For more information, see the July 30 edition of Labette Avenue. To locate previously listed death notices, type the decedent’s last name in the archive search box on Labette Avenue’s home page.

Gina LeAnn (Clayborn) Scroggins

PRYOR, Okla.–Gina LeAnn (Clayborn) Scroggins, 42, of Pryor, Okla., died Thursday, July 24, 2008, after a long battle with cancer. She grew up in Chetopa and graduated from Chetopa High School.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, at the First Baptist Church, Salina, Okla. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery, Chetopa, Kan. Stephens Memorial Chapel, 1525 NE First St., Pryor, Okla., 74362, is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of other remembrances donations can be made to Mayes County Cancer Support. If you wish to send condolences to Gina’s family or to sign her “Memory Book” you may do so at www.stephensmemorialchapel.com.

Shirley George

OSWEGO—Shirley George, 64, of Oswego, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Norman George, of the home.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 26, at Sherman City Cemetery, Sherman, Kan. Arrangements were under the direction of Murdock Funeral Home, Oswego.

Thomas Owen Landstad

PARSONS—Thomas Owen Landstad, 61, of Parsons, Kan., died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at his home.

Complete obituary details will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Carole Sue Terhune

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—Carole Sue (Stoker) Terhune, 73, of Grand Junction, Colo., died Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

No services are planned.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, 2754 Compass Drive, Suite 377, Grand Junction, Colo., 81506. Callahan Edfast Mortuary in Grand Junction was in charge of arrangements.

Earl T. Weikel

COLUMBUS—Earl T. Weikel, 79, of Columbus, Kan., passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008, at Landmark Hospital in Joplin, Mo.

Graveside Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Pittsburg, under the direction of Murdock Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to “Columbus Meals on Wheels” with the Murdock Funeral Home, 132 East Pine, Columbus, KS 66725 acting as custodian.

Donald Eugene Vance

OSWEGO—Donald Eugene Vance, 66, of Oswego, Kan., passed away Friday, July 25, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Oswego Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Murdock Funeral Home, Oswego.

Laurel W. “Larry” Pearson

PARSONS—Laurel W. “Larry” Pearson, 94, of Parsons, Kan., died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at his home. He had been in his usual health and death was not expected.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, at St. Patrick’s Catholic School Gymnasium in Parsons. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. The Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m., Monday, June 28, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons.

Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick’s Church Renovation Fund or St. Patrick’s School Endowment Fund. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Ephner J. Bowin

PARSONS—Ephner J. Bowin, 93, of Parsons, Kan., died Monday, July 28, 2008, at Labette Health.

The service is tentatively scheduled for Friday. Further details will be announced by Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

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