For more information, see the Nov. 26 issue of the Labette Avenue. To locate previously posted death notices, enter the decedent’s last name in the archive search box on Labette Avenue’s home page. Labette Avenue publishes death notices free of charge. Paid obituaries ($20) are printed in their entirety in the Labette Avenue and online at taylornews.org.

Nadine E. Barr

CHETOPA—Nadine E. Barr, 93, a lifelong resident of the Chetopa, Kan., area, died at 1:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at the Oswego Community Hospital. She had been in failing health.

Nadine was born March 27, 1915, northwest of Chetopa, to Luther and Eva (Thompson) Wiley. She grew up and attended schools in the Chetopa area, and was a graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont.

On April 11, 1936, she and George Arthur Barr were married in Oswego. He preceded her in death Dec. 12, 1987.

She and her husband established Barr Lumber Company in January 1959. Following the death of her husband, she and her son continued to operate the business until December 2007.

Nadine was a member of the First Christian Church in Chetopa, the Chetopa Chamber of Commerce, Chetopa Garden Club, and was an original member of the Belmore Apartments Board of Directors.

She loved arts and crafts, sewing and tending to her flower gardens. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Those surviving are one daughter, Janice Wright and husband Joe, Welch, Okla; one grandson, Joe Bob Wright and wife Elizabeth, Miami, Okla.; two great-grandsons, Bart and Drew Wright; five sisters, Darlene Thomas and husband Bill, Bartlesville, Okla.; Wintress Stine and husband Bob, Bartlesville; Imogene Miller, Bernice, Okla.; Marcella Braley, Oswego, Kan.; Luvonne Hucke, Mound Valley, Kan.; and a sister-in-law, Betty Wiley, Oswego.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Dwane Barr, on Jan. 16, 2008; one grandson, Bart Wright; one great-grandson, Nathan Wright; and one brother, Milan Wiley.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the First Christian Church in Chetopa. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church in Chetopa. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336.

Ronald L. Blair

OSWEGO—Ronald L. Blair, 78 of Oswego passed away Saturday, November 22, 2008 at his daughters home in Cherokee.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Murdock Funeral Home Chapel in Oswego with Rev. Tom Heflin officiating. Interment will follow in the Oswego Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday. The casket will be closed.

Memorials may be made to the Cherokee Holiness Church, 309 W. Magnolia, Cherokee, KS 66724.

Murdock Funeral Home, Oswego, was in charge of arrangements.

Ron was born June 2, 1930, in Franklin, Penn., the son of William Glenn and Velma W (Ford) Blair. He graduated from Franklin High School and carpentered in Pennsylvania for years before moving to Oswego to marry his pen pal Lorene Davolt.

He worked as a local carpenter, as an EMT for Care Ambulance, as a sheriff’s deputy, as Police Chief of Oswego (May of 1983 to May of 1986) and later in security at the Parsons Ammunition Plant. Ron was a volunteer at the Oswego Fire Department, enjoyed restoring automobiles, and breeding dogs.

Ron later married Jean Roberts.

Those surviving are four daughters, Patricia Jean Fry and husband Harvey of Cherokee; Linda Diane Knight and husband Ricky of Cherokee; Rebecca Sue Hellwig and husband Rex of Oswego; and Rhonda Clifton of Parsons; one son, William R. Blair and wife Sandra of Galva, Kan.; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Glen, and a sister, Shirley Mae Confer.

Garry R. Starmer

FREDONIA—Garry R. Starmer, 70, of Fredonia, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kan.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 24, at Countryside Funeral Home, Fredonia, with Rev. Gene Benefiel officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Fredonia Cemetery.

The family suggests contributions to the Fredonia Golf Club and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, Fredonia.

Garry was born on Oct. 14, 1938, in Angola, Kan., the son of Wilber Ray and Bonita June (Gard) Starmer.

He was a graduate of Altamont High School. He attended barber school in Wichita. Garry went on to work as a barber in Kansas City, Chanute, Parsons and Altamont, where he owned his own shop. On Feb. 26, 1964, Garry went to work for the railroad as a brakeman conductor and retired from the UP Railroad in October 2000.

In 1957, Garry married Helen Colwell and they later divorced. To this union two children were born; a son, Rocky, and a daughter, Sharon. On Oct. 9, 1971, Garry married Marie Roat in Fredonia. She survives at their home.

Garry was a member of the Angola United Methodist Church in Angola. He became a member of the Fredonia Golf Club where he was a diehard golfer. He really enjoyed playing golf with the CSBs.

