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Aug 24, 2025

Nelda June Dow, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Mt. Hope, Kansas.

She was born on Thursday, June 3, 1937 in Pueblo, Colorado to J.B. and Alice McCaskill. She graduated from Mt. Hope High School in 1955 and then attended two years of business college.

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Aug 22, 2025

Judith Fern Anderson, 86, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025.

Born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Judy married the love of her life, Ralph Anderson, and together they built their life on the South Side of Chicago before moving to Kansas more than 20 years ago—a move they always said they wished they...

Aug 21, 2025

Wilma Jeane Jackson, 95, of Valley Center died peacefully of natural causes on Aug. 21, 2025, at home with family members.

She was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Wichita to Harold and Glenna (Valdois) Fryar.  She married Robert Jackson on June 16, 1951. She attended Wichita East High School and Wichita State University,...

Aug 21, 2025

Kathy R. Hackney, born in Euguene, Oregon, Monday, September 24, 1951 passed peacefully at her home Valley Center, Kansas, Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Kathy was a loving mother, devoted grandmother, proud great grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. She spent her life putting others before herself, always offering kindness, compassion, and an...

Aug 10, 2025

Darlene Kay Curtis, age 74 of Maize, Kansas passed away on Sunday, August 10th, 2025.  She was born Wednesday, January 17, 1951 in Portland, Oregon to Harold Werner and Opal (Courtney) Werner.  Darlene met the love of her life, James Harry Curtis, and married October 22, 1966.

She enjoyed cooking for her family...

Aug 7, 2025

Donald R. Smith, 65, of Valley Center, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born Wednesday, June 29, 1960 in Springfield, Missouri to Donald M. Smith and Beulah Maye (Brown) Smith.  He enjoyed spending time with his family when he could, gardening and spending time with his best friend and companion, his beloved...

Aug 6, 2025

Claude Junior Leckington, 93, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. He was born in Newton, Kansas on Saturday, May 7, 1932 to Claude F. Leckington and Mae Violet (Knott) Leckington. He was raised and attended schools in Newton, Kansas. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War...

Aug 6, 2025

Dale L. Wilson, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 in Bel Aire, Kansas with his wife Judy at his side.

He was born to Dale O and Henrietta Wilson on June 12. 1944 in Dodge City, Kansas. He attended school in Wichita, Benton, Kechi and Derby.  He was a 1963 graduate from Derby High School....

Aug 5, 2025

Kathy Lynne Frost, 70 years old, passed away on August 5, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Wichita, KS at St. Francis Hospital to Barbara Leigh Johnson (Graves)  and Alfred LeRoy Keesee. She was a homemaker whom had too many hats to mention. She birthed and raised four beautiful girls and later in life an...

Aug 3, 2025

Mary Anna (Lewis) Taylor, 91, of Park City passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born one of thirteen children of Clyde Stephen Lewis and Myrtle Adelaide (Brokaw) Lewis in Frankfort, Kansas, on April 28, 1934, she graduated from Frankfort High School and went on to marry Robert Taylor. They moved to Wichita and...

Aug 1, 2025

Bronson Keith Lentz, 36, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born in Wichita, Kansas.

He is survived by his parents Ronald Lentz and Marcia Lentz, brother Jason Lentz (Kellie), and sister Allison McAlister (Jeff).

The service will be held at 10:30 Friday, August 8, at First Baptist, 627 S. James, Maize, Kansas....

Aug 1, 2025

Linda Milligan, 82, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away Friday, August 1, 2025.  She was born in Wichita and adopted by John B. and Louise Hardee of Wichita, KS.  Linda graduated from East High School in Wichita prior to receiving her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Kansas. Linda, a lifelong Jayhawk fan, spent the...

Jul 31, 2025

Cynthia Diane (Underwood) Russell-Armstead, 77 yrs old of Valley Center, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 in Wichita, Kansas.  She was born in Carthage, Missouri to Frederick Delbert Underwood and Patricia Joan (Burton) Underwood.  She was a lifelong resident of Wichita, Kansas where she attended  schools through Heights High School. After graduation she worked with her...

Jul 30, 2025

Thomas Leon Strunk, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 in Wichita, KS, surrounded by his family and those close to him.

Tom was born Tuesday, March 18, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas to Nicholas and Mary Strunk. Tom was a life-long resident of Valley Center, moving just west of town in...

Jul 28, 2025

Russell Alan Shonk, 67, lifetime resident of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on July 28, 2025. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Carroll L. Shonk and Enid (Redger) Shonk. He was a 1976 graduate of West High School. In his career he was a Designer Architect Draftsman and Estimator for Pro Build - Builders First Source for...

Jul 23, 2025

Randall P. Marler, 74, of Sedgwick, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July, 23,2025. He was born in Borger, Texas, to Norman O. Marler and Geraldine Kinney. Randall grew up in Panhandle, Texas, where he was a graduate of Panhandle High School. After nearly 40 years of dedicated service, Randall retired from Westar.

Randall...

Jul 21, 2025

Harold Junior Brooks, 64, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Harry Hynes - St. Francis. He was born Tuesday, July 26, 1960, at Salam Hospital in Hillsboro to Harold R. and Bertha (Friday) Brooks. He was a maintenance worker for multiple companies over the years. He had a great love for life and helping others....

Jul 17, 2025

Larry Wayne Tormey, 68, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away on July 17th 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 1st 1957 to Marion Robert "Bob" Tormey and Roberta Tormey (Carnahan). He was a lifelong Valley Center resident, graduating from Valley Center High School in 1975. Shortly after high school...

Jul 14, 2025

Richard Thomas "Tom" Myres Sr., 91, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 14th, 2025.

He was born to James and Annie (Perry) Myres.

Tom is survived by his 2 sisters and 1 brother; children Mary Randall, Michelle (Don) Holland, Rick (Angie) Myres, Cindy McIlvain;...

Jul 13, 2025

Lois Hinds (86) passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  She was born September 22, 1938 in Montreal, Missouri to Clifford and Pauline Scrivner.  She moved to Valley Center, Kansas in 1943 and graduated from Valley Center High School in 1956.  In December of 1956, she married Vonley Hinds. The couple had four children: Kathy (Dan) Frazier,...