.com

Betty Balma

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Betty Joan Baima, 91, of Frontenac, passed away at 11:17 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Medicalodge of Frontenac.

She was born April 28, 1927 at Arcadia, Kansas, the daughter of George Washington and Ruth Bartlett (Thayer). She graduated from Arcadia High School.

On December 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Joe Baima at Girard, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 19, 2005.

Mrs. Baima worked for the Census Bureau for twelve years. She then went to work for Redmond Accounting for 2 years before retiring.

Membership was held in the Arcadia Christian Church and the Order of Eastern Star.

Survivors include a son, Terry J. Baima and his wife, Debby of Frontenac, Kansas; two grandsons, Michael J. Baima and Kenneth A. Baima; 5 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters, Cleo Scott and June Fowler.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday (Dec. 12) at Sheffield Cemetery, near Arcadia with Bobby Winters officiating. Burial will follow. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday to sign the register at the Brenner Mortuary. The family suggests memorials to the Arcadia Christian Church. 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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Dorothy Fanoele

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Dorothy Nell (Simmons) Fanoele, passed away at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Medicalodge of Columbus, KS.

She was born January 3, 1932, Paducah, Kentucky the daughter of Boyd Simmons and Ann (Rawlings) Simmons.

Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of St. Mary’s Academy of Paducah, KY and later attended Paducah Junior College.

She married James L. Fanoele, July 10, 1954, in Paducah, KY; he preceded her in death on January 21, 1989.

She and her husband moved to Columbus, Kansas in 1960 and worked as paraprofessional in Columbus School System for 3 years from 1972 to 1975.

In July of 1975 she became the Columbus City librarian, retiring in 1994.

Dorothy taught extension art classes for Labette County Community Junior College for 10 years and was a member of Columbus Museum Board.

Survivors include two sons: Mark (Robi) Fanoele of Columbus and Tom (Pam) Fanoele of Riverton, KS; two sisters: Doris Gresham and Rita Otey both of Paducah, KY; a brother: Arnold Simmons of Cape Girardeau, MO; along with 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 3 more on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons: James B. Fanoele and Joseph K. Fanoele.

Memorial services will be 10am, Wednesday December 12, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff D. Martin officiating. Burial will take place at the Park Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to the Columbus Library and/or the Columbus Museum; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. Services by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home Columbus, KS.

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Timmie Hardin

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Timmie Ann Hardin, 60, of Frontenac, KS, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, KS.

She was born June 1, 1958 in Columbus, KS, the daughter of Allen and Phyllis (Zeigler) Moore.
She married Sidney Hardin on August 26, 2005 in Miami, OK. 

After her and her husband retired, they enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets.

Survivors include her husband, Sidney; two daughters, Leann Moore (Stephen Wosel) and Kelli Boone; son, Seth Curnutte; mother, Phyllis Sanders; two sisters, Janice Wilkerson and Melisa Ross; two brothers, Allen Dale Moore II and Shawn Moore; and several loving grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Dale Moore.

Cremation services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral home in Pittsburg, KS.

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Mikie Boyd

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Michael Anne “Mikie” Boyd, 74, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away at 12:27 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2018 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

She was born October 27, 1944 at Pittsburg, the daughter of Matthew W. and Wilma M. (Uhles) Young. She graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1963 and attended Pittsburg State University

On September 18, 1981, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” D. Boyd at Miami, Oklahoma. He survives at the family home.

Mrs. Boyd was the office manager for Urologic Surgery Associates for twenty-five years.

She loved to travel, spend time at the beach and enjoyed her family time at the pool.

In addition to her husband, Jim, she is survived by three daughters, Christy Wood and her husband, Brent of Lenexa, Cindy VanBecelaere and her husband, Rusty of Pittsburg, and Courteney Murdock; a son, Mike Potter and his wife, Bev of Florida; twelve grandchildren, Susie Hightower-Piccini, Corey Boyd, Jordan Stewart, Hayley Murdock, Austin Wood, Brandon Wood, Hannah Wood, Logan Wood, Maddy VanBecelaere, Tate VanBecelaere, Sean Potter, and Alexi Potter; and 2 great-grandchildren, Nathan and Lilly.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A service is set for 10:30 a.m., Wednesday (Dec. 12) at Brenner Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Highland Park Cemetery, Pittsburg. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Brenner Mortuary, where friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

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Jean Morey

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Elbert “Jean” Morey, 89, of McCune, KS, died Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home in McCune.

He was born June 28, 1929 in Rural Frontenac, the son of Evert J and Gertrude Pearl (Smith) Morey. He has been a resident of Fort Scott, Pittsburg and Parsons Kansas and has lived in McCune since 1969.

He married Mary Lou Nevin on April 25, 1952 in Girard, KS, she precedes him in death.

