Inez Branson
Feb 25, 2012
DOWNS, KS (formerly of Valley Center) Branson, Inez Gertrude (Breakey), 82, retired Starkey, Inc. and registered nursed, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She was born in Downs, Kansas to Joseph E. Breakey and Velda (Lewis) Breakey. She is survived by her sons, Ronald Branson of Wichita, Kenneth (Melody) Branson of Valley Center...
Thelma Hartman
Feb 24, 2012
WICHITA, KS Hartman, Thelma Gladys (Ringland), 91, retired Gibson Greeting Card salesperson, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012. She was born in Macksville, Kansas to Elmer Beal Ringland and Amanda Gertrude (Minard) Ringland. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Freeman of Colwich and JoAnn (Fred) Boston of Topeka; grandchildren, Susan Newman, Greg...
Bettie Swinney
Feb 20, 2012
WICHITA, KS (formerly of Sedgwick) Swinney, Bettie Louise (Uptegrove), 82, retired nurse's aide, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012. She was born in Independence, Missouri, to Samuel Albert Uptegrove and Victoria Ann (Barnett) Uptegrove. Bettie is survived by her husband, Kenneth Swinney; son, Carl Swinney of Wichita; daughter, Edna Nichols of Wichita; 5 grandchildren,...
Virginia Frankenbery
Feb 16, 2012
WICHITA, KS (formerly of Chanute) Frankenbery, Virginia Irene (Cole), 89, Virginia's Quilt Shop owner, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2012. She is survived by her son, Dean (Jewel) Frankenbery and daughter, Jean (Gary) Stahl of Wichita; grandchildren, Kelly (David) Claypool of Wichita, Dr. Todd (Sara) Frankenbery of Benton, Michelle (John) Hall of Louisville,...
Cynthia Dunn
Feb 12, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Dunn, Cynthia Lee (Carnahan), 58, Valley Center Recreation Commission Assistant Director, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Richard Dunn; sons and their wives, Adam and Tracy Dunn of Valley Center, Aron and Lisa Dunn of Valley Center and Matthew and Sarah Dunn of...
Paul Eugene Pritchard
Feb 10, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Pritchard, Paul Eugene, 82, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012, at home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Holton, Kansas, the son of the late Andrew and Ida May Pritchard. He was the younger of two boys. On August 5, 1950, he married Mary Jane Dorsch, who preceded him in death. After receiving undergraduate...
Gailen Millard
Feb 9, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Millard, Gailen Ray, 77, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Clarence Arthur and Lois Mae (Weaver) Millard. From 1949 to 1953 he was a golden glove boxer. In 1954 he graduated from Hutchinson High School. From 1955 to 1956 he served as an air borne ranger in the...
Gailen Millard
Feb 9, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Millard, Gailen Ray, 77, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Clarence Arthur and Lois Mae (Weaver) Millard. From 1949 to 1953 he was a golden glove boxer. In 1954 he graduated from Hutchinson High School. From 1955 to 1956 he served as an air borne ranger in the...
Elizabeth "Betty" Hoelker
Feb 9, 2012
WICHITA, KS Hoelker, Elizabeth "Betty" Catherine (Schirf), 86, devoted and beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012. She was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma, to Thomas J. and Martina C. Shirf, who precede her. She is also preceded in death by her 8 brothers and 4 sisters. She deeply loved her family and faith, and will...
Harvey E. Siemens
Feb 5, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Siemens, Harvey Eugene, 70, retired KG&E and Western Resources Property Tax accountant and consultant of 35 years, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 5, 2012. Beloved husband, father, "Papa", son, brother, uncle and friend is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bonnie; children, Steven (Marty) Siemens of Augusta, Russell (Carla)...
Gary L. Sells
Feb 4, 2012
WICHITA, KS Sells, Gary Leon, 61, retired Transco Geological Draftsman, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Delmer and Loubelle Sells. He served in the U.S. Marines and Vietnam War Veteran receiving the Purple Heart. Gary is survived by his mother, Loubelle Sells of Park City and sister, Connie Sells of Wichita; many...
Clyde T. Drollinger
Feb 3, 2012
WICHITA, KS Drollinger, Clyde T., 73, retired MaGill Truck Lines OTR driver for 42 years, beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Joseph Edward Drollinger and Ada Margaret (Swan) Drollinger. He is survived by his brothers, George (Sharon) Drollinger of Republic, MO and Edward (Judy) Drollinger of Wichita;...
Nina Hipps
Feb 2, 2012
SEDGWICK, KS Hipps, Nina Jean (McAnulty), 77, retired Kansas Coliseum maintence, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 in Newton, Kansas. She was born in rural Pottsville, Arkansas to Archie McAnulty and Lucy Elsie (Jordan) McAnulty. She is survived by her husband Emmit Hipps of the home; son, Steve (Nikki) Hipps of Valley Center; daughter,...
Marjorie Plumer
Jan 31, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Plumer, Marjorie Marie (Paff), 90, retired Hesston Manufacturing secretary, beloved mom, grandma, great grandma and friend, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. She was born in Newton, Kansas, to Roy C. Paff and Letha (Godsey) Paff. She was raised in Sedgwick, Kansas where she attended and graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1938. She is survived...
R. Doug Hamilton
Jan 29, 2012
OVERLAND PARK, KS Hamilton, Richard Douglas "Doug", 61, Kennametal Widia Products Group Applications Engineer, beloved husband, dad, son, brother uncle and friend, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. Doug was a graduate of Valley Center High School. He attended Hutchinson Jr. College where he received his Associate Degree. He is survived by his wife, Chris Hamilton; his children, Bevin...
Donald Sprague
Jan 26, 2012
WICHITA, KS Sprague, Donald Lloyd, 56, retired machinist, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. He was born in Lubbock, Texas to Rex Elroy Sprague and Gloria Wanda (Mayes) Sprague. He served in the United States Navy. He was a machinist and worked for H and H Waterwells while in Texas. He is survived by his sons, Lloyd Sprague and...
Melissa Drew-Jones
Jan 26, 2012
WICHITA, KS Drew-Jones, Melissa Kay, 37, beloved daughter, mom, memaw, sister and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012. She was a graduate of West High School. She then attended Xenons Cosmetology and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3115. She is survived by her daughter, Kaelyne Drew of Wichita; son, Jeremy W. Logen Jones...
Laura Lee
Jan 20, 2012
WICHITA, KS Lee, Laura Ernestine (Hall), 94, retired rental property owner, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was born in Vici, Oklahoma, to Delta Parker Hall and Kate (Judge) Hall. She was raised in the Butler and Sedgwick County areas. Laura was a graduate in the first...
Jack Joe Taiclet
Jan 17, 2012
NEWTON, KS Taiclet, Jackie Joe, 78, retired Air Force and Chaplain, beloved dad, grandpa, uncle and friend, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Edmon August Taiclet and Bessie Lee (Bridgewater) Taiclet. He graduated from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He is survived by his children, Terri (Bryan) Wilkins of...
Ronald Pierpoint
Jan 14, 2012
VALLEY CENTER, KS Pierpoint, Ronald Harlan, 74, Pierpoint Tree Farm owner, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, January 14, 2012. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Ernest J. Pierpoint and Mildred (Harlan) Pierpoint. He was a 1956 graduate of East High School in Wichita, Kansas. Ron was a mechanic at Quality Chevrolet...