Survivors include his wife, Marie; two sons, Rocky Ray Starmer, Altamont; and Carl (Buck) Bonner, Wichita; three daughters, Sharon Kuehn, South Coffeyville, Okla.; Tammy Weitz, Independence, Mo.; and Suzy Smith, Fredonia; 10 grandsons, four granddaughters and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Paul Starmer; and one granddaughter, Shanna Mae.

Zelda M. Johnson

DUNWOODY, Ga.—Former Dennis, Kan., resident Zelda M. Johnson, 80, of Dunwoody, Ga., died Nov. 20, 2008.

A graveside service was held Monday, Nov. 24, at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga., and a memorial service was held Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Ga.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send contributions to Camp Westminster, 1438 Sheridan Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30324, (770) 483-2225. Online condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com.

Arrangements were handled by Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Ind. Blvd., Norcross, GA 30092, (770) 448-5757.

A native of Dennis, Kan., Zelda taught piano lessons for many years. She was a former president of the North Dekalb Music Teachers Association and a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph W. Johnson of Dunwoody, Ga.; sons and daughters-in-law, Ryan and Becky Johnson of Lorena, Texas, and Sydney and Nola Johnsen of Waxhaw, N.C.; son-in-law, Gene Freck of Decatur, Ga.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Freck; her parents, John S. and Mildred Wiggins Howell; and a brother, Dale Howell.

Carolyn Martin

OSWEGO—Carolyn Martin, 69, of Oswego, Kan., passed away Monday, Nov. 24, 2008, at Pittsburg, Kan., following a period of illness.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Mother of God Catholic Church in Oswego with Rev. Larry Parker officiating. Interment will be in the St Bridgett’s Cemetery in Scammon. A Rosary will be Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Murdock Funeral Home in Oswego.

Memorials may be made to the Mother of God Catholic Church with the church or the Murdock Funeral Home serving as custodian. A register book to leave online condolences to the family and complete obituary can be found at www.murdockfuneralhomes.com.

Carolyn was born June 23, 1939 in Columbus, Kan., the daughter of Carl C. and Lula Mae Carroll York. She graduated from Columbus High School and married Fred E. Martin July 7, 1956. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1973. She married Harold A. Martin on Jan. 20, 1975, and he preceded her in death on April 20, 1997. She worked as a teachers aide in the Weir grade school.

Carolyn was a member of the Mother of God Catholic Church in Oswego, St Mary’s Altar Society and the Rosary Prayer Group. She enjoyed time with family and friends and keeping a flower garden.

Those surviving are two daughters, Kathy Hartzfeld and husband Mike of Pittsburg; and Melissa McTaggart and husband Kent of Oswego; a son, Fred W. Martin of Kansas City, Kan.; two step-sons, Steve A. Martin and wife Tonya of Broken Arrow, Okla.; and Mark A. Martin of Parsons, Kan.; two brothers, Carl W. York of Oswego; and John York of Oswego; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Kathryn K. “Kay” Allison

OSWEGO—Kathryn K. “Kay” Allison, 69, of Oswego, Kan., died at her home Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at the Mound Valley United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Reazin officiating. Burial will be in Oswego Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, at Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.

Memorials are suggested to the Mound Valley United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336.

Clarence R. ‘Joe’ Farran

PARSONS—Clarence R. “Joe” Farran, 80, of Parsons, Kan., died Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, at Labette Health.

The graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday at Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott. Brown-Bishop Post No. 704 Veterans of Foreign Wars will be in charge of military honors.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Assistance in Health Care of Tulsa and may be left at or sent to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, 67357.

Fred Vernon Dillon

COLUMBUS—Fred Vernon Dillon, 94, Columbus, Kan., passed away at Columbus Medicalodge Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008.

Simpson Funeral Home, 323 S. Kansas, Columbus, is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Wilmer L. Turner

COLUMBUS—Wilmer L. Turner, age 84, of Columbus, Kan., passed away Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Mo., after suffering a stroke earlier that day.

Visitation in Joplin, will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Parker Mortuary. Graveside services will be Saturday at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage, Ill.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to help with final expenses in care of the mortuary. Online condolences may be made at parkermortuary.com.

Walter Donald

BOLIVAR, Mo.—Walter Donald, 90, of Bolivar, Mo., formerly of Oswego, Kan., died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Altamont, Kan. Interment will be in the National Cemetery at Fort Scott under the direction of Murray Funeral Home of Bolivar. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church, 400 Wabash, Altamont, KS 67330.

Jaslyn Angel Markham-Dodd

PARSONS—Jaslyn Angel Markham-Dodd, the daughter of Jason Dodd and Sonja “Sonie” Markham, both of Parsons, Kan., was stillborn Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Labette Health.

Graveside funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons.

Funeral services are under the direction of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home.

Sharon A. Smith

PARSONS—Sharon A. Smith, 64, of Parsons, Kan., died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Mo.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The casket will remain closed. Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, 67357.

Donald G. Ferrell

WELCH, Okla.—Donald G. Ferrell, 81, of Welch, Okla., passed away Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, at Welch City Cemetery, Welch. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Thomas Funeral Home, Welch.

Robert Leo “Bob” Benning

Coffeyville—Robert Leo “Bob” Benning, 71, of rural Coffeyville, Kan., died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, at Chetopa Manor in Chetopa, Kan.

A Rosary Vigil Service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coffeyville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24,at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ben Nguyen officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Coffeyville.

Friends may call on Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville

The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

For more information, see the Nov. 12 issue of the Labette Avenue. To locate previously posted death notices, enter the decedent’s last name in the archive search box on Labette Avenue’s home page. Labette Avenue publishes death notices free of charge. Paid obituaries ($20) are printed in their entirety in the Labette Avenue and online at taylornews.org.

Craig A. Thomas

CANEY—Craig A. Thomas, 22, of rural Caney, Kan., died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, from injuries received in an accident at Jencast in South Coffeyville.

Services were held Monday, Nov. 3, at the Westside Christian Church in Coffeyville with Pastor Mike Elrod and Pastor Kevin Mote officiating. Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Coffeyville.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville was in charge of arrangements.

Craig was born March 14, 1986, at Joplin, Mo., to Wayne and Penny (Ludwig) Thomas. He grew up in the Altamont area, where he attended elementary school, before moving to Richmond, Va., where he graduated from high school. He returned to the Coffeyville area in August of this year.

Craig was employed at Jencast in South Coffeyville, Okla., and was a member of the U.S. Marine Reserves. In his free time, he enjoyed working with horses and fishing.

Survivors include his mother, Penny Ludwig of rural Caney; his father and stepmother, Wayne and Julie Thomas of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Tara Thomas of Copan, Okla.; and his paternal grandparents, Charlie and Erma Thomas of Altamont.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ira and Vona Ludwig.

Donna Rose Snowden

ALTAMONT—Donna Rose Snowden, 68, of Altamont, Kan., passed away at her home, early Saturday morning, Nov. 8, 2008. Her death was unexpected.

Graveside memorial services were held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. These may be left at or mailed to the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Altamont, KS 67330.

Donna was born Feb. 14, 1940, at Yates Center, Kan., to Philip and Maxine (Hartwell) McCrary. She grew up and attended school in Altamont and graduated from the Labette County High School there. In the 1980s, she moved to Grove, Okla., where she lived until returning to Altamont two years ago.

She enjoyed selling items on Ebay. She also enjoyed traveling, going to flea markets and walking her dog.

She is survived by her companion, Raymond Baker, Sr., of the home; two sons, Pat Foster and wife Betsy, Mustang, Okla., and Kenny Foster, Parsons; one daughter, Denise Aunko and husband Derek, Mustang, Okla.; three grandchildren, Joshua Gwillim, Tyler Gwillim and Bailey Jo Foster; two sisters, Phyllis Brown, Yukon, Okla., and Janet Hinman, Parsons.

June Marie McConnell

OSWEGO—June Marie McConnell, 76, of Oswego, Kan., passed away suddenly at her home, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 9, in the Murdock Chapel with Richard Stapleton officiating. Interment was in the Mitchell Cemetery, Oswego.

Memorials may be made to the Mitchell Cemetery or Senior Citizens Center with the funeral home serving as custodian.

June was born May 22, 1932 in Parsons, Kan., the daughter of Edward and Opal Kelly Passwater. She graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1950 and then married Robert L. McConnell on May 28, 1950, in the Methodist Church in Parsons. The couple lived in the Big Hill Lake area before moving to Oswego in 1974.

She worked at the Parsons Ammunition Plant, retiring in 1995, and then worked for USD 504 as a cook until last year. June was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and enjoyed quilting, camping, fishing, gardening and cooking. June was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved spending time with her grandchildren.

June was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra, her parents, a brother and a sister.

