Ted W. Lucas of Payson, Ariz. (formerly of Sylvia and Iola, Kansas) passed away Monday, Dec. 2 at the age of 81.  Ted was president of Emprise Bank prior to his move to Arizona.  He…

Arthur Matthew Lake, of rural Aliceville passed away Dec. 27, 2024, in Cottonwood Falls, Kan., with his family at his side. He was born Sept. 15, 1936 to Matthew and Alice Lake in rural Le…

Mary Ellen McDown passed away Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, in Medicalodges of Iola. She was born Oct. 1, 1929, to Harold and Orpha Baker. She attended schools in Iola from elementary through high school. She…

David Alan “Dave” VanHorn, 53, of Le Roy, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Dave was born on May 20, 1971, in WaKeeney, Kan., the son…

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Joan Harper on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the age of 99 years old in Scott City, Kan. Having lived independently until just…

Charles B. Schafer passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Wellsville, Kan. He was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to John and Annabel Schafer. He graduated from Fort Scott High School in…

Jerrell L. Smith, aka “Biology Bob,” of Iola, Kan., passed away at his home Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Jerrell was born Jan. 28, 1938, in Athol, Kansas, to Elmer and Neva (Conley) Smith. He attended…

Gerald “Jerry” Anderson passed away at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kan., on Dec. 23, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on March 9, 1954, in Iola, Kan., he was the oldest…

Carol Ann (Smith) Cescon, age 77, passed away at St. Luke’s Hospital, Overland Park, Kan., on Dec. 22, 2024. Carol was born on Jan. 4, 1947, in Gas, Kan., to Clarence and Cleo Smith. She…

Barbara Woodward, 91, of Bronson, Kan., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. Barbara Louise Ermel was born on Aug. 24, 1933, to Ernest and Irene (Howerton) Ermel in Fort Scott. Barbara was preceded in…