Michael Marshall Ayala, 68 of Leoti, KS died December 27, 2020 in Garden City, KS after a lengthy illness. He was born in La Junta, CO on October 11, 1952 to Nash and Virginia (Jaquez) Ayala. 

Michael was the youngest of three children, him being the only boy. He attended West Elementary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and junior high at St. Patrick’s Catholic School all in La Junta. He was fortunate to be able to attend 4 years of high school at Roncalli Catholic All-Boys school in Pueblo, CO, graduating with honors. After high school, he attended Otero Junior College for two years, transferring to Adams State College in Alamosa. 

He moved to Colorado Springs, working in construction for two years. Returning to La Junta, he was a fixture at Warehouse Liquors from 1979-1989. In 1990, he moved to Leoti, KS, hiring on at the Kansas Department of Transportation, working his way from maintenance to supervisor, retiring in 2015. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed following the local sports teams of Leoti and any and all sporting events, especially his beloved Denver Broncos. 

Michael was known for his care-free attitude, sense of humor which was above and beyond most. His sharp wit was tempered by his smile and laughter. He used to say his claim to fame was his starring roll as a field worker in Mr. Majestyk, filmed in La Junta in 1974. 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ledia (Torrez) Ayala, his father, Nash Ayala, Sister, Margaret (Roy) Grasmick, Nephew, Matthew (Jill) Valdez, Niece, Erika Valdez, brother-in laws, Alvin Torrez, Joe (Darlene) Torrez, Blas (Tammi) Torrez and sister-in-law Catalina (Jim) Harris and several relatives. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Jaquez) Ayala, sister, Alice Jean Valdez, mother and father in-law, Mike and Rose Torrez, brother-in-laws, Eddie, Gilbert, Tim and Pete Torrez, both paternal and maternal grandparents, along with several uncles and aunts. 

In lieu of funeral services, he will be cremated and services to be held in La Junta at a later date.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael Marshall Ayala, 68 of Leoti, KS died December 27, 2020 in Garden City, KS after a lengthy illness. He was born in La Junta, CO on October 11, 1952 to Nash and Virginia (Jaquez) Ayala. Michael was the youngest of three children, him being the only boy. He attended West Elementary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and junior high at St. Patrick’s Catholic School all in La Junta. He was fortunate to be able to attend 4 years of high school at Roncalli Catholic All-Boys school in Pueblo, CO, graduating with honors. After high school, he attended Otero Junior College for two years, transferring to Adams State College in Alamosa. He moved to Colorado Springs, working in construction for two years. Returning to La Junta, he was a fixture at Warehouse Liquors from 1979-1989. In 1990, he moved to Leoti, KS, hiring on at the Kansas Department of Transportation, working his way from maintenance to supervisor, retiring in 2015. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed following the local sports teams of Leoti and any and all sporting events, especially his beloved Denver Broncos. Michael was known for his care-free attitude, sense of humor which was above and beyond most. His sharp wit was tempered by his smile and laughter. He used to say his claim to fame was his starring roll as a field worker in Mr. Majestyk, filmed in La Junta in 1974. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ledia (Torrez) Ayala, his father, Nash Ayala, Sister, Margaret (Roy) Grasmick, Nephew, Matthew (Jill) Valdez, Niece, Erika Valdez, brother-in laws, Alvin Torrez, Joe (Darlene) Torrez, Blas (Tammi) Torrez and sister-in-law Catalina (Jim) Harris and several relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Jaquez) Ayala, sister, Alice Jean Valdez, mother and father in-law, Mike and Rose Torrez, brother-in-laws, Eddie, Gilbert, Tim and Pete Torrez, both paternal and maternal grandparents, along with several uncles and aunts. In lieu of funeral services, he will be cremated and services to be held in La Junta at a later date.&nbsp;

Michael Marshall Ayala

Charles W. Perkins, 62, passed away December 26, 2020, at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born July 3, 1958, at Ellsworth, to 
Charlie “Choc” &amp; Elda (Janzen) Perkins. He married Leslie Perkins 
April 22, 1978 at Ellsworth.

Charles was the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at Barton 
Community College for 35 years. He was a member of Grace Community 
Church in Great Bend. Charles enjoyed anything having to do with the 
outdoors, including, motorcycles and Jeeps. He especially loved spending
 time with his family.

Survivors include, his wife, Leslie Perkins of the home; two sons, 
Levi Perkins and wife Jenifer of Topeka, and Aaron Perkins of Wichita 
Falls, Tx.; his mother, Elda Perkins of Lorraine; a brother, Herbert 
Perkins of Lorraine; a sister, Cindy Perkins-Wereley and husband Brian 
of San Antonio, Tex.; and four grandchildren, Joe Perkins, John Perkins,
 Matthew Perkins, and Lily Perkins. He was preceded in death by his 
father, Charlie "Choc" Perkins; his father in law, Joe Lee Wright; and a
 sister in law, Jan Perkins.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, 
January 2, 2021, at Grace Community Church in Great Bend, with Pastor 
Jay Beuoy presiding. A Private Family Interment will be in Lorraine 
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Central Kansas Dream Center,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Charles W. Perkins, 62, passed away December 26, 2020, at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born July 3, 1958, at Ellsworth, to 
Charlie “Choc” &amp; Elda (Janzen) Perkins. He married Leslie Perkins 
April 22, 1978 at Ellsworth.Charles was the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at Barton 
Community College for 35 years. He was a member of Grace Community 
Church in Great Bend. Charles enjoyed anything having to do with the 
outdoors, including, motorcycles and Jeeps. He especially loved spending
 time with his family.Survivors include, his wife, Leslie Perkins of the home; two sons, 
Levi Perkins and wife Jenifer of Topeka, and Aaron Perkins of Wichita 
Falls, Tx.; his mother, Elda Perkins of Lorraine; a brother, Herbert 
Perkins of Lorraine; a sister, Cindy Perkins-Wereley and husband Brian 
of San Antonio, Tex.; and four grandchildren, Joe Perkins, John Perkins,
 Matthew Perkins, and Lily Perkins. He was preceded in death by his 
father, Charlie "Choc" Perkins; his father in law, Joe Lee Wright; and a
 sister in law, Jan Perkins.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, 
January 2, 2021, at Grace Community Church in Great Bend, with Pastor 
Jay Beuoy presiding. A Private Family Interment will be in Lorraine 
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Central Kansas Dream Center,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Charles W. Perkins

