Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
John Hunter Slayman
October 15, 2025
John Hunter Slayman, 46 of Paola, Kansas was unexpectedly lost on October 15, 2025 due to a motorcycle accident.
He was born at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City Missouri in 1979, the only son of Jack and Dee Slayman. He spent his childhood in Osawatomie and graduated from Osawatomie High School. He later earned his Associate Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting...
JoLayne Mullins
October 5, 2025
JoLayne Mullins, age 73, of Shawnee Mission, formerly of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Sunday October 5, 2025 after an extended chronic illness.
JoLayne was born April 20, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, the beloved daughter of Emmitt Bert and Ceola Mae (Dixon) Mullins. She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1970.
Following high school, JoLayne...
Johnny Edward Holloman
October 2, 2025
Johnny Edward Holloman, age 85, of Osawatomie, KS, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home.
John was born May 16, 1940, in Osawatomie, KS. He was one of six children born to Virgil and Sadie (Burgoon) Holloman.
After high school, John entered the workforce. He began his career as a diesel mechanic for the City of Osawatomie at the power...
Carolyn Lee Dunlop
September 27, 2025
Carolyn Lee Wilson Dunlop, 80, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. She was born December 15, 1944, the eldest of four children. Carolyn spent her early years in Beagle, KS before her family moved to Parker, Kansas, where she would raise her family and make lifelong friendships and memories.
During her school years, Carolyn was active and spirited, serving as...
Michael David Ross
September 22, 2025
Michael David Ross, 63, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 11, 1962, Mike grew up in Osawatomie, graduating with the Class of 1980. Though life took him to the Kansas City metro area for a time, he returned home in 1992—where fate, a...
William Ronnie Webster
September 20, 2025
William Ronnie Webster, age 82, of Osawatomie, KS, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Shawnee Gardens in Shawnee Mission, KS.
He was born September 24, 1942, in Paola, KS, one of nine children born to William Lloyd Webster and Juanita Belle (Sweets) Webster. He grew up in Paola and was affectionately known as “Bubas” to his family, “Bill” to some,...
Sandra L. Polfer
August 31, 2025
Sandra L. Polfer, age 60, of Louisburg, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Sandra was born December 29, 1964, in Dallas, TX, the daughter of Kenneth and Sammi (Knecht) Cosgrove. She later married Larry Polfer, and together they made their home in Louisburg.
Sandra loved spending time outdoors. She especially enjoyed fishing, camping, and making memories...
Brian Henry Clark
August 28, 2025
Brian Clark, 46, of Rantoul, Kansas, passed away after battling a lifelong disease at his home August 28, 2025.
Brian was born on October 31, 1978, in Bellshill, Scotland to Henry Mowat and his late mother Lorraine. In 2010, he immigrated to the United States, where he built his life and shared his passions with those around him. Brian was an...
Sayla Anne Miller
August 25, 2025
Sayla Anne Miller, age 65, of Osawatomie, KS, passed away on August 25, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center.
She was born December 8, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, the eldest daughter of James Morris and Sandra Jean (Sulser) Miller.
In 1987, Sayla became part of the Tri-Ko family, where she lived in LaCygne, KS, before recently moving to Osawatomie. Over the years,...
Bernard "Buck" Lee Toncray
August 24, 2025
Bernard Lee “Buck” Toncray age 88, of Paola, Kansas, passed away quietly on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center. Buck was born January 25, 1937, in Drexel, one of eight children of Delbert Dale and Beryle Maude (Graham) Toncray. He grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, where he graduated with the Osawatomie High School Class of 1955.
Following graduation, Buck...
Joyce C. Scovill
August 20, 2025
Joyce C. Scovill of Eugene, Oregon passed away peacefully on August 20th, 2025, surrounded by her loving son and daughter-in-law.
Born on April 24th, 1941, in Joplin, Missouri, USA, to John and Elsie Cooper, she was the oldest of three sisters and four brothers. Her lifelong passion for caregiving took hold when she was hired as an LPN at Osawatomie State...
Geri Sue Whitney
August 19, 2025
Geri Sue Whitney, known affectionately as Sue, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in her home. Born on December 7, 1939, she was the eldest daughter of Douglas Ward and Charlotte A. Hagadorn. Sue spent her formative years in Osawatomie, where she attended local schools and proudly graduated with the Osawatomie High School class of 1957.
In the early 1960s,...
James “Jim” Bryan Applegarth
August 16, 2025
James Bryan “Jim” Applegarth, of Gardner, Kansas, passed away peacefully at the age of 66. Born April 29, 1959, to Jack and Mary Applegarth (Richardson), Jim was the sixth of eight children and grew up on King Street in Shawnee, Kansas. His early years were filled with the kind of hardworking, rough-and-tumble spirit that would define the rest of his...
Marilynn Ann Lolley
August 15, 2025
Marilynn Ann Lolley, age 82, of Greeley, Kansas passed away Friday, August 15, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois the daughter of George S. and Cecilia K. Buehnne Watson. She worked as a civil engineer. She was a member of St John Catholic Church in Greeley, Kansas. Marilynn had many talents. Some of them were...
Anna Lavaun Smith
August 14, 2025
Anna Lavaun Smith, age 96, of Paola, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 14, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1928, the daughter of Jess Moore and Grace May (Gazaway) Morris. Anna was one of nine children..
In 1946, Anna was united in marriage to Elvin Smith in Arcadia, Kansas. Together they built a loving home and...
William H. Hampson
August 12, 2025
William Herbert Hampson, age 87, of Wellsville, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at The Heritage of Overland Park.
William was born March 28, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, the younger of two sons born to Herbert H. and Alma (Yarnell) Hampson. He grew up and attended school in LaCygne Rural High School, graduating with the Class of 1956.
Following graduation,...
Steven Wesley Chandler
August 12, 2025
Steven Wesley Chandler, age 82, Osawatomie, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born on June 25, 1943 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho the son of Archie and Margaret Granberg Chandler. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1964. Steve was united in marriage to Janet Biggers in 1991. He worked as a...
Richard Lee Castor
August 10, 2025
Richard Lee Castor, age 65, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Richard was born May 20, 1960, the only son of Dallas Junior and Evelyn Dolores (Jeffries) Castor. He grew up in Missouri and attended Hillcrest High School in Springfield, graduating with the Class of 1978.
Following high school, Richard worked for Wintech and Schreibers in Monett, Missouri. In...
Hal Scott McAtee
August 8, 2025
Hal Scott McAtee, age 74, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025.
Hal was born March 19, 1951, in Council Grove, Kansas, the second of three children born to Ralph F. and Naomi A. (Nichols) McAtee. He grew up in Council Grove and attended local schools. He played fullback on the football team all four years. Hal graduated with...
Rosanne Marie Smithhisler
August 6, 2025
Rosanne Marie Smithhisler, age 74, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.
Rosie was born on October 10, 1950, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She was one of five children born to Harold and Betty Jean (Freeman) Dutcher. Growing up, Rosie’s family moved often, eventually settling in Parker, Kansas, where she attended high...
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