Nov 24, 2012

Infant Lillie E. Wright, age 2 months, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Ransom Memorial Hospital in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born on Monday, September 03, 2012 in Ottawa, Kansas. She is the daughter of Robert Wright and Lindsey (Minerd) Likes. She is survived by her: Parents-Robert Wright and Lindsey Likes Maternal Grandparents-Kelly Minerd, Debbie Ollek,...

Nov 24, 2012

Heavens doors have opened to embrace Ronald Leroy “Ronnie” Small, age 70, of Ottawa, Kansas who died Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born on Monday, December 15, 1941 in Ottawa, the son of George Clayton and Thelma Lucille (Wilson) Small. Ronnie was a lifelong Ottawa resident. He graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1959. On...

Nov 23, 2012

Jerry Max Morlan, 84, passed away November 23, 2012 at Research Medical Center. Jerry was born May 30, 1928 to Floyd and Faye Stewart Morlan in Wyandotte County, Kansas. He served in the U. S. Navy during WW II from 1946 to 1947 and spent time in the South China Seas. He worked for Fogel Construction for many years...

Nov 23, 2012

Barney Blanco, age 86, of Ottawa, Kansas, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at Ransom Memorial Hospital, Ottawa. He was born on Saturday, June 5, 1926 in Quenemo, Kansas, the son of Salvador and Guadalupe (Sambrno) Blanco. Barney has been a resident of Ottawa since the late 1930's, moving from Quenemo. Barney attended schools in Quenemo and Ottawa. He was...

Nov 23, 2012

Nov 21, 2012

Norma Addy, 83, Paola, died November 21, 2012 at Olathe Medical Center.(cremation) Norma was born on October 20, 1929 in Lowry City, MO to Loma and Orphia Biles. She was the oldest of five children. She was married to Russell Poe until his death and then to Damon (Lee) Addy until his passing. Both were wonderful husbands and fathers....

Nov 20, 2012

Esther Crawford, 92, Bentonville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Rogers, Arkansas. Esther Breedlove was born Thursday, July 29, 1920 in Kansas City, Kansas, to Roy and Clara Breedlove. She attended Wyandotte County schools and graduated from Washington Rural High School in 1939. On May 11, 1947, she married Ralph Crawford in Kansas City, Kansas. He preceded...

Nov 19, 2012

William L. "Bill" Swearingen passed away November 19, 2012 at Olathe Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Bill was born December 6, 1942 in Miami County, Kansas to Robert and Enid Swearingen. He worked construction for many years and retired from Clarkson Construction in 2004 after 31 years. On August 15, 1964, Bill was united in marriage to R....

Nov 19, 2012

C. Joanne Fritts, lovingly known to some as “Connie” or “Joanie”, 78, passed away at her home on Monday, November 19, 2012. At Joanne’s request, a private only graveside service will be held with Rev. Tim Soule officiating. The family will welcome friends and family to join them in Roberts Hall of Westminster Presbyterian Church, 401 W. 11th St.,...

Nov 19, 2012

Patsy R. Davison, age 85, of Williamsburg, Kansas, died Monday, November 19, 2012. She was born on Sunday, September 18, 1927, in Monmouth, Kansas, the daughter of Alva M. and Stella F. (Ruth) Marchbanks. Patsy lived in Oswego, Grenola, Moline and Oxford, Kansas from 1949 to 1968 moving to Williamsburg in 1968 where she made her home until her...

Nov 18, 2012

Kathleen Marie Fritts, 77, Ottawa, died Sunday, November 18, 2012, at Select Specialty Long Term Care Hospital in Topeka. She was born February 9, 1935, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Fred Andrew and Orelia June (Shenk) Mealman. She was a lifelong resident of Franklin County. Kathleen attended Hawthorne Grade School, Ottawa Junior High School and Ottawa Senior High...

Nov 18, 2012

Betty L. (Rhoades) Thomas, 84, of Kansas City, MO died November 18, 2012 at North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City, MO. She was born November 28, 1927 in Almena, Kansas, to Earl and Bernice (Bright) Rhoades. Betty was a devoted wife to Charles F. Thomas (deceased) for 63 years. She dedicated her life to her family and faith...

Nov 18, 2012

Timothy "Stoney" C. Folsom, 54, of Louisburg, KS died November 18, 2012 at KU Medical Center. He was born January 18, 1958 in Kansas City, KS, the son of Charles Folsom, Sr. and Darlene (Mitchell) Reed. Tim worked for Rural Water District 2 in Stanley, KS, and later worked for RB Construction Company, Olathe, KS and RAB Construction Company,...

Nov 17, 2012

Gary Kessler, age 53, of Lawrence, Kansas, formerly of Paola, Kansas, died November 15, 2012 at his home. Gary was born July 5, 1959 at Olathe, Kansas. He was the sixth of eight children born to William Russell and Mary Annette (Rothwell) Kessler. Gary graduated from Paola High School with the Class of 1977. He then obtained an associates...

Nov 16, 2012

Shane Thomas Nichols, age 24, of Stilwell Kansas, passed away November 16, 2012. Shane was born March 19, 1988 in Overland Park, Kansas to James and Donna (Mueller) Nichols. He was the oldest of their three sons. Shane loved to travel. One of his favorite travel destinations was Maui, Hawaii. Loving the outdoors he enjoyed hiking, backpacking, and camping...

Nov 15, 2012

Donald Dean "Buckshot" Kennedy, age 80, of Paola, Kansas, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the Miami County Medical Center, Paola, Kansas. Don was born March 21, 1932 in Paola, Kansas. He was the youngest of three children born to William Greason and Marcia Fern (Mathews) Kennedy. He grew up in Paola and graduated from Paola High School with...

Nov 15, 2012

Ruth Maurine Bond of Paola went to join her Savior on November 15, 2012. She was surrounded by her family. Maurine was born on December 26, 1925, the fourth child of Harvey E. and Pearl Musselman Crist, at their farmhouse in rural Miami County, Kansas. She grew up on the family farm attending rural school at Prairie Bell through...

Nov 12, 2012

Lois J. Hawley was born on Monday, November 26, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the daughter of William Carter and Florence Retta (Davis) Barkley. Lois was a lifelong Franklin County, Kansas resident, making her home in Ottawa until her death on Monday, November 12, 2012, at the age of eighty-three years. Lois attended Williamsburg schools through the...

Nov 11, 2012

Dale Monroe Pearce, 87, of Fontana, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 11 2012 at his home. Dale was born on June 18, 1925 in Marysville, Kansas to Carl Grady and Bessie Anna (Judd) Pearce. He grew up in the area and in 1943 enlisted in the United States Army. He received his honorable discharge...

Nov 9, 2012

John Frederick Goode age 39, Louisburg, KS died November 9, 2012 working outdoors in Nacogdoches, Texas. John was born May 10, 1973 in Kansas City, MO, to Bob and Dolores (Plumberg) Goode. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 12546 Queen of the Holy Rosary Wea Parish. He thoroughly enjoyed his work as an arborist his...