Recent Obituaries
Ralph "Chuck" Shafer
Jun 25, 2025
Ralph Charles "Chuck" Shafer, age 60, passed away peacefully in Iola, Kansas, on June 25, 2025, surrounded by friends and family.
Chuck was born in Iola on August 19, 1964 to Ralph and Lurleen (Cummins) Shafer. He attended local schools and graduated from Iola High School with the class of 1982. After high school, he went to work at Midland Brake...
Marilyn Davis
Jun 23, 2025
Marilyn Joanne (Mills) Davis, age 94, of Humboldt, Kansas passed away peacefully at Credo Assisted Living in Chanute, Kansas on June 23, 2025.
Marilyn was born on May 14, 1931, in Wichita, Kansas. She was welcomed into the loving arms of her adoptive parents, Edith (Walters) and Chester H. Mills. Marilyn attended Wichita schools throughout childhood and into college, studying...
Jack L. Franklin
Jun 22, 2025
Jack Franklin passed away peacefully June 22, 2025, at Heritage Health Care in Chanute, Kansas. Jack was born June 29, 1935, near Stark, Kansas to Virgil and Tracy (Hunziker) Franklin. Jack attended grade school in Kimball, Kansas and graduated from Elsmore High School, Elsmore, Kansas, in 1953.
In November of 1953, Jack enlisted in the United States Marine Corp (USMC),...
Clark Cason
Jun 21, 2025
Clark Gene Cason, age 72 of LaHarpe, Kansas, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 21, 2025.
Clark was born in Iola, Kansas, at St. John's Hospital on July 28, 1952, to Bob and Pauline (Sexton) Cason.
He graduated from Iola High School where he was a track and cross-country star. After high school, he earned a certificate in Automobile...
Joan C. Downey
Jun 21, 2025
Joan Carolyn Downey was born September 6, 1935, in Guthrie, Oklahoma, to John A. Flasch and Marguerite (Reim) Flasch. She lived in Guthrie until the age of 5 when her parents moved to Independence, Kansas. At the age of 8 her parents moved back to Coyle, Oklahoma. She attended Coyle High School and graduated in 1953. After graduation she worked...
Robert "Rob" B. Miller
Jun 19, 2025
Robert Barry Miller, 82, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Olathe Hospice House.
Born on July 23, 1942, in Bernie, Missouri, Robert joined Keith as the second son of Truman and Iris (Felton) Miller. Following short stays in Bernie and Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the family moved to Topeka, Kansas, in November 1943. Robert and Keith...
Vada Purcell
Jun 17, 2025
Vada Lou (Hesler) Purcell of Piqua, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025 at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. She was born September 26, 1941 to Claude and Helen (Kraft) Hesler.
Vada married Leslie "Les" Shelby Purcell on April 12, 1959. To this union, Valerie, Velda, Vonda, Vickie, Vanessa, and George were born. Vada enjoyed working...
Cindi VanHouden
Jun 17, 2025
Cindi Sue VanHouden, age 67, of Iola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at her home. Cindi was born December 24, 1957, in Twentynine Palms, California, to John R. (Tom) Folk and Jeri Sue (Cox) Folk.
Cindi graduated in 1975 from Iola High School. She and Chris VanHouden were married August 20, 1988, in Neosho Falls, Kansas.
Cindi...
Chris Richards
Jun 16, 2025
Chris Lowell Richards, age 72, passed away in Overland Park, Kansas on June 16, 2025.
Chris was born on December 25, 1952, in Iola, Kansas to Kenneth and Evelyn (Ludlum) Richards. He was raised in Iola and attended local schools.
On April 5, 1974, Chris married Margaret "Marty" McCullough. They were blessed with three children; Candie, Jeff, and Nick. Chris...
Leola Henderson
Jun 15, 2025
Leola Henderson, age 104, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Parkview Heights in Garnett.
She was born on March 11, 1921, in Ringwood, Oklahoma, the daughter of Elmer and Ida (Volz) McDermeit. Leola grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Ringwood High School, and also attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva, Oklahoma.
During World...
Jerold Jensen
Jun 12, 2025
Jerold James Jensen, age 75, of Garnett, Kansas, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at St. Luke's Plaza Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jerry was born on July 2, 1949, in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the cherished son of Chris Walter and Erma Olena (Morton) Jensen. His early life in Phillipsburg laid the foundation for the hardworking man he would become.
In...
Gregory Warner
Jun 10, 2025
Gregory Stuart Warner was born on June 15, 1950 in St. Joseph, MO. He was adopted by Loren and Helen (Patterson) Warner. He passed away on June 10, 2025 at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, KS.
He held many jobs in his life. Warner Manufacturing, where he made many life long friends, the National Guard, King Radio, Wolf Creek, janitor at...
Rex "Buster" C. Hobbs, Jr.
Jun 8, 2025
Rex, beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 8th, 2025 at the age of 69. His health had declined significantly over the past several months and after receiving recent life changing news, he just didn't have the strength to carry on. He was a Dr. Tommy Osborn baby, born in Colony, Kansas on August 1,...
Wyatt Lee Whitham
Jun 8, 2025
Wyatt Lee Whitham, age 16, of Kincaid, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, the result of an accident.
Wyatt was born on April 9, 2009, in Olathe, Kansas. He was the first of three children born to Shane and Jessica (Hayes) Whitham. Wyatt was a vibrant young man with an infectious spirit and a zest for life. He...
Gerry Wight
Jun 8, 2025
Gerry Lee Wight, age 74, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Gerry was born on March 27, 1951, in Garnett, Kansas, one of two sons born to Gerald "Bud" and Vergie (Ashburn) Wight. Gerry attended Irving School, later graduating from Garnett High School in 1969. After high school, he attended Flint Hills Tech School in Emporia,...
Helen L. Rife
Jun 7, 2025
On June 7, 2025, Helen Rife went to join our Savior and her soulmate, Sam.
Helen was born November 9, 1938, to Leslie (Pete) and Bertha (Perry) Fuhrman at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital.
Helen graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1956. She went on to attend Iola Junior College, then later graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1961 with...
Steven Salazar
Jun 5, 2025
Steven Allen Salazar, age 36, of Garnett, Kansas, unexpectedly passed away on June 5, 2025.
Steven was born on November 18, 1988, to Roy and Rhonda (Ford) Salazar in Los Angeles, California. When Steven was three months old, the family made a move to Houston, Texas, before making their home in Garnett, Kansas. Steven attended school in Garnett, where he...
Jimmy W. Cooper
Jun 5, 2025
Jimmy W. Cooper, a pillar of the Garnett community and a beloved family man, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family.
Jimmy Warren Cooper was born on May 18, 1932, in Nishnabotna, Missouri, the son of Olin and Della K. (Wade) Cooper. Jim spent his early years...
Shirley Hicks
Jun 5, 2025
Shirley Hicks, 87, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025.
After graduating from La Harpe High School, Shirley spent most of her life in the La Harpe, Kansas area. She helped on the family farm and worked at Gates Rubber Company until her retirement.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; daughter, Beverly Arbuckle; and son, Joe, Jr.
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Vern Leon (Butch) Cuppet, Jr.
Jun 4, 2025
Vern Leon (Butch) Cuppet, Jr., age 74, of Savonburg, Kansas, passed away June 4, 2025, at St. Luke's East Hospital, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Butch was born August 17, 1950, in Iola, Kansas, to Vern L. Cuppet, Sr. and Maxine L. (Gooding) Cuppet.
Butch graduated in 1968 from Moran High School, Moran, Kansas. He worked 40+ years for the Allen County...
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