Frances (Haner) Knowles
Jun 15, 2014
WICHITA Frances J. Knowles went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2014. Born July 11, 1920, in Nevada, Mo., to Jasper and Mamie Haner. Frances gave her heart and life to Jesus Christ when she was a young adult at Bethany Nazarene Church in Hutchinson, Kan. She and husband Elmer Knowles owned and operated Elmer's Camper Sales in...
Jeffery F. Biles
Jun 14, 2014
WICHITA Jeffery Forrest Biles, 68, loving husband, father, former US Army Ranger, avid motorcyclist, reader and breeder of love birds and cockatiels, passed away, Saturday, June 14, 2014. He was born in El Dorado, Kansas to Ralph F. Biles and Bessie (Harper) Biles. Jeff is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, Bonnie; his sons Mike (Cheryl) Biles of...
Alwina (Benkula) White
Jun 13, 2014
WICHITA Alwina E. (Benkula) White, 92, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born in Newton, Kansas to Fred Benkula and Marie (Epp) Benkula. She loved her family and home. She is survived by her children, John Goertz of Kansas City, Delbert (Marilyn) Goertz of Wichita, Donald (Sheri)...
Lesly (Haynes) Mcginley
Jun 12, 2014
WICHITA Lesly Ann (Haynes) McGinley, 79, passed away, Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Rexford Isaac Haynes and Elda Rae (Thompson) Haynes. They preceded her in death as well as her elder siblings Marion, Robert and Carl, her husband Lloyd McGinley and her son-in-law Christopher DeVore. She was a graduate of East High School, Wichita,...
Orvan W. Baxter
Jun 11, 2014
SEDGWICK Orvan William Baxter,, 85, retired Farmer and retired Bentley Sand Company employee, passed away, Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was born in rural Valley Center, Kansas to John William Baxter and Lola Pearl (Wilson) Baxter. He was a graduate of Bentley High School. Orvan served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War Era. He is survived by his...
Aimee (Urban) Sturm
Jun 10, 2014
WICHITA Aimee Renee Sturm,, 34, beloved mom, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend, passed away, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She was born in Salina, Kansas. Aimee had a very artistic side, she loved playing the guitar, drawing and modeling. She was very passionate about her children and loved each one of them dearly. She was a caring and...
J. Michael "Mike" Dochow
Jun 10, 2014
NEWTON James Michael "Mike" Dochow,, 59, OTR Truck Driver, passed away, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Mike was born in Eureka, Kansas to James and Darlene Dochow. He excelled in football, track, wrestling and was a 1973 graduate of Valley Center High School. After graduation he joined the Marine Corps serving two years. After service he attended Wichita State University. He...
Rusty D. Cross
Jun 8, 2014
HARDTNER Rusty Dean Cross, 53, passed away, Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Harry Hynes Hospice, Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Richard and June Cross, who survive him. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Tracy Cross of Pasadena, California, Johnny (Laura) Cross of Eagle, Colorado, Candis Cross of Kansas City, Kansas and Hollie...
Loyal Leroy Grandstaff
Jun 2, 2014
WICHITA Loyal Leroy Grandstaff, 79, retired Grandstaff Plumbing owner, passed away, Monday, June 2, 2014. He was born in Waverly, Missouri to Loyal Jack Grandstaff and Elsie Iola (Matchler) Grandstaff. Leroy was a U.S. Marine and Korean War Veteran. He met the love of his life, Mary Lou Estes, and married her January 11, 1958. He is a member and...
Beverly (Pallister) Totten
May 25, 2014
WICHITA Beverly Joleen (Pallister) Totten, 81, passed away May 25, 2014. Beverly was a loving daughter and a strong, compassionate mother, grandmother and friend to all. Beverly spent her life devoted to her children and their families and also spent her career serving others. She worked for 23 years and retired as Chief Deputy Clerk for the 18th Judicial District...
James Gilbert Barton
May 24, 2014
WICHITA James Gilbert Barton, 86, retired Construction Remodeler, passed away, Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born in Ingalls, Kansas to Gilbert Barton and Opal Effie (Nicholson) Barton. He is survived by his wife Betty Barton; children Cindy Rodriguez of El Reno, OK and Ronald Speck of Wichita; grandchildren Brenda Rodriguez of Valley Center, James Rodriguez and Stephanie Moore of...
Dallas Harrod
May 23, 2014
SEDGWICK Harrod, Dallas Wade, 47, former National Plastics employee, passed away, Friday, May 23, 2014. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas to Gable M. Harrod, Sr. and Elizabeth M. (Woods) Harrod. Loving husband, father and brother, leaves behind his wife Donna Harrod; children Rachel Harrod of Kansas City, Nicole Harrod of Great Bend, Justin Harrod of Arkansas City and...
Dustan Roberts
May 19, 2014
VALLEY CENTER / INDEPENDENCE Dustan James Roberts, 29, Laney Oil Pipeline employee, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. He is survived by his children Erik Winters of Kechi and Aubrey Morgan of Winfield; parents Lora and Pat Friedel of Wichita, Dale Roberts of Valley Center and Steven Miller of Wichita; brothers Benjamin Miller of Atlanta, Georgia, Jason Miller of Wichita,...
Michael Shannon
May 17, 2014
HUTCHINSON Shannon, Michael Clyde, 74, retired U.S. Navy, passed away, Saturday, May 17, 2014. He was born in Gregory, South Dakota to Clyde Edward Shannon and Agatha Alfreda (Barton) Shannon. He was a graduate of Winner, South Dakota High School. He was a 20 year U. S. Navy and Vietnam War Era Veteran. He is survived by his wife Nell...
Robert "Bob" Flanagan
May 16, 2014
Robert "Bob" Martin Flanagan, 56, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. The son of the late Harry L. Flanagan and Madeline L. Higgins Flanagan was born February 18, 1958 in Walled Lake, Michigan. His family moved to Long Beach, California when Bob was age four. He graduated from Robert A. Millikan...
Jerry Miles
May 14, 2014
HUTCHINSON Jerry Lee Miles, 74, retired Eaton Corporation large Machine Mechanic, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Lawrence Waldo Miles and Arietta May (Brewer) Miles. After High School graduation he entered the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam War Era Veteran, serving from 1962-1965. He is survived by...
Cheri (Henry) Smith
May 14, 2014
Cheri Sue Smith, of Mound City, Kansas, passed away on May 14 after a short battle with cancer. She will be deeply missed by her friends, her family, and her community. She was most proud of having raised her loving children and her loving children through marriage. She lived a proud and strong life; loving music, loving the Lord, and...
Ernest G. Copeland
May 10, 2014
WICHITA formerly of Mountain View, Arkansas Copeland, Ernest Gill, 86, retired Aircraft Machinist, passed away, Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born in Newnata, Stone County, Arkansas to Benjamin Franklin Copeland and Dora E. (Sutterfield) Copeland. He was a U.S. Army and World War II Veteran. He is survived by his wife Clara Copeland; daughter Rhonda Thomas; grandson Glen "Rusty"...
Oliver B. Towles
May 7, 2014
WICHITA Towles, Oliver Bryan, 75, retired Pony Express, Associated Grocers and Town & Country OTR Truck Driver, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Owen Bert Towles and Dorothy Mildred (Boyce) Towles. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1958. He is survived by his sons Oliver Towles II and James Wright;...
