All Obituaries

Ruth Jean Rhynerson, age 96, La Cygne, Kansas passed away Friday, February 19, 2021.  She was born on October 8, 1924 in Mound City, Kansas the daughter of Walter "Buck" and Ida Simmons Smith.  She graduated from Mound City High School in the Class of 1943.  She was united in marriage to Charles Edward Rhynerson, while he was home on leave during World War II, on April 18, 1944.  During the war she was employed at Key Industry in Fort Scott, Kansas.  She...

Stephen Albert Sanders, age 28, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away at his home February 17, 2021.  Stephen was born the son of Stephen Albert Jr and Linda Peebles Sanders on July 17, 1992 at St. Louis, Missouri.  Stephen is survived by his wife, Ciarra, his parents, a brother, James Peebles and wife Connie, a sister, Amanda Brown and husband Tyler.  There are not any formal services planned at this time.  The family suggests contributions to the Stephen Sanders Memorial...

Kenneth W. Charley, age 61, Prescott, Kansas passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021.  He was born on November 21, 1959 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Louis and Alice Johnson Charley.  He served his country in the United States Army and National Guard.  He worked as a truck driver.   Kenneth was united in marriage to Wanda Maddox on November 21, 2001.  He liked to fish and enjoyed working in his garden.  Kenneth is survived by his wife, Wanda, a son, Louis...

Eugene Henry Hardy, age 74, Mound City, Kansas passed away on February 11, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1947.  Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.   No services are scheduled.  Gene will be laid to rest in Mississippi.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.      

Danny Matthew Bryant, age 52, born in Harrisonville, Missouri peacefully passed away at his home on February 9th, 2021. Danny leaves behind his parents Judy Ridge (David) of Mound City, KS and Denzil Bryant (Penny, preceded) of Clinton, MO. 2 furbabies Molly and Cocoa. 2 daughters Andrea Jones (Dustin) of Clinton, MO, Summer-Rain Cherokee of Mound City, KS and 1 son Danny Matthew Roy Jr. of Mound City, KS. 3 grandchildren Alexander, Aeris and Christopher, of Clinton, MO. 1 brother Michael...

Margaret, Mom, Aunt Margaret, Mrs. Lamb, Margaret Shaw, Granny… Her titles were many, and she lived up to every single one of them. To most, she was Granny. She preferred that title. She thought “Grandma” sounded too old, so she became “Granny” to everyone, whether she was your grandma or not.  Living a full 94 years, she lived 1,000 lives. She was one Mamie and William Rees’s six children, born in 1926, growing up on a farm, playing pranks on her...

Dora Arlene Johnson, age 90, Mound City, Kansas passed Thursday, February 4, 2021.  She was born on December 19, 1930 in Farlinville, Kansas the daughter of Lawrence Russel and Dora May Johnson Holt.  She graduated from Mound City High School.  Arlene was united in marriage to Raymond Johnson on December 19, 1948 in Mound City.  He preceded her in death on December 23, 2005.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Russell Holt Jr., Everett...

Richard Joseph Coffey, age 52, Fulton, Kansas died Wednesday, February 3, 2021 as the result of an accident.  He was born on December 21, 1968 in Rochelle, Illinois the son of John Fredrick and Mary Ellen Eagan Coffey.  He was a laborer working out of Laborer's Union Local #1290.  Richard was united in marriage to Tesia Sherman on October 14, 2006.  He loved his family and attended all their activities he could make it to.  He enjoyed being with family and...

Barbara Sue Smith Michael, age 76, departed this life February 2, 2021 after a lengthy fight with cancer.  She was born October 21, 1944, the third child of William Louis and Irmal Irene Cowan Smith.  She was first married to Brett Lewis.  They had one child, Edward Wayne Lewis who preceded her in death on July 29, 2019.  The marriage ended in divorce.  She later married Van Michael, also ending in divorce.  Barbara graduated from Blue Mound High School. ...

Mary Jane Pemberton , age 80, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021.  She was born on October 16, 1940 in Albany, Missouri the daughter of Henry James and Layla Viola Hazelbaker Pittsenbarger.  She worked on the assembly line for General Motors before retiring.  She was a member of the United Auto Workers Union.  She was united in marriage to Ed Pemberton on October 2, 1976.  He preceded her in death on March 12, 2016.  Mary Jane volunteered...