Jan 25, 2023

Joseph Lee Newby, of rural Thayer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 25th, 2023, at Neosho Memorial Hospital in Chanute, Kansas.

Joe was born September 27th, 1939, to Inez Penn and Orland Randall Newby. He was raised on a family farm in rural Neodesha, Kansas as the youngest of four boys. He attended schools in Neodesha graduating in...

Jan 21, 2023

Louis “Sonny” Hefley, 90, passed away Saturday January 21, 2023, at Prairie House Assisted Living in Broken Arrow, OK. Sonny was surrounded by his family when he peacefully left his earthly body.

A celebration of his life will be held on Friday January 27 at 1:30pm at the First Christian Church in Neodesha. The burial will be in...

Jan 20, 2023

Richard “Dick” Edward Grabner II, lifetime resident of Neodesha, died peacefully on January 20, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center with his family by his side.  He is survived by two children, Joshua Brian Grabner (Neodesha, KS) & Lacy Jo Graham (Pasadena, CA), one granddaughter, Addie Graham, his sister, Jan Sprinkle (Tell City, IN), two nieces, a great nephew, several...

Dec 26, 2022

Jennifer Ann Cashero, 54, of Neodesha passed from this life into eternal life on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. Jennifer was born on March 5, 1968, in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of the late Janet Postier. She grew up in Neodesha, KS.  Jennifer graduated from Neodesha High School in 1987 and went on to get...

Dec 26, 2022

Lifelong Neodesha resident, Cynthia Ann (Barney) Pendleton, 70, passed away with her family by her side at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Cindy was welcomed into this world on July 18, 1952, in Neodesha, Kansas to Charles and Yvonne (Martinson) Barney. Cindy was a proud member of the graduating class of 1970...

Dec 16, 2022

Lewis Duane Pierce, 80, passed away December 16, 2022, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO., surrounded by his family.

Lewis Duane Pierce was born February 20, 1942, in Neodesha, Kansas. The son of L.G. and Pauline C. (Vail) Pierce. Lewis attended school in Neodesha and graduated from Neodesha High School in 1960. Lewis also...

Dec 14, 2022

Longtime Neodesha resident, Shirley Jo Mayhood, 89 passed away at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Shirley was welcomed into this world to Thomas and Sarah (Keenan) Herron in Asheville, North Carolina on June 4, 1933. Shirley attended and graduated from high school in Asheville, North Carolina. On September 2, 1951, Shirley married...

Dec 13, 2022

Christopher Todd Collins, 58 of Neodesha passed away at Labette Health Hospital in Parsons, Kansas on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

Chris was welcomed into this world the youngest son of Thomas and Betty (Owens) Collins on October 11, 1964 in Emporia, Kansas. Chris graduated from high school in Arizona and then shortly after relocated to Kansas. In...

Dec 2, 2022

Ellen Louise (Collins) Smith, 70 of Altoona, Kansas passed away at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha on Friday, December 2nd, 2022.

On April 26, 1952, Loren and Peggy (Dickens) Collins welcomed their daughter, Ellen Louise Smith into this world in Neodesha, Kansas. Ellen attended the Altoona Rural High School. On June 25, 1976, Ellen married the love...

Oct 25, 2022

Russell (Toad) Allen Sumner went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Russell passed away at his home in Neodesha.

Russel was born on August 28, 1970, In Coffeyville, Kansas to Bobby and Sharon Sumner. He received his GED in 1988. He went on to work at Pizza Hut and New Beginnings before...

Oct 7, 2022

Mark Foster Shiverdecker passed away on October 7, 2022 after a brief illness.  He was born on March 3, 1952 to Joe and Dixie Shiverdecker in Fulton, Missouri.  His family moved to Pittsburg, Kansas in 1963.  He attended College High there and served in the United States Air Force before graduating from Pitt State.  He married Connie Otto on...

Oct 7, 2022

Kerry Lee Elkins, 76, of Springfield, MO, passed away on October 7, 2022.

He was born in Neodesha , KS on December 20, 1945. Kerry graduated from Neodesha High School in 1963.

Kerry served in the US Navy from 1969 to 1972 as a sonarman aboard the USS Brownson (DD-868). He resumed his studies after...

Oct 4, 2022

Max Douglas (Doug) Loflin, 72, surrendered his battle with cancer, passing away at his home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, on October 4, 2022. Family gathered at the home to say goodbye and tell him how loved he will always be. Doug was born November 27, 1949, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Max Dudley Loflin and Wilma Jean (Smalley) Loflin. He...

Sep 20, 2022

Former longtime Kansas resident Winfred Leon Stout, 81, passed away peacefully on 20 September at his assisted living facility in Richardson, TX.

Winfred, affectionately known as Leon was born 14 July 1941, in Parker KS, to Claude and Mildred Stout.

Leon attended and graduated high school with the Erie KS class of 1959. Leon spent...

Sep 4, 2022

Thelma Jean Taylor Gillespie, 95 years young and former resident of Neodesha, Kansas, and Texas City, Texas, passed away on September 4, 2022, in Lake Jackson, Texas.

Thelma Jean was born the only child of Arthur Taylor & Lola (Dragoo) Taylor on July 8, 1927, in Neodesha, Kansas, and attended Neodesha schools. They moved to...

Sep 1, 2022

Sara Kay Bicknell Rutledge, daughter of Roscoe and Anna (Redington) Jackson, was born February 8, 1938, in Monett, MO and passed away at Morningstar Care Home in Fredonia, KS September 1, 2022, at the age of 84.

Kay grew up on the family farm where she preferred farm chores to housework and enjoyed playing the piano at New...

Aug 27, 2022

Christy A. Berry 45 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away Saturday, August 27th, 2022, at Labette Health Care in Independence, Kansas.

Cremation has taken place through Loran Fawcett Chapel in Neodesha, Kansas.

Christy was born November 22nd, 1977, to Mark Clark and Patricia Harshman in Independence, Kansas. Christy was a very outgoing person.

She...

Aug 18, 2022

Larry Charles Sandbothe, age 77, of Neodesha, KS, died at St. Joseph Hospital in Wichita, KS on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Graveside service will be held at Farmington Cemetery north of Fredonia on Friday August 26th at 1:00 p.m. Larry was born November 14, 1944 in Fall River, Kansas. The son of Luie Sandbothe and Hazel Lorene (Foudray) Sandbothe....

Aug 17, 2022

Gene Kilgore, age 90, of rural Wayside, Kansas died at his home on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings.

Gene was born in Caney, Kansas on May 11, 1932 to David and Alice Kilgore.  He...

Aug 9, 2022

Joyce Elaine Wolfe passed away at her home on the afternoon of August 9, 2022 in Neodesha, KS at the age of 85. A visitation will be on Friday August 12, 2022 at Loran Fawcett Chapel, 704 Indiana in Neodesha, KS from 6 P.M to 8 P.M. Guests are welcome to gather to meet with friends and family of...