Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Mr Douglas Roberts

Mr Douglas Roberts

Aug 3, 2019

Douglas Eugene Roberts, age 75, of Richmond, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at his home. Doug was the second of ten children born to Herbert Joseph and Nancy Pauline (Nelson) Roberts. He was born on October 25, 1943, at Kansas City, Missouri. Doug’s family lived in numerous places throughout his younger years. He later lived with his...

Leon David Hay

Leon David Hay

Aug 3, 2019

Leon David Hay, age 74, of LaHarpe, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Diversicare in Chanute, Kansas. Leon was born May 20, 1945, in Iola, Kansas, to James B. Hay and Florence L. (Morrison) Hay. Leon grew up on a farm in the Diamond Community. Leon graduated from LaHarpe High School, LaHarpe, Kansas. He joined the United States...

Juanita Mae Kellerman

Juanita Mae Kellerman

Aug 2, 2019

Juanita M. (Tyler) Kellerman, age 89, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019, at Richmond Healthcare, Richmond, Kansas. It was in the Oklahoma community of Maud where Juanita Mae Tyler was born, on February 28, 1930. She was the 2nd child of Eldren Cecil and Laura May (Patterson) Tyler. Baby Robert had died at birth and three...

Mr. Robert L Bennett

Mr. Robert L Bennett

Aug 2, 2019

Robert L. (Bob) Bennett, passed away peacefully at his home in Iola, Ks, on August 2, at the age of 64. Bob was born June 3, 1955, to Leroy Bennett and Norma jean (Dickens) Bennett. In Neodesha Ks. Bob graduted from Brazosport High school in Freeport Tx in 1973. Bob worked for Nelson Quarries, for 29 yrs. Bob and Mary...

Edith Thohoff Vail

Edith Thohoff Vail

Jul 31, 2019

Edith Thohoff Vail, age 90, of Iola, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Windsor Place in Iola. Edith was the youngest of three children born to Iver and Edith (Moore) Fowler. She was born on May 25, 1929, in Iola. She was a lifelong resident of Iola, graduating from Iola High School with the Class of 1947....

Dorothy H. Sherwood

Dorothy H. Sherwood

Jul 28, 2019

Dorothy (Jones) Sherwood spent more than half of her life caring for others. On Sunday, July 28, 2019, Dorothy was called home to be with our Lord. She was 68 years old, Dorothy was born April 2,1951, at St. John's Hospital in Iola, Kansas to Fred and Viola (Sicka) Jones. She spent almost her entire life living in Iola. While...

Robert L. Smith

Robert L. Smith

Jul 26, 2019

Robert Lorraine Smith, age 79, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 26, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.  Robert was born March 2, 1940, in Iola, Kansas, to Nathaniel W. Smith and Mildred V. (Rogers) Smith. Robert attended school in Iola, Kansas.  Robert worked as a painter for Alcorn in Chanute, Kansas, and then...

Johnny Lee Adams

Johnny Lee Adams

Jul 25, 2019

Johnny Lee Adams, age 77, of La Harpe, Kansas, passed away Thursday July 25, 2019, at Moran Manor, Moran, Kansas. Johnny was born May 20, 1942, to Noah W. Adams and Eller B. (Sanders) Adams in Iola, Kansas. Johnny entered into the military service at the age of eighteen serving in both the Army and the Air Force. He was...

Howard J. Caldwell

Howard J. Caldwell

Jul 24, 2019

Howard Joseph Caldwell, age 77, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Allen County Regional Hospital. Howard was born March 15, 1942, to Joseph Caldwell and Ruth (Mueller) Caldwell in Iola, Kansas. Howard graduated from Iola High School in 1960. In 1961 he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Vanderberg Air Force base...

Jeffery L. Nowell

Jeffery L. Nowell

Jul 23, 2019

Jeffery Len Nowell, age 45, of Iola, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on July 23, 2019. Jeff was born on January 29, 1974, in Clinton, Missouri, to LeRoy Nowell and Katherine L. (Kimberlin) Gibson. Jeff attended school in Hamilton, Kansas. He and Shonda D. (Reese) Nowell were married on August 22, 2014, in Miami, Oklahoma. Jeff was a...

