James O’Neal III, 49, Miami, Okla.

James Harvey “Jimmy” O’Neal, III , known by his friends as “Skinny” died Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home. He was 49. Born January 24, 1974 in Miami, Okla. James was the son of James Harvey and Georgia Ruth (Whitecotton) O’Neal, II. He had lived in Miami most of his life.

Thank You

The family of Rick Draeger is extremely grateful for all the love poured out to their family through prayers, food, cards, expressions of sympathy, visits, memorial gifts, flowers, and the amazing attendance at his service.

Verl Brownewell, 70, Mound Valley

Verl R. Brownewell, 70, of rural Mound Valley, died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his home. Born March 26, 1953, in Oswego, Verl was the son of Earl and Fayrene (Bircher) Brownewell. He grew up and attended school in the Mound Valley area, graduating from Labette County High School in 1971.

Judy Eileen Klodt

Judy Eileen Klodt, 78, of Pittsburg, died at 10:45 p.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Stratford Commons in Overland Park after a long struggle with cancer.

Marjorie Rae (Houser) Henderson

Marjorie Rae (Houser) Henderson, 93, of Columbus, died October 25, 2023 at Grand Villas where she resided for eight months. Born January 26, 1930, in Columbus, Marjorie was the daughter of Glenn and Rosa (Puttkamer) Houser. She was the sixth of twelve children. They preceded her in death.

Virginia May Allen

Virginia May Allen, 74, of Oswego died October 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Virginia was the ninth of 12 children born to Ruth Ashley and Alfred Donaldson October 20, 1949. She was born in Alpena Pass, Arkansas. The family relocated to Oswego in her youth.

Alan R. Conard

Alan R. Conard, 73, of Chetopa, died at 8:20 a.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023. Born July 29, 1950 in Oswego, Alan was the son of Raymond Dean and Bonnie Lou (Hatfield) Conard. They preceded him in death. Alan was also preceded in death by a brother, Steven Dean Conard.

Ann Gertrude Everett

Ann Gertrude Everett, 89, of Scammon, died October 28, 2023, at her home. Ann was born July 5, 1934, to Joe and Gertrude (Pargen) Grant in Scammon. She attended grade school in Scammon. She graduated from Columbus High School in Columbus.

Carl Olson, 83, Columbus

Carl A. Olson, 83, of Columbus, a former manufacturing engineer at Ace Electric in Columbus, died October 21, 2023 at Medicalodge in Columbus. A private family celebration of life will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are by the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Columbus, KS.

Kathy Godin, 76, West Mineral

Kathy L. Godin, 76, of West Mineral, died October 23, 2023 at her home in West Mineral. Born July 8, 1947 in Bonner Springs, Kathy was the daughter of Max A. and Alice L. Dickson Millsap. She lived for most of her life in West Mineral, moving from Bonner Springs. She was graduated from Cameron, Mo.