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09/23/2025

Vivian “Pat” D. Dowell, 92, of Longton, KS, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Labette Health in Independence, KS. Pat was born on January 9, 1933, in Winterset, IA., the daughter to Leslie Wayne and Gertrude Myrtle (Hope) Mapes.

After graduating high school, she married Robert J....

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09/22/2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donna Marlene Foster, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left this world on September 21, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on August 15, 1960, in Monterey, California, Donna graced us with her vibrant spirit and boundless love...

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09/22/2025

Naomi Lee Chestnut
1933-2025

Naomi Lee Chestnut, 92, passed away in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
She graduated from high school in 1949 and obtained degrees in psychology, english, nursing, and business administration. She worked as a para-professional counselor, nursing...

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09/21/2025

Melvin G. Doane, 100, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Kansas Veterans Home in Winfield. Melvin was born on February 8, 1925, in Ringwood, OK. The son of Luther Ellsworth and Amy Amanda (Glover) Doane Sr.

In 1945, Melvin joined the U. S. Army and served until October 1946,...

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09/18/2025

Connie E. (Billups) Ashenfelter-Thiele, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed
away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at the age of 77.

Connie was born on April 23, 1948, in Wichita Kansas and was the middle child of the
late Rodney and Naomi (McKenzie) Billups. Connie had a unique bond...

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09/18/2025

Kevin Scott Connelly, 66, of Independence, KS., passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Kevin was born on May 22, 1959, in Lockport, NY, the son of Raymond and Rachel (Bancroft) Connelly.

At a young age, Kevin joined the U.S. Marines and served his...

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09/17/2025

Jerry Ralph Harrod was born July 10, 1943, in Eureka, Kansas to Ralph W. and
Elizabeth (Clum) Harrod. He attended Fiat grade school before moving to Howard
where he completed his education, graduating with the class of 1961. He married Mary
Buffalow on October 12, 1963, and had two sons, Gary and...

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09/16/2025

In Loving Memory of Dale Stout
Dale Stout was born in Chanute, Kansas, on October 20, 1930, to Herman and Elizabeth Stout. He peacefully passed away at his home on September 13, 2025

Dale was part of a large and loving family, with five brothers—Harold, Orville, Harry, Fred, and Clifford—and one...

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09/15/2025

Peggy Sue Davidson, 66, passed away at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Peggy Sue Davidson was born on December 26, 1958 in Parsons, KS to her parents Vern and Barbara Heilman and delivered by her grandfather, Dr. Emery C. Bryan. She was raised with her three...

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09/15/2025

Sylvia Ruth Crum, 86, of Eureka, KS., passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home. Sylvia was born on May 13, 1939, at Ft. Scott, KS., the daughter of Harry S. and Ruth G. (Hessel) Justvig.

After high school, Sylvia married William Edward Crum on June 30, 1956. Sylvia and William...

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09/12/2025

It's with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harry (Wayne) Powell. Resident of Fredonia, previously Rosehill Ks. on 9-9-25. He's survived by Wife Kathy Burnett, Daughter's Diana Fiorucci, Danielle Stewart. Sons Randall Walker, Johnny Mitchell. Grandchildren Chaz, Amber, Kelsey,...

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09/10/2025

A Celebration of LIfe for Gregory Taylor will be held on September 20, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Elks Lake in Chanute, Kansas. The address is 24410 Elk Road, Chanute, Kansas. We have updated his obituary to reflect this.