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Ralph, “Jack,” Jackson Stover, age 90, of Derby, Kan.,  passed away peacefully at home May 9, 2024. He was born Sept. 22, 1933, to Ralph Stover and Helen Stover Sleeper. Jack served in the U.S.…

Towanda Louise (Morris) Belosic, age 52, passed away at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, Mo., on May 18, 2024. Towanda was born on March 7, 1972, in Iola, to Bobbie Ray Morris, Sr., and…

Eric David B’Hymer, age 53, of Iola, passed away May 14, 2024, at Via Christi -St. Francis, Wichita. Eric was born July 19, 1970, in Wichita, to Jack B’Hymer and Barbara (Smith) B’Hymer. He attended…

Penny Lynn Cooper, cherished wife, devoted daughter, loving sister, beloved aunt, and member of the Iola Seventh Day Adventist community, passed away on May 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on…

Brian Parker died Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born on Aug. 24, 1972, in Iola. to Pam and Larry Parker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jaime Parker. Survivors include his father…

Wayne C. Chandler died Friday, May 10, 2024. He was born June 6, 1935, in rural Colony to Roland and Julia (Powell) Chandler. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, and daughter, Jenny Spillman. He was preceded…

Norma Jean Kettle, 87, Topeka, passed away at her home Monday, May 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. Norma was born in rural Colony, the daughter of Edward “Ted” and Pauline Wells Wilmoth. She graduated…

Karen Joy Jackson, 61, Pittsburg, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Medicalodge South of Pittsburg. Karen was born on March 22, 1963. She was the daughter of Stan and Flora Howard. She graduated from…

Carol M. Hunsperger passed away April 13, 2024, at Residential Living Center in Garnett. Carol was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Moran, to Wayne and Jean Thompson. She was preceded in death by a sister,…

John Robert Leedy passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the home. He was born on Feb. 23, 1963, in Iola, to Robert and Naomi Leedy. He was survived by his wife, Tammy Lowe; children,…