September 6, 1968
 -
 December 26, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 </figure>September 6, 1968
 -
 December 26, 2020 An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Anthony Michael Ray Arnold

Margaret Ann Brack, age 76, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the&nbsp;Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, after a short battle with cancer. 

She was the eldest daughter of Frank J and Hanora (Henderson) Keller born on May 4th, 1944 in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;She attended Ellis High School graduating in 1962. On October 5, 1963 she married the love of her life,&nbsp;Morris Brack, in Ellis at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Margaret lived all of her adult life in Ellis, living on the farm with Morris, for many years she worked at Alloway’s Restaurant in the days of the buffet, patrons came from far and wide to eat the buffet especially on Mother's Days, Easter and Memorial Day weekend. She always spoke with pride of the days feeding the local families and friends as well as those who came to Ellis to visit. In more recent years she could be seen doing maintenance at Spruce Village, and making crafts and meals for some of her adopted residents there. She also worked at Meal site and with her daughter Margo at the Ellis Golf Club. All who knew Margaret knew she truly had a heart of gold, if she had a dollar, it meant someone else had 75 cents, she never wanted any attention for her kindness and good deeds, preferring instead to remain in the background. She loved anything to do with family, crafts, puzzles, sewing, canning, cooking, baking, attending the kids and grandkids games and activities and racing, especially racing, always cheering for her #8B Kaishen Brack and #08 Dakota Sproul. Margaret loved her husband Morris, taking care of him daily as he faded away from Alzheimer’s and was heartbroken when he passed away only 1.5 years ago. Without a doubt her greatest pride and joy was her 3 children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, her unselfish love and the gleam in her eyes, along with her warm smile were heartwarming, anytime she was around them. Her kindness and love of her family was apparent every day as she put everyone before herself and never asked anything in return since “she didn't want to bother anyone.”

She is survived by her son Mark Brack (Gail), two daughters, Maryl (Tim) Gottschalk and Margo Brack, all of Ellis, Three sisters, Virginia (Gina Sproul, Judy Kuhn and Deanna Wellbrock, all of Hays. Grandchildren, Jerome Gottshalk (Jenni), Kimberly Gottschalk, Keisha Ghumm (Ethan) Kaishen Brack; step grandchildren, Sarah Dreiling (Joe) Todd Walker, and Christy Schoenthaler (Devin) great grandchildren, Julian Gottschalk, Braxton Ghumm: and great step grandchildren, Elizabeth Dreiling, Eli Dreiling, Emmitt Dreiling and Easton Schoenthaler.

She was preceded in death by her husband Morris, her parents, and brothers Al and Darrell Keller, and brother in law Chuck Sproul. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Memorial visitation will be Thursday 9:30 AM until service time with a rosary service will be at 10:00 AM all at St. Mary's Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ellis Meal Site or Ellis Food Pantry. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Margaret Ann Brack, age 76, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the&nbsp;Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, after a short battle with cancer. She was the eldest daughter of Frank J and Hanora (Henderson) Keller born on May 4th, 1944 in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;She attended Ellis High School graduating in 1962. On October 5, 1963 she married the love of her life,&nbsp;Morris Brack, in Ellis at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Margaret lived all of her adult life in Ellis, living on the farm with Morris, for many years she worked at Alloway’s Restaurant in the days of the buffet, patrons came from far and wide to eat the buffet especially on Mother's Days, Easter and Memorial Day weekend. She always spoke with pride of the days feeding the local families and friends as well as those who came to Ellis to visit. In more recent years she could be seen doing maintenance at Spruce Village, and making crafts and meals for some of her adopted residents there. She also worked at Meal site and with her daughter Margo at the Ellis Golf Club. All who knew Margaret knew she truly had a heart of gold, if she had a dollar, it meant someone else had 75 cents, she never wanted any attention for her kindness and good deeds, preferring instead to remain in the background. She loved anything to do with family, crafts, puzzles, sewing, canning, cooking, baking, attending the kids and grandkids games and activities and racing, especially racing, always cheering for her #8B Kaishen Brack and #08 Dakota Sproul. Margaret loved her husband Morris, taking care of him daily as he faded away from Alzheimer’s and was heartbroken when he passed away only 1.5 years ago. Without a doubt her greatest pride and joy was her 3 children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, her unselfish love and the gleam in her eyes, along with her warm smile were heartwarming, anytime she was around them. Her kindness and love of her family was apparent every day as she put everyone before herself and never asked anything in return since “she didn't want to bother anyone.” She is survived by her son Mark Brack (Gail), two daughters, Maryl (Tim) Gottschalk and Margo Brack, all of Ellis, Three sisters, Virginia (Gina Sproul, Judy Kuhn and Deanna Wellbrock, all of Hays. Grandchildren, Jerome Gottshalk (Jenni), Kimberly Gottschalk, Keisha Ghumm (Ethan) Kaishen Brack; step grandchildren, Sarah Dreiling (Joe) Todd Walker, and Christy Schoenthaler (Devin) great grandchildren, Julian Gottschalk, Braxton Ghumm: and great step grandchildren, Elizabeth Dreiling, Eli Dreiling, Emmitt Dreiling and Easton Schoenthaler. She was preceded in death by her husband Morris, her parents, and brothers Al and Darrell Keller, and brother in law Chuck Sproul. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Memorial visitation will be Thursday 9:30 AM until service time with a rosary service will be at 10:00 AM all at St. Mary's Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ellis Meal Site or Ellis Food Pantry. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Margaret Ann Brack

