Obituaries
Thelma Marie Austin
CHERRYVALE — Thelma Marie Austin, 90, of Cherryvale died Monday, July 19, 2010, at Elmhaven East in Parsons. She was born Oct. 12, 1919, in Blue Jacket, Okla., to Preston Lewis and Clara Lillian (Dale) Speer. She attended the Jones Spur School through the eighth grade and then Vinita school system through the ninth grade. She married James Earl Austin on Feb. 15, 1939, in Miami, Okla. He preceded her in death in October 1982. She was empl...
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Tommy Kenneth ‘Buck’ Rhodes
IOLA — Tommy Kenneth “Buck” Rhodes, 83, of rural Iola died Friday, July 16, 2010, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 25, 1926, in Neodesha to James Frederick “Fred” and Mary Ellen (Allman) Rhodes. He attended school in LaHarpe and then served overseas in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Dec. 28, 1946, he married Verle M. Williams. She survives of the home. He worked for Kansas Gas and Electric. Other survivo...
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Lawrence ‘Lee’ McCulley
OSWEGO — Lawrence “Lee” McCulley, 86, of Oswego died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. Survivors include his wife, Edna J. McCulley of the home; two sons, Danny R. McCulley of Henderson, Nev., and Matthew J. McCulley of Columbus; two daughters, Connie S. Pogue of North Hatsfields, Mass., and Beverly J. Walker of Inola, Okla.; a brother, Lowell McCulley of Centerville, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-...
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David Allen O’Neal
CHETOPA — David Allen O’Neal, 56, of Chetopa died at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He was born Jan. 27, 1954, in Columbus to William Paul “Bud” and Olive Faye (Seitz) O’Neal. Through the years, he worked as a laborer in construction. Survivors include a son, Shawn Wayne O’Neal, of Parsons; a daughter, Nichole Mullins of Parsons; a stepson, Ray Evans of Miami, Okla.; a brother, Dan O’Neal of Arizona; and three sisters, Pat Rion of S...
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Kenneth L. Kuffler
Kenneth L. Kuffler, 91, of Parsons died at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Labette Health. He had been in failing health for several years. He was born Sept. 26, 1918, in Parsons to Andrew and Mary (Bordall) Kuffler. As a young boy, he grew up on the family farm northeast of Parsons, where he attended Stone Palace School. He served in the U.S. Army Tank Corps from 1942 to 1945 in Oahu and Saipan. Following his honorable discharge, he move...
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Everett Lee Couch Sr.
Everett Lee Couch Sr., 80, of Parsons went to be with the Lord at 9:45 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. He was born Aug. 7, 1929, at Chouteau, Okla., a son of George Nolan and Meda (Keener) Couch. He started school at Big Cabin, Okla., but later moved with his family to Welch, Okla., where he graduated from high school in 1947. While in high school, he worked at Van Osborne Drug Store at Welch. Following h...
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Victor ‘Ron’ Wilkerson
Victor “Ron” Wilkerson, 68, a longtime Parsons science teacher, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2010, at Galichia Heart Hospital in Wichita. He had been critically ill the past three days. He was born Aug. 10, 1941, in Parsons to Victor W. and Ladine M. (Sharp) Wilkerson. He graduated from Parsons High School in 1959 and earned both a bachelor of science and a master of science degree from Pittsburg State University. He began his teachin...
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Mathew T. Burchett
Mathew T. Burchett, 31, of Parsons died at 8:15 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, in the emergency room at Labette Health in Parsons. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Thelma ‘Jean’ Yockey
Thelma “Jean” Yockey, 86, of Parsons died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Labette Health. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Yockey, on Nov. 12, 1979. There will be a private committal service at a future date. Arrangements are under the direction of Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Jesse A. Phillips
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Jesse A. Phillips, 84, of Webb City, Mo., died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin. He was born May 23, 1926, at St. Paul to Johnny Leroy and Ruby (Uhler) Phillips. He was raised in St. Paul and attended school there. On Dec. 26, 1949, he married Mary Norton in Erie. He was employed with Altamont USD 506. Survivors include his wife, Mary K. Phillips of Webb City; three sons,...
