May 17, 2023

Almost at the break of dawn on May 17 2023 Wilma Jean (Estes) Erbe heard her Heavenly Father say “Well done, my good and faithful servant….” and he hasn’t gotten a word in since!   Wilma Jean was born April 30,1921, to Ray (Arthur) and Hazel Estes. She graduated from Neodesha High School in 1939 and on July 4, 1940...

May 6, 2023

 

Bernadette Marie (Bailly) Schoonover, 78 of Neodesha went to be with the lord and her Husband, Melvern on Saturday May 6, 2023, surrounded by her family. Bernadette Bailly was born October 5, 1945 in Chaumont, France. The daughter of Robert G. Bailly and Yvonne M (Wenjer) Bailly. On August 13, 1966 Bernadette arrived to The United States from France....

May 1, 2023

Lawrence (Larry) Allen McKellar, 67, of Neodesha, entered God’s Kingdom on May 1st, 2023. He passed from a short battle of pneumonia at Wilson County Hospital. He was born on May 28th, 1955 in Neodesha, KS.

Larry was preceded in death by the mother of his children Marilyn (Churchman) McKellar, brother Billy McKellar and parents Francis Park and Florence (Thompson)...

Apr 27, 2023

In the last few months, Joyce often said, “I want to go home”, which, to her, meant she wanted to be well.  That was accomplished with her passing and complete healing on April 27, 2023.

Joyce Irene Klingenberg , 87, was born on January 25, 1936 in Neodesha, KS to Harvey and Retta Evans.  Joyce resided in...

Apr 19, 2023

12/25/1943 – 4/19/2023

On April 19th, 2023, Sharon Jackson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend passed away at the age of 79 years.  Sharon was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 25th, 1943.  She was the 2nd of 4 children born to Harry O. and Nadine Ferguson.

Sharon met the...

Apr 18, 2023

Ryan Craig Toomey, age 70, of Neodesha, passed on April 18, 2023 at Wilson County Medical Center.

He was born on May 10, 1952 to Raymond Dale and Anna Louise (Pendleton) Toomey in Neodesha. He was the oldest of three children followed by Rex Toomey and Melissa (Toomey) Moore.

He married Debbie (Reed) Toomey in September...

Apr 11, 2023

Lisa Beth Norris, one of God’s special gifts to this world, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Lisa was born on July 21, 1967 to Delbert and Joyce Norris of Neodesha.  Lisa spent much of her life seeing different doctors and specialists.  She had something that no one could really diagnose until she was 20 years...

Apr 11, 2023

Lyle F. Arnold, 66 of Neodesha passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023.

Lyle was born in Neodesha to Murl and Yolanda (Payne) Arnold on November 15, 1956. Lyle grew up in Neodesha and attended the Neodesha school system. While in school Lyle was an outstanding athlete  in track and football....

Apr 7, 2023

Kim Elizabeth Clanton of Neodesha passed away April 7, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was 62. Her beloved daughter Kayla, as well as her sister Connie, and nephew Jackson were with her as she began her final journey.

She was born on July 14, 1960, to Jack Clanton (deceased) and Sandra (Thomas) Kulb...

Apr 2, 2023

Lifelong Neodesha resident Rochelle Ruth Chronister, 83 passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Rochelle, better known as Shelle by her close friends, was born the only child of Charles and Arlene (Hare) Beach on August 27, 1939, in Neodesha, Kansas. After graduating from Neodesha High School in 1957, Rochelle...

Mar 31, 2023

Marion Harvey Hatcher, 61 of Neodesha, Kansas passed away unexpectedly at Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha on Friday, March 31, 2023.

Harvey was welcomed into this world, the only son of Marion E. and Wilma L. (Baker) Hatcher in San Diego, California on April 8, 1961. Harvey graduated from Granite Hills high school in 1979. In 1983,...

Mar 31, 2023

Wanda Haynes, 83, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 31, 2023, after a brief illness.  A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a faithful Christian who loved her family, her church, and her community.

Wanda Jean (Grider) Haynes was the youngest of seven children born to Glenn Ivan Grider and Kathrine Mahala (Jones) Grider...

Mar 13, 2023

Zelda Rae (Goodnight) Glasgow, 71 of Neodesha passed away at her home on Monday, March 13, 2023. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Loran Fawcett Chapel and no services are scheduled at this time.

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...