Barbara J. Neal

Barbara J. Neal

Jul 22, 2019

Barbara June Neal, age 84, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Richmond Healthcare in Richmond, Kansas. She was born on August 26, 1934, in Morgan County, Missouri, the daughter of Marvin and Mae (Daniels) Welpman.  Barbara attended elementary and high schools in Versailles, Missouri, before attending and graduating from the St. Luke’s School of Nursing...

Kathleen Tinsley

Kathleen Tinsley

Jul 21, 2019

Kathleen Tinsley, age 96, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and formerly of Checotah, Oklahoma passed away on July 21, 2019. Kathleen was born at her grandmother’s house in Mildred, Kansas on November 7, 1922.  She was the first of two children born to Carl Lester and Lulu (Keeton) McCollam. Kathleen grew up on a farm in Eastern Anderson County.  She attended...

John "Jack" Rundle

John "Jack" Rundle

Jul 18, 2019

John “Jack” Rundle, age 60, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at his home.   He was born March 10, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Harold and Mathilda (Boland) Rundle.  Jack graduated from Monett High School, Monett, Missouri, and from Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, with a Bachelor Degree in Business. Jack spent many...

Frank J. "Jimmy" Goudy, Sr.

Frank J. "Jimmy" Goudy, Sr.

Jul 17, 2019

Frank James Goudy, Sr., age 83, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at Yates Center Health & Rehab, Yates Center, Kansas.  Jimmy was born November 17, 1935, in Cherokee, Kansas, to Virgil W. Goudy and Clara R. (Webster) Goudy. Jimmy graduated from Cherokee High School in 1957.  He and Mathilda (Geison) Goudy were married September 8, 1962. ...

John Jay Barker

John Jay Barker

Jul 17, 2019

John Jay Barker “Herbie,” of Iola, Kansas passed away on July 17th, 2019, at the age of 63 years.  John was born in Iola, Kansas on July 16th, 1956. He graduated from Iola High School in 1974. A proud veteran, John served in the United States Navy from 1974-1977; he was stationed on the USS Forrestal in Norfolk, Virginia. John...

Marilyn Jean Stevenson

Marilyn Jean Stevenson

Jul 16, 2019

Marilyn Jean Stevenson, age 71, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the Olathe Hospice House, Olathe, Kansas. Marilyn was born on January 13, 1948, at Paola, Kansas. She was the first of three children born to Marvin E. and Mary L. (Goudie) Caylor. She grew up in the Stanton area, attending grade school at Stanton,...

Debra Kay Womelsdorf

Debra Kay Womelsdorf

Jul 15, 2019

Debra Kay Womelsdorf, age 59, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019, at her home. She was born October 13, 1959, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel James and Eva Marie (Carmean) Womelsdorf. Debbie graduated from Garnett High School with the Class of 1977. Debbie operated the Colony Café and Bar in the 1980s. She...

William C. "Bill" Hawk

William C. "Bill" Hawk

Jul 14, 2019

William Clarence (Bill) Hawk, age 70, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at the Veterans’ Home, Cameron, Missouri.  Bill was born March 2, 1949, in Iola, Kansas, to George W. Hawk and Marjory (Bash) Hawk. Bill graduated from Iola High School in 1967.  He attended college one year at Allen County Junior College, Iola, Kansas.  Bill served from 1970 to...

Pat Beller

Pat Beller

Jul 13, 2019

Patrick Beller, age 79, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Anderson County Hospital, Garnett. He was born May 16, 1940, in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Leo and Sarah Elizabeth (Lantz) Beller. He graduated from Ottawa High School, Ottawa, Kansas, with the Class of 1958. During his high school years, he played on the...

Linda Sue Hayman

Linda Sue Hayman

Jul 11, 2019

Linda Hayman, age 65, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on July 11, 2019, at her home. Cremation is planned. A gathering will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Garnett Cemetery.