Obituaries

Jun 13, 2019

Larry D. Welch, 80, Minneapolis, died Thursday, June 13, 2019. He was born April 27, 1939 on the family farm north of Bennington to Clarence and Edna (Lott) Welch. Larry attended Sunny Side School through the seventh grade and then Wells through his eighth-grade year. He worked on the farm where he was always a help to...

May 31, 2019

J amie Lynn Smith, 32, of Delphos, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 31, 2019. Jamie was born to Martin and Carrie (Parks) Smith on July 8, 1986 in Salina, Kansas. On May 7, 2010 Jamie married Karen Jamison. Jamie worked for the Delphos Coop as a seed salesman. Survivors include his wife, Karen; 3 sons, Trennon Crissman,...

May 17, 2019

Gloria June Clark, 78, Culver, left this earthly life and passed through the veil on Friday, May 17, 2019. June was born to Harold Elsy and Shirley (Clifton) Coody on February 3, 1941, in Delhi, Louisiana.

June is survived by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Clark of Culver, daughters Kim (Eldon) Smith of Ramona;...

May 12, 2019

Leona Diane Hoard, the first living child of Sidney Charles and Mabel Blanche (Wilson) Rupert, was born September 10, 1932 at the family farm in Ellsworth County near Langley, Kansas. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at the age of 86 years, eight months, and two days.

May 8, 2019

Raymond L. Boster, 91, Bennington, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. He was born October 29, 1927 in Bennington to C.E. and Ethel (Morse) Boster.

Ray was a graduate of Bennington High School and he served in the United States Air Force from 1945-46. He and Marjorie...

May 4, 2019

Lenda (Baker) Prince, 60, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2019 at The Nicol Home in Glasco. She was born Aug. 20, 1958 in Salina, to Mike and Sharolyn Baker. Lenda will be remembered most for her contagious laughter, her larger than life hugs, and her incredible homemade Mac n cheese.

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Apr 25, 2019

Charles Raymond "Chuck" Yowell, Delphos, died Thursday, April 25, 2019, his 62 nd birthday, at his home. He was born April 25, 1957 in Hoxie to Raymond Miles Yowell, Jr. and Billye J. Clark Yowell.

Farming was his passion and we worked in the oilfield in western Kansas.

Chuck is survived by his mother and...

Apr 20, 2019

Donald J. Serrien, 90, Minneapolis, died Saturday, April 20, 2019. He was born April 24, 1928 in Lincoln County to Louis and Minnie (Panzer) Serrien.

Donald was a United States Army veteran and he was a field technician for the A.S.C.S. for many years. He and Celeta Matson were united in marriage on...

Apr 18, 2019

Ralph G. Luther, Sr., 91, Minneapolis, passed away April 18, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.

Ralph was born in Flint, MI on July 16, 1927 to Harold C. and Zora (Randle) Luther. He joined the Army and served from October 5, 1945 to January 20, 1947. He was PVT for 2.5 years...

Apr 17, 2019

Sharon Ann Knox, 67, Salina, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born October 16, 1950, in Wichita to Emory and Hattie Marie (Clark) Knox.

Sharon graduated from Tescott High School and received a bachelor's degree from K-State, Salina. She had been licensed as a CNA and as a...

Apr 7, 2019

Hope J. Collins, 67, Ada, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at her home. She was born December 23, 1951 in Birmingham, AL to Taswell C. and Jo Anna (Jones) Yeager.

Hope met Kenneth Collins on August 15, 1969 and they were married on September 6, 1969.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother,...

Apr 5, 2019

Norma J. Cooper, 88, Bennington, formerly of Chase, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Norma was born July 8, 1930 in Rice County to James E. and Amy (Maggs) Miller.

She and Earl B. Cooper were united in marriage on June 5, 1949 in Chase. Norma worked...

Mar 30, 2019

Deanna K. Nash, 76, Minneapolis, died Saturday, March 30, 2019 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis.  She was born February 14, 1943 in Salina to A.J. and Irma (Stuck) Shanahan.

Dee was a longtime painter and decorator in Minneapolis.  She had a love for animals and her family, especially her grandchildren.

Mar 13, 2019

Rowena Mae Simpson, 92, Minneapolis, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Ottawa County Health Center, Minneapolis. Rowena was born July 8, 1926 in Lamar to Bruff and Tillie (Barnes) Wilkins.

After high school graduation, Rowena took normal training and taught for three years in Ottawa and Cloud Counties. On December 13, 1947...

Mar 12, 2019

Bobby K. Hudson, 79, Derby, formerly of Minneapolis, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at his home.

Bobby was a man who had the presence of God in his life every day. The godly path he chose took him many places and allowed him to touch many lives. As a young husband and father...

Mar 9, 2019

Wayne J. Lott, 59, Inman, died Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Wichita. He was born November 11, 1959 in Newton to Willis and Sara (Brainerd) Lott.

Wayne was a 1978 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he earned an associate degree from Hutchinson Community College. He and Kelly Plush were united in marriage...

Mar 8, 2019

Kenneth H. "Kenny" Wallace, 67, Barnard, died on Friday, March 8, 2019 while singing at The Dog House in Bennington, Kansas.

Kenny was born on August 15, 1951 in Wichita, Kansas. When Kenny was 3 years old his parents and brother, Don moved to Barnard, Kansas where he lived the rest of his...

Mar 2, 2019

Charles N. Romm, Sr., 81, Bennington, died Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born July 29, 1937 in Hilltop, WV to William F. and Mary (Bragg) Romm.

Charlie and Marlyn Hamilton were married on August 1, 1958 in Salina. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Salina.

He...

Feb 25, 2019

Ruth LeAnna (Haddock) Cramer, 92, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019 in Salina, Kansas after a brief hospital stay following surgery.

Ruth was born in Lindsey, Kansas on December 14, 1926 the youngest child of John and Faye (Hubbard) Haddock. She grew up south of Minneapolis, attending country schools at Darling Point...

Feb 23, 2019

Reba Diane Brindle, 63, Salina, died Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Salina. Diane was born August 14, 1955 in Fort Bragg, NC to Earsie "George" and Norma (Hobbs) Gadd.

Diane and Larry K. Brindle were united in marriage on March 16, 1973 in Minneapolis. She worked as an in-home childcare provider for many...