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Patricia Ann Barber
Patricia Ann Barber, 46, of Parsons died at her home early Wednesday, July 14, 2010. Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons will announce complete obituary details and funeral arrangements later. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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David Roseberry
CHANUTE — Dave Roseberry, 87, died on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at his home in Chanute. David Clayne Roseberry was born May 20, 1923, at Holly, Colo., to Lee and Maudie (Smith) Roseberry. Mr. Roseberry retired from Chanute Manufacturing Co. in 1985. In 1944, he married Mary Agnes Reed. They later divorced. On Dec. 14, 1967, he married Sharon Berry in Miami, Okla. She survives of the home. Survivors include three daughters, Becky Neville of The W...
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David Allen O’Neal
CHETOPA — David Allen O’Neal, 56, of Chetopa died at his home Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He had been in failing health. Complete obituary details and funeral arrangements will be announced by Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Chetopa. Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.
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Lloyd E. Horton
ST. PAUL — Lloyd E. Horton, 86, of St. Paul died at 3 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul. He was born Jan. 5, 1924, in St. Paul to Julius A. and Della F. (Spoonemore) Horton. As a young boy, he grew up on the family farm at St. Paul and was a 1942 graduate of St. Paul High School. On May 26, 1943, he entered the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II. Following his honorable discharge ...
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Iva B. Wiltse
CHANUTE — Iva B. Wiltse, 88, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. She had lived in Chanute for 69 years before moving to Sunset Manor Nursing facility in Frontenac in December 2009. She and her twin brother, Ivan, were born Aug. 12, 1921, to Ira and Bessie (McPeak) Wheeler at Mercy Hospital in Parsons. Their mother died when the twins were age 7. They lived at an orphanage in Montgomery County ...
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Jesse A. Phillips
WEBB CITY, Mo. — Jesse A. Phillips, 84, of Webb City, Mo., died at 12:20 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Joplin. The graveside service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Hope Cemetery at St. Paul. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Carson-Wall Funeral Home at St. Paul. Memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans and may be left at or mailed to the funeral home, P.O. Bo...
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Joseph Eugene Sterk
COFFEYVILLE — Joseph Eugene Sterk, 96, of Coffeyville died on his birthday Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. He was born in 1914 at Monett, Mo., to Joseph A. and Gertrude (Smith) Sterk. He completed his high school education and attended a year at junior college at Parsons. On Feb. 22, 1940, he married Charlotte McCollum in Nowata, Okla. The couple later divorced. In 1961 he married Billie Francis Bean; the cou...
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Marie H. Kyle
ERIE — Marie H. Kyle, 97, a longtime Erie resident, died at 7:07 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2010, at the Guest Homes Estates in Erie. She was born on Dec. 8, 1912, on the family farm south of Galesburg to Thomas and Mary (Bolinger) Heady. She moved to Erie with her family where she grew up and attended schools. She graduated from Erie High School in 1930. She later attended and received a bachelor’s degree in education from Pittsburg State Teach...
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Lloyd E. Horton
ST. PAUL — Lloyd E. Horton, 86, of St. Paul died at 3 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Prairie Mission Retirement Village in St. Paul. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Horton, on Sept. 19, 1973. He is survived by his twin brother, Floyd R. Horton, of Parsons. The service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery near St. Paul. Friends may call at the funeral home after ...
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Iva B. Wiltse
PITTSBURG — Iva B. Wiltse, 88, formerly of Chanute, died at 6:15 a.m. Monday, July 12, 2010, at Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg. She had been residing at Sunset Manor nursing facility in Frontenac since December 2009. Arrangements will be announced by Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, Gibson Chapel, Chanute.
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