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Thomas A. Robertson, Iii

Thomas A. Robertson, Iii

Feb 16, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS THOMAS ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, III, 61, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. He was born in Nowata, Oklahoma to Thomas A. and Wanda Robertson, Jr. Tom worked in construction as a Fence Building and also was an OTR Truck Driver. He is survived by his companion Marchia Ridlington of Wichita; children Jeff Robertson of Pittsburg, Kansas and Becky...

Orville W. Rollins

Orville W. Rollins

Feb 14, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

ORVILLE  WILLIAM  ROLLINS, 95, retired Tom's Food Salesman, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016, in Mount Vernon, Missouri. He was born in Tipton, Oklahoma to Walker Boone Rollins and Mary Lou (Collins) Rollins. He is preceded in death by his parents, and by the love of his life for 69...

Bernard 'Bernie' Atherton

Bernard 'Bernie' Atherton

Feb 7, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

BERNARD  "BERNIE"  MERLE  ATHERTON , 87, USD 259 teacher and research librarian at Vulcan Chemicals, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He was born in Maize, Kansas to George H. and Opal May (Wilson) Atherton. He is survived by his wife Joan; daughter, Sharon Atherton (John...

Charles D. Smith, Sr.

Charles D. Smith, Sr.

Feb 2, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

CHARLES  DEAN  SMITH, SR. , 64, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. He was born in Pittsburg, Kansas to Charlie and Bettie (Sipes) Smith. He worked many years in construction as a roofer. Charles is survived by his wife of 43 years, Darlene; children, Robert Herrick of Wichita,...

Vernon D. Medlam

Vernon D. Medlam

Jan 31, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS VERNON DALLAS MEDLAM, 88, retired Avionics Technician on Sunday, January 31, 2016. He was born in Freeport, Kansas, the third child of Ross Clinton Medlam and Rose Alene (Hopper) Medlam. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps and World War II Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pamela Medlam; children Jan (Sarah) Medlam of...

James Dochow

James Dochow

Jan 30, 2016

PARK CITY, KANSAS JAMES "JIM" LOREN DOCHOW, 82, retired lineman for Southwestern Bell, left his earthly home to claim his reservation in heaven on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Jim was born on a farm in Eureka, Kansas to Ernest and Leona Dochow. He was a fast runner, excelled in track at Eureka High School and set state records in low...

Stanley Albert Gibson

Stanley Albert Gibson

Jan 29, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS STANLEY ALBERT GIBSON, 67, mechanical engineer, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Frank R. and Corinne (Koestel) Gibson. He was a graduate of Buhler High School, Buhler, Kansas. After graduation he attended Wichita State University and Technical Schools that embraced the engineering field. Stan enjoyed gardening, motorsports, working on his...

Dale 'Tuck' Willson

Dale 'Tuck' Willson

Jan 29, 2016

SEDGWICK, KANSAS DALE 'TUCK' BRIANT WILLSON, 67, arrived at his final destination, Heaven, on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born in Parsons, Kansas to Dale and Evelyn (Weast) Willson.He attended Emporia State University, K-State University and Mennonite Brethren Seminary. Tuck loved his role as a shepherd through ministery, family and life's experiences. He is survived by his wife Joy...

Jay 'Arky' Hudspeth

Jay 'Arky' Hudspeth

Jan 28, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

JAY 'ARKY'  HUDSPETH, 86, retired Pepsi Cola Warehouse Foreman, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016, in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born in Fifty-six, Arkansas to James Otto Hudspeth and Inez Mazee (Wallace) Hudspeth. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; children Paulette Traffas of Wichita, Melissa (Sam) Wheeler of Wichita,...

Neil G. Allen

Neil G. Allen

Jan 25, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

NEIL  GENE  ALLEN, 75, retired Ferrellgas Propane Professional and Manager, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. He was born in Adams, Wisconsin to Floyd Leslie Allen and Frances (Miller) Allen. His family moved to Arkansas and then Kansas in the Maize and Garden Plaine area where he attended...

Donald A. Griffith, Jr.

