All Obituaries

Phyllis Jean Owen, 92, of Pittsburg, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born May 21 1928 at Liberal, Missouri, the daughter of Arnold and Pansy (Thomas) Meeks. She spent most of life in Pittsburg. She was a waitress for many years at Otto’s Café. She was married over 60 years to Robert Owen before his death. She loved quilting and reading. She enjoyed the company of her friends. She had other hobbies such as gardening, cooking and baking. Phyllis is survived by her...

          Robert R. Torbett, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home.           He was born September 4, 1940 at Paola, Kansas, the son of Ernest Ray and Beulah (Hacker) Torbett. He moved to Pittsburg in 1941, attended Pittsburg schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1958.           On February 7, 1958, he was united in...

Forrest Lee Coltharp passed from this life July 24 at Frontenac, Kansas. He was born October 30, 1933 in Caney, Kansas to Ralph Perry and Edith Mary (Clevenger) Coltharp and graduated from Caney High School. He served in the United States Army with occupation forces in Germany from 1954 to 1956. He attended Phillips University, and received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Coltharp taught Mathematics for 38 years, seven years in...

William N. Daugherty, former businessman and longtime Pittsburg, KS resident, died April 17 at his home in Prairie Village. He was born July 11, 1924 to Buell F. And Mary Nelson Daugherty in Pittsburg. He attended elementary and secondary school in Pittsburg and graduated in 1948 from the University of Kansas, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree and was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the University...

Mary Elinor Reed, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, at her home after a lengthy illness.             Mary was born July 15, 1926, in Pawnee City, Nebraska to John Wesley and Isabelle (Hawkins) McNair. She grew up on the McNair family farm and attended Rosinweed, a one room schoolhouse, through 8th grade. After graduating from Pawnee City High School in 1943, she continued her education at the University of Nebraska, where she...

Virginia Lee Sequin, 76, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at Freeman Health System, at Joplin, MO. She was born September 4, 1943, at Bremerton, WA, to Edwin and Helen (Givens) Ellis. On October 20, 1994, she was united in marriage to Donald Sequin at Girard, KS. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1996. She is survived by two sons, Joseph Halmai of Pittsburg, KS, and Tyler Houdershelt of Pittsburg, KS; two daughters, Jennifer Morang and her husband Max of Weir,...

Billy L. Miller, 91, of Opolis, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 28, 1929 at Nashville, Missouri, the son of Morris I. and Clara (Ellis) Miller. He graduated from Carl Junction, Missouri High School in 1947. On August 13, 1951, he was united in marriage to Maxine Seal in Huntsville, Arkansas. She survives at the family home. Mr. Miller served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, until he was honorably discharged on...

Carl “Robert” R. Buchanan, 77, of Pittsburg, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home. He was born December 8, 1942 in Pittsburg, Kansas the son of Carl J. and Elda Irene (Morgan) Buchanan. He graduated from Crawford Community High School in Cherokee in 1961. On September 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Agnes Falliaux in Pittsburg. She preceded him in death on December 14, 2017. Mr. Buchanan worked for Ron’s IGA, starting as a stocker,...

Daniel Torres, 25, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at his residence. He was born January 4, 1995, at Long Beach, CA, to Francisco Torres and Carmen Samayoa-Merida. Daniel graduated from Northeast High School 2013. He is survived by his parents, Francisco Torres and Carmen Samayoa-Merida of Pittsburg, KS, two brothers, Jose Torres, of Mulberry, KS, and Michael Torres, Pittsburg, KS.  A Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, July 20, 2020, at the...

Sharon L. Lormis, 73, of Frontenac, passed away at 8:20 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the Via Christi Hospital, Pittsburg.           She was born March 10, 1947, at San Diego, CA, the daughter of C. J. and Phyllis (Davis) Bricker.           On July 21, 1979, she was united in marriage to Terry L. Lormis at Westminster, CA.  He survives of the...