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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...

Jun 16, 2023

Dorothy Mae Odle, 93, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 after a long illness at Homestead Health Center in Wichita.  Dorothy was born in Kansas City, Missouri on December 16, 1929 to Clyde and Madeline (Smith) Crawford.

She  is survived by her husband of 75 years, Richard, daughter Nita...

Jun 9, 2023

James "Jim" Lee Ireland passed away, Friday, June 9, 2023 surrounded by family. James was born the second son of Orris and Harriet Ireland on April 29, 1942 in Wichita Kansas, later moving to Valley Center with his family when he was ten years old where he lived out the rest of his life. James graduated high...

Jun 6, 2023

Mary Jane Spencer age 93, loving wife and mother, went to be with Jesus on June 6, 2023, in Valley Center, Kansas.  She was born in Topeka, Kansas to Harold Vaughn and Annabel (Gill) Myrtle. She enjoyed playing the piano and accordion, teaching her grandchildren to play the piano, crocheting and spending time with family.  She was...

Jun 6, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Hatfield, 59, passed away on 20th of June, 2023 in Newton, Kansas.

She was born in Wellington, Kansas to Daniel Joe Hatfield and Wilva Eileen Martin (Shutt). She was a lifelong resident of Newton, Kansas, she attended school and graduated from Remington High School.

Preceded in death...

Jun 5, 2023

Leticia Morales-Balderrama, 69, passed away peacefully with her family on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Via Christi St. Francis Wichita .  She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Nicolas Morales and Maria Monserrat Balderrama.

Survivors include her husband Gerardo Figueroa Lopez; children, Gladys Figueroa, Vanessa Figueroa, Kenia Forster Figueroa and her husband Andres...

May 28, 2023

Matthew Lee Mitchell, 61, Wichita, passed away on the 28th  day of May, 2023. Born in Wichita, Kansas to Russell Warren Mitchell and Sue Marilyn (Watkins) Mitchell. Matt was a lifelong resident of Wichita, KS. He graduated from West High School and started his career as a machinist. He currently worked at R&R Aerospace and had been...

May 19, 2023

Larry Ray Becker, 78, passed away on May 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Jacob George Becker II and Wanda Maxine (Radloff) Becker. Soon after he was born they moved to Topeka, Kansas where his two sisters Mary and Betty were born.  They lived in a tent down...