Kandy Stemple

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Kandy Lynn Stemple, 57, of Erie, died at 12:48 p.m., Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Death was unexpected.

She was born January 24, 1961 in Parsons to Carl W. Cole and Norma A. (Reed) Cole. Her early childhood years were in Parsons and the family moved to Thayer, where she grew up and attended schools.

She married Gary Cosby and lived in Altamont a few years. They later divorced. She married James Stemple on August 25, 1985, in Chanute. They lived in Chanute after their marriage and she had been employed at Everbrite and at the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. She also drove for an expediting service. Her husband preceded her in death on May 19, 2006.

Kandy had lived in Erie since 1999. She was a member of the Galesburg Christian Church and enjoyed family activities, sporting activities, cooking and crocheting.

Survivors include two sons, Justin Wayne Cosby and wife Rachele, of Walnut and Jesse James Stemple, of Basehor; nine grandchildren; a brother, Kevin Cole and wife Becky, of Parsons and a sister, Carla Rush and husband Steve. of Erie.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jason Cosby and an infant grandson, Chase Cosby.

FUNERAL SERVICES –will be at 10.00 a.m., Tuesday, at the Pierce-Carson-Wall Funeral Home in Erie, with Pastor Jim Frech officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Chanute.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:30 until 8:00 Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Proud Animal Loves Shelter (PALS) in Parsons. They may be left at the funeral home or sent to P.O. Box 182, Erie, KS. 66733.

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George White

(From Brenner Mortuary)

George N. White Sr., 78, of Pittsburg, passed away at 12:10 p.m., Monday, August 27, 2018, at Via Christi Hospital.

He was born September 12, 1939, at Pittsburg, KS, the son of Gordon G. and Aline (Griffith) White.

On May 12, 1956, he was united in marriage to Barbara (Beckley) White at Miami, OK. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2014.

Mr. White worked as a truck driver.

He is survived by one son, George White Jr. of Pittsburg, one daughter, Aline Edwards of Branson, MO, eight grandchildren, George White III, Crystal McCabe, Bobbie Kellogg, Kisha Johns, April Edwards, Kristen Williams, Ray Edwards, and Angel Akers, twenty three great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara White, his parents, and one son, Gordon Earl White.

A graveside service for Mr. White is set for 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 31, 2018, at the Crocker Cemetery, with Reverend Jim Sukraw conducting the service. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Friends may call at the Brenner Mortuary from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, to sign the register book. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.

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Martha Anderson

(From Paul Thomas Funeral Home)

Martha Jo Anderson of Miami, OK passed from this life Sunday, August 26, 2018 at her home. She was 71.

Martha was born March 2, 1947 in Miami, OK to Woodrow Wilson and Gladys Helen (Titus) Williams. Martha graduated from Afton High School class of 1965. She had lived in Miami since 1967 moving from Bluejacket. Martha worked at Glen Berry in Commerce, Burlington and Haywood Garment Manufacturers in Miami, B.F. Goodrich in Miami, Oklahoma Leather and Don Hume Leather in Miami and she was a cook and server at Miami Tribe Nutrition Center.

Martha is survived by her husband Mike Anderson of the home, her son Aaron Jack Anderson of the home, her daughter Patricia Mitchell and husband Kenneth of Columbus, KS, 2 brothers John Williams of Bluejacket, OK and Alan Williams and wife Sandy of Bluejacket, OK, her sister Margie Harper of Grove, OK and her grandson Levi Mitchell.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2018 at G.A.R. Cemetery in Miami, OK. 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.

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Patricia Brunenn

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Patricia “Pat” Ann Brunenn, 70, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 3:04 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born February 18, 1948 in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel and Neva M. (Grandle) Stephens. Patricia attended McCune grade schools and graduated from McCune High School.

On April 20, 1968, she was united in marriage to Carl Brunenn at McCune, Kansas. They just recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. He survives of the home.

Patricia worked as a bookkeeper and field insurance auditor for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.

Membership was held in the United Methodist Church of McCune and later in Ozawkie, Kansas. She was a member of the Kent Chapter Order of Eastern Star #117 of Weir, Kansas. She enjoyed gardening and sewing and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

In addition to her husband Carl, she is survived by a daughter, Cortney Keaton and her husband, Miles of Louisburg, Kansas; a son, Andrew Brunenn and his wife Lindsay of Wamego, Kansas; a brother, Gary Stephens and his wife Carol of McCune, KS; a sister, Joyce Caratura and her husband Frank of Leavenworth, KS; and five grandchildren, Skylar Keaton, Sydney Keaton, Lindsay Keaton, Allison Brunenn and Evyn Folck; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday (Aug. 30) at the Brenner Mortuary with Reverend Linda Eads officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Scott National Cemetery. Order of Eastern Star rites will be given at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 29) by the Kent Chapter #117 of Weir. The family will receive friends Wednesday (Aug. 29) from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be given to Boys Town and/or St. Joseph’s Indian School. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Online condolences may be left at www.brennermortuary.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg.

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Martha Neet

(From Brenner Mortuary)

Martha Ann (Cao) Neet, 88 years old, of Pittsburg, passed away at 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the Via Christi Village, family members surrounding her.

Martha was born September 3, 1929, to Joseph Marion and Elizabeth Nora (Dowell) Cao in Madisonville, KY. The family moved to Warren, AR while Martha was still in grade school. The family also lived in El Dorado, AR and Hope, AR. Martha graduated from High School in Hope, AR, at the age of 16. She moved to Pittsburg, KS, with her brother and father in 1946. She attended two years at Kansas State Teacher's College (now PSU).

While living at Goldie's Boarding House she met Jack Neet. They were married March 11, 1950. He preceded her in death on April 23, 2009.

