Obituaries

Brandon Lee Endress

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 12:00am

Brandon Lee Endress of El Dorado, died on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Kansas Medical Center, in Andover, at the age of 39. He was born on May 1, 1984, in Wichita, the son of Randy Scott and Robin Lee (McFall) Endress. He was raised in Eureka and graduated from Eureka Junior Senior High School with the Class of 2003. Brandon played football and did track and wrestling in school. He was a loyal and true fan of Florida State, as everyone around him knew well. He loved to fish and he loved his dogs. But, above everything else, he loved his family, especially his children. He will be remembered most for his smile.

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Patsy Frakes

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 12:00am

Patsy Ruth Frakes of Eureka, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Greenwood County Hospital, in Eureka, at the age of 91. She was born on April 2, 1932, in Pratt, the daughter of Dorsey and Bonnie (Collins) Moon. She was raised in Pratt and attended local schools. While still in school she met Clarence Lee “Pete” Frakes. They were united in marriage on August 15, 1947, in Miami, Texas. To this union, three daughters were born. They made their home in Latham.

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Dharma Jean Dutton

Wed, 10/11/2023 - 12:00am

Dharma Jean Dutton was born on February 17, 2004 to Sabrina Watts and the late Al Dutton in El Dorado. She passed away on October 5, 2023. She attended Eureka schools until her freshman year when she moved to McKensie, Tenn. She graduated from Henry County High School in Paris, Tenn. in May of 2022.

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JW Marr

Wed, 10/04/2023 - 12:00am

JW Marr, 69, of Coyville, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family and close friends. JW was born on February 24, 1954, in Fredonia, the son of William L. and Dorothy L. (Shields) Marr.