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Aug 6, 2023

Lena Jean (Hromek) Hollaway, 92, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Joseph Hromek and Katie (Bonat) Homek.

She is preceded in death by her husband Jim, parents, two siblings and son Michael.  Lena is survived by her children James Hollaway Jr (Donna) of Wichita, Debra...

Aug 4, 2023

Gary was born to Darwin and Lois Buck on September 28th, 1950 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He moved to Wichita when he was 9, graduating from East High in 1968. He attended Wichita State University, where he earned a master's degree in anthropology and bachelor's degree in psychology. He was also a founding father of the Beta...

Aug 2, 2023

Roy Lee Williams, 87, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Kansas Veterans Home.  He was born in Cooper County, Missouri to John W. Williams and Mary (Felton) Williams.  After 8th grade graduation, you would find him working jobs for business owners in town. Being a very hard worker, he went...

Aug 2, 2023

Scott M. Kinley, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023.  Raised in the Wichita area, he was a graduate of North High School. He played college football for Hutch Juco and SW Missouri State. After college he worked years as a Transportation dispatch supervisor. He put his heart into everything he did. A number one Kansas City Chief...

Aug 1, 2023

Vicki Lynn Saner, age 69, passed away Tuesday, August 1st, 2023 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital, Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones.

Vicki was born June 16, 1954, in Iola, Kansas. She was the first of five children, born to Gene and Marjorie (Tilford) Highberger. She attended St. Theresa Catholic School...

Jul 27, 2023

Delores  'Dee'  Jean  Betsworth, 84, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023.  She was born in Boone, Iowa to Leslie Hans Swanson and Eleanor (Hastead) Swanson.

Dee married the love of her life, Larry L. Betsworth.  Enjoying many years of interests with their family, she also was a wonderful wife,...

Jul 19, 2023

Dorothy Alma (Ochs) Speer, former long time Valley Center resident, passed away on July 19, 2023 at Presbyterian Manor, Newton, Kansas. She was born to Orville & Hattie (Kilgore) Ochs on July 30, 1925 in Sublette, Kansas and became a Christian at a youth event at Plymell Church in 1940. After living in several states, she moved...

Jul 15, 2023

Stanley Gene Rockwell, age 69, of Newton, Kansas passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023.

Born September 16th, 1953, in Denver, Colorado to Bonnie (Euard) and William C. Rockwell, Stan grew up in a variety of places, including Georgetown, CO and Salina, KS. He was a mechanic at Buxman Motors in Newton, moving...

Jul 11, 2023

Kevin Craig "Chewey" Kay, passed away on July 11, 2023 in Marion, Kansas after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on August 5, 1958 to Richard Kay and Jacqueline (Ouellette) Kay.  He was a lifelong resident of the road.  He had limited formal education but obtained his education from a life...

Jul 6, 2023

Gavin D. Phillips, of Wichita Kansas passed away on  July 6th, 2023  in Wesley Medical Center surrounded by his family.  On March 26th, 2004, he was born to April Phillips and Tony Erskine.  Gavin attended middle and high school in Valley Center, Kansas before completing his GED on his own. He lived in Park City, Kansas and...

Jul 4, 2023

Everett (Van) Sylvanous Woods, 85, passes away on July 4, 2023, at Pratt Regional Medical Center in Pratt, Kansas.  He was born at home near Council, Idaho to Everett and Nellie (Willis) Woods.  He lived in Idaho till he attended Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and graduated in 1959. He was an associate pastor of numerous...

Jul 3, 2023

David William Brinkmeyer, 36, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023.  He was born in Newton, Kansas to Dwight and Donna Brinkmeyer.  Being raised in the Park City area he attended Chisholm Trail Elementary and then Sedgwick Middle School. The family then moved to Fall River, Kansas where he graduated from Eureka High School. David had always...

Jul 1, 2023

Kelly Joe Minerd, 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 1, 2023. He was born in Ransom, Kansas on January 20, 1956 to Don E. and Margaret (Jarrell) Minerd. The family lived in Ness City, Kansas until he was 7, then moved to Wichita in 1963.  He attended Valley Center schools, graduating...

Jun 30, 2023

Harold "Harry" Snavely, 68, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023.  He was raised in the Wichita, Kansas area where he attended school and Friends Univeristy. Harry was an Aviation Inspector which he enjoyed. His greatest love was spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Harold Sr....

Jun 25, 2023

Doris Eleanor (Sanborn) Nicholson, 84, of Maize, KS unexpectedly left us for her eternal home in heaven on June 25, 2023. Doris was her family's North Star and shined brightest when surrounded by her loved ones.  Family get togethers were her favorite activity whether for holidays, Chiefs football or just to play cards/games.  She started every day...

Jun 24, 2023

Dayton Charles Quenzer, 30, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He was a loving son and brother and the best father and uncle.

Dayton was carefree and lived life in the moment; his sense of humor and huge heart touched all who had the blessing to know him. He cherished the time...

Jun 24, 2023

Jerry Adrian "AJ" Burns born October 2, 1935 quietly passed away at home on June 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Buzz and Irene of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and his siblings Dorothy, Jim, and Max, son-in-law Mark Goforth and grandson James Shipman. He is survived by his wife Barbara; sons, Scott (Rockie) Burns, of...

Jun 23, 2023

Christopher Neal Baker, 49, was taken from us suddenly on Friday, June 23, 2023. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Richard and Kathryn (Crumbliss) Baker. He was raised in the Park City, Wichita area where he attended schools and worked as a machinist.  Chris was a talented and gifted artist, enjoyed riding his motorcycle and loved...

Jun 21, 2023

Melvin L. Runyan, Sr., 90, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.  Son of Lloyd R. Runyan and Allie Hartley (Bowman) Runyan.

Service 10 a.m.,  Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Calvary Baptist Church, 320 N. Sheridan, Valley Center, Kansas. Graveside following at the Valley Center Cemetery.

Here are but...

Jun 19, 2023

It is with our deepest sorrow to inform you of the death of our beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Joshua "Josh" Lee Sams passed away surrounded by family on Monday, June 19, 2023.

He grew up in Park City, Kansas. He was the middle child of 3 boys. He enjoyed outside...