All Obituaries

Marcia “Janet” Cochran, 91, formerly of Greensburg and South Hutchinson, Kansas died Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Garnett, Kansas. She was born November 13, 1932 in Ulysses, Kansas the daughter of C.R. and Velma (Imhoff) Snodgrass. On November 24, 1950, Janet was united in marriage to Johnny Lee Cochran in Dodge City, Kansas.  They shared 57 years of loving marriage until his passing on August 6, 2008. Janet was the bookkeeper for Cochran Oil Company, which she and Johnny...

Norma Ruth Droege, 91, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Legend at Capital Ridge in Topeka, KS.  She was born on October 6, 1932 in Fort Worth, TX the daughter of Roy and Mae (Madera) Calcote.  She graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1949.  Norma married John W. “Jack” Droege on October 3, 1998 in Las Vegas, NV.  They lived in Scranton, KS until John’s passing on September 24, 2019.  Norma worked various jobs over her...

Amy Renee Singleterry, 42, of Kansas City, Kansas died Monday, April 15, 2024 at her home. She was born December 21, 1981 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of John Ibram Singleterry and Earla Schultz.  Amy worked for American Eagle Distribution, Ottawa, KS, in production line.  She was also a dietary aide at Wellsville Retirement Community.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John Singleterry, Earla Schultz, Rita and Ruben Moncayo; her first love, Peter Nickel; a...

Lorene Helen Chanay Stockard, Princeton, KS was born on November 16, 1932 to Artie and Helen (King) Chanay, in Lawrence, KS. She attended Wellsville High School graduating in 1950. She grew up attending Wellsville Baptist Church, where she was then baptized in 1944. Lorene and Melvin Stockard were united in marriage on May 18, 1952 at the Wellsville Baptist Church. They moved to rural Princeton, where she resided until her death. She was a member of the Richmond United Methodist Church since...

Doris Lee (Griffin) Cox, 87, of Ottawa, KS died Thursday, April 11, 2024 in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born October 29, 1936 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Arthur and Jessie (Gibson) Griffin.  On September 23, 1952, Doris was united in marriage to Mosie James Cox in Liberty, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Jessie Griffin; her husband, Mosie Cox; a son, Jim Cox; a daughter, Lena Mitchell; a brother, Jack Griffin; three sisters, Mabel Holland,...

Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Lane, 89 of Baldwin City, KS passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2024 with her family by her side.  The visitation and funeral mass will be said Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Annunciation Catholic Church, 740 North 6th Street, Baldwin City, KS. Family will greet friends for a visitation from 9:30 to 10:30 at the church parish hall.  A rosary will be said at 10:30 a.m. and the Funeral Mass that will begin at 11:00 AM. Kathy was born August 1, 1934 to Fred and...

Roy W. McIver, 65 of Carbondale, KS passed away April 7, 2024 in his home. He was born in Hutchinson, KS on February 9, 1959 to Richard and Lona McIver, both preceding him in death in 2011 and 2020, respectively. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1977. During his time there, he was active in JROTC and enjoyed playing the drums; both of which he pursued in adulthood. He played drums for various local music groups and proudly served in the United States Air Force from...

Betty (Kristenson) Barnes, 95, of Ottawa, KS died Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Advent Health Hospital in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born February 1, 1929 in Pomona, Kansas the daughter of Wilbur Harry and Lucille (Hartpence) Kristenson.  She graduated from Ottawa High School with the class of 1947.  On June 29, 1948, Betty was united in marriage to Donald Lee Barnes at North Baptist Church in Ottawa, Kansas.  Betty was first and most importantly a home-maker, but she also...

Janice Elizabeth (Christiason) Masters, 76, of Council Grove, KS died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, Kansas. She was born November 23, 1947 in Barclay, Kansas the daughter of Homer Allen Christiason and Lucille Irene (Davis) Christiason.  She grew up in Osage City graduating from Osage City High School with the class of 1965.  On December 5, 1975, Janice was united in marriage to Jimmie Marshall Masters in Council Grove, Kansas. They enjoyed...