Jean was a corporal in the Air Force based in Amarillo, TX. He was a member of the McCune First United Methodist Church, Lions Club, Shriners, Frontenac American Legion and the NRA. He and his wife, Mary, were owner/operators of the Morey Grocery Store in McCune from 1969 to 1979. He was a member of the Pipefitters Union before he retired. Jean had a great sense of humor. He loved to tell folks that he graduated from Yale. Then he would hesitate and add, Yale Elementary! Never failed to get a chuckle. He will be greatly missed by family and many, many friends. 

Survivors include three sons, Larry (Cathy) Morey of Strafford, Mo, Ellick (Phillis) Morey of Rogers, AR, Brian (Linda) Morey of Marshall, TX; Galina Morey, widow of Dan Morey; seven grandchildren, Jarod (Ginger) Morey, Adam Morey, Daniel Morey, Brandy (James) Scott, Andrea (Byron III) Johncox, Jessica (Bryan) Nelson, and Anastasia Katagarova; and eleven great-grandchildren, Logan Morey, Brendan Morey, Mila Nelson, Byron Johncox, Clayton Johncox, Brooklyn Johncox, Peyton Powers, PJ Powers, PJ Katagarova and Braden Scott.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents; son, Dan Morey; grandson, Joshua Morey; five brothers, Earl, Carl, Merle, Ray, and Roy; and a sister, Thurma Masser. 

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, December 15, 2018, at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Pittsburg, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 1 pm to 2pm, prior to the Memorial Service on Saturday at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home. Following the service, the family would like to invited friends for a gathering at the McCune Library from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McCune Library, or the McCune Lions Club. 

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

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Lou Ann Rosewicz

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Lou Ann Rosewicz, 85, of Parsons, died at 9:35 P.M. Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Parsons Good Samaritan Center.

She was born October 8, 1933 at Pierce City, MO, a daughter of Albert and Lilly Bell (Ami) Taylor. She was raised at Pierce City and attended school there. After graduating from high school she lived at Monett for a short time, then moved to Parsons in 1968 to work at the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant and was an inspector. After thirty-one years she retired in 1999. She then moved to Las Vegas, NV and worked in security. In November 2018 she returned to Parsons.

She was united in marriage to Theodore “Ted” Rosewicz on August 17, 1963 at Cassville, MO. He preceded her in death on June 20, 1985.

She was Baptist. She enjoyed horses and participated in barrel racing.

Survivors include: one son and daughter in-law – Tony and Patty Stipp, Las Vegas, NV; one daughter and son in-law – Donna and Brad Jay, Parsons, KS; four grandchildren – Janine Nelson, Weir, KS, David Stipp, Lawrence, KS, Dylan Stipp, Las Vegas, NV, Brandi Stipp, Colorado Springs, CO; four great-grandchildren – Tray Myers, Parsons, KS, Tyler Myers, Parsons, KS, Jacob Stipp, Lawrence, KS, Tucker Tastove, Altamont, KS. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son – Eddie Stipp.

Memorials services will be held at 1:30 P.M., Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Rev. Rodney Howell officiating. Burial will be in the Oakwood Cemetery later. Online condolences may be left at www.wallfuneralservices.com.

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Donna Cruz

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Donna Cruz, 64, of Parsons, died at 8:59 a.m., Sunday, December 2, 2018 in the emergency room of Labette Health in Parsons.

She was born January 15, 1954, in Greensburg, to Raymond and Vida (Burnett) Carpenter. She grew up and graduated from Greensburg High School. She later attended Ft. Hays State College.

Donna came to Parsons in 1982. She and Jerry Cruz were married in Parsons on June 25, 1988. She had worked as a dispatcher for the Parsons Police Department and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office. 

She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Her many interests included sewing, quilting, cross-stitching and making jewelry. She loved being with children and especially her grandson, Shane.
Donna is survived by her husband, Jerry; a son, Cameron, a daughter Shelby Cruz and a grandson, Shane, all of Parsons; two brothers, David Carpenter, of West Virginia and Gary Carpenter, of Newton; a sister, Lena Baugh, of Hillsboro and many members of the Cruz family.

Her parents preceded her in death. Her mother died November 25, one week before Donna’s passing.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, at the First Baptist Church, with Pastor Travis Ball officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday.

Memorials are suggested to an education fund for her grandson, Shane. Checks should be made to Jerry Cruz and 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.

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Betty Scott

(From Derfelt Funeral Home)

Betty Lou Scott, age 92, passed away at 5:37 am, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Healthcare Resort of Kansas City following an illness.

Betty was born March 5, 1926 in Galena, KS. Her parents were John and Mary (Spellman) Swaim. She had lived here all of her life.

She and her husband owned and operated Skip Scott Acres. Betty was a member of Lowell Friends Church, Lowell, KS. She enjoyed bowling and going to the YMCA.

