Derfelt Funeral Home

Derfelt Funeral Home Derfelt Funeral Home is a fourth generation family funeral home serving SEK and the surrounding area. J. O. He joined with Rev. In the early 1950’s, J.

The Derfelt family roots run deep into the soil of Southeast Kansas. In fact, John Derfelt homesteaded his family here long before the City of Galena was incorporated. His son, also John Derfelt helped his father build the first brick building in this city. It was John Olin, one of the third generation of Derfelt’s who began the legacy of funeral directing. Derfelt, in addition to being a Funeral

Director, was a Baptist minister, an auctioneer, and a one-time Postmaster of Galena. Dow Booe, another well known area minister, to purchase Allison Funeral Home in 1948. O’s son, Roy L. Derfelt joined the firm as Funeral Director and Embalmer. Soon afterwards, Rev. Booe sold his business interests to Roy Derfelt. The business has been a family owned and family operated mortuary ever since. Staff members of Derfelt Funeral Home are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.

Thomas Wayne Davis, age 65, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri ...
05/28/2026

Thomas Wayne Davis, age 65, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri after a long illness.

Thomas was born to Robert Judson and Mary Naomi (Card) Davis on July 29, 1960, in Elkhart, Kansas. He graduated from Chapman High School with the clas...

05/23/2026

This Memorial Day, we join our community in a solemn pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our nation. Their courage is our foundation, and their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
At Derfelt Funeral Homes, we remain deeply committed to upholding the legacies of those who served. May we live in a way that honors the freedom they secured for us all. 🇺🇸

Donald “Donnie” Dean Phillips, Jr., passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Candy, and his precious furbabies, Pri...
05/22/2026

Donald “Donnie” Dean Phillips, Jr., passed away peacefully with his beloved wife, Candy, and his precious furbabies, Princess Leia and Daisy Duke, by his side on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Born on April 19, 1978, to Donald Dean Phillips, Sr. and Gaycille Diane Sprague. Donnie lived life marching to th...

CHERYL C. BARNESCheryl C. (Smith) Barnes, passed away Monday morning, May 18, 2026 at her home following an illness.She ...
05/21/2026

CHERYL C. BARNES

Cheryl C. (Smith) Barnes, passed away Monday morning, May 18, 2026 at her home following an illness.
She was born July 13, 1956 in Oswego, KS to Homer and Virginia (Barker) Smith. She attended Oswego schools and Labette Community College.

She married Gregory Barnes...

Samuel Thomas Hart, 65, of Quapaw, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 13, 2026.Samuel was ...
05/19/2026

Samuel Thomas Hart, 65, of Quapaw, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on May 13, 2026.

Samuel was born on November 5, 1960, in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Marian Faye Hart, whom he lovingly called "Mother."

He is survived by his sisters, Vicki Foster of Q...

Madge Laverne Clogston, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Foxberry Terrace in Webb City, Mis...
05/19/2026

Madge Laverne Clogston, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Foxberry Terrace in Webb City, Missouri. Known to many simply as “Nanny,” Madge was loved for her quick wit, warm heart, and ability to make people laugh.
Madge was born on March 18, 1936, in Baxter Springs, Kans...

Ronald Mark Johnson (Ronnie) left this world and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 17th, 2026. Ronnie was born ...
05/18/2026

Ronald Mark Johnson (Ronnie) left this world and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 17th, 2026. Ronnie was born on July 27th, 1956, in Columbus, KS to Ronald and Iris (Richards) Johnson. He was united in marriage on December 27th, 1975, to Cindi Carlson, with whom he recently celebrated 50 y...

Congratulations to Braydon and Bradley Wade along with the rest of the Baxter Springs High School Baseball Team on their...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Braydon and Bradley Wade along with the rest of the Baxter Springs High School Baseball Team on their first-round playoff win tonight against Neodesha!

Kelly Jaylyn Collins, age 65, of Oswego, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Misso...
05/13/2026

Kelly Jaylyn Collins, age 65, of Oswego, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Kelly was born to Jay Michael and Laura Sue (Watson) Kiado on March 11, 1961, in Oswego, Kansas. She graduated from Bartlesville High School with the Class of 1979, an...

Harry (Buck) Raymond Nading JR. 82, a resident of Via Christie Village of Pittsburg, KS entered into eternal rest on May...
05/13/2026

Harry (Buck) Raymond Nading JR. 82, a resident of Via Christie Village of Pittsburg, KS entered into eternal rest on May 13, 2026.

Buck was born August 5, 1943 to Helen and Harry Raymond Nading SR in Oswego, KS.

Buck was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jonnie Joe, and siste...

Charles Everitt McPherson, age 75, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Autumn Place in Columbus.Charl...
05/13/2026

Charles Everitt McPherson, age 75, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Autumn Place in Columbus.

Charles was born to the late Donald Sanford and Florence (Hesting) McPherson, on July 2, 1950 in Columbus, Kansas. During his life, Charles worked as a machinist at McNally Man...

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