Case I. Clare, 17, of Meriden, died Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Funeral Service at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 10, at the Silo Event Center, Meriden. Visitation will be 5-7 PM, Tuesday at the Silo Event Center. Cremation Care to follow services. Memorials to Jefferson County 4-H foundation in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066. www.barnettfamilyfh.com

James "Dennis" Anderson, Sr., 70, Meriden, died Tues, Jan. 26, 2021. Funeral Service at 10 AM, Monday, Feb 1, 2021 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Visitation 2 to 4 PM, Sun, Jan. 31, 2021 at Funeral Home. Burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry, KS. www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Colonel USAF, ret. Jerry E. Brown Jerry Brown passed away suddenly January 25, 2021 at his home in Grantville, Kansas. He was 84 years old. Jerry is survived by his wife, Georgia, to whom he was married 62 years; children Susan (Doug) Dalton, Todd Brown, and Stacy Brown; and grandchildren Steven and Lauren Dalton, Austin Garcia, sister Judy Wilhelm, a niece and 3 nephews and extended family. Jerry was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 2, 1936. He attended Perry High School and upon graduating with distinguished honors from Washburn University, ROTC in 1962, Jerry was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force, his military career spanning from 1962-1986. In his 24 years of...

Judith Ann "Judy" Huett, 75, of the Willamstown Community of rural Perry, died Sunday, January 24, 2021. Visitation with family will be 5 to 7 PM, Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Private Family Grave Side Service will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry. barnettfamilyfh.com

Dale L. Barnum, 71, of Ozawkie, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021. He served as Area Director for the State of Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services in Western Kansas 33 years. He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross Disaster Services and a Master Instructor for Kansas Hunter Safety Program for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Barnum, two sons, Dave (Marnie) Barnum, Overland Park, Steve (Misty) Barnum, Hutchinson, two daughters, Erika Barnum, Lawrence, Charity (Sam) Deutch, Leawood, a brother, Dean Barnum, Clifton-Clyde, and four grandchildren. Grave Side Service 3 PM, Friday, January 8, 2021 at Ozawkie Cemetery, Ozawkie, KS. Memorials to American Red Cross Disaster...

Matthew Mark Loudon, 48, of Perry, died Thursday December 23, 2020 at his home in rural Perry. Survivors include his mother, Sue Hughes, son, Raymond Kody Loudon, step son, Beau Allen, Shawnee, KS, brothers, Darren Smock and Robert "Rob" Smock, Perry, sisters, Rebecca Matthews, Linwood and Robin Larson, Horton. Barnett Family Funeral Home/ Jefferson County Crematory of Oskaloosa is assisting with the cremation care arrangements. barnettfamilyfh.com

Valerie L. Robinson, 86, Livingston, TX, formerly of Nortonville, died Mon, Dec 21, 2020. Survived by daughter, Betty Ann McFeeters, Livingston, TX, brothers, Albert Wilcox, Larned, William Edward Wilcox, Nortonville, sister, Carol Mair, Nortonville, five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Grave Side Inurnment service 11 AM, Tues, Jan. 5, 2021, Nortonville Cemetery, Nortonville. www.barnettfamilfh.com

Carl Ray Dunnaway, 75, a lifelong resident of Perry, died Monday, December 14, 2020. Funeral Service 11 AM, Monday, December 21, 2020 at Perry American Legion Post #142. Masks and social distancing observed . Burial with military honors at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry. Visitation 2 to 4PM, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Memorials to Kentucky Township Dire Dept. www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Ellery E .L. "Tom" Farr, 98, Topeka, died Monday, December 14, 2020. Funeral Service at 10 AM, Thursday, December 17, 2020, Valley Falls Christian Church. Masks and social distancing to be observed . Burial with Military honors at Pleasant View Cemetery, Oskaloosa. Visitation 6:30 to 8:30 PM, Wednesday at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Memorials to Oskaloosa American Legion Post #36 in care of the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066. www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Frances Brink, 96, Perry, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 . Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM, Monday, December 21, 2020 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Private committal at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry. Visitation 2 to 4 PM, Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Funeral Home. Memorials to Jefferson County Friends of Hospice in care of the Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, 66066 www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Emmet Eugene Copeland, Sr, 81, Perry, passed away on December 12, 2020 in Winchester, with his beloved wife by his side. Emmet was born April 19,1939 in Perry, to Loyd and Ruby E. Schuler Copeland. He married his love, Linda K. Brooks on June 14, 1958 in Perry, she survives at the home. He was a 1957 graduate of Perry Rural High School. He retired from the Goodyear Company after 43 years of service, as a mechanic in the maintenance dept. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local # 307. Emmet was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his family, dancing with his wife, hunting, fishing (fly fishing) and traveling. He was the person to call...