She is survived by her husband Bob of the home; two sons, Ron McConnell of Plumerville, Ark.; and David McConnell and wife Diane of Parsons; four grandchildren, Melissa Murray and husband Jon; Travis McConnell and wife Karla; Matthew McConnell; Jessica Adams and husband Jason; four great-grandchildren, Kane and Noah Murray; Jackson and Joshua Adams; one sister, Crystal Harper and husband J.D. of Cherryvale; one brother, Lee Passwater and wife Liz of Parsons; and her beloved dog “Mitzie.”

Eugene (Sonny) Arthur Shields

RENO, Nev.—Eugene (Sonny) Arthur Shields, 83, of Reno, Nev., died Nov. 4, 2008. He had been in failing health.

Funeral services were held at the Walton Funeral Home, 875 West 2nd St., Reno. Friends may send condolences online at waltons.lifefiles.com/registry.php.

Memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern Nevada, 705 South Wells Avenue, Reno, NV 89502.

Sonny was born Feb. 13, 1925, in Chetopa, Kan., to Frank Albert Shields and Adelia Mae (Williams) Shields. As a young man, he grew up and attended schools in Chetopa. In 1941, he moved with his family to Susanville, Calif. He served in the Pacific in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Upon returning home, Sonny worked as a brake man for the Southern Pacific Railroad and later as a conductor until his retirement. He was a member of the Sparks United Methodist Church for the past 56 years.

On Dec. 11, 1948, Sonny and Betty Jean Maxie were married in Reno. She survives of the home. Other survivors include two daughters, Sanja Shields, and Debra Meizel and husband Michael; two granddaughters and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his youngest sister, Dixie Garrett, and his brother-in-law, Bob, of Altamont, Kan., along with many other nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his sisters, Helen Terrill and husband Lee, Evadna Clary and husband Harry, Marlene Ellena and husband Fred; his brother, Frank Benjamin Shields, Jr., nephew Layne Shields and great-niece Renee West.

Daphne Mae Cave

PARSONS—Daphne Mae Cave, 70, of Parsons, Kan., died at 2:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at her home. She had been in her usual health, and death was not expected.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Altamont. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Ideal Home Extension Unit. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Daphne was born Nov. 16, 1937, at Mercy Hospital in Parsons, Kan., to Lloyd and Hope (Newell) Bennett. As a young girl, she grew up in the rural Altamont area where she attended Newell Rural School, Ellis Grade School, and was a 1955 graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont. She lived her adult life in Parsons where she worked as head-cashier at Don Divine’s Restaurant, and also at Charles Prescription Shop for several years.

She was a member of the Altamont Methodist Church, a charter member of FCE Ideal Home Extension Unit, and the S.E.K. Old Time Gas Engine and Tractor Club.

In previous years, she was active in planning her class reunions and enjoyed attending alumni banquets.

On June 12, 1955, she and Howard B. Cave were married in Altamont, at the Altamont Methodist Church. He preceded her in death April 17, 2007. She lived her life for and through her children.

Those surviving are one son, Darrell Cave, Parsons; one daughter, Michele Cave, Parsons; one sister, Ardith Holmes, Altamont; three nephews, Stan Holmes, Tony Holmes and Jeff Holmes; five great nieces and nephews; two step great nephews and three great-great-nieces.

Kristy Lynn Casteel

PARSONS—Kristy Lynn Casteel, 25, of Parsons, Kan., died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, following a courageous battle with cystic fibrosis.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Parsons. Burial will be at a future date in Oswego Cemetery.

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

Melvin M. Banzet

COFFEYVILLE—Melvin M. Banzet, 83, of Coffeyville, Kan., died Friday, Oct. 24, 2008, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.

A memorial services will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at the First United Methodist Church in Coffeyville.

The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Kline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Coffeyville is in charge of arrangements.

Gary L. Rich

PARSONS—Gary L. Rich, 66, of Parsons, Kan., died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Elmhaven West.

No services are scheduled at this time. Following cremation, burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Carson-Wall Funeral Home.

Shannon Ward

PARSONS—Shannon Ward, 39, of Parsons, Kan., died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, on her 39th birthday at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Carson-Wall Funeral Home with Pastor Dick Drumeller officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Thursday.

Memorials are suggested to the Ward Children Scholarship Fund and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, 112 N. 26th St., P.O. Box 942, Parsons, 67357.

Opalee Bush

PARSONS—Opalee Bush, 78, of Parsons, Kan., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at her home. She had been in failing health.

A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, at McCune Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, 67357.

Lola M. Wade

PARSONS—Lola M. Wade, 87, of Parsons, Kan., died Thursday morning, Nov. 6, 2008. at Woodridge Estates in Parsons.

