Darlene V. Hall, 91, died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021.  Darlene was born in Iola, to Lee and Pauline (Franklin) Morrison. Darlene married Alvin Gale “Doc” Hall on April 24, 1947. They were blessed with…

Matthew Gunnar Meek, 30, Bronson, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at his residence. Gunnar was born July 28, 1991, in Chanute, to Marie Annette Meek.  Gunnar was preceded in death by grandmother, Peggy A. Meek,…

Madeline L. Cooper, 77, of Iola passed away on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center, Chanute.  Madeline was born in Los Angeles, Calif., on Sept. 18, 1944, the daughter of Roy…

Shirley Lind went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 2, 2021, at 84 years of age. She passed at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark., surrounded by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.…

Melvin “Gene” Smith, 95, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Iola.  Gene, also known as “Smitty,” was born April 13, 1926, to Augustus “Gus” and Elizabeth (Smoot) Smith just east of Humboldt. He served in…

Johnathan “Jonny” Basher was born in Crookston, Minn., Sept. 16, 1960, and died Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, at Research Medical Center of Kansas City, Mo. Jonny is preceded in death by Debbie Basher. He is…

John Norbert Eisenbart, age 88, of Iola passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at Via Christi-St. Francis in Wichita. Norb was born Nov. 19, 1933, in Cimarron, to John J. Eisenbart and Alice M. (Hoag)…

Deanna M. Maddox, 59, of Iola passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.  Deanna Marie was born Feb. 13, 1962, to Edgar and Rosemary (Westhoff) Maddox.  Deanna attended Iola High School and later obtained her…

Marc Anthony Sonka, 47, LaHarpe, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at his home.  Marc was born on Aug. 29, 1974, to Debra (Stokes) and James Sonka in Iola.  In 1993, Marc married Melissa Klauman and…

Carol Ann West, age 70, won her battle with cancer on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at her home in Topeka.  Carol was born July 12, 1951, in Fort Scott, to Billy and Carol (McHenry) Meech.…