Robert Dale "Bob" Flowers, 86, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, December 7, 2020. Grave Side Service with honors 9 AM, Friday, December 11, 2020 at Leavenworth V.A. National Cemetery, Memorials to First Baptist Church of Oskaloosa in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066. www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Rebecca R. "Judy" Vanderpool, 82, Meriden, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020. "Judy" was a co-founder, co-owner and partner of Village Greens Golf Course in the Ozawkie community for 46 years from 1970 to 2016. A Memorial Visitation will be 5 to 7 PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Inurnment at Ozawkie Cemetery. www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Edwin William "Skip" Sayler, 65, Lecompton, died Monday, November 16, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Cremation Care is planned. A Memorial Service will be at a later date at Lecompton UMC. Memorials to Lecompton United Methodist Church in care of Barnett Family Funeral Home/Jefferson County Crematory, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS 66066 www.barnettfamilyfh.com

Barbara Lou Pence, 87 of Winchester, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Restwell Home Plus Assisted Living in Oskaloosa. She was born November 10, 1933 at Winchester, the daughter of William E. "Bill" and Ethel Emogene Trower Moon. She was a 1951 graduate of Winchester High School. She was a homemaker and mother and also served 23 years as secretary for Jefferson County North Schools in U.S.D. #339, retiring in 1995. Barbara was a member of the Winchester United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed her family, school and sports. She married Charles Edwin Pence on June 23, 1951, he preceded her in death on May 4, 2012. She is lovingly survived by four daughters,...

Shirley Ann Marie O'Roke, 84, formerly of Winchester, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born July 31, 1936 at Duluth, KS, the daughter of Raymond John and Marie Martha Abitz Zabel. She was a 1953 graduate of Onaga High School. She was a longtime Sales Representative for a printing and graphic promotions company in Topeka. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Nortonville and a volunteer member of the Winchester Fire Dept. She was married to Duane Carl O'Roke on May 8, 1955 at Duluth, KS, he preceded her in death on August 3, 1992. She is survived by one daughter, Deborah R. "Debbie" (Larry) McNary-Naumann, Ozawkie, two grandsons, Brian...

The family of Dale Frederick Heiserman, Jr., "Fred", is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 69 years. Fred died at his home in Oskaloosa, Kansas on October 27, 2020. Born on October 11, 1951 in Kansas City, Mo. to Dale Frederick Heiserman, Sr. and Charlotte M. Cudney Heiserman, Fred grew up in Lawrence, Kansas and graduated from Lawrence High School on May 26, 1969. On April 15, 1971 he entered the United States Air Force and was stationed in Rapid City, SD at the Ellsworth Air Force Base and was later deployed to a Strategic Air Command base, Andersen Air Force Base, in Guam. After honorably discharging from the Air Force in March 1975, he fell in love with Jane Brunton; they...

Bobby D. Lee, 76, of Topeka, KS, died Oct. 23, 2020. Survivors include his wife Patricia, of the home. Two sons Devin (Suzan) Lee, Shawnee, and Darin (Kandi) Lee, Burlingame. One brother, Alfred G. Lee, Topeka. Services are 11AM Wednesday at the Meriden UMC. Visitation is Tuesday 6 to 8 PM at the Church. A full obituary and online condolences may be made at barnettfamilyfh.com

Joseph "Joe" Edward Malone died peacefully on October 19, 2020 surrounded by family. He fought a gallant 20-year battle with cancer and recent illnesses. He started his life as the second born child to Mary (Walsh) and John Malone on May 18, 1941 in Blaine, KS. He grew up on a farm in rural Blaine, KS, attending a one-room school until high school. He was a 1959 graduate of Onaga High School. He was a member of the Athletics Hall of Fame as a player on the undefeated 1958 football team. He attended Kansas State University and worked at Goodyear until he was drafted in 1963 and served two years in the Army, stationed in Germany. He returned to Kansas State University and was one semester...

Nicholas J. "Nich" Reeb, 23, Topeka, died Saturday, October 10, 2020 from injuries in an auto accident on K-4 Hwy, south of Meriden. Nicholas was born July 6, 1997 at Topeka, the son of Bart and Kristi Mosley Reeb. He was a 2016 graduate of Jefferson West High School, where he excelled in wrestling. He was a 2018 graduate of Highland Community College, earning an associate of arts degree in science. He graduated from Washburn Technical School, earning a surgical technician certificate in 2020. "Nich" worked for his parents at the family owned business in Topeka. He enjoyed weight lifting , video games, movies and always learning new things. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Bart and...

98, of Winchester, KS, Died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 at the F. W. Huston Sr Living Center in Winchester. She was born Feb. 23, 1922 in the Sarcoxie Township of Jefferson County to James Arthur and Mary Mabel Grant Sparks. Mary will lie in state 11-5pm at the Barnett Family Funeral Home Monday, Sept. 28. Grave side services will be 10AM Tuesday at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Oskaloosa. A full obituary and other information may be seen at barnettfamilyfh.com