Recent Obituaries

Donnie Yancey

Aug 4, 2024

Donnie Ray Yancey, age 82, passed away at his home in Iola, Kansas, surrounded by all of his loved ones on August 4, 2024.

Donnie was born on January 18, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, to Henry and Fayma (Garner) Yancey. At an early age, the family moved to Iola, where Donnie attended school and graduated in 1960.

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Reba Stewart

Aug 3, 2024

Reba Ann (Shults) Stewart, age 68, passed away on August 3, 2024, at home with her sister, Rita, by her side.

Reba was born in Iola, Kansas, on August 7, 1955, the daughter of William H. and Alean K. (Slife) Shults. Reba attended schools in Humboldt, Kansas. She worked at several area nursing homes as a CNA.

Reba...

David R. Connolly

Aug 3, 2024

David Ray Connolly, age 45, passed away at his home in Iola, Kansas on August 3, 2024.

David was born on September 19, 1978, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to George Connolly and Vicky (Jones) Page. When David was young, he moved to Iola where he received an education and graduated from Iola High School.

David was friendly and...

Wilma Jean Nelson

Aug 3, 2024

Wilma Jean Nelson, affectionately known to family and friends as "Willie", passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 83.

Willie was born on January 14, 1941 as the only daughter of Harry Leroy Laver and Vena Pearl (Daniels) Laver of Elsmore, Kansas. She was the youngest of four children and adored by her three older...

Sue Colgin

Aug 2, 2024

Mary Sue Colgin, age 71, of Colony, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home.

Sue was born on June 8, 1953, to Gerald and Myrtle (Thompson) Bickham in Liberal, Kansas. She attended school in Louisburg and graduated from Paola High School with the class of 1971.

She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years; children, Angie...

Terry Cox

Aug 1, 2024

Terry Joe Cox, age 84, of Reeds, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Terry was born on August 14, 1939, to Joel Frank and Selma (Harzman) Cox in Alva, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Richmond, Kansas area, attending school and graduating from Richmond High School with the class of 1957.

In his younger...

Dewayne Smith

Jul 31, 2024

Altie Dewayne Smith, age 58, passed away on July 31, 2024, at his home in Iola, Kansas. He was born to Altie Wayne and Lula Bell Smith, the youngest of three children.

Dewayne will always be remembered for his kindness, loving personality, and infectious smile he showed to everyone he met. He was a loving husband and wonderful father...

Anthony "Dean" Briggs

Jul 31, 2024

Anthony Dean Briggs, 79, passed away on July 31, 2024, surrounded by family at his daughter and son-in-law's home.

He was born on July 21, 1945, in Eureka, Kansas; the son of Ocie Briggs and Cora Margaret Liver Chair Briggs.

On August 14, 1965, he married the love of his life, Dona May "Mazie" Briggs at the Madison...

Joseph Flamez

Jul 30, 2024

Joseph Anthony Flamez "Joe", age 63, of Welda, Kansas, passed away on July 30, 2024, peacefully at his home.

He was born on July 11, 1961, to Tony and Donna (Seller) Flamez in Kansas City, Kansas.

In Joe's younger years, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout at age 16. He attended J.C. Harmon High School and graduated with the...

Everitt (Gene) DeMeritt

Jul 28, 2024

Everitt Eugene DeMeritt, age 90, of Moran, Kansas, passed away July 28, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Gene was born July 21, 1934, in Iola, Kansas, to Gilbert DeMeritt and Bernice (Nelson) DeMeritt.

Gene graduated in 1952 from Moran High School. Gene and Jimmie Lou (Jackie) Jackson were married June 26, 1960. Jimmie Lou (Jackie) passed August 11, 1992.

Gene...

Paul Nance

Jul 28, 2024

Paul Wesley Nance, age 83, of Iola, Kansas, passed away July 28, 2024, at Medicalodges of Iola, Iola, Kansas. Paul was born November 13, 1940, in Thayer, Kansas, to Daniel W. Nance and Lucille (Haas) Nance.

Paul served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1967. Paul and Maralyn Horner were married August 13, 1967, in Chanute, Kansas.

Upon...

Peggy (Giacoma) Smith

Jul 22, 2024

Peggy Sue (Giacoma) Smith, age 66, passed away in Chanute, Kansas on July 22, 2024.

Peggy was born on February 28, 1958, in Pittsburg, Kansas to Joe and Patsy (Picht) Giacoma. She grew up in Chanute and graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1976.

Peggy married Michael Smith on September 11, 1976. After 32 years...

Robert Jewell

Jul 21, 2024

Robert Edward Jewell, owner of Jewell Electric, passed away unexpectedly in his home in Iola early Sunday, July 21. Bob, the son of Vievie and Edward Jewell, was born in Iola on September 26, 1949. Bob moved with his family from Humboldt to Iola in 1955 where he attended Iola schools, graduating from Iola High School in 1967. He married...

Brad Cescon

Jul 21, 2024

David Bradley Cescon, age 56, passed away in Iola on July 21, 2024. He was born in Iola on January 17, 1968, to Dave and Carol (Smith) Cescon. He attended school at Iola High School and graduated in 1986.

Brad loved to fish and hunt, and he enjoyed the outdoors. He had a beloved dog, Sydney.

Brad was married to Jennifer Porter...

Rebecca Shears

Jul 19, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Maye Shears, age 60, passed away at her home in Chanute, Kansas on July 19, 2024.

Becky was born on August 27, 1963 in Parsons, Kansas to Robert and Patsy (Burris) Shears. Becky grew up in La Harpe, Kansas, and attended school in Iola.

Becky was a very doting mother to her two children, Dustin and...

Wesley Stephens

Jul 19, 2024

Wesley "Wes" William Stephens passed away July 19th, 2024, in his home.

Wes was born March 4th, 1939, to George and Roberta Stephens. He married Wanda Ellington on October 26, 1958. They had two sons, Rick and George, and a daughter, Trena.

Growing up, Wes attended a little country school called Independence before moving to Moran Elementary in...

Patty Hoover

Jul 19, 2024

Patty Jean (Tate) Hoover, age 84, passed away peacefully at home July 19, 2024. She was born November 17, 1939, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Grady Walter and Alice Mary (Bennett) Tate.

Pat grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and moved to California where she attended high school. Ed and Pat were married while she was a senior at Whittier high...

Dale Cobbs

Jul 18, 2024

Dale W. Cobbs, age 79, of Bush City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at St. Luke's South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.

Dale Wayne Cobbs was born on May 5, 1945, he was the second son born to Everett Wayne Cobbs and Audrey (Eyman). Audrey passed away in childbirth with the birth of their third son,...

Paul Kline

Jul 17, 2024

Paul Kline, age 84, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Paul Nicholas Kline was born on March 16, 1940, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Estell and Olive (Logan) Kline. He grew up in the Centerville community on a farm. He graduated from Parker High School with the class of 1958. Following high school he...

Melvin North

Jul 17, 2024

Melvin "Mel" H. North, Jr., age 76, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and all of his children.

Mel was born on April 22, 1948, in Braymer, Missouri to Melvin H. North, Sr. and Helen (Simkins) North. He graduated from Braymer High School. From there,...