Martha was a member of the Pittsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church for 60 years. She was very active in the church serving in many capacities. Ill health had prevented her from attending in recent years.

Martha worked for Dr. Bartolini at KSTC while she was in college. She worked for the Census Bureau in Pittsburg, KS. She was a talented and hard worker as demonstrated by her many bonus checks. She also was the secretary at the PSU Nursing Department for Dr. Cecilia Waggoner. Martha was known for her famous cinnamon rolls which she shared with many friends. Her skills as a seamstress were outstanding. She sewed for all her daughters and all her granddaughters. She was an avid reader and read her Bible through many times. She was a gardener, planting flowers in her later years. She enjoyed crafts. She accomplished a lot and will be greatly missed.

Special thanks to the staff at Via Christi Village and Avalon Hospice for their wonderful care and support.

Martha is survived by six children, Judith Nash of Pittsburg, Barbara (John) Bartholomew of Hendersonville, NC, Kathleen (Llewellyn) Seibold of Traverse City, MI, Kenneth Neet of Spartanburg, SC, Barry Neet of Gardner, KS, and Robin (Jay) Humbard of Pittsburg, KS. She was a wonderful Grandma and Nana to seventeen grandchildren and two great grandsons. Grandchildren are Jeremy Bartholomew, Joshua Bartholomew, Daniel Hardin, David Hardin, Aaron Seibold, Annalisa Martins, Annika Lorenz, Jason Neet, Tori Neet, Kristin Humbard, Brandon Humbard, Raven Yotz, Lauren Humbard, Isaac Humbard, Levi Humbard, Noah Humbard and Joseph Humbard and two great grandsons, Jackson Young and Ezra Humbard. She is also survived by one brother, Dr. Jerome Cao of Redlands, CA; he was of special help and support through the years, and two nephews, Jeff Cao and Kurt Cao.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, B.J. Cao and William Cao.

A memorial service for Martha will be held at a later date. Private family burial will take place in the Frontenac City Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. 

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

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Robert Hill

(From Carson-Wall Funeral Home)

Robert E. Hill, 74, of Girard, died at 10:05 p.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Rob was born August 8, 1944 in Girard, a son of Willard and Ida (Palmer) Hill. Rob grew up in Girard and graduated from Girard High School in 1962.

He served in the US Army and the US Air Force in Viet Nam from 1964 until 1969.

Rob graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1974 with a BS in Accounting. He worked as an accountant for HMS Enterprises in Brazilton, Kansas from 1974 until retiring to Waldron, Arkansas in 2007.

Rob returned to Girard in 2016.

Rob was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Carbondale, Kansas and the George C. Brown Post No. 26, American Legion of Girard where he served 5 terms as Commander, Adjutant for over 33 years, and 2 terms as 3rd District Commander.

Rob enjoyed his family, fishing, and hunting.

In 1988, Rob, Dennis “Little” Gillard, and Randy Geier helped organize and establish a fund for “The Big Flag” memorial at the American Legion in Girard before it was first raised in 1991.
Survivors are Rob’s son, Shane Hill, and his wife, Shauna, of Athens, Texas; his sisters, Wilma Pulliam of Girard and Mary McVey of Mineola, Texas; his grandchildren, David Worley, Kaela Lopez, and Lauren Sams; his great-grandchildren, Nolan Sams and Rylee Worley; his lifelong family friends are John Slavin of Waldron and Bill Slavin of Warsaw, Missouri; a niece and nephew; his dog, Saint.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Arthur, Marion, and George Hill; a sister, Freda Noe.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday at the Girard Cemetery with Commander John Hocevar officiating. Burial will follow the services with Military Honor given by the George C. Brown Post No. 26, American Legion of Girard. 

Visitation will be Thursday from 7:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., friends may call after 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to “The Big Flag” and these may be left at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.

Condolences may be sent to www.wallfuneralservices.com

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Stephen Hite

(From Bath-Naylor Funeral Home)

Stephen D. Hite, 70, of Pittsburg, KS died August 20, 2018 from injuries sustained in an auto accident south of Pittsburg, KS.
He was born August 5, 1948 in Pittsburg, KS the son of Darrel and Eloise (Stephens) Hite.

He graduated from the Southeast Rural High School with the Class of 1966. He went on to Pittsburg State University where he graduated with a Bachelors of Education Degree in May 1970, then received his Masters Degree in 1972.

He began his education career in 1970, and then took a 13 year break to run Hite enterprises where he owned Pronto Convenient Stores and was a Mobil Oil Distributor to local farms. He returned to education in 1989 where he completed 31+ combined years finishing in Kingman, AZ.

On January 15, 1988 he was united in marriage to Dixie Breiner in Las Vegas, NV, she survives him of the home.
Additional survivors include two daughters: Mona (John) Botter and Regina (Jeff) McGinnis both of Rio Rancho, NM; two brothers: Greg (Bea) Hite and Stu (Amy) Hite both of Pittsburg, KS; four grandchildren: Mikayla and Colten Madison, Katelyn Botter and Alexandria McGinnis along with numerous nieces, nephews, and great niece & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Keith Darrel Hite, a daughter Angela Hite and a brother Gary Hite.

He was a member of the Black Diamond Masonic Lodge in Weir, where he had attained his 3rd degree. He also was an avid card player and sports enthusiast. He played softball for over 40 years and officiated youth football, baseball and basketball

Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday, August 25, 2018 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home with Pastor Kyle Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Cherokee City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 pm Friday evening. Condolences may be left atwww.bathnaylor.com. Memorials may be made to the Keith Hite Memorial Scholarship Fund at Pittsburg State University; these may be left at or mailed to the funeral home. 

Services by Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 522 S. Broadway Pittsburg, KS.

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