She was married to Richard “Skip” Scott on March 9, 1943 in Joplin, MO. He passed away March 18, 2013. She was also preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters.

Surviving is one son, Gary Wayne Scott, Baxter Springs, KS; two daughters, Sharon Anne Ulery (husband, Don) Paola, KS and Cathy Lou Thomas (husband, Larry), Lane, KS; 8 grandchildren,16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Friday, December 14, 2018 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Galena, KS. Pastor Jeff Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Baxter Springs, KS.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 –12:00 pm, Friday December 14, 2018 at the funeral home.

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Clara Ryder

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Clara Marie Murrill Ryder, 92, of Pittsburg, KS formerly of Arma, KS, died at 4:45 pm, Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Arma Health and Rehab in Arma, KS.

She was born July 5, 1926 in Arma, KS the daughter of Tom and Melia Grano Murrill. She had been a life long area resident moving to Pittsburg from Arma in 1949. She graduated from Arma High School in 1943.

She married Elmer Raymond Ryder on November 30, 1944 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Arma, KS. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1987 in Pittsburg, KS.

Mrs. Ryder worked at various businesses her entire life and retired in 1990 after working at the Census Bureau in Pittsburg for 25 years.

She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS, and the Good Sam’s Club. She enjoyed camping, bowling, gambling and bingo.

Survivors include one son Dennis R. Ryder of Pittsburg and one daughter Joyce A. Ryder Terbovich and her husband Steve of Lake Quiviria, KS, three grandchildren Brenna Gray of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Shauna Bajich and her husband Paul of Leawood, KS and Mindy Diaz and her husband Rich of Chicago, Illinois and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers Tom Murrill Jr. and Frank Murrill.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:30 pm, Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS with Father Jorge A. Lopez, as celebrant. The lector will be Buddy Gorentz. Organist will be Sharon Barone and two of Clara’s great-grandchildren Anna Bajich and Maia Bajich will sing Amazing Grace. Burial will be in the Pittsburg Garden of Memories Cemetery. The family will receive their friends from 1 to 2 pm Saturday at the church, where the parish rosary will be recited at 2pm. Pallbearers will be Steve Lucchi, Mike Forsythe, Jim Ciardullo, Paul Bajich, Kevin Smith and Francis Demott. Dinner will served following burial services at the St. Mary’s Colgan Field House by the St. Mary’s Altar Society. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice or Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Friends may call at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg from 2 to 5 pm Friday, November 30, 2018. Condolences may be left at our web sitewww.bathnaylor.com.

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Imogene Sandella

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Imogene (Scroggins) Sandella was 90 years young when she passed over on November 28, 2018 in Tulsa, OK. Born Friday, April 13, 1928 to Lola and Clarence Scroggins, she brought good luck to everyone around her. Growing up north of Columbus, Kansas she was known as the female partner in a prize-winning dance couple nicknamed the “Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers of Scammon, KS.” After high school, Imogene married Louie Sandella on June 18, 1948 and they raised three children Deb, Dee and Gregg Sandella.

Imogene graduated from Pittsburg State College, and worked her way up from the accounting office at Maude Norton Hospital to hospital administrator. During these years when most small town hospitals couldn’t survive financially, Imogene earned a Robert Wood Johnson grant that saved Maude Norton.

Imogene was passionately committed to do her best whether that was keeping the hospital open or raising her children. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with a gentle soul and generous heart. She had an ageless tenderness that touched everyone around her. Her sense of humor blossomed with age and until the very end, she brought smiles and laughter to family and caretakers.

Imogene joins those who preceded her in death: parents Lola and Clarence Scroggins, brother Bob Scroggins and husband Louie Sandella.

She is forever in the hearts of those who survive her: adult children Deb Sandella and husband Dick Fullerton (Denver, CO), Dee Sandella (Denver, CO) Gregg Sandella and Donna Yaffe (Tulsa, OK); grandchildren Walker and wife Jessica Fullerton (Brooklyn Heights, NY), Lindsey and husband Justin Greer (Tulsa, OK), Nick and wife Cyrena Sandella (Tulsa, OK), Michael Booz (San Francisco, CA), Elena Fullerton (Sydney, Australia), and Savannah Booz (Manhattan, NY); great-grandchildren Emerson Greer (Tulsa, OK), Knox Greer (Tulsa, OK), and Everett Fullerton (Brooklyn Heights, NY).

Funeral Services will be 10:00am Monday December 3, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus, KS with Fr. Larry Parker officiating. Burial will follow at the Park Cemetery in Columbus, KS. Family will receive friends from 5:30-7:00pm Sunday December 2, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Columbus, KS. In lieu of flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to the Mother of God Catholic Church Oswego, KS. Friends may drop off or mail memorials to the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 611 S. East Avenue Columbus, KS 66725. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements are by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Columbus, KS. 