Donald A. Griffith, Jr.

Jan 25, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

DONALD  ALLEN  GRIFFITH,  JR., 45, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. He is survived by his wife Krisha Griffith; children Gabriel (Cynthia) Griffith and Hayle Griffith; granddaughter Abigail Griffith; parents, Donald A. Griffith, Karen (David) Watson; brothers Tracy Griffith and Raymond Griffith, all of Wichita; many other family and friends....

Sidney T. Watkins

Sidney T. Watkins

Jan 23, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

SIDNEY  THOMAS  WATKINS, 68, retired Boeing Aircraft Director of Assembly, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016, in his home with his loving family surrounding him. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Eldon Clarence Watkins and Bernadene Sammy (Mitchell) Watkins. He was a graduate of North High School, Wichita,...

Dan "Pa Pa" Unicapher

Dan "Pa Pa" Unicapher

Jan 20, 2016

PARK CITY, KANSAS DAN "Pa Pa" UNCAPHER, 66, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was born in Woodburn, Oregon to Edward and Betty (Wait) Uncapher. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He is a retired Business owner. He was preceded in death...

Barbara Wilson

Barbara Wilson

Jan 20, 2016

WICHITA,  KANSAS

BARBARA  JEAN  WILSON, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016.  She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Durlin James Wilson and Eva Viola (Kennedy) Wilson. She was a retired bookkeeper for H & R Block. She is survived by her daughters Diane Hundley of Wichita and Cindy Jo Martin of Goddard;...

Bryce Swingle

Bryce Swingle

Jan 20, 2016

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS BRYCE ALAN SWINGLE, 42, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. He was born in Englewood, Colorado to Billy E. and Linda Swingle. Bryce attended grade and high school in Valley Center. He was a 1992 graduate of Valley Center High School and after graduation attended Emporia State University. After living in Las Vegas for a few...

Cynthia (Mosher) Ricker

Cynthia (Mosher) Ricker

Jan 19, 2016

MEDICINE LODGE,  KANSAS

CYNTHIA  SUE  (MOSHER) RICKER

62, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016.  She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Nelson Lawrence Mosher and Nellie Marie (Blaker) Mosher. She is survived by her husband John W. Ricker of the home; son Cy (Melissa) Ricker; grandchildren, Gabriel Manns, Sernia Ricker, Levy...

Lavona (Riggs) Marsh

Lavona (Riggs) Marsh

Jan 18, 2016

ARKANSAS CITY, KANSAS LAVONA KAY (RIGGS) MARSH, 71, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was born in Caldwell, Kansas to Laurence R. and Wanda Junerose (Cox) Riggs. She worked as Customer Support for the Internal Revenue Service. LaVona is survived by her children LaQuita (Todd) Harris of Newkirk, Oklahoma and Doug Marsh of Wichita; grandchildren Justin Marsh, Krista Marsh...

Mary Louise White

Mary Louise White

Jan 17, 2016

VALLEY CENTER,  KANSAS

MARY  'LOUISE' (RICHARDSON) WHITE, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016.  She was born in Pyatt, Arkansas to Richard Francis Richardson and Janie Melissa (Burns) Richardson. On March 26, 1961, she married the love of her life, Carmen 'Everett' White. Louise loved her family...

Karen (Wilkinson) Polly

Karen (Wilkinson) Polly

Jan 17, 2016

WICHITA, KANSAS KAREN ANN (WILKINSON) POLLY 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born to Jessie and Frances Wilkinson. Growing up in Lambert, Oklahoma, Karen was a 1960 graduate of Lambert High School and moved to Wichita, Kansas to attend Wesley's School of Nursing. As a student nurse, she...

Robert J. Voegeli

Robert J. Voegeli

Jan 11, 2016

VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS ROBERT JOSEPH VOEGELI, 69, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Leo and Marie (Meyers) Voegeli. He was a 1964 graduate of North High School, Wichita, Kansas. He worked as an Oilfield Supervisor and was an OTR Truck Driver. He is survived by his wife Linda of the home; sons...