Stories from Monday, December 19, 2016

Della Mae Conner, 88, of Fort Scott, died at Mercy Hospital, Friday evening, Dec. 16, 2016. She was born March 20, 1928 in Hiattville, Kan., the daughter of Fred John and Delia Mae (Crays) Neth. She first married Merlin O'Dell and to them were born three children, Regina, John and Nickey. ...

Long-time Irving, Texas resident , Rita (Elbrader) Hardin, met her Lord on Nov. 10, 2016, after a short illness. Rita was predeceased by husband, Jack William; grandson, Joel Hardin; and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by daughters, Jeri Ann Anderson and Betty Jean Carlyle; son, James William Hardin; three grandsons, Scott, John and Stephen Hardin; six great-grandchildren, Audrey, Ava, Abby, Emma, Cade and Colt Hardin; sons-in-law, Bob Anderson and Buck Carlyle; and her daughter-in-law, Donna Hardin.. ...

Alice (Elbrader) Heath-Thomas, Leawood, Kan., 92, died Nov. 8, 2016, in Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Lawrence, Kan. She grew up in the Hiattivlle, Kan., area and was the daughter of Frederick and Pearl (Runkle) Elbrader. She was married to Wayne Heath until his death. ...

Patricia Lynn Foster, age 53, of Prescott, Kansas passed away at her home December 14, 2016. The family will have a private family service at a later date. Arrangements: Schneider Funeral Home and Crematory, Pleasanton Chapel.

Marian "Betty" Buckmaster, 98 was welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Dec. 13, 2016. A celebration of life for Betty will be held at 11 am on Thursday, December 22, at Cunnick-Collins Mortuary in Davenport, officiated by Pastor Bob Danielson. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. until service time at the Mortuary. Interment will be private in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery...