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Patty Jean (Tate) Hoover, age 84, died Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born Nov. 17, 1939, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Grady Walter and Alice Mary (Bennett) Tate. Pat was preceded in death…

David Bradley Cescon, age 56, died in Iola on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born in Iola on Jan. 17, 1986, to Dave and Carol (Smith) Cescon. He attended Iola High School and graduated…

Melvin “Mel” H. North Jr., age 76, died Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was born on April 22, 1948, in Braymer, Missouri to Melvin H. North Sr. and Helen (Simkins) North. He was preceded in…

Charles Glen Snavely, age 73, died in Moran on July 16, 2024. He was born in Iola on July 25, 1950, to Merle and Jeanette (Stranghoner) Snavely. Charles was preceded in death by both parents;…

James Edward Steinbrook, age 63, of Grandview, Missouri, died May 12, 2024, at his residence. He was born March 3, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Henry L. Steinbrook and Frances E. (Wilson) Taylor. He…

Kevin Wade Colon, age 39, of Yates Center, passed away on July 13, 2024, the result of a tragic accident while working on Monday, July 8, 2024. Kevin was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, to John…

Paul Leo Engels, 69, of Humboldt, died on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at his residence. Cremation has been requested with no services planned at this time. Services are under the guidance of Wickham Family Funeral…

Rosalie Louise Sullivan, 84, of Overland Park, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born on March 14, 1940, in Iola.  Rosalie grew up on the family farm near Yates Center. She excelled…

Phil DeWayne Churning Sr., age 38, passed away on June 24, 2024, in Iola. Phil was born in Iola on March 22, 1986, to Larry V.M. and Ruby A. (Thompson) Churning. He graduated high school…

Joyce Irene Martin, age 81, a former resident of Bronson, died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Credo Assisted Living, Fort Scott.  She was born Nov. 18, 1942, in Moran, the daughter of Haskell Howell and…