Cheryl Gilmore

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Cheryl Jean Gilmore, 71, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Via Christi Hospital.

She was born November 12, 1947, at Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Hartshorn) Chancellor. She attended Pittsburg schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1965.

On July 26, 1969, she was united in marriage to Charles “Bob” Gilmore. He survives of the home.

Cheryl was a homemaker.

Membership was held in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and she also served as a Pink Lady for Via Christi Hospital.

In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by two sons, Wayne Gilmore and his wife Tracy of Parsons, KS, and Charlie Gilmore and his wife Shawna of Leavenworth, KS; two sisters, Natasha Downing and her husband Ray of Grove, OK, and Sonja Carter of Independence, MO; a brother, Richard Chancellor of Colorado Springs, CO; and seven grandchildren, Zachary Gilmore, Luke Gilmore, Bridgette Gilmore, Avery Gilmore, Eli Gilmore, Chas Gilmore, and Jett Gilmore; and many nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Jerome Spexart as celebrant. A parish rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Brenner Mortuary with a visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. Private family burial will be at a later date. The family suggests memorials to the St. Mary’s School 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.

Beryl Harris

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Beryl Shurley-Braden Harris died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Oakview Estates Assisted Living Center in Frontenac. She was 103.

Beryl was born June 30, 1915, in Cedar County, Mo., the daughter of Marion and Goldia Shurley. She was the oldest of seven children and grew up on a farm.

Beryl was married in 1931 to Robert Braden and the couple farmed in Missouri until 1938, when they moved to Pittsburg where they purchased the Penny Exchange neighborhood grocery store. They operated the store until 1955.

In addition, the couple also owned and operated a roller skating rink in Galena during the 1950s and the Pla-Mor roller rink on North Broadway in Pittsburg.

Robert died in May 1977.

The couple had six children: Joyce, Janice, Randall, Louis, Jeanmarie and Dawson. Their first-born, Ronald Glen, died in infancy while their oldest daughter, Joyce (Ernie) Clegg died in February 2000.

Beryl married Melvin Harris in February 1982. The couple eventually moved to Toronto in 1995 where he was employed by the Kansas Department of Corrections.

While living in Toronto, Beryl owned and operated The Village Shoppe antique and collectibles store. She was also a news correspondent for The Yates Center News.

Following the closure of the Toronto Correctional Facility, Melvin joined The Coffey County Republican newspaper as an employee.

The couple resided in Fort Scott before moving back to Pittsburg.

The Harrises moved into Oakview Estates Assisted Living Center in October 2011. Melvin died May 10, 2016.

Beryl once said after reaching 100 years of life: “My recommendation to young people is to stay busy and to be nice to others.” And to everyone, “My advice would be to treat others like you want to be treated and love the Lord with all your heart.”

Beryl leaves five children, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and many friends and extended family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 10 am at Bath Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S. Broadway in Pittsburg. Interment will follow at the Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Pittsburg, KS.

Eugene Dochow

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Eugene L. Dochow, 88, resident of Columbus, Kansas, passed away November 27, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

He was born May 24, 1930 in Jamestown Rural, Kansas. The son of Boyd and Gertrude (Spicher) Dochow.

He was a graduate from Concordia High. After high school he joined the U.S Army and fought in the Korean War, upon his return he began his education at Emporia State, earning a Bachelor’s degree. Then he continued his education at Pitt State University where he earned a Master’s in Science and was a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon Social Society.

In 1959 he married Norma Jean Wells, she resides at the home.

Eugene worked for the Olathe School district for 5 years, Columbus School district for 31 years as a teacher in the vocational department. He loved all of his students and enjoyed keeping in touch with them after graduation.

He was a lifelong member of the Columbus Methodist Church, President of Chamber of Commerce in 1979, Charter member of the Distributive Education Clubs of America’s Hall of Fame and he was the Business Division President of the Kansas Vocational Association.
Eugene was a Chris award recipient and he was inducted into the Columbus Educator Hall of Fame.

He was a board member of the Cherokee County Ambulance since 1980, member of the Keith Reeves American Legion Post #3 and the V.F.W.
Eugene loved spending time with his friends, family and his dogs. He never met a stranger and always had a smile for everyone.

Survivors include wife, Norma Dochow of Columbus, KS, sister; Carol Creely of Long Island, New York and several nieces and nephews.
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers; Jerry Dochow, Loren Dochow and 2 sisters; Daisy Dochow and Joan Passmore.

Funeral Services will be 2:00pm Monday, December 3, 2018 at the Columbus Methodist Church in Columbus, KS with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at the Oswego Cemetery in Oswego, KS. Friends may call after 11 am, Sunday, December 2, 2018 at their own convenience.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to be sent to the Columbus Methodist Church or The Columbus Community Foundation for a Vocational Scholarship. Condolences may be left atwww.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Columbus, KS.

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