For more information, see the March 4 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 www.taylornews.org/lba.
Helen H. Stine
EDNA—Helen H. Stine, 96, of Edna, Kan., passed from this life to her heavenly home on Monday, March 2, 2009, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center.
The memorial service will be Saturday, March 7, at 10 a.m. at the Edna United Methodist Church, and burial will be in the North Edna Cemetary. Visitation will be Friday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the church.
Memorials to the Edna United Methodist Church, the Edna Volunteer Fire Department, or the Edna Public Library can be sent to the David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 N. Cline, Coffeyville, KS, 67337.
Helen was born Nov. 22, 1912 in Chetopa, Kan., to Henry Michael and Cora (Crane) Hahn. She had an older sister, Mildred, and a younger brother, Wilbur; both preceded her in death.
Helen and her family moved from Chetopa to a farm west of Bartlett in her early childhood. She attended grade school at Lake Creek School, which was close to the family home. She was a 1930 graduate of Labette County Community High School.
On May 14, 1938, she married Donald Edward “Snoox” Stine in Oswego. They made their home on the Stine family farm east of Edna. Their ranching and farming operation specialized in deferred fed steers and for many years they operated their own feedlot. Snoox preceded Helen in death on Aug. 3, 1997. They had one daughter, Jane Burnett, of Edna.
Helen was a member of the Edna United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. She served her church as president of the official board, president of the UMW, and she held many other positions through the years. Her handwork was always a popular item at the annual church bazaar. Her cutwork pillowcases and embroidered tea towels were of the finest quality. She was one of the ladies of the church who pieced and quilted numerous quilts. She spent many hours at this activity both at the church and in her home.
She was one of the charter members of the Edna Civic Organization, ECOs. She served as president of this organization and held several other offices. This group established the Veteran’s Honor Roll Board and flagpole beside the old post office, which is a landmark in Edna. Helen worked in the various fund raising projects of the organization and made many batches of noodles for the annual beef and noodle dinners.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Cunningham Chapter No. 239, Edna. Helen held all of the offices in that organization and also served as a District Aid.
For over 20 years, she served her community as a charter member and treasurer of Edna Rural Rental Housing, Inc. This organization was responsible for the building and operation of Golden Homes, an independent living facility for senior citizens in Edna.
Helen was always very involved in the activities in Jane’s life and served as sewing project leader for the Leib 4-H Club from 1954-1958.
She was a member of the Tuesday Afternoon Study Club, which was affiliated with the Federated Women’s Clubs of America. She held various offices in the club.
Serving her community was very important to Helen. She was the local fund raising chairman for the American Cancer Society for many years.
For over 75 years, Helen was an active member in the local camp of the Royal Neighbors of America.
Helen’s yard was a display of the evidence of her green thumb. Flowers, particularly roses, were her delight. For many years, she grew a garden and canned the produce for her family. In her later years, she and Grace Carroll enjoyed planting flowers, trees, and gardens together. There is still a small strawberry patch at her house.
Other hobbies Helen enjoyed at different times in her life were bowling, playing cards, creating beautiful ceramic pieces, sewing, and cooking delicious meals for family and friends who often visited her home. She and Snoox had a gift of hospitality and visitors always felt welcome. Her lemon pie was a favorite of many at the church dinners, and members of her family looked forward to the angel food cakes she baked for their birthdays.
Helen is survived by her daughter, Jane Burnett, and son-in-law, Gilbert Burnett, of Edna; her grandson, Gregg Burnett, his wife, Lisa, and their children, Maci and Max, of Evergreen, Colo.; her granddaughter, Michelle Henry, her husband, Troy, and their children, Ashley, Victoria, Morgan, Michael, and Matthew, of Greenville, Texas; her nephew, Michael Hahn and his wife, Nancy; her sister-in-law, Eloise Hahn, of Bartlett; and her niece, Juanita Nunnallee, of rural Welch, Okla.; and a host of family and friends.
Betty Jo Ewers
CHETOPA—Betty Jo Ewers, 81, of Chetopa, Kan., formerly of Wichita, died at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2009, at the Oswego Community Hospital.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Chetopa. Friends may call after 10 a.m., Wednesday, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa.
Memorials are suggested to Chetopa Manor Nursing Home. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 346, Chetopa, KS 67336.
Betty was born Feb. 19, 1928, in Selman, Okla., to James Joseph and Sylvia Ester (Warner) Dixon. She was a graduate of Labette County Community High School in Altamont.
She and Robert W. Ewers were married May 3, 1953, in Chetopa. In 1954, they moved to Wichita where her husband was employed in construction until his retirement. He preceded her in death March 30, 2001.
Following her husband’s death, she returned to Chetopa to be near family. In earlier years, she attended and was a member of the Baptist Church in Wichita. Through the years, she enjoyed bowling and participating in numerous tournaments, doing yard work and being a homemaker.
Those surviving are a sister, Ruth Coonley, Aurora, Ill.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Marguarette Baunhofer-Davis and Dorothy Rupenthal; and one brother, Loren Dixon.
Glen R. Bozman
CENTER, Colo.—Glen R. Bozman, 67, of Center, Colo., formerly of Edna, Kan., died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at St. John Medical Center, in Tulsa, Okla.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at the United Methodist Church in Edna. Burial will be in Edna Elm Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Altamont.
Memorials are suggested to the Edna United Methodist Church or the Center, Colo., Fire Department. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325,Altamont, KS 67330.
Derek Mosier
PARSONS—Derek Mosier, 20, of Parsons, Kan., died early Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, in Parsons.
Further obituary information and service arrangements will be announced by Carson-Wall Funeral Home.
Charles W. Johnson
OLATHE—Charles W. Johnson, 57, of Olathe, Kan., formerly of Columbus, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at 3 p.m. at Murdock Funeral Home, Columbus, with Roger Beason of the First Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow in the Park Cemetery. Family and friends may leave condolences at www.murdockfuneralhomes.com.
James Douglass “Doug” Van Houten
COLUMBUS —James Douglass “Doug” Van Houten, 58, of Columbus, Kan., died at 6:15 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at his daughter’s home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, March 2, at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 104 W. Main St., Weir, Kan., with Pastor Justin Coberley officiating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony’s Cemetery in rural Weir, with military rites given by the Ft. Riley Funeral Honor Detail Team. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Friends may call the funeral home after 6 p.m. on Sunday. E-mail condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.
The family suggests expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to Hannah’s Educational Fund. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Weir and /or the Commerce Bank of Columbus.
Grace Elizabeth Bollman
LOWELL, Kan.—Grace Elizabeth Bollman, 100, formerly of Edna Kan., died Wednesday morning, February 25, 2009 at Quaker Hill Nursing Center, Lowell, Kan.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Elm Christian Church, east of Edna. Interment will follow in North Edna Cemetery, under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, Coffeyville. Visitation is Thursday until 8 p.m. at the funeral home and family will be on hand to receive guests from 6 to 8 p.m.
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.
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