All Obituaries

  Lori Ann Geersen, 56, of Linn Valley, Kansas passed to life in the spirit on April 4, 2020 at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas Lori was born on April 23, 1963 to Gary and Helen Geersen in Martin, South Dakota. She graduated from Chamberlain High School in Chamberlain, South Dakota and went to Yankton College, Yankton, South Dakota graduating with a degree in Criminal Justice. After graduation she returned to Chamberlain and worked as Dispatcher for the Police Department...

Nels Adrian Smith, 83, of Mapleton, Kansas (formerly of Farlington, Kansas) passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at his home.  Nels was born December 31, 1936 in Farlington, Kansas to Victor Adrian and Julia Florence Elliott Smith.  He lived most of his life in the Farlington area.  He married Marian Joan Townsend on August 4, 1955 in Farlington.  She preceded him in death on June 23, 2014.  Nels worked as a carpenter for most of his adult life building homes and...

Annie Mae Walker, age 96, Stilwell, Kansas passed away on Saturday April 4, 2020.  She was born on November 16, 1923 in Stringer, Mississippi the daughter of Chester and Bertha Gunter Musgrove.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Evon Walker, and a daughter JoAnn Walker.  Annie is survived by a daughter Olivia Roney, two sons, Kenneth Walker and StanleyWalker, several grandchildren and extended family.  Private family graveside service will be held at Aubry...

Albert Craig Dougherty Jr, age 44, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020.  He was born on April 29, 1975 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Albert Craig Dougherty Sr and Laura Wilcox.  His mother preceded him in death.  Albert is survived by his father, a brother, Keith and a sister Sheri.  Private Family Graveside Service will be held at Chapel Hill Memorial Garden, Kansas City, Kansas.  Contributions are suggested to You Matter, c/o Schneider Funeral Home, P.O. Box...

Gerald Russell "Jerry" Miller, age 82, Pleasanton, Kansas  passed on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at his home.  He was born on February 15, 1938 in Keokuk, Iowa the son of Russell and Opal Davis Miller.  He married Bonnie Myers on August 9, 1957.  Jerry was an ordained minister and was plant supervisor at the College Church of the Nazarene.  He was a member of the Pleasanton Church of the Nazarene.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  Jerry is...

Howard "Carl" Francis, age 87, Blue Mound, Kansas passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  He was born on May 7, 1932 in Blue Mound, Kansas the son of Lonnie and Vesta Hopewell Francis.  He graduated from Blue Mound High School.  Carl worked at different jobs including factory work and truck driving.  However, his love was farming.  He was a member of the American Legion and VFW.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, Norma and...

Paul Travis Jackson, age 80, Mound City, Kansas left this earthly life to be with the Lord Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his home.  He will be greatly missed by many family members and friends. He was born on July 9, 1939 at the family farm in northern Bourbon County, Kansas the son of Raymond and Bertha Colgin Jackson. He leaves behind his wife of 58 1/2 years, Wyoma May (Cramer) Jackson, three children, Travis and wife Julie, Brian, and Leland and wife Deanne, nine grandchildren, Nikia,...

Agnes E. Shryer, age 62 of Prescott, Kansas passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020 at the Medical Lodge in Fort Scott, Kansas.  She was born March 4, 1958 the daughter of Scott and Frances McMaster Willyard at Topeka, Kansas.  She married Bob Shryer on August 25, 1976 at Bethany Hospital Chapel in Kansas City, Kansas.  Agnes was always a very giving and helpful person.  She was very involved with the Reach Out Food Pantry in Prescott and was behind the start of the chili...

Charles Oliver Haverfield, age 95, Parker, Kansas passed away on Friday March 20, 2020.  He was born on May 4, 1924 in Parker, Kansas the son of George and Violet Robinson Haverfield.  He graduated from Parker High School in the Class of 1942.  He married Betty Clark.  To this union three sons were born.  The marriage ended in divorce.  He later married Helen Hampton.  She preceded him in death March 21, 2009.  He was a member of the Parker Historical...

Nellie Louise Stratton, age 93, Pleasanton, Kansas formerly of Carthage, Missouri passed away on March 18, 2020.  She was born on June 15, 1926 in Blackwell, Oklahoma the daughter of Rueben and Mary Green Hancock.  She married Leroy Stratton on March 24, 1945.  He preceded her in death on May 21, 1999.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings.   Nellie is survived by her daughter Linda Conley, two sons, Richard Stratton and Edward Stratton,...