Troy Gene Faulkender, 52, of Oakley, died Monday, December 21, 2020. He 
was born June 29, 1968, in St. Francis, KS, to Roger and Joyce (Douthit)
 Faulkender. 

Troy attended St. Francis schools and represented the 
Indians as a 1985 State Champion wrestler. He graduated from St. Francis
 High School in 1986 and went on to attend Colby Community College and 
Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Troy was
 a member of the Livestock Judging team at both Colby and K-State. He 
loved hunting and had a passion for ranching. 
Troy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thad Sr. and Hazel Douthit and Howard “Phiz” and Grace Faulkender. 
He’s survived by his children, Cody (Emily) Faulkender, Oakley and Taryn
 Faulkender, Hays; parents, Roger Faulkender, St. Francis and Joyce 
Faulkender, St. Francis; siblings, Tye (Amber) Faulkender, Leighann 
(Mike) Bandel and Lori (Cale) Reiger, all of St. Francis; several 
cousins and many nieces and nephews. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials are suggested to 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701 to help with final 
expenses. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Troy Gene Faulkender, 52, of Oakley, died Monday, December 21, 2020. He 
was born June 29, 1968, in St. Francis, KS, to Roger and Joyce (Douthit)
 Faulkender. Troy attended St. Francis schools and represented the 
Indians as a 1985 State Champion wrestler. He graduated from St. Francis
 High School in 1986 and went on to attend Colby Community College and 
Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Troy was
 a member of the Livestock Judging team at both Colby and K-State. He 
loved hunting and had a passion for ranching. 
Troy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thad Sr. and Hazel Douthit and Howard “Phiz” and Grace Faulkender. 
He’s survived by his children, Cody (Emily) Faulkender, Oakley and Taryn
 Faulkender, Hays; parents, Roger Faulkender, St. Francis and Joyce 
Faulkender, St. Francis; siblings, Tye (Amber) Faulkender, Leighann 
(Mike) Bandel and Lori (Cale) Reiger, all of St. Francis; several 
cousins and many nieces and nephews. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials are suggested to 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701 to help with final 
expenses. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Troy Gene Faulkender

Debra Ann “Debbie” Lorson, age 67, passed away peacefully at home with
 her family by her side on December 25, 2020, after a long battle with 
lung cancer. She was born March 4, 1953, in Salina, Kansas to Florian 
and Reita (Gibson) Glassman and graduated from Hays High School. She 
married Phillip Allen Lorson in June of 1972. For many years, Debra 
worked as a bookkeeper at the Agri-trails Co-op in Hope. 
Debra bowled for many years and loved to sew and crochet. Debra was a 
dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and 
embraced every moment with them. Once her grandchildren were born, they
 were her pride and joy. She enjoyed going to all the ballgames and was
 always their biggest fan. She would be baking cookies and playing 
games, there was never a dull moment with them. She especially loved 
her role as G.G. She had a big heart and always willing to help. 
Debra was a longtime member of St. Phillips Catholic Church of Hope, and a member of the Altar Society. 
She was a loving and devoted mother of twins Kelly Coup (Justin) of 
Hope, Kerry Ditto (Darren) of Abilene, and son Chad Lorson (Brittney) of
 Hope. She had nine grandchildren, Tatum, Reagan, Spencer, Breken, 
Brighton, Kierstyn, Quincy, Brixton, and Bristol, five brothers, John 
Glassman (Rhonda) of Russell, Rick Glassman (Cheryl) of Hays, Mike 
Glassman (Sandy) of Victoria, Mark Glassman (Dee) of Allen, Texas, and 
Chris Glassman of Hays, and many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial for Debbie will be 11:00 am Monday, December 
28, 2020 at the St. Phillips Catholic Church in Hope with Father Peter 
O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 5:00 pm Sunday evening 
at the church with the family receiving friends following. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the St. Phillips Catholic Church or the 
Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Debra Ann “Debbie” Lorson, age 67, passed away peacefully at home with
 her family by her side on December 25, 2020, after a long battle with 
lung cancer. She was born March 4, 1953, in Salina, Kansas to Florian 
and Reita (Gibson) Glassman and graduated from Hays High School. She 
married Phillip Allen Lorson in June of 1972. For many years, Debra 
worked as a bookkeeper at the Agri-trails Co-op in Hope. 
Debra bowled for many years and loved to sew and crochet. Debra was a 
dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and 
embraced every moment with them. Once her grandchildren were born, they
 were her pride and joy. She enjoyed going to all the ballgames and was
 always their biggest fan. She would be baking cookies and playing 
games, there was never a dull moment with them. She especially loved 
her role as G.G. She had a big heart and always willing to help. 
Debra was a longtime member of St. Phillips Catholic Church of Hope, and a member of the Altar Society. 
She was a loving and devoted mother of twins Kelly Coup (Justin) of 
Hope, Kerry Ditto (Darren) of Abilene, and son Chad Lorson (Brittney) of
 Hope. She had nine grandchildren, Tatum, Reagan, Spencer, Breken, 
Brighton, Kierstyn, Quincy, Brixton, and Bristol, five brothers, John 
Glassman (Rhonda) of Russell, Rick Glassman (Cheryl) of Hays, Mike 
Glassman (Sandy) of Victoria, Mark Glassman (Dee) of Allen, Texas, and 
Chris Glassman of Hays, and many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial for Debbie will be 11:00 am Monday, December 
28, 2020 at the St. Phillips Catholic Church in Hope with Father Peter 
O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 5:00 pm Sunday evening 
at the church with the family receiving friends following. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the St. Phillips Catholic Church or the 
Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Debra Ann 'Debbie' Lorson

