DILLARD D. DUERKSEN
Sep 13, 2026
Dillard Dean Duerksen, 86, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026. He was born Thursday, December 28, 1939, in Hillsboro, Kansas, to Henry and Marie (Funk) Duerksen.
Dillard graduated from Newton High School with the Class of 1957. He continued his education by taking college courses at Bethel College, Emporia State University, and Wichita State University.
During...
TAMBRA (DILLON) MYERS
Sep 10, 2026
Tambra "Tammy" Lynn Myers was born on Friday, October 2, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the age of 67. Her journey began and concluded in the city she called home, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness.
Tammy was a student at Valley Center Schools, where she was a cheerleader....
JOHN P. FLETCHER
Sep 6, 2026
John P Fletcher passed away September 6, 2026 at 87 years of age. John was born October 28, 1938 in Oswego, NY to Walter and Elizabeth Fletcher.
John married Patrica Garner on March 9, 1962 in Wichita. John served in the United States Airforce for 8 yrs, where he served as a supply specialist until his honorable discharge.
He ran Fletcher’s Vickers/APCO...
GAIL H. BROOKS
Sep 5, 2026
Gail Heyner Brooks, 71, of Bel Aire, Kansas, passed away at home on September 5, 2026, with her daughter, Shannon, by her side.
Born December 22, 1954, Gail lived a life marked by service, adventure, curiosity, and an unwavering willingness to try something new. She was strong, funny, intelligent, creative, resourceful, and perhaps above all else, always learning.
Gail grew up in...
TROYCE E. WILLIS
Sep 3, 2026
Troyce Edward Willis, of Wichita, Kansas, was born Sunday, July 4, 1943, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Troyce spent most of his childhood in Dodge City and Wichita where he sang in choir, played cello, and loved learning. After graduating Southeast High School, he joined the Marines where he was stationed in Japan...
RICHARD "DAMON" SALAZAR
Sep 3, 2026
Richard Damon Salazar, 57, passed away on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Richard and Josephine Salazar. He was a lifelong resident of Wichita. He attended and graduated East High School Class of 1987 and Wichita State University. He was a proud Shocker and member of the pep band. He stayed an...
DONNA (HENNING) DAVIS
Aug 28, 2026
Donna Marie Davis, 73, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 28, 2026. She was born on August 14, 1953, in Pensacola, Florida, to Elmer and Doneta Henning.
Donna dedicated many years of her career to Textron Aviation, where she worked as a document processor. She retired in 2017, beginning a new chapter of...
JIMMIE "JIM" REX MEYER
Aug 25, 2026
Jimmie Rex “Jim” Meyer, 91, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Jim was born in Wellington, Kansas, on June 26, 1935, to John and Iris (Birkholtz) Meyer. He spent his early childhood in Medicine Lodge before returning to Wichita, where he graduated from Wichita East High School in 1953. As a...
DOYLE "EDDIE" HARMON, JR
Aug 15, 2026
Doyle Edward "Eddie" Harmon Jr. was born on January 5, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, to Doyle Harmon and Alma Elizabeth (Wright) Harmon. The oldest of three children, Eddie grew up alongside his sisters, Darla and Tammy. He graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1975.
On November 21, 1980, Eddie married his beautiful wife, Sheri. Together, they built a life filled...
DEREK G. MORRIS "MARINO"
Aug 12, 2026
Derek G. Morris, "Marino", 59, passed away Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in San Bernardino, California to parents Bobby Jackson Morris and Virginia (Cronic) Morris. He was raised by his parents Virginia and Stewart Hammond in California then moving to Greensburg, Kansas where he attended school. After graduation he joined the Marines and was a...
DONALD "DON" E. MATLACK
Aug 3, 2026
Donald “Don” Eugene Matlack, 54, of Burrton, Kansas, passed away in his home on August 3rd, 2026. Don is one of the three beloved sons of Brian and Debra Matlack. He grew up in the countryside of Burrton, but attended school in Haven until he graduated with the class of 1990. Through his working years, Don had been an employee...
REVA (WERNER) SMITH
Aug 3, 2026
Reva Kay Smith was born in Three Rivers, Michigan, and later made her home in Sedgwick, Kansas.
Reva was incredibly proud of earning her Associate of Business degree, a milestone that reflected her determination to complete her goals in life.
She treasured every moment spent with her family. Whether camping and fishing alongside her beloved husband, Ron and family, or creating something...
ROBERTA (STONE) STAFFORD
Jul 31, 2026
Roberta Dorean Stafford, 82, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, in Valley Center.
Roberta was born in Newton, Kansas, to Bob and Chloe (Morland) Stone. She made Valley Center her lifelong home, where she built her and her families.
After graduating from North High School, Roberta began her career at Van Gundy Real Estate. She later chose...
JOHN M. ROCKWELL
Jul 30, 2026
John Matthew Rockwell, 61, passed away on Thursday, July 30th, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born in Los Angeles, California to Helen Ann Blewett and Kenneth Jeffrey Rockwell.
John joined Fowler Games and traveled across the states running water races, basketball games and many food concessions for 25 yrs at many State Fairs and other venues. During Kansas State Fair in...
RACHEL D. HARROD
Jul 30, 2026
Rachel Dawn Harrod, 36, gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, July 30, 2026. She was the daughter of Dallas Wade Harrod and Donna Elizabeth (McNeely) Harrod. She was a 2009 graduate of Halstead High School, then went on to be a CNA where she assisted and helped care for people.
She had so many things she enjoyed but the ultimate was...
WAYTH E. EVERHART
Jul 29, 2026
Wayth E. Everhart 79, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Wayth was born on October 27, 1946, in McPherson, Kansas, to the late Basil and Dora (Nichols) Everhart. After graduating from McPherson High School in 1964, he worked as an auto mechanic for many years at Malm Automotive in McPherson and spent the end of his working...
JOSEPH "JOE" THOMSON
Jul 27, 2026
Joseph Terrill “Joe” Thomson of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away at his home on Monday, July 27, 2026 at the age of 87.
Joe was born, Monday, May 15th, 1939 in LaMar, Missouri, the son of Waymeth Castle and George Terrill Thomson. He graduated from LaMarr High School in 1957 and went on to study at Ozark Bible College, where he...
ROBERT E. HALL
Jul 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dad, Robert “Bob” Ellis Hall, who passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 82 after a courageous two-year battle with esophageal cancer.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Andrew “Andy” and Vera Hall; his wife, Janice Hall; his brother, Ken Hall; and his...
GREGORY B. FENTON
Jul 25, 2026
Gregory B. Fenton, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Patrick William Fenton and Vera June (Causer) Fenton, one of twelve children. He was a graduate at Miami Trace Fayette County, Ohio. Greg worked several jobs over the years, yet ended with his favorite at KU Medical School as...
JOYCE (JOHNSON) DAVIS
Jul 23, 2026
Joyce Ann Davis was born to Abe T. and Minnie Jantz Johnson, in Isabella, Oklahoma, on April 17, 1935, the last child in her family, following 9 siblings, brothers Tobe, John, Leonard, Virgil and Delmar, and sisters Malvina, Zelma Ruth, Florence and Fern. She passed from life on July 23, 2026, at the Paramount Community Living and Rehab, in Newton,...
