Feb 26, 2023

Dorothy Evelyn Lamendola, 93, of Neodesha, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26th surrounded by her loved ones.

Dorothy was born on March 12, 1929 to William Arther and Katie (Riggs) Pendleton in Altoona, Kansas. Dot spent her youth making countless memories amongst 10 brothers and sisters. She then graduated from Neodesha High in 1946, and...

Feb 20, 2023

Karen Sue Murray, 72 of Neodesha, Kansas was welcomed in the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 20, 2023.

On June 29, 1950, Gene and Virginia Millis welcomed their daughter Karen Sue into this world. Karen grew up in Neodesha and attended the Neodesha school system. In 1967, Karen married Larry Murray in Fredonia,...

Feb 7, 2023

Janice A. Brown, 84, went home to meet her Lord and Savior, husband, and infant son, on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas.  She was born December 30th, 1938, in Neodesha, Kansas, to Ted and Gertrude Davis.  Janice grew up in Neodesha and attended schools there.  She married Loran D. Brown on...

Jan 27, 2023

On January 26th, just two days after his 95th birthday, Howard Osburn passed peacefully at home in Neodesha with his family. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Doris Evelyn Long Osburn, and his siblings, Kenneth A. Osburn, Orlie F. Osburn, Lola M. Bomboy, Marvin R. Osburn, Barney Lee “Jim” Osburn, Harold “Hub” Osburn, Dorothy...

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...