Cortney Charles passed away July 26, 2026, at the age of 61. She was born Sept. 13, 1964, in Parsons, to Hugh Charles and Carole (Breneman) Charles. Cortney attended Labette County High School, transferring later to Lakemary Center at Paola. She spent several years working toward a GED at Labette Community College, never giving up on learning something new.