Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas
Gary Eugene Mayhew.... Age 78
September 14, 2020
Memorials: Kansas School for the Deaf
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Gary Eugene Mayhew age 78 of Fontana, KS died Monday September 14, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center.
Gary was born December 28, 1941 in Parsons, Kansas. He was the fourth child out of seven born to Willard Mayhew and Dorothy (Boettcher) Mayhew. He married on April...
Alice Irene Emery.... Age 82
September 10, 2020
Memorials: American Heart Association send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064
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Alice Irene Emery age 82 of Paola, KS died Thursday September 10, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center.
Alice was born February 22, 1938 in South Missouri. She was the fourth of six children born to Ray &...
Patsy Ann Coffey... Age 73
September 7, 2020
Memorial: Miami County Cancer Foundation
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Patsy Ann Coffey was born August 26, 1947 and passed away September 7, 2020 at 73 years of age.
Patsy married Dwaine Ritch which ended in divorce and later married John "Fred" Coffey on October 11, 1984.
Patsy worked in the housekeeping field her entire...
Peggy Louise Coddington... Age 75
September 4, 2020
Memorials: Avalon Hospice or Miami County Diabetes Support Group send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064
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Peggy Louise (Taylor) Coddington age 75 of Emporia, KS, died September 4, 2020 in the home of her son, Justin Coddington.
Peggy was born August 28, 1945 in the Somerset Community of...
Lillian Walker.... Age 61
August 29, 2020
Lillian Walker 61, was born Nov. 5, 1958 to Louis Walker Sr. and Willa Mae (Walker) Guilford in Chicago, Illinois. In 1964 Willa Mae Guilford and Hurbert Earl Guilford relocated the family to Osawatomie, KS. Lilliam was baptized and a life long member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, where in the choir she found her heavenly voice.
Lillian...
Rodney N. Shay... Age 60
August 25, 2020
Memorials: To the funeral home to help with cost of funeral.
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Rodney Naylor Shay age 60 of Lane, KS passed away Tuesday August 25, 2020 at his home. Rodney was born February 24, 1960 in Paola, KS. He was the 12th of 13 children born to J.C. (John Charles) and Rachel (VaZain) Shay. He...
James William "Jim" Ferguson Jr.... Age 76
August 19, 2020
Memorial: American Lung Association send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064
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James (Jim) William Ferguson Jr, 76, passed away on August 19th, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 12, 1944 in Beaumont, Texas. He was the oldest of five children, born to the late James...
Jody Lynn Henson... Age 49
August 18, 2020
Memorials may be made the the funeral home to help with the cost of services
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Jody Lynn Henson age 49 of Paola, KS died Tuesday August 18, 2020 at her home.
Jody was born October 6, 1970 in Paola, KS. She was the youngest of four children born to Donald Keith Sr....
Richard Scott Fitzwater... Age 59
August 9, 2020
Mr. Richard Scott Fitzwater, son of Wanda Louine and Richard Clarence Fitzwater and a lifelong resident of Kansas City, passed away from natural causes on August 9th, 2020 at the age of 59. Scott was an avid musician, a patriot, and a dog lover. He was a musical inspiration to his family and friends, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with...
Ralph Dee Burton.... Age 61
August 7, 2020
Memorials: Ralph Burton Memorial Fund
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Ralph Dee Burton age 61 of Parker, KS died Friday August 7, 2020 at Providence Medical Center.
Ralph was born August 6, 1959 in Appleton City, Missouri. He was the eldest of three children born to Ronald Lee and Glenna Rae (Etheridge) Burton. He grew up in...
Levi John Truesdale-Torgenson.... Age 30
August 7, 2020
Make donations in Levi's name to The Linc in care of Jane Culmsee 1314 E Park St Olathe Ks 66061
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Levi Truesdale- Torgenson age 30 of Kansas City, MO died Friday August 7, 2020.
Levi was born August 6, 1990 in Manhattan, KS.
He attended school in Olathe.
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John Lloyd Hampton..... Age 78
August 2, 2020
Memorials: John Hampton Memorial Scholarship send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064.
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John Lloyd Hampton age 78 of Parker, KS died Sunday August 2, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center.
John was born November 21, 1941 in Garnett, KS. He was the only child born to John Melville and...
William Ross Stiles... Age 81
July 30, 2020
Memorial: American Legion Riders send c/o Eddy-Birchard Funeral Home P.O. Box 430 Osawatomie, KS 66064
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William ”Bill” Ross Stiles, 81, of rural Fontana Kansas passed away Thursday, July 30 at his home.
Bill was born November 16, 1938 in Paola, Ks. He was one of three children born to A.G. and Eva...
Charles Clayton Dunlop.... Age 79
July 17, 2020
Memorials are to the Charles C. Dunlop Agricultural Memorial Scholarship
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Charles (Charlie) C. Dunlop, age 79, of Parker, Kansas passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. Charlie was born on May 18, 1941 in Paola, Kansas. He was the fourth of six children born to Walter W. Dunlop and Nellie May (Long) Dunlop. Charlie graduated...
Helen Louise Belt.... Age 97
July 5, 2020
In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to Lane Community Methodist Church or Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
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Helen Louise, the daughter of John J. and Ethel Merryfield White, was born January 7, 1923 near Ada, Kansas. She died July 5, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center at the age of 97 with her family by...
Evelyn S. Spencer.... Age 93
June 30, 2020
Memorials: American Legion Riders
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Evelyn S. Spencer age 93 of Rantoul, Kansas passed way peacefully Tuesday June 30, 2020 at her home.
Evelyn was born January 28, 1927 in Couch, MO. She was the fourth of five children born to Charles and Roxie (Wilburn) Sisk. She grew up in Couch where she...
Donald Duane "Buddy" Poage Jr...... Age 48
June 30, 2020
Memorials: Buddy Poage Memorial Fund
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Donald Duane "Buddy" Poage Jr. age 48 of Lane, KS died Tuesday June 30, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri.
Buddy was born September 12, 1971 in Trenton, NJ. He was the younger of two children born to Donald Duane Sr and Janice (Whiting) Poage....
Jack L.R. Tinker.... Age 56
June 25, 2020
Jack L.R. Tinker Jr age 56 of Parker, KS died Thursday June 25, 2020 at Olathe Medical Center. Survivors include wife Judy and son Dakota Tinker of the home. In-Laws Stan & Sue Emperley, John and Debbie Snellings, Esther Snellings. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.
Melba Jean Stevens.... Age 85
June 18, 2020
Melba Jean Stevens age 85 of Shawnee, KS formerly of Parker, KS died Thursday June 18, 2020 at Homestead of Shawnee.
Melba was born May 19, 1935 in Cawook, MO. She was the second of three children born to Oscar Simon and Roberta (Ethel) Tinsley. She grew up in Armadell, KS. Melba’s mother passed away at a...
Marjorie May Binkley.... Age 97
June 18, 2020
Mrs. Binkley will be laid to rest Wednesday, June 24, at 10 am at Osawatomie Cemetery. Services will be held graveside.
*Masks will be provided and social distancing will be encouraged so all can participate as they are comfortable. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs to aid comfort.
In light of Marjorie’s contributions as “Mrs....
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