Obituaries
Kenneth Fripp Batten, Jr.
Dec 10, 2021
Kenneth (Ken) F. Batten, Jr. passed away Dec. 10th, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Ks. He was born November 30, 1949, in Corpus Christi, Texas, the son of Kenneth F. Batten, Sr. and Faye Nelson, his parents later divorced. He was raised by his father Kenneth Sr. and Step-mother Bonnie (Bama) Hardy-Batten in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ken was united in...
Craig William Whittemore
Dec 1, 2021
A Graveside Service for Craig Whittemore is planned for 2:00, Monday, December13th, at Wilsey Cemetery. Masks are encouraged. Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County Hospital.
Craig William Whittemore, age 46, of Wilsey, Kansas, passed away December 1, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health System in Topeka. He was born January 18, 1975, in Council Grove, to Dale...
Roy Watson Wiggans III
Nov 21, 2021
Roy Wiggins III, 67, of Delavan, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021.
He began his life on June 6, 1954 in Herington, Kansas. He was one of three children born to Roy Jr. and Eva (Cunningham) Wiggans. He grew up on the family farm near Delavan, Kansas.Roy passed away at the farm where he had provided care for his father...
Leroy "Jr" Helton
Nov 20, 2021
Leroy Helton “Jr” 64, of Middletown passed away peacefully on November 20, 2021 in Cincinnati.
Leroy was born in Gratis, Ohio on March 6, 1957 to Leroy and Icy Helton. In 1975 Leroy married Mary and together they had three daughters. In 1990 he married Judy and welcomed her three sons as his own. Leroy was a skilled tradesman and...
Sheila Colleen Baughn
Nov 17, 2021
Sheila Colleen Baughn, 61, of Alta Vista, Kansas passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021. Sheila was born January 21, 1960, in Council Grove, KS. She was the oldest daughter of Chester and Opal (Watson) Slawson.Sheila married Dale Baughn and from that union they had one son Dustin. They later divorced and remained good friends. She graduated from Council Grove...
Anna Dale Miller
Nov 10, 2021
Anna Dale Miller, native of Council Grove, KS passed away peacefully November 10, 2021.
Anna Dale was born February 16, 1955, in Council Grove, KS to Leroy "Pete" and Wanda (Dye) Hoerner. Anna Dale had two children: Travis and Christina. She was a daycare provider for families in Council Grove for over 30 years. She provided care for multiple generations...
Helen Esther Grensing
Nov 8, 2021
Helen E. Grensing, native of Alta Vista and resident of Morris County Assisted Living, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2021.
Helen was born on October 21, 1931, in rural Alta Vista to Leonard and Mary “Esther” (Neal) Johnson. She graduated from Alta Vista High School and Kansas State University with a Master’s Degree in 1984. On, May 21, 1956,...
Jo Ann Scott
Nov 4, 2021
Jo Ann Scott was born March 29, 1932, in the family home between Wilsey and Delavan Kansas to Jess Milton and Agnes (Francis) Lentell. She attended a one room country school, Olive Branch. She attended Wilsey High School and graduated in 1949 as class Valedictorian. After high school, she attended Emporia State Teachers College (now Emporia State University). She taught...
Alma Jean Marsh
Nov 1, 2021
Alma Jean Marsh, of Council Grove, passed away November 1, 2021, at Morris County Hospital. She was born February 18, 1932, to Harold and Gladys May (Kraus)Fuqua. She was 89.
She married Bobby Joe Marsh August 5, 1956 and were married 54 years. Alma worked at A & W Root Beer in Norman, OK and worked as a CNA and...
Paula Jean Lawrence
Oct 31, 2021
Paula J. Lawrence, age 69 of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away October 31, 2021, at Diversicare of Council Grove. She was born February 12, 1952, the daughter of Leslie and Arlene (Sisson) Fuqua.
Paula graduated from Chase County High School in 1971. She married Ronald Lawrence on February 14, 1982, in Council Grove. She attended Council Grove Christian Church. Paula...
Earl Dean Messer
Oct 28, 2021
Earl Dean Messer, 82, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away on October 28, 2021. Earl was born on Jan. 21, 1939 to James and Leatha Messer in Galena, KS. He graduated from Riverton High School in 1957. Earl was married to Shirley Jean Stone of Columbus, KS. on July 26, 1958. They were married 63 years and had three children,...
David Albert Bell
Oct 27, 2021
David Albert Bell, age 40, of Ogden, Kansas, passed away October 27, 2021, at St. Lukes Hospital. He was born February 8, 1981, to Mary Fankhauser in Lancaster, CA.
David lived most of his life in Morris and Riley Counties. He worked multiple jobs throughout the years doing construction until his health failed. He married Arminda Fridley on July 23,...
Frank Lewis Nelson
Oct 25, 2021
Frank (Frankie) L. Nelson, 78, passed away at his residence in White City, Kansas on October 25, 2021. Frank was born in White City on February 24, 1943. He was the son of Frank Homer and Velma (Macy) Nelson. Frank attended White City Elementary School and White City Junior High School but did not graduate, opting instead to continue his...
Cas Sumner
Oct 22, 2021
Our sweet, loving, Christian Alan “Cas” Sumner passed away suddenly on Friday, October 22nd, 2021. He was 17 years old. Cas was born in Lawrence, Kansas on March 31st, 2004. In his early years he went to preschool and Kindergarten in Lawrence. 1st grade at Vinland Elementary before it closed, and he transferred to Baldwin schools from 2nd grade on....
Erma Joan Anderson
Oct 16, 2021
Erma Joan Anderson, 87, of White City, KS passed away October 16, 2021. She was born Oct 4, 1934 to George and Lillian Hultgren on a farm south of White City, KS. Erma attended the Rural Kitchen Elementary School then she graduated from White City High School in 1953. Erma married Delbert Anderson with a garden wedding on June 6,...
Goldie Ann Loomis
Oct 11, 2021
Goldie Ann Loomis, age 59 of Emporia, Kansas, passed away October 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born to Linville Little and Sara Polson in Muncie, Indiana. Goldie joined the United States Army and served ten years. She later married Raymond Loomis.
She was proceeded in death by her parents and siblings: David Little and Pandora Vanlue. Goldie is survived...
Russell Arden Sigle
Sep 23, 2021
Funeral services for Russell Sigle will be held at 10:30am, Thursday, September 30, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30pm, Wednesday, also at the church, with visitation following in the fellowship hall. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church or to...
Robert Eugene Gordon
Sep 15, 2021
Robert Gordon, 75, of Alta Vista, Kansas, passed away September 15, 2021. He was born to Lloyd Oren and Ida Elizabeth Howe Gordon, on July 2, 1946, in Westmoreland, Kansas. After graduating from Westmoreland High School in 1965, Bob joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Vietnam War until 1968. In June 1968, Bob married Pamela Rae Hewitt. Their...
Billy Joe Phillips
Sep 3, 2021
Billy Joe Phillips, 85 of Council Grove, passed away on September 3, 2021, at the Morris County Hospital.
Billy was born May 12, 1936, in Lewisburg, MO to Clarence and Margaret (Hendricks) Phillips. In 1946, his family moved from Missouri to Kansas. He attended Council Grove High School. On May 12, 1953, Billy married the love of his life Lola...
