Recent Obituaries

Theodore E. Stahl

Jan 2, 2025

Theodore Edward (Ted) Stahl, age 91, passed away January 2, 2025, at his home in Iola, Kansas. Ted was born December 16, 1933, to Theodore and Ellen (Pidgeon) Stahl. To this union was also Jeri, an older sister, and a few years later, a brother, Robert, all born in St. Louis, Missouri.

They moved to Wentzville, Missouri, Ted's junior year...

Mary Ellen McDown

Jan 1, 2025

Mary Ellen McDown passed away January 1, 2025 in Medicalodges of Iola. She was born October 1st 1929 to Harold and Orpha Baker. She attended schools in Iola from elementary through high school. She married Wallis McDown in 1946, and they had five children.

Mary Ellen had many jobs, ranging from telephone operator to hair dresser. She owned her own...

Jerrell L. Smith

Dec 28, 2024

Jerrell L. Smith aka "Biology Bob," of Iola, Kansas, passed away at his home on December 28, 2024.

Jerrell was born on January 28, 1938, in Athol, Kansas, to Elmer and Neva (Conley) Smith.

After high school, Jerrell attended college at Fort Hays before enlisting in the United States Army. While serving, he spent time at the Walter Reed Medical...

Margaret Harper

Dec 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Joan Harper on Friday, December 27th at the age of 99 years old in Scott City, KS. Having lived independently until just before her death, her strength, courage, and strong will were evident throughout her life. She will always be remembered for her kindness, humility and great love...

Charles Schafer

Dec 26, 2024

Charles B. Schafer passed away peacefully on the morning of December 26, 2024 in Wellsville, Kansas. He embraced life and loved teasing those around him with his infectious-and playfully mischievous-sense of humor. A friendly man with a quick smile, he wanted to put people around him at ease and enjoy the moment.

During various stages of life he went...

Barbara Woodward

Dec 26, 2024

Barbara Woodward, 91, of Bronson, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Barbara Louise Ermel was born on August, 24, 1933, to Ernest and Irene (Howerton) Ermel in Fort Scott, Kansas. She graduated from Blue Mound High School in 1951. After high school, she attended Fort Scott Junior College and worked at the Western Insurance Company. On September 22, 1957,...

Bill Davis

Dec 24, 2024

Bill Davis, age 88, of Garnett, Kansas a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024.

Charles William Davis was born on February 9, 1936, in Williamsburg, Kansas. He was the second of four sons born to John R. and Teresa (Ferns) Davis. Bill attended a one room country school west of Richmond and...

Gerald "Jerry" Anderson

Dec 23, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Anderson passed away at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the age of 70, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 9, 1954, in Iola, Kansas, he was the oldest of three sons to Glen and Suan Anderson. He graduated from Iola High School.

On March 10, 2001,...

Carol A. Cescon

Dec 22, 2024

Carol Ann (Smith) Cescon, age 77, passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas, on December 22, 2024.

Carol was born on January 4, 1947 in Gas, Kansas to Clarence and Cleo Smith.

Carol graduated from Iola High School in 1965 and Iola Junior College in 1967.

On June 3, 1967, Carol married the love...

Richard Woodward

Dec 22, 2024

Richard Woodward, 92, of Bronson, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Richard Kenneth Woodward was born on June 2, 1932, to Benjamin Franklin Woodward and Susie (Koehn) Woodward in Moundridge, Kansas. His family moved to Bronson, Kansas in 1945, where he graduated from Bronson High School in 1951. Richard was a three sport athlete while in high school. He...

Erin Johnson

Dec 22, 2024

Erin Johnson Wallace, formerly of Iola, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Erin was born to Richard W. Wallace and Gita Johnson on December 16, 1988, in Iola, Kansas.

Erin was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Howard and Lolita Johnson and her paternal grandfather, Richard L. Wallace.

She is survived by her...

Arthur Black

Dec 21, 2024

Naomi Gregg

Dec 21, 2024

Naomi Gregg, age 93, formerly of Princeton, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Belton Regional Medical Center in Belton, Missouri.

She was born on May 8, 1931, the second of six children and the oldest daughter to John and Leona (Bowman) Rockers in Richmond, Kansas.

Naomi's life was marked by love, dedication, and a passion for family and community....

Charlene Reeve

Dec 21, 2024

Charlene Reeve, age 80, of Lane, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at her home.

She was born on January 24, 1944, to Doyle and Lela (Tomlinson) Christopher, in Chillicothe, Missouri.

Charlene was united in marriage to Harold J. Reeve on July 6th, 1960, in Miami, Oklahoma. This union was blessed with six children.

Charlene...

Glenda Helton

Dec 17, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Glenda Helton, 82, on December 17, 2024, in Iola, Kansas. Glenda departed this world surrounded by family and love, leaving behind cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Born on October 26, 1942, in Fort Scott, Kansas, Glenda was the beloved daughter of Rolla Glenn...

Darrell E. Jackson

Dec 17, 2024

Darrell Eugene Jackson, age 86, passed away at his Mound City, Kansas home on December 17, 2024.

Darrell was born on February 12, 1938 in Bronson, Kansas. He was the seventh of eleven children born to Raymond and Bertha (Colgin) Jackson. He grew up in Bourbon County and graduated school in Moran in 1957. After high school, Darrell married Roberta Cramer...

Jean Brown

Dec 15, 2024

Doris Jean Brown, age 97, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Parkview Heights in Garnett, Kansas.

Doris Jean Clinkenbeard was born on March 31, 1927, in Lebanon, Missouri, the youngest child to Ernest and Ora (Bolles) Clinkenbeard. Doris was a graduate of Lebanon High School with the Class of 1944. She went on to achieve her...

Opal Mae Beshore

Dec 15, 2024

Opal Mae (Brittingham) Beshore, age 93, passed away peacefully in Olathe, Kansas on December 15, 2024.

Opal was born on October 12, 1931 in Rich Hill, Missouri, to Sherman and Bertha (Burk) Brittingham.

On October 16, 1949, Opal married Galen Beshore.

Opal was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Iola, Kansas for nearly 70 years....

Pamela S. King

Dec 14, 2024

Pamela Sue King, age 65, of Iola, Kansas, passed away December 14, 2024, at Medicalodges Nursing Home, Iola, Kansas. Pam was born November 20, 1959, in Iola, Kansas, to John Manbeck and Darlene (Stoker) Manbeck.

Pam graduated in 1978 from Iola High School. She worked for Berg Manufacturing, Midland Brake, and Haldex from 1978 until the company closed. Pam worked...

Clyde Durst

Dec 13, 2024

Clyde Duane Durst was born November 14, 1934, near Welda, Kansas to Mary May (Fagg) Durst and Ralph Durst. His older brother Gene preceded him in death in 2018.

Clyde passed away on December 13, 2024, at his home in Independence, Kansas at the age of 90.

He attended grade and high school in Anderson County and graduated...