Jerrold D. Culver, 85, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2020, at 
St Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born on January 29, 1935,&nbsp; in Freedom, Oklahoma the son of Ervin Chester &amp; Dorotha Ardella 
(Doud) Culver. He married Peggy Joan Reed on October 15, 1955.&nbsp; She died
 on October 12, 2020. 
Jerry grew up around Alva, Oklahoma, leaving home at an early age he 
worked road construction throughout the Midwest. While working on 
Highway 96 from Dighton to Scott City he met his future wife. They 
lived and worked in Liberal for a short period and then returned to 
Dighton in 1958 where he worked at the Farmers Co-op Elevator. A flood 
in 1967 took Jerry to Fairbanks, Alaska to help relocate his sister’s 
family while repairs were made to their home and he loved it. In the 
Summer of 1968 the Culver family re-located to Fairbanks with hope of 
employment on the Alaska Pipeline. He worked for Becker Drilling as 
line wide foreman where soil and geological samples were taken. These 
crews traveled the mainline right of way in roll-agon camps prior to the
 haul road being built. Post pipeline Jerry worked for the United 
Nations instructing and teaching offshore drilling in Thailand and 
Burma. Jerry finished his working career at the City of Fairbank Garage
 as a mechanic. He was responsible for maintenance of the fire trucks 
and ambulances. Jerry was building Beauty Shops for his wife through 
out their life together. It seemed to him like every few years. 
Retiring in 2003 he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Harley 
rider. He belonged to the H.O.G. of Fairbanks. He loved to ride and 
meet people. There was not anyone he would not speak to and had a heart
 of gold. All manner of activities with his family were important to 
him and also enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage. He moved back 
to Kansas in 2016. 
He is survived by his Son- Donald (Buster) Culver of Fairbanks, Alaska 
and Grandson Caleb Culver, Granddaughter Shyla Culver both of Fairbanks 
and Great-Grandsons- Ezra Culver and Orion Culver. Son-Kirk &amp; Diana
 Culver of Dighton, Granddaughter- Vanessa Culver of Seattle, 
Washington, Grandson- Cameron Culver of North Pole, Alaska, 
Great-Granddaughters- Harper and Charley, Grandson Rick &amp; Samantha 
Culver of Decatur, Illinois, Great-Grandson- Jerry Culver, 
Great-Granddaughter- Viviann Culver, 2 Brothers- Gene Culver of Guymon, 
Oklahoma and Kim Culver of Texarkana, Texas and 3 Sisters- Marion 
Sunderland of Fairbanks, Alaska, Wilma Ridgeway of Perry, Oklahoma and 
Lakita James of Perry, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his 
Parents, Wife and Brother- Norman Culver. 
A Memorial service for Jerry and Peggy will be held in late summer 2021 
at Fairbanks, Alaska. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com. 
Boomhower Funeral Home of Dighton, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Jerrold D. Culver, 85, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2020, at 
St Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born on January 29, 1935,&nbsp; in Freedom, Oklahoma the son of Ervin Chester &amp; Dorotha Ardella 
(Doud) Culver. He married Peggy Joan Reed on October 15, 1955.&nbsp; She died
 on October 12, 2020. 
Jerry grew up around Alva, Oklahoma, leaving home at an early age he 
worked road construction throughout the Midwest. While working on 
Highway 96 from Dighton to Scott City he met his future wife. They 
lived and worked in Liberal for a short period and then returned to 
Dighton in 1958 where he worked at the Farmers Co-op Elevator. A flood 
in 1967 took Jerry to Fairbanks, Alaska to help relocate his sister’s 
family while repairs were made to their home and he loved it. In the 
Summer of 1968 the Culver family re-located to Fairbanks with hope of 
employment on the Alaska Pipeline. He worked for Becker Drilling as 
line wide foreman where soil and geological samples were taken. These 
crews traveled the mainline right of way in roll-agon camps prior to the
 haul road being built. Post pipeline Jerry worked for the United 
Nations instructing and teaching offshore drilling in Thailand and 
Burma. Jerry finished his working career at the City of Fairbank Garage
 as a mechanic. He was responsible for maintenance of the fire trucks 
and ambulances. Jerry was building Beauty Shops for his wife through 
out their life together. It seemed to him like every few years. 
Retiring in 2003 he enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid Harley 
rider. He belonged to the H.O.G. of Fairbanks. He loved to ride and 
meet people. There was not anyone he would not speak to and had a heart
 of gold. All manner of activities with his family were important to 
him and also enjoyed playing cards, especially cribbage. He moved back 
to Kansas in 2016. 
He is survived by his Son- Donald (Buster) Culver of Fairbanks, Alaska 
and Grandson Caleb Culver, Granddaughter Shyla Culver both of Fairbanks 
and Great-Grandsons- Ezra Culver and Orion Culver. Son-Kirk &amp; Diana
 Culver of Dighton, Granddaughter- Vanessa Culver of Seattle, 
Washington, Grandson- Cameron Culver of North Pole, Alaska, 
Great-Granddaughters- Harper and Charley, Grandson Rick &amp; Samantha 
Culver of Decatur, Illinois, Great-Grandson- Jerry Culver, 
Great-Granddaughter- Viviann Culver, 2 Brothers- Gene Culver of Guymon, 
Oklahoma and Kim Culver of Texarkana, Texas and 3 Sisters- Marion 
Sunderland of Fairbanks, Alaska, Wilma Ridgeway of Perry, Oklahoma and 
Lakita James of Perry, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his 
Parents, Wife and Brother- Norman Culver. 
A Memorial service for Jerry and Peggy will be held in late summer 2021 
at Fairbanks, Alaska. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com. 
Boomhower Funeral Home of Dighton, Kansas is in charge of arrangements.

