Bernice Stoll-DeGraff, 93, of Clinton, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at Clinton Health and Rehab. She was born on Oct. 18, 1931, in Asbury, Mo., to Clarence and Thelma (Matter) Bilderback. Bernice was…

Barabara Lucille Sherrill, Iola, died Aug. 20, 2025. Born and raised in Iola, Barbara was a proud Mustang and graduate of Iola High School. She went on to earn her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from…

Rhonda Lea (Ard) Steele, 65, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Rhonda was born July 28, 1960, in Chanute, to George D. Ard and Janice C. (Laver) Ard. Rhonda graduated…

Mary Marie Dietrich Bennett, Colony, passed away on Aug. 18, 2025, at Saint Luke’s Hospital in Iola. Mary was born on June 19, 1961, to Leslie and Rita Dietrich of rural Colony, who survive her.…

Sandra Sue Hoover, 86, Topeka, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at the Gardens of Aldersgate, Topeka. Sue was born Sept. 25, 1938, in Toronto, to Buford H. Welch and Pauline G. (Dennis) Welch. She and…

Kenneth E. “Ken” Harton, affectionately known as “Coach” and “Kenny” to his family, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend. Ken was born on Feb. 4, 1952, in McAlester,…

Richard Eugene Huston Sr. 78, of Chanute, passed away at his home on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Richard was born Nov. 3, 1946, in Marmaton to John Henry and Rose Marie Huston. Richard was raised…

Lexi Strickler, 62, of Iola, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, at St. Luke’s on the Plaza, Kansas City, Mo. Lexi Marlene Hastings was born to John D. and Mary Ann Stumfoll Hastings Aug. 23,…

Ray Duane Wools of Moran, formerly of Kincaid, died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. Ray was born Feb. 22, 1939, to Wayne and Sylvia (Thompson) Wools, near Bush City. He was united in marriage to Grace…

Charles Robert “CR” Whitcomb, 86, Bronson, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at Anderson County Hospital in Garnett. Charles was born on July 17, 1939, the son of Melvin and Ruth Whitcomb. He married Inda Wiklund.…