Obituaries
Ernest E. ‘Ernie’ Greenlee
ALTAMONT — Ernest E. “Ernie” Greenlee, 69, of rural Altamont died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at Labette Health. He was born May 5, 1941, in Picher, Okla., to Fred and Beulah (Ellis) Greenlee. He worked in the mining industry. Survivors include a son, Ernest Greenlee Jr.; and a sister, Bonnie Fish of Baldwin City. He was preceded in death by his parents. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mound Valley Cemetery under th...
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Clarence W. ‘Bud’ Marnell
ZEPHYR HILLS, Fla. — Clarence W. “Bud” Marnell, 70, of Zephyr Hills, Fla., a former Erie resident, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 16, 2010, at Gulfside Regional Hospice in Zephyr Hills. Among his survivors is his wife, Marlene Marnell, of the home. The Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Erie. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at Pierce-Carson-W...
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Patricia S. Hunt
Patricia S. Hunt, 63, of Parsons, died at 9:07 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. She was born May 3, 1947, in Parsons to John Oliver and Maybelle (Journot) Walker. She grew up and attended schools in Parsons. She worked as a nurse’s aide in various nursing homes. She married Melvin V. Hunt Jr. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Melvin V. Hunt III of Springfield, Mo.; a grandson; two brothers...
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Vernon W. Wertz
OSWEGO — Vernon W. Wertz, 71, of Oswego died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at Oswego Home Place in Oswego. Vernon was born Nov. 12, 1939, at Edna to Forrest and Mary Emma (Williams) Wertz. Vernon was very civic-minded and loved helping people. He was a member of Assembly of God Church in Oswego, serving as deacon for a number of years while his health allowed. He was a member of Oswego Rotary Club and Gange Club. He loved gardening, b...
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Alfred C. Modesitt
Alfred C. Modesitt, 91, of Parsons died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at his home. He had been in failing health. He was born April 28, 1919, on a farm east of Parsons in what became a part of the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant. His parents were Cicero J. and Minnie (Manners) Modesitt. He graduated from Labette County Community High School in Altamont. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific area. He worked first ...
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Carol Ann (Bryant) Maxton
GALENA, Mo. — Carol Ann (Bryant) Maxton, 70, of Galena, Mo., (Table Rock area), died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, at her home. She was a native of the rural Oswego area. Among survivors is her husband, James F. Maxton of the home; two sons; a brother; and three sisters, including Colleen Moore of Parsons. The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery. The family will rece...
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Frances Jean Trimble
Frances Jean Trimble, 80, a longtime Parsons resident, died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at her home. Death followed a lengthy illness from Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on July 7, 1930, in Parsons to John and Grace (Hammack) Myers. She grew up in Parsons and graduated from Parsons High School in 1948. She loved to read and spend time with friends at bingo. On Dec. 10, 1949, she married John P. Trimble. He survives of the home. ...
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Patricia S. Hunt
Patricia S. Hunt, 63, of Parsons died at 9:07 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. The service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. The family will have a private committal service at a future date. Memorials are suggested to PALS (Proud Animal Lovers Shelter) or the American Heart Association and may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, 67...
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Jack Kynion
SHAWNEE — Jack Kynion, 85, of Shawnee passed to glory November 15. Jack was born April 24, 1925, to Sam and Mary Kynion, the fourth in a line of five children. A Kansas man his entire life, Jack always had great affection for telling stories, giving speeches and singing. In particular, his stories reflected a great affection for his mother. In 1950, he married the great love of his life, Marjorie Stemple. Through 60 years of marriage, they...
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Alfred C. Modesitt
Alfred C. Modesitt, 91, of Parsons died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010, at his home. He had been in failing health. The service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First Assembly of God Church or the Labette Assistance Center. Carson-Wall will announce complete obituary...
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Kelli Jean Vining
Kelli Jean Vining, 44, of Parsons died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at her home. She had been in failing health. She was born Oct. 7, 1966, in Long Beach, Calif., to Donald R. and Patricia E. (Roney) Vining. She graduated from Altoona-Midway High School and also received an associate’s degree from Labette Community College in Parsons. She worked as a certified nurse’s assistant in nursing homes before her health began to fail in her...
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John Bart Sevart
WICHITA — John Bart Sevart, 78, of Wichita died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. Mr. Sevart was born June 28, 1932, to Vernon and Alma (Carland) Sevart in Oswego. He was raised in Oswego and graduated from Oswego High School. He attended Coffeyville Junior College, Wichita University and Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a retired Wichita State University mechanical engineering profe...
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Wilma Irene Moore
CHETOPA — Wilma Irene Moore, 88, of Chetopa died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at Chetopa Manor. She had been in failing health. She was born Aug. 17, 1922, in Lowell to Earnest and Katy (Crome) Furnas. She worked as a nurse’s aide at Chetopa Manor for many years. She married Clarence Turner Moore Sr. They later divorced. Survivors include three sons, Clarence T. Moore Jr. of rural Chetopa and Robert Moore and Earnest Moore, bo...
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Elizabeth Ann ‘Liz’ Smith
THAYER — Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Smith, 70, of rural Thayer, a former Parsons resident, died at 5:24 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at her home. Her death was unexpected. She was born on Oct. 15, 1940, at Otis to Irvin and Josephine Ruby (Clark) Moore. She moved with her family to Wichita, where she attended Wichita schools, graduating from Wichita Southeast High School. She moved to Avilla, Mo., where she owned and operated a motel and restauran...
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Audrey Sprenger
LEBANON, Pa. — Audrey Sprenger, 74, died at her home in Lebanon, Pa., on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, following a long battle with cancer. Audrey was born on April 29, 1936, at Oak Hill but grew up in Parsons. Her parents were Vincent and Faye (Fischer) Gray. Her childhood was filled with love, joy and excitement. From the first grade to the completion of her doctorate, she excelled in her educational endeavors. Her intelligence and caring perso...
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John L. ‘J.L.’ Cramer
MOUND VALLEY — John L. “J.L.” Cramer, 84, of rural Mound Valley died at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center — St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He was born May 18, 1926, in Garber, Okla., to Leonard “Len” and Eva “Maye” (Matteson) Cramer. He grew up and attended schools in Garber and was a graduate of Garber High School. During World War II, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines and ...
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Anna Lou Wiseman
FRONTENAC — Anna Lou Wiseman, 72, of Frontenac died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin. She was born Sept. 12, 1938, in Parsons to Chester and Edna (Tracy) Maupin. She moved from Parsons to Frontenac in 1961. She married Richard Wiseman on June 27, 1959, in Junction City. He survives at the home. Anna was a homemaker, mother and wife. She also, along with her husband, owned and operated Wi...
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Keshia Nicolle Davis
MERRIAM — Keshia Nicolle Davis, 26, of Merriam, Kansas, formerly of Parsons, died suddenly and unexpectedly at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2010, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She was born in Parsons, Kansas, on November 2, 1984, the beloved daughter of Dr. Kathleen Michelle (Bixler) Davis and Gary Lee Davis. During her short but remarkable time, Keshia touched the lives of so many people. She was regarded by all who knew and loved he...
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Gerald Lee 'Slick' Stevens
Gerald Lee “Slick” Stevens, 61, of Parsons died at 3:44 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2010, at Parsons Good Samaritan Society. He had been in failing health. He was born on April 18, 1949, in Oswego to Kenneth and Ida (Zimmerman) Stevens. He grew up and attended schools near Prairie Village. Through the years, he worked in various factories and most recently had worked for Conard Pecan Co. in Chetopa. For several years, he lived in Las Vegas before r...
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John L. ‘J.L.’ Cramer
MOUND VALLEY — John L. “J.L.” Cramer, 84, of rural Mound Valley died at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Via Christi Regional Medical Center — St. Francis Campus in Wichita. He is survived by his wife, Vera Cramer, of the home. The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Mound Valley Christian Church. Burial will be in Mound Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the church. Memorials are...
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