Jerrold D. Culver

Larry L. Huck, age 79, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 
26, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
born on January 31, 1941, in Coldwater, Kansas, the son of Vernon &amp; 
Maxine Wait Huck.&nbsp; Larry was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1963
 moving from Winfield, Kansas, and was a Teacher, Coach, Farmer, 
Rancher, and Cattleman and a very big supporter of Scott Community 
School sports activities.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Larry also was a member of the Scott County Fair Board, William
 Carpenter Board, Scott CO-OP Board, Kansas Livestock Association, 
Kansas Beef Council where he was president for 2 years, American 
Chianina Association being president for 2 years, and the National 
Livestock and Meat board.

On August 7, 1960, he married Gwen Burditt in Coldwater, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Gwen Huck of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Sons - Galen &amp; Mary Kay Huck of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Lance &amp; Irene
 Huck of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Suzanne &amp; Chad Griffith 
of Scott City, Kansas, Two Brothers - Dennis &amp; Shirley Huck of 
Coldwater, Kansas, Bob &amp; Sherry Huck of Coldwater, Kansas, One 
Sister - Janice Moore of Protection, Kansas, Ten Grandchildren - Corey 
Huck, Shaelee Huck, Ian Huck, Elizabeth Janssen, Catherine Huck, Asher 
Huck, Brinlee McNary, Maris Unruh, Cooper Griffith, and Gui Griffith, 
and Four Great Grandchildren - Ruby, Theo, and Mabel Huck, and Spencer 
Unruh.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 
2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Dr. Galen 
Huck &amp; Rev. Larry Danforth presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed 
live on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page starting at 1:55 
p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott City Beaver 
Boosters or the Scott County 4-H in care of Price and Sons Funeral 
Homes.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 
28, 2020, and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons 
Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Larry L. Huck, age 79, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 
26, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
born on January 31, 1941, in Coldwater, Kansas, the son of Vernon &amp; 
Maxine Wait Huck.&nbsp; Larry was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1963
 moving from Winfield, Kansas, and was a Teacher, Coach, Farmer, 
Rancher, and Cattleman and a very big supporter of Scott Community 
School sports activities.He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Larry also was a member of the Scott County Fair Board, William
 Carpenter Board, Scott CO-OP Board, Kansas Livestock Association, 
Kansas Beef Council where he was president for 2 years, American 
Chianina Association being president for 2 years, and the National 
Livestock and Meat board.On August 7, 1960, he married Gwen Burditt in Coldwater, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Gwen Huck of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Sons - Galen &amp; Mary Kay Huck of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Lance &amp; Irene
 Huck of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Suzanne &amp; Chad Griffith 
of Scott City, Kansas, Two Brothers - Dennis &amp; Shirley Huck of 
Coldwater, Kansas, Bob &amp; Sherry Huck of Coldwater, Kansas, One 
Sister - Janice Moore of Protection, Kansas, Ten Grandchildren - Corey 
Huck, Shaelee Huck, Ian Huck, Elizabeth Janssen, Catherine Huck, Asher 
Huck, Brinlee McNary, Maris Unruh, Cooper Griffith, and Gui Griffith, 
and Four Great Grandchildren - Ruby, Theo, and Mabel Huck, and Spencer 
Unruh.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 
2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Dr. Galen 
Huck &amp; Rev. Larry Danforth presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed 
live on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page starting at 1:55 
p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, KansasMemorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott City Beaver 
Boosters or the Scott County 4-H in care of Price and Sons Funeral 
Homes.Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 
28, 2020, and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons 
Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Larry L. Huck

Paul B. Hines, 78, passed away December 27, 2020, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned,

He was born October 7, 1942, in Brookville; the son of Bernard and 
Emma Bealby Hines.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a diesel mechanic 
for Gibson-Titus-Stafford, which later became Doonan Peterbilt of Great 
Bend.&nbsp; They moved to Nebraska, then in 1999 moved to Salina where he 
worked at Kenworth, then moved back to Larned from Salina in 2017.

On October 9, 1966, he married Carolyn Felsted in Larned.&nbsp; She passed away September 30, 2020.

