James L. Donner
James L. Donner (known as Jim) died peacefully in his home on Sunday January 17, 2021, in Paola, at the age of 80.
James L. Donner (known as Jim) died peacefully in his home on Sunday January 17, 2021, in Paola, at the age of 80.
Larry W. Stainbrook, 64, Fontana, KS, passed Jan. 17, 2021.
Robert John Moody, age 87, of Paola, passed away January 17 at his home. He was born on April 26, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan, to … Continue reading
Nora Crawford of Bucyrus, Ks., passed away on January 16, 2021, after a short illness. The daughter of Harold and Rita Brown was born on … Continue reading
1936-2021
Patty Madison, age 91, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Patty was born September 16, 1929, in Paola, Kansas, to Kenneth and Hazel Bair.
Betty E. Verhaeghe, 97, of Olathe, passed away on January 12, 2021, at Olathe Hospice House. She was born on September 13, 1923, to Thomas … Continue reading
Willis Roy “Bill” Graves, age 73, of Osawatomie, KS, died Friday January 15, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center.
Lois Mae Dorsett, 91, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2021.
BALDWIN – Megan Foote sank two big free throws down the stretch as the Louisburg Lady Cats rolled their record to a perfect 8-0 with … Continue reading
1936 – 2021
LOUISBURG – Marina Johnson had two pins as the Paola Lady Panthers won duals against Louisburg and Ottawa.
PAOLA – Junior guard Ayden Morris made just two baskets, but they were both huge as the Paola Panthers upset the defending state champion Piper … Continue reading
1947-2021
Jim Rutherford, age 79, Blue Mound, KS, passed Wednesday, January 13, 2021.
Donald T. Coleman
LOUISBURG – Brooklyn Cole has a passion for dance.
PAOLA – The city-owned ballfields in Wallace Park soon could look much different if plans are approved to make large-scale renovations, but the total cost … Continue reading
OSAWATOMIE — The Miami County boys swim team was runner-up in its season opener.
LOUISBURG — The Wildcats placed third in their home Louisburg Invitational.
1927-2021
1925-2021
Ann Danley Cox, 94, Blue Mound, KS, passed Jan. 9, 2021.
PAOLA — The Lady Panthers had a slow start and a tough finish in a 45-30 loss to the Ottawa Cyclones.
PAOLA — For the first 16 minutes, the Paola Panther boys basketball team gave Bonner Springs all they wanted.
June 6, 1951 – January 5, 2021
TOPEKA – Paola senior lineman Carter Stanchfield and Spring Hill senior lineman Denver Gardner were selected to represent the Panthers and the Broncos in the … Continue reading
PAOLA — Paola High School senior McKenzie Gagnebin, like the rest of the class of 2020, lost memories this spring she will never get back.
CANTON — Janel Carbajo of Spring Hill, known across the Kansas City Chiefs Kingdom as the “Puppet Lady,” was enshrined in the Ford Hall of … Continue reading
Ida Mae Wilson
Alice Mae Elms
Eileen Marie Locke
Pauline Coker
SALINA — Jordyn Knecht and Kailyn Younger wrote their names in the Paola sports history books.
WICHITA — The Louisburg Wildcat soccer team made school history at the Class 4-1A state tournament, defeating Rose Hill 3-0 for third place.
SALINA — Paola senior Preston Martin went 4-0 in the Class 4A state tournament at Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina, becoming the first Panther … Continue reading
1932-2021
Dennis Stokes, 68, Centerville, KS, died Jan 1, 2021, from an accident.
1924-2021
Gregory George Knecht, 65, of Paola, Kansas, passed away December 25th, 2020, at St. Luke’s South Hospital in Overland Park, Kansas.
PAOLA – Thirteen players from the Paola Panther football team were named to 18 positions on the All-Frontier League Football Team.
Sherrie Lynn Jones Hugunin, the girl loved living, the girl that danced instead of walking, the girl that had sunflowers for eyes, and fireworks in … Continue reading
Naomi Mae Alkire, 87, of Paola, KS, passed away peacefully in her home December 29, 2020, surrounded by her daughters.
Lenora Fruit, 99, Spring Hill, KS, passed away on Dec 29, 2020, in Wellsville, KS. The Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 2, … Continue reading
PAOLA — Sixty-six of the top area players were named to the Tri-County Spotlight Football Team.
Sue Stevenin, 80, La Cygne, KS, passed Dec. 25, 2020.
Bruce was born on November 24, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Albert and Patricia Lewis Harshman. He attended the Louisburg school district and graduated … Continue reading
Glenn Fredrick Webster, age 91, died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society of Olathe.
Jesus Savior gave Remedios Paz Maristela, 92, Greenwood, Indiana, the gift of everlasting life on His birthday, 2020.
Lori Ann Martin, age 63, of Osawatomie, KS, died Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Olathe Medical Center.
Richard Clinton, 63, of Paola, Ks, passed away at home on Dec. 16, 2020.
Gregory Knecht, age 65, of Paola passed away December 25th due to the covid virus.
1937-2020
PAOLA – Defenses had to game plan for Paola end Jake Karr. They found out, even with double-teams, there was no plan for the Panther … Continue reading
PAOLA – Every young boy dreams of being the high school quarterback. Few dream of doing the things Paola senior Garrett Williams did with the … Continue reading
Billy Gene Fannan, age 59, of Paola, KS, passed away December 5, 2020.
March 24, 2956 – December 19, 2020
Leroy Martin Elliott, 75, Paola, KS, died Dec. 20th, 2020. Graveside Service Saturday December 26th at the Paola Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Glenn H. Kerr, age 78, of Parker, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at St. Luke’s on the Plaza.
1954-2020
Dec. 8, 1947 – Dec. 18, 2020
Chester R Stuteville, age 86, of Bucyrus, KS, passed peacefully in his home on December 16, 2020.
John Dennis Duke, 80, of Louisburg, KS, passed away Thursday evening December 16, 2020, at St. Luke South Hospital.
FORT SCOTT — The Louisburg Wildcat wrestling team went 3-1 in the Fort Scott dual tournament.
Charlotte L. Querry Grimes, age 70, Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
1925-2020
PAOLA — For 25 years there were opportunities for boys and girls to play basketball, volleyball and flag football thanks to Miola 4 Sports.
1925-2020
PAOLA — The Panther wrestling team opened the season with a victory against Blue Valley West.
John “Ronald” Lanzrath, age 93, passed away on Monday December 14, 2020, at Olathe Medical Center. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 … Continue reading
William (Bill) Joseph Ewert of rural Parker, KS, passed December 15, 2020.
PAOLA — The Lady Panthers were runner-up in the Paola Invitational, going 2-1 at home to open the season.
PAOLA — Defense has been the name of the game in a quick 4-0 start to the season for the Paola Panther boys basketball team.
Carolyn Czepcinski, age 71, of Paola, KS, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at her home.
Larry Raymond Rhoades, age 76, of Louisburg, KS, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City.
Martha Ellen Lake, age 82, of Osawatomie, KS, died Saturday December 12, 2020, at Life Care Center of Osawatomie.
1952-2020