REVA (WERNER) SMITH
Aug 3, 2026
Reva Kay Smith was born in Three Rivers, Michigan, and later made her home in Sedgwick, Kansas.
Reva was incredibly proud of earning her Associate of Business degree, a milestone that reflected her determination to complete her goals in life.
She treasured every moment spent with her family. Whether camping and fishing alongside her beloved husband, Ron and family, or creating something...
ROBERTA (STONE) STAFFORD
Jul 31, 2026
Roberta Dorean Stafford, 82, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, in Valley Center.
Roberta was born in Newton, Kansas, to Bob and Chloe (Morland) Stone. She made Valley Center her lifelong home, where she built her and her families.
After graduating from North High School, Roberta began her career at Van Gundy Real Estate. She later chose...
RACHEL D. HARROD
Jul 30, 2026
Rachel Dawn Harrod, 36, gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, July 30, 2026. She was the daughter of Dallas Wade Harrod and Donna Elizabeth (McNeely) Harrod. She was a 2009 graduate of Halstead High School, then went on to be a CNA where she assisted and helped care for people.
She had so many things she enjoyed but the ultimate was...
WAYTH E. EVERHART
Jul 29, 2026
Wayth E. Everhart 79, of Assaria, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Wayth was born on October 27, 1946, in McPherson, Kansas, to the late Basil and Dora (Nichols) Everhart. After graduating from McPherson High School in 1964, he worked as an auto mechanic for many years at Malm Automotive in McPherson and spent the end of his working...
ROBERT E. HALL
Jul 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dad, Robert “Bob” Ellis Hall, who passed away on July 27, 2026, at the age of 82 after a courageous two-year battle with esophageal cancer.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Andrew “Andy” and Vera Hall; his wife, Janice Hall; his brother, Ken Hall; and his...
GREGORY B. FENTON
Jul 25, 2026
Gregory B. Fenton, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania to Patrick William Fenton and Vera June (Causer) Fenton, one of twelve children. He was a graduate at Miami Trace Fayette County, Ohio. Greg worked several jobs over the years, yet ended with his favorite at KU Medical School as...
JOYCE (JOHNSON) DAVIS
Jul 23, 2026
Joyce Ann Davis was born to Abe T. and Minnie Jantz Johnson, in Isabella, Oklahoma, on April 17, 1935, the last child in her family, following 9 siblings, brothers Tobe, John, Leonard, Virgil and Delmar, and sisters Malvina, Zelma Ruth, Florence and Fern. She passed from life on July 23, 2026, at the Paramount Community Living and Rehab, in Newton,...
DAVID MCCONNAUGHHAY
Jul 22, 2026
David Allen McConnaughhay, 87, passed away peacefully July 22, 2026. He was born October 12, 1938 to Sidney Gerald McConnaughhay and Faye Elizabeth McConnaughhay. David graduated from Larned High School in 1956, where he was very active in athletics. After graduation, he attended Pratt County Community College for two years. In 1960, he enlisted in the United States Army. During...
JOSEPH D. BRAMAN
Jul 21, 2026
Joseph D. Braman, 56, of Park City, Kansas, passed away July 21, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Hamburg, Iowa to Chester D. and Esther (Major) Braman.
Longtime employee of Jimmy's Diner, he also loved wrestling, antiques, movies, listening to music and reading.
His greatest love of 32 years was his wife Kimberly Braman, who survives. He is also survived...
CONSTANCE "CONNIE" (BAILEY) GUMM
Jul 18, 2026
Connie Gumm was born Constance Louise Bailey on November 28, 1949, just 13 months and some days after her older brother Michael. Their parents were Bud and Wilma Jean Bailey (Ma and Pa), a handsome young couple who built a house less than a block away from Jean’s mom and dad (Granny and Gramps). A few years later, brother Vernon...
VICKY (FIDLER) PANKRATZ
Jul 12, 2026
Vicky Susan Fidler PanKratz was born on November 25, 1945, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Loyal and Vera Fidler. When she was four years old, her family moved from Rolla, Kansas, to Meade, Kansas. She graduated from Meade High School in 1963 and attended Fort Hays State College, where she met the love of her life, Jon PanKratz.
On August 28,...
DIANNA (REFFNER) WIRTHS
Jul 10, 2026
Dianna Kay Wirths, 70, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2026, in Wichita, KS. She was born on June 29, 1956, in Newton, KS to Ed and Carol Reffner of Valley Center. She was a lifelong resident of Valley Center, graduating in 1974. After graduation, she attended Fort Hays State University where she received her bachelor's degree in nursing. She...
MARTIN J. CREAMER
Jul 8, 2026
Martin Creamer was born in Clezedon, Somerset, England, on January 3, 1966. He came to America in 1973 and lived in Newport News, Virginia. Later, he settled in Apache Junction, Arizona, where he worked in construction and earned his CDL.
He later met Joel Coonfield, and together they had two children, Brianna and John Creamer.
In 2008, Martin moved to Pratt, Kansas,...
NANCY J. CARROLL
Jul 2, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nancy Jane Carroll
Nancy Jane (Payne) Carroll Born October 6, 1956 • Wichita, Kansas Passed July 2, 2026, Newton, Kansas
Today we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Nancy Jane Carroll—a woman whose warmth, humor, and unmistakable personality left a mark on everyone she met.
Nancy had what her family fondly called the gift of gab. Whether...
MARLENE (MOATS) NEHER
Jun 12, 2026
Marlene Marie Moats Neher, 91, passed away on June 12, 2026 in McPherson, Kansas. Hers was a life well-lived.
Marlene was born to Edgar and Marie Smith Moats of Eldora, Iowa on September 10, 1934. She was the oldest child with three brothers: Dean, Marvin, and Vernon Moats. Marlene grew up helping tend to the home and her younger brothers, and...
DAN E. WALDEN
Jun 12, 2026
Dan Eugene “Danny” Walden died surrounded by family at Wesley Medical Center on June 12 2026. Dan was born on the 9th of January, 1952 in De Queen, Arkansas. He was the son of Gene and Shirley Walden, the third youngest of four siblings including Sue Jones, Diane Walden, and Cindy Robinson. Dan grew up in Prairie Village, Kansas, where...
ROSALEA (MITCHELL) STEPHENS
Jun 8, 2026
Rosalea Kay (Mitchell) Stephens, 84, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Comfort Care Home in Newton, Kansas, surrounded by her family. Her faith and trust in Jesus were a source of comfort and a guiding force throughout her later years. Even as Alzheimer’s took much from her, she never lost sight of what mattered most. She had said, “God...
KAREN TAYLOR
Jun 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Karen Taylor (77) passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2026 in Wichita, KS. Karen married her sweetheart, Vernon Taylor, in the Oakland California Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Family was the center of her world. She was an excellent homemaker, talented baker, and loved gardening,...
RANDALL K. DILLON
Jun 3, 2026
Randall Dillon, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Wichita to Ellison Dillon and Vera (Allen) Dillon. He attended Wichita schools and was a Wichita North High School graduate. After graduation he worked at numerous autobody shops in Wichita as a painter and bodyman. Then he worked and retired from Boeing / Spirit...
JARED M. TRUJILLO
Jun 3, 2026
Jared Michael Trujillo, age 42, of Sedgwick, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was born in Newton, Kansas to Edward D. Trujillo, Jr and Kelly Ann (Iseli) Trujillo. He was raised in the Sedgwick area where he attended schools, participated in football, basketball and was an amazing wrestler having went to State for 2 years. A graduate...