Survivors include; two sons; Richard Lee (Stacy) Hines, Larned and 
Jeffrey P. Hines (Chelsey Ruiz), Salina; a brother, Herb (Sandy) 
Henderson, Peculiar, MO; a brother-in-law, Alan (Mary Jo) Felsted, 
Orlando; a sister-in-law, Dianne Morse (John Johnson), Great Bend; three
 grandchildren, Jefery Bray, Emma Hines, Sebastian Hines; and one great 
grandson, Isaiah Bray and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and a son, Curtis Hines.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp; A
 private family graveside inurnment will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society, in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609164742901.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Paul B. Hines, 78, passed away December 27, 2020, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned,He was born October 7, 1942, in Brookville; the son of Bernard and 
Emma Bealby Hines.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a diesel mechanic 
for Gibson-Titus-Stafford, which later became Doonan Peterbilt of Great 
Bend.&nbsp; They moved to Nebraska, then in 1999 moved to Salina where he 
worked at Kenworth, then moved back to Larned from Salina in 2017.On October 9, 1966, he married Carolyn Felsted in Larned.&nbsp; She passed away September 30, 2020.Survivors include; two sons; Richard Lee (Stacy) Hines, Larned and 
Jeffrey P. Hines (Chelsey Ruiz), Salina; a brother, Herb (Sandy) 
Henderson, Peculiar, MO; a brother-in-law, Alan (Mary Jo) Felsted, 
Orlando; a sister-in-law, Dianne Morse (John Johnson), Great Bend; three
 grandchildren, Jefery Bray, Emma Hines, Sebastian Hines; and one great 
grandson, Isaiah Bray and nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and a son, Curtis Hines.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp; A
 private family graveside inurnment will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society, in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Paul B. Hines

Donald Dale Paxson, 82, of Penokee, died December 23, 2020, in Hill 
City, Kansas. He was born October 14, 1938, in Penokee, Kansas to Oliver
 Franklin and Ella Mae “Barrit” Paxson.  

He was the youngest of three 
sons, following in the footsteps of Jim, the oldest and Bob, the middle.
 Don attended Penokee Grade School and was a graduate of Hill City 
High School. During his years in high school, he enjoyed participating 
in sports, especially basketball and track. He joined FFA and was a very
 active member, where he held many offices not only locally, but state 
offices as well. He became the first Hill City Member to receive the 
prestigious American Farmer Degree. For the rest of his life, Don 
remained an avid FFA Alumni Member. 
 On August 26, 1956, Don married the love of his life, Rea Burton at 
Prairie Home Methodist Church. Throughout their marriage, the Methodist 
Church was their anchor through thick and thin. They were an inseparable
 couple from their junior year of high school to the day the Lord called
 him home. To this union four children were born: Susan Ileene, Terry 
Lynn, Sandra Dee and Gary Dale.
 Farming was in Don’s blood from a very young age. He was also a 
cattleman and worked in petroleum management. He later became involved 
in irrigation with Ron Nickelson and Sol Roehl; thus, Northwest Electric
 and Irrigation was born. 
 Don was a 50-year member and Past Master of the Mason’s Millbrook 
Lodge AF &amp; AM #281, Eastern Star, South Solomon Shrine Club, and 
Isis Shrine Temple in Salina. As a lifetime Graham County resident, Don 
was always willing and ready to make Graham County a great place to 
live, work and play. He was a very community involved person. Don and 
Rea served as Republican County Chairman and Chairwoman for years. He 
served as a board member of the Penokee/Morland School District, the 
Water Authority, and the Graham County Hospital Board for over 30 years.
 As a member of Farm Bureau, he not only was a board member in his 
own county, but also on the regional and state level for years. 
 He was active in the Graham County Conservation District, faithfully
 attending meetings here as well as in Topeka. He was a trustee of 
Mid-West Hospitals and traveled all over the United States to represent 
all small hospitals, holding state, regional and national offices for 
years. He always felt he needed to support the community hospitals and 
do all he could to keep them current with new technologies. He strived 
to give the community an understanding of how vital he felt the hospital
 was to everyone.
 	Don was preceded in death by his parents and his son Terry Lynn. 
Survivors include his wife Rea Paxson of the home; daughter Susan 
Ileene (John) Borgstrom and their four children: daughter Anna (Tony) 
Borders and daughter, Kora; son Ashley (Kris) Borgstrom; daughter Holly 
and boyfriend Lucas; and son Gabe; the four children of Terry Lynn 
Paxson: daughter Jenny (Jarrod) Smith and their three daughters Kally, 
Abby, and Maggy and son Jaxson; son Heath (Mandy) Paxson and son Thane; 
daughter Devin and boyfriend Will and daughter Terralynn; and daughter 
Gabs; daughter Sandra Dee (Larry) Wenzl and their children: son Eugene 
(Kelly) Wenzl, and their daughters Katherine and Brynne; son Don 
(Kaitie) Wenzl and son Terry; daughter Atarah Sauter and husband Eric 
and daughter Marielle; son Gary Dale (Marjorie) Paxson and his daughter 
Chelsea Fountaine and husband Bob; and his two brothers Jim (Wordna) 
Paxson and family, and Bob (Greta) Paxson and family. 
 Family was a very important part of Don’s life. Weekend trips to 
Webster Lake in the old bus were a little piece of heaven. That old bus 
made it on many other adventures around the country in its time. If he 
met a stranger, in no time at all they were treated as a friend. His 
zest for life was contagious - from his gift of gab, his singing at many
 community functions, to leading you out on the dance floor! “Don as 
husband, dad, granddad, great-granddad and friend, you are leaving an 
empty place in our hearts, but you have given us a legacy of family, 
God, and community.”

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Donald-Dale-Paxson?obId=19420612#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Donald Dale Paxson, 82, of Penokee, died December 23, 2020, in Hill 
City, Kansas. He was born October 14, 1938, in Penokee, Kansas to Oliver
 Franklin and Ella Mae “Barrit” Paxson. He was the youngest of three 
sons, following in the footsteps of Jim, the oldest and Bob, the middle.
 Don attended Penokee Grade School and was a graduate of Hill City 
High School. During his years in high school, he enjoyed participating 
in sports, especially basketball and track. He joined FFA and was a very
 active member, where he held many offices not only locally, but state 
offices as well. He became the first Hill City Member to receive the 
prestigious American Farmer Degree. For the rest of his life, Don 
remained an avid FFA Alumni Member. 
 On August 26, 1956, Don married the love of his life, Rea Burton at 
Prairie Home Methodist Church. Throughout their marriage, the Methodist 
Church was their anchor through thick and thin. They were an inseparable
 couple from their junior year of high school to the day the Lord called
 him home. To this union four children were born: Susan Ileene, Terry 
Lynn, Sandra Dee and Gary Dale.
 Farming was in Don’s blood from a very young age. He was also a 
cattleman and worked in petroleum management. He later became involved 
in irrigation with Ron Nickelson and Sol Roehl; thus, Northwest Electric
 and Irrigation was born. 
 Don was a 50-year member and Past Master of the Mason’s Millbrook 
Lodge AF &amp; AM #281, Eastern Star, South Solomon Shrine Club, and 
Isis Shrine Temple in Salina. As a lifetime Graham County resident, Don 
was always willing and ready to make Graham County a great place to 
live, work and play. He was a very community involved person. Don and 
Rea served as Republican County Chairman and Chairwoman for years. He 
served as a board member of the Penokee/Morland School District, the 
Water Authority, and the Graham County Hospital Board for over 30 years.
 As a member of Farm Bureau, he not only was a board member in his 
own county, but also on the regional and state level for years. 
 He was active in the Graham County Conservation District, faithfully
 attending meetings here as well as in Topeka. He was a trustee of 
Mid-West Hospitals and traveled all over the United States to represent 
all small hospitals, holding state, regional and national offices for 
years. He always felt he needed to support the community hospitals and 
do all he could to keep them current with new technologies. He strived 
to give the community an understanding of how vital he felt the hospital
 was to everyone.
 	Don was preceded in death by his parents and his son Terry Lynn. 
Survivors include his wife Rea Paxson of the home; daughter Susan 
Ileene (John) Borgstrom and their four children: daughter Anna (Tony) 
Borders and daughter, Kora; son Ashley (Kris) Borgstrom; daughter Holly 
and boyfriend Lucas; and son Gabe; the four children of Terry Lynn 
Paxson: daughter Jenny (Jarrod) Smith and their three daughters Kally, 
Abby, and Maggy and son Jaxson; son Heath (Mandy) Paxson and son Thane; 
daughter Devin and boyfriend Will and daughter Terralynn; and daughter 
Gabs; daughter Sandra Dee (Larry) Wenzl and their children: son Eugene 
(Kelly) Wenzl, and their daughters Katherine and Brynne; son Don 
(Kaitie) Wenzl and son Terry; daughter Atarah Sauter and husband Eric 
and daughter Marielle; son Gary Dale (Marjorie) Paxson and his daughter 
Chelsea Fountaine and husband Bob; and his two brothers Jim (Wordna) 
Paxson and family, and Bob (Greta) Paxson and family. 
 Family was a very important part of Don’s life. Weekend trips to 
Webster Lake in the old bus were a little piece of heaven. That old bus 
made it on many other adventures around the country in its time. If he 
met a stranger, in no time at all they were treated as a friend. His 
zest for life was contagious - from his gift of gab, his singing at many
 community functions, to leading you out on the dance floor! “Don as 
husband, dad, granddad, great-granddad and friend, you are leaving an 
empty place in our hearts, but you have given us a legacy of family, 
God, and community.”Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Donald-Dale-Paxson?obId=19420612#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Donald Dale Paxson

Evelyn M. Brichacek passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the 
Pinnacle Park Nursing Home in Salina, KS, at the age of 104. She was 
born on September 28, 1916 to Frank and Mary (Wanek) Barta in Ellsworth,
 KS. Evelyn was united in marriage to Fred Brichacek. They were blessed 
with two children: Kenneth and Mary Jo. 
 Evelyn grew up in Lincoln County on her family’s farm up until high 
school when she moved to Ellsworth to live with her grandmother to 
attend Ellsworth High School. Following her graduation, and for the 
majority of her life, she worked as a Vet Tech and Secretary for 
Veterinarians in Kansas. She moved to Sylvan Grove in the late ‘50s and 
resided there until her husband’s passing in 1968. She then relocated to
 Salina where she spent the rest of her life. Evelyn stayed very 
independent and determined, working and volunteering until she was 95 
years young! She enjoyed her bountiful garden that included vegetables 
and fruits and iris flowers of all colors. She was a talented baker. Her
 Kolaches, along with the sweet welcoming person she was, will be dearly
 missed.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Barta; 
husband, Fred Brichacek; and daughter and son-in-law Mary Jo (Richard) 
Bunch.
 Left to cherish her memories is her son, Kenneth (Anita) Brichacek 
of Salina; grandchildren, Troy (Lisa) Bunch and Teresa (Gary) Stuart; 
three great-grandchildren, Madelyn Stuart, Dalton Bunch, and Macy Bunch;
 and a son-in-law, Gene Bottom.
 A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 
10:30 AM at the Wilson City Cemetery in Wilson. There will be no public 
visitation. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehab 
Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 
533, Wilson, KS 67490. Online condolences can be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com.

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 </figure>Evelyn M. Brichacek passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the 
Pinnacle Park Nursing Home in Salina, KS, at the age of 104. She was 
born on September 28, 1916 to Frank and Mary (Wanek) Barta in Ellsworth,
 KS. Evelyn was united in marriage to Fred Brichacek. They were blessed 
with two children: Kenneth and Mary Jo. 
 Evelyn grew up in Lincoln County on her family’s farm up until high 
school when she moved to Ellsworth to live with her grandmother to 
attend Ellsworth High School. Following her graduation, and for the 
majority of her life, she worked as a Vet Tech and Secretary for 
Veterinarians in Kansas. She moved to Sylvan Grove in the late ‘50s and 
resided there until her husband’s passing in 1968. She then relocated to
 Salina where she spent the rest of her life. Evelyn stayed very 
independent and determined, working and volunteering until she was 95 
years young! She enjoyed her bountiful garden that included vegetables 
and fruits and iris flowers of all colors. She was a talented baker. Her
 Kolaches, along with the sweet welcoming person she was, will be dearly
 missed.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Barta; 
husband, Fred Brichacek; and daughter and son-in-law Mary Jo (Richard) 
Bunch.
 Left to cherish her memories is her son, Kenneth (Anita) Brichacek 
of Salina; grandchildren, Troy (Lisa) Bunch and Teresa (Gary) Stuart; 
three great-grandchildren, Madelyn Stuart, Dalton Bunch, and Macy Bunch;
 and a son-in-law, Gene Bottom.
 A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 
10:30 AM at the Wilson City Cemetery in Wilson. There will be no public 
visitation. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehab 
Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 
533, Wilson, KS 67490. Online condolences can be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com.

Evelyn Brichacek

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident E. Evelyn Schindler Barnes, 97, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Diversicare in Larned, KS.

She was born in rural Sherman County, KS on October 30, 1923, to Fred and Emma (Krayca) Schindler.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm north of Goodland with her sisters Ethel and Mabel.

After finishing school, she taught in a country school until she met the love of her life John F. Barnes.&nbsp; They married on February 19, 1944, in Atwood, KS.&nbsp; They moved to the Schindler farm where she resided until 2011.&nbsp; To this marriage, one son Larry Fred Barnes was born in 1947.&nbsp; She spent the last 9 years in Larned to be close to her son.

Evelyn loved farming, crafting, playing cards, gardening and collecting.&nbsp; She entertained many family and friends through the years, and took great care of all the people she knew.&nbsp; She loved visits from all her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband John suddenly on December 24, 1989, and two sisters Ethel Schindler and Mabel Leonard.

She is survived by her son Larry Barnes of Larned, KS, three grandsons; Leonard Barnes of St. Francis, KS, Dustin Barnes of Larned, KS and Blain Barnes of Conway Springs, KS, and one granddaughter Amber Barnes of Goodland, KS. &nbsp; She is also survived by five great grandsons; Jon, Eric, Aidan, Kutter and Conley Barnes, three great great grandchildren, one niece Judy Althoff and a special nephew David Leonard and his family Lori, Micheal and Megan.

Evelyn was a special lady who held a large place in everyone’s hearts.&nbsp; She will be dearly missed by her family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 10:30 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Reverend Paul McNall officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM MT at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Sherman County Historical Society or to Diversicare of Larned and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609164267185.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, KS resident E. Evelyn Schindler Barnes, 97, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Diversicare in Larned, KS.She was born in rural Sherman County, KS on October 30, 1923, to Fred and Emma (Krayca) Schindler.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm north of Goodland with her sisters Ethel and Mabel.After finishing school, she taught in a country school until she met the love of her life John F. Barnes.&nbsp; They married on February 19, 1944, in Atwood, KS.&nbsp; They moved to the Schindler farm where she resided until 2011.&nbsp; To this marriage, one son Larry Fred Barnes was born in 1947.&nbsp; She spent the last 9 years in Larned to be close to her son.Evelyn loved farming, crafting, playing cards, gardening and collecting.&nbsp; She entertained many family and friends through the years, and took great care of all the people she knew.&nbsp; She loved visits from all her grandchildren.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband John suddenly on December 24, 1989, and two sisters Ethel Schindler and Mabel Leonard.She is survived by her son Larry Barnes of Larned, KS, three grandsons; Leonard Barnes of St. Francis, KS, Dustin Barnes of Larned, KS and Blain Barnes of Conway Springs, KS, and one granddaughter Amber Barnes of Goodland, KS. &nbsp; She is also survived by five great grandsons; Jon, Eric, Aidan, Kutter and Conley Barnes, three great great grandchildren, one niece Judy Althoff and a special nephew David Leonard and his family Lori, Micheal and Megan.Evelyn was a special lady who held a large place in everyone’s hearts.&nbsp; She will be dearly missed by her family.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 10:30 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Reverend Paul McNall officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM MT at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Sherman County Historical Society or to Diversicare of Larned and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

E. Evelyn Schindler Barnes

Marilyn B. Mealy, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 
December 26, 2020, at her home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
June 20, 1929, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Chester LeRoy and 
Mabel Harris Bishop.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since1972, moving
 from Sterling, Illinois, she was a retired legal secretary for Wallace,
 Brantley &amp; Shirley from 1983 until 2008.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women both of&nbsp; Scott City, Kansas.

On September 3, 1949, she married William Thomas Mealy in Lakewood, 
Colorado.&nbsp; He passed away on January 2, 1976, in Bucklin, Kansas.

Survivors include her One Son - Robert Mealy of Topeka, Kansas, Two 
Daughters - Denise &amp; John Liken of Loveland, Colorado, Jeanine &amp;
 Dan Morgan of Lenexa, Kansas, Two Granddaughters - Allison &amp; 
Jonathan Ingram of Estes Park, Colorado, Emily Anderson &amp; P.J. Korte
 of Fort Collins, Colorado, and One Great Grandson - Cole Ