All Obituaries

Jesus J. (JJ) Rodriguez, 49, died suddenly September 4, 2021, at a Conroe, Texas hospital. He was born December 10, 1971, in Waco, Texas, the son of Jesus J. Rodriguez, Sr. and Elouise Maldonado Rodriguez. JJ graduated from Pittsburg High School, Class of 1990. He was active as a member of the high school varsity basketball team and the high school cross country team; he participated in three state-wide cross country championships and made all-state his junior and senior years. He attended...

Sharylene J. McColm, 92, of Cherokee, KS, passed away on October 19, 2021, at her home in Cherokee, Kansas. She was born on January 31, 1929 to Harold and Nora (Randall) Clugston in Cherokee, KS. On November 30, 1947, she was united in marriage to Merle "Mooch" Gene McColm at McCune, KS. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2021. Sharylene worked as a cook for McCune grade school and was an Adventure Line inspector at D&Z Ammunition Plant. Sharylene was a loving mother and...

Katherine “Joan” Scifers, 91, of Pittsburg, passed away on October 10, 2021 at Oakview Estates in Frontenac, KS. She was born in Pittsburg, KS on October 24, 1929 to Vernon E. “Bab” and Marie C. (Carnegie) Babcock. On December 28, 1949 she married Bob L. Scifers in Pittsburg. He preceded her in death on December 2, 2009. Joan graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1947 and attended Kansas State Teachers College. After college, she worked for Southwestern Bell, AAA...

Beverly Ann Reynolds, 88, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on October 09, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas. Beverly was born on July 12, 1933 to Clarence and Lydia Ann (Thrower) Rankin in Ponca City, OK. She married Charles E. Reynolds on July 14, 1955 in Deer Creek, OK. He preceded her in death on December 22, 1992. In 1994 she married Raymond Stotts. He preceded her in death in 2001. Beverly worked in the fabric department at Walmart, for over 25 years. She is...

On October 06, 2021, William Dean “Bill” Potter, Pittsburg, Kansas, moved to eternal rest from the family home where he was lovingly cared for by his daughter and wife. Bill was born on November 30, 1946, to Orville and Virginia Potter in Columbus, Kansas. He grew up on the family farm where he learned the value of hard work and sacrifice from his mother and step-father, Raymond Simpson. Bill graduated from Columbus High School in 1964 and went on to complete electrical trade...

Elaine Alvina Brinegar, 79, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on October 05, 2021, at ComfortCare Homes of Pittsburg. Elaine was born on October 27, 1941, to Clarence and Adele (Joerling) Welge in Foristell, MO. She attended Wright City High School. In 1965, she married William Brinegar. They moved to Kansas in 1975 to raise their family and farm. They later divorced. Elaine loved farm life and cherished growing up on the Welge farm. In addition to farming and taking care of her family, Elaine...

Beverly May Fite, 76, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 04, 2021, at her home. Beverly was born on February 10, 1945 to Jack and Ella A. (Campbell) Burr in Pittsburg, KS. She attended Pittsburg Schools and graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1963. She then graduated from Kansas State Teachers College with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. On September 24, 1965, she was united in marriage to Larry Fite in Pittsburg, KS. He survives of the...

Jeannie (Norma) Costantini, 76, of Pittsburg, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, surrounded by her family, at the Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg.       She was born January 3, 1945, at Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of George and Ruth (Hall) Farris.       On December 22, 1978, she was united in marriage to Ray Costantini at Pittsburg, KS. He survives of the home.       Jeannie owned and operated The Home Place...

Beulah L. Wilson, 87, of Arma, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the Arma Health and Rehab.             She was born April 3, 1934, at Gross, KS, to Dave and Ada (Williams) Long.             On September 15, 1958, she was united in marriage to Herman "Catfish" Wilson at Reno, NV.  He preceded her in death on March 5,...

Lucille Jane (Lewis) Becker, 75, was born on November 19, 1945, in Bethel, Delaware, to the late Ernest Franklin and Grace (Dickerson) Lewis. She was raised in Delaware. While working on Dover Air Force Base, she met Paul Arthur (Artie) Becker, and they were married on July 17, 1964. She moved to Kansas shortly thereafter, and Artie introduced her to dirt roads and farm life. Ron was born the following year, followed by Paula and Crystal. Lucille was known for her energy and doing whatever...