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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,...
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
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
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
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...
Frances Ruse
Jul 19, 2012
WICHITA, KS Ruse, Frances Faye (Fields), 64, beloved mom, grandma, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2012. She was born in Appalachia, Virginia to Charley W. Fields and Catherine (Pennington) Fields. She is survived by her son, Jeff (Sharon) Ruse; grandchildren, Jacob Ruse, Austin Holmes and Emily Doffing; father, Joseph Newton of Park City; sisters,...
Denny Brim
Jul 18, 2012
WICHITA, KS Brim, Denny Dwayne, 44, Waste Management Truck Driver, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Hazel Tolbert, son, Dalton Brim of Coweta, Oklahoma; daughter, Sierra Rainstar of Plano, TX; brother, Thomas (Susan) Brim and sister, June (Gerald) Wehner. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Brim. Services are private...
Cory Pugh
Jul 18, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Pugh, Cory M., 22, beloved son, brother and friend, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Cory was an honor student and received the WSU Academic Scholarship. He is survived by his parents, Marty and Pat Pugh, sister and brother-in-law, Sara Pugh and Darrin Rasmussen, girlfriend, Molly Hobson, grandparents, Aaron and Jane King and Evelyn Newton, and...
David Mitchell
Jul 17, 2012
WICHITA, KS Mitchell, David Martin, 56, Paint Contractor, passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Survived by his wife, Rhonda; children, Jennifer (Jason) Cady of Manhattan, David Mitchell of Wichita, Rochelle Mitchell of Wichita and Ryan Dean of Wichita; grandchildren, Jaden Cady and Janzen Cady; brother, Mark (Teresa) Mitchell; sisters, Rosie (Dennis) Stephens of Newton, Pam Pritchard of Valley Center,...
Loreta Myers
Jul 15, 2012
EL DORADO, KS Myers, Loreta Ruth (Fisher), 77, retired Susan B. Allen Unit Ward Clerk, beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2012. She was born in Sulphur, Oklahoma, to Earl B. Fisher and Sadie Jane (Gulledge) Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Myers; son, Randy Myers and wife, Tami of...
Allen Swart
Jul 14, 2012
BURDEN, KS Swart, Allen Dean, 43, retired OTR Truckdriver former Landstar employee, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Survived by his daughters, Crystal Swart Hipsher of Andover, Kathleen Somers OF Savannah, GA and Kimberly Swart of Elizbethton, TN; grandchildren, Lauren Swart Hipsher, Christopher Swart Hipsher, Alishanna Swart Hipsher Cathleen Hipsher, Meighan Hipsher, Caleb Hipsher Chatlan, Graveside Service 3 p.m.,...
Allen Swart
Jul 14, 2012
BURDEN, KS Swart, Allen Dean, 43, retired OTR Truckdriver former Landstar employee, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2012. Survived by his daughters, Crystal Swart Hipsher of Andover, Kathleen Sommers and Kimberly Swart; grandchildren, Lauren Swart Hipsher, Christopher Swart Hipsher, Alishanna Swart Hipsher Cathleen Hipsher, Meighan Hipsher, Caleb Hipsher Chatlan, Jaime Hipsher; brothers, Melvin Cash and James Cash. Service 3...