The service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, in the Assembly of God Church in Caney. Burial will be in the Havana Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Assembly of God Church in Caney.

Memorials are suggested to the Havana Volunteer Fire Department and may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, 67337.

Lawrence Harold Gray

ALTAMONT—Lawrence “Harold” Gray, 88, of Altamont, Kan., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at the Parsons Presbyterian Manor.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Altamont. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon on Wednesday.

Memorials are suggested to the Altamont United Methodist Church. These may be left at or mailed to the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Altamont, KS 67330.

Marie Emerick

PARSONS–Marie Emerick, 85, of Parsons, Kan., died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Elmhaven East nursing home in Parsons.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be in Mound Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Sunday, at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Elmhaven East nursing home and may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

DeArthur Pierce

PARSONS—DeArthur Pierce, 69, of Parsons, Kan., died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at Labette Health in Parsons.

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

Sharon K. Johnson

PARSONS–Sharon K. Johnson, 69, of Parsons, Kan., died Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008, at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences Center in Little Rock, Ark.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First Christian Church in Parsons. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Carson-Wall Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Memorials are suggested to the Labette Health Foundation and my be left at or mailed to the funeral home, 112 N. 26th St., P.O. Box 942, Parsons, 67357.

William Albert Huls

WELCH, Okla.–William Albert Huls, 67, of Welch, Okla.,, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008.

Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Miami, Okla. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery, Miami. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Leota Loy Huls

WELCH, Okla.–Leota Loy Huls, 66, of Welch, Okla., passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Paul Thomas Funeral Home, Miami, Okla. Burial will be in G.A.R. Cemetery, Miami. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Janice Johnson

SHAWNEE––Janice Johnson, 69, of Shawnee, Kan., passed away Saturday, May 25, 2008 in Parsons, Kan.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2008, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Graveside services will be 12 noon, Saturday, May 31, at the Oswego Cemetery, Oswego. The family suggests contributions to Morse Church Special Funds, 15431 Quivira, Overland Park, KS. 66221. Condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com. (The Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee, 913-631-5566).
Janice was born in Oswego and had lived in the Kansas City area for the last 50 years. Janice was a very loving and giving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She gave without expecting anything in return. She was Treasurer of the local chapter of the Kansas Association for Family and Community Education.
She married Vernon Johnson on June 7, 1958 in Oswego.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon; a daughter, Debra Simmons and her husband, Adam, of Olathe; a son, Alan Johnson and his wife, Lea, of Overland Park; and four grandsons, Grant and Alex Simmons and Neil and Aidan Johnson.

Elfredia Lamar Fisher

OSWEGO—Elfredia Lamar Fisher, 82, of Oswego, Kan., died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at her home. Her service will be held Saturday, May 24 at 2 p.m. at the Murdock Funeral Home, Oswego, with Pastor Paul Wiand officiating. Burial will be in the Oswego Cemetery. Friends may call from 1-8 p.m. at the Murdock Funeral Home. Family visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Rose Marie Cook Greenwood

TULSA––Rose Marie Cook Greenwood, 86, died Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Tulsa, Okla.
A memorial service was held in her honor on Monday, May 26,2008 at 11 a.m. in the Moore’s Eastlawn Chapel in Tulsa. Okla.
Mrs. Greenwood was born on February 11, 1922, in Tulsa to Harry D. and Elizabeth J. Cook. She was the granddaughter of the distinguished Col. J.B. and Rose Dorland Cook. She attended Chetopa, schools in the early thirties and was a member of the United Methodist Church of Chetopa at that time. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Tulsa, Okla. in January of 1981 after 34 years of service. She was an active member of the Telephone Pioneer Life Member Club.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra A. Affholder and husband Jimmie; grandson, Harry Curtis Prideaux and great-grandson, Ryan; and one sister, Norma Jean Bevins.
Jerahmia Lee McDonald

WELCH, Okla. — Jerahmia Lee McDonald, 24, a CNA, passed away in a car accident near Chetopa on Friday, May 23, 2008. He formerly lived in Oswego, Kan.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Community Church, Baxter Springs, Kan. Burial will be in Lone Elm Cemetery, Columbus, Kan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel, Baxter Springs.

Peggy J. Tyler

CHETOPA–– Peggy J. Tyler, 68, of Chetopa, Kan., at the Chetopa Manor.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2008 at the Thomas Funeral Home, Welch, Okla. Interment will be in the Welch City Cemetery, Welch, Okla.

Services are under the direction of the Thomas Funeral Home of Welch.