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Dr. Robert "Doc" Daniels

Dr. Robert "Doc" Daniels

Aug 18, 2012

VALLEY CENTER – Daniels, Dr. Robert M., "Doc", 88, beloved physician, farmer, husband, father, and grandfather, passed peacefully into eternal life, surrounded by his children, his best buddy, grandson Christopher Porter, and his favorite cat, Felix, On Saturday, Aug. 18, he succumbed to cancer. Born Jan. 20, 1924, in Salina to the late Edith Daniels, he was raised during the...

Michael Ray

Michael Ray

Aug 17, 2012

VALLEY CENTER, KS Ray, Michael Linford, 68, passed away Friay, August 17, 2012. He was born in Halstead, Kansas to Linford and Louise Ray. He served 22 years in U.S. Navy and worked at Richmond Electrics Co. for 20 years. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist South Church. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Linford...

Dawn Robinson

Dawn Robinson

Aug 16, 2012

WICHITA, KS Robinson, Dawn Marie, 42, former Royal Caribbean agent, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012. She is survived by her daughter Asia-Dei Wise, mother and step-dad, Dixie and Arnold Oatsvall, and sister, Crystal Garner. She is preceded by grandmother Esta Wise, grandfather Loren Wise, and uncles, William Leroy Wise, Sr., Johny Wise and Bobby Wise. Services at 1 p.m.,...

Eugene "Gene" Boatman

Eugene "Gene" Boatman

Aug 14, 2012

WICHITA, KS Boatman, Eugene W., 82, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Gene was born March 9, 1930 in Izard County, Arkansas to Euen and Ollie May (Livley) Boatman. On December 12, 1949, he married his beloved Ina Lee Pruitt. He was a truck driver for Consolidated Freightways and retired after 38 years of service. Gene will be remembered for...

Scott Richey

Scott Richey

Aug 12, 2012

WICHITA, KS Richey, Scott Ray, 48, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012. He is survived by his children, Rachel (Rusty) Callahan of Grain Valley, MO, Sarah (Mike) Dudok of Independence, MO, Matthew Richey and Jacob Richey, both of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Madison Dudok and Mia Dudok; father, Kenneth Richey of Wichita; sisters, Sherri (Tom) DeJong of MO and Brenda...

Arlene Dunn

Arlene Dunn

Aug 12, 2012

VALLEY CENTER, KS Dunn, Arlene Lucille (Davison), 92, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, August 12, 2012. . She was born in Greensburg, Kansas to Samuel and Ethel Davison. On August 10 she celebrated with her husband their 72nd wedding anniversary. Arlene is survived by her husband, Gail W. Dunn of Newton; her children, Beverly (Darrell)...

Reta Hamilton

Reta Hamilton

Aug 12, 2012

WICHITA, KS Hamilton, Reta Lee (Tharp), 89, retired Beech Aircraft employee, passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born in Choctaw, Oklahoma to Arthur M. Tharp and Anne Mae (Curtis) Tharp. She married Jack Hamilton and raised six children and retired from Hawker Beechcraft. She returned to work in the fashion world...

Arlene Dunn

Arlene Dunn

Aug 12, 2012

VALLEY CENTER, KS Dunn, Arlene Lucille (Davison), 92, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, August 12, 2012. . She was born in Greensburg, Kansas to Samuel and Ethel Davison. On August 10 she celebrated with her husband their 72nd wedding anniversary. Arlene is survived by her husband, Gail W. Dunn of Newton; her children, Beverly (Darrell)...

Brandon Walters

Brandon Walters

Aug 11, 2012

WICHITA, KS Walters, Brandon Michael, 31, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to "Butch" and Teresa Walters. He was a maintenance mechanic at Fruhauf Uniforms. He was a 1999 Remington High School graduate and 2002 and 2003 graduate with honors from Vatterott College. Brandon is survived by his wife, Ann Walters; daughter, Addison Walters,...

Pamela Pratt

Pamela Pratt

Aug 9, 2012

Pratt, Pamela Dee, 53, entered into the glory of heaven and embraced the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 9, 2012. Pamela's loving parents, (Isadore and Mae Fern Guerrero) and brother (Ron Guerrero) preceded her in glory, and are now reunited with her forevermore…Survivors include her son Jordan (Jamie) Pratt of Newton,Ks., daughter Jenna...

Pauline Morris

Pauline Morris

Aug 9, 2012

WICHITA, KS Morris, Pauline M. (Bell) 94 passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on August 9, 2012. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, niece, cousin, aunt and friend and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death husbands: Otha Adams, Ira Joe Bell and Roy Morris. Parents: Frank & Lillie White. Brothers: Hubert, Fred, Glen, Sisters...

David York

David York

Aug 3, 2012

WICHITA, KS York, David Denton Sr., 62, retired OTR truck driver and equipment operator, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012. He is survived by his children, David York, Jr., Tammy York, and Lori York, all from TX; 6 grandchildren; brother, Dennis (Sue) York of Wichita; sisters, Nancy (John) Gollihar of Wichita, and Sheryl (Clint) Grieves of Wichita. He is...

William "Bill" "Fred" "Fritz" Voges, Sr.

William "Bill" "Fred" "Fritz" Voges, Sr.

Aug 1, 2012

WOODLAKE, CA – formerly of WICHITA, KS Voges, William Frederick Sr. "Fred" "Bill" "Fritz", 82, retired woodworker, carpenter and construction contractor, slipped away to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, third child of Firmin William Voges and Abigail Mable "Bobby" (Thayer) Voges. He was raised in Nebraska City, Nebraska...

George Riley

George Riley

Jul 31, 2012

WICHITA, KS Riley, George William, 82, retired Victor L Phillips mechanic, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. He was a lifetime member of the 81 Speedway Hall of Fame and had a great love for racing. George was a U.S. Army and Korean War Veteran. He is survived by his children, Garry (Stacey) Riley of Valley Center, Edward C....

Larry Weir

Larry Weir

Jul 31, 2012

PANAMA CITY, FL formerly of Pratt, KS Weir, Larry Dean, 71, retired Commodity Broker, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. He was born in Nashville, Kansas to James M. Weir and Ruth (Miller) Weir. He is survived by his children, Brenda Chandler of Valley Center and Dean Weir of The Colony, TX; grandchildren, Carley Weir, Zakary Weir, Kayla Weir,...

Sharon Rowell

Sharon Rowell

Jul 29, 2012

Private Family Services

Hank Owens

Hank Owens

Jul 29, 2012

Owens, Hank Williams, 38, was born October 19, 1973 to Luther Richard and Dora Sue (Avis) Owens in Wichita; died July 29, 2012 in Modesto, CA. Hank was a loving husband, devoted father of two sons and two daughters, and hardworking employee of ICM, Colwich, KS.Hank is survived by wife, Crystal; daughters, Lacy and Kaylee Owens; sons Wade and Andy...

Darlene Merian

Darlene Merian

Jul 26, 2012

STERLING, KS Merian, Darlene Pearl, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and retired pastor's wife, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012. She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Ora Wesley Flora and Nellie Pearl (Stoughton) Flora. Darlene grew up and graduated from Sterling High School. She went to Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri, where whe met her husband...

Ronald Branson

Ronald Branson

Jul 23, 2012

WICHITA, KS Branson, Ronald Gene, 54, Truck Parts & Equipment Returns Mgr of 40 yrs, passed away on Monday, July 23, 2012. He was born in Beloit, Kansas to Dale A. Branson and Ines G. (Breakey) Branson. He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth (Melody) Branson of Valley Center and Vernon Branson of Olathe; nieces, Alisa (Jake) Dillman, Katelyn Branson...

Linda (Capps) Highfill

Linda (Capps) Highfill

Jul 22, 2012

VALLEY CENTER, KS Highfill, Linda Sue (Capps), 60, BRC Accountant, beloved mom, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Edward Sr. and Juanita Capps. Linda was a 1970 Valley Center High School Graduate. She is survived by her son, Doug and Karen Dill of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Kenny...