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William “Willie” R. Nelson, age 88, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Via Christi Ascension Hospital in Wichita.  Willie was born August 8, 1932, to John William and Lucille Irene (McFadden) Nelson in Renfro,…

Lois J. Burris, passed away peacefully at the Yates Center Health and Rehab facility on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 85. Lois Jean Weseloh was born Aug.13, 1935 at Olpe, Kansas. She…

Kristi Ann Rodriguez, 39, died Friday, March 26, 2021, at her home in Topeka. She was born on October 15, 1981, in Iola, the daughter of Bobby Ray and Mary Katherine (Shults) Craig. Kristi was…

Duncan G. Brookes, Jr., age 50, of Iola, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 28, 2021. He was born August 8, 1970, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Duncan G. Brookes, Sr. and Linda…

Ruth Nelda Gillham, age 93, of Humboldt, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021, from Country Place Assisted Living in Chanute.  Ruth was born in the home of her parents, Charlie…

Terry Jo Combs, 64, of Iola, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at the Moran Manor in Moran. Terry Jo was born July 21, 1956, in Emporia, the daughter of Roland Dwight and Ina June…

Linda Lou Zornes, age 64, a resident of Fort Scott, went to be with the Lord, her Heavenly Father on Monday, March 22, 2021, at Via Christi in Fort Scott. She was born Nov. 11,…

Carroll R. Weber of Iola passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, after a prolonged fight with bladder cancer.  Carroll was born to the Rev. Frank C. and Cecelia Weber on Aug. 24, 1927, in Nebraska,…

Harold E. “H.E.” Holinsworth Jr., age 76, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at his home in Humboldt. He was born Aug. 13, 1944, in Stillwater, Okla., to Harold E. and Betty L. (Kirby) Holinsworth Sr. …

Charles Joseph Wille, 82, of Piqua, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, March 18, 2021. He was born Feb. 8, 1939, in Iola, the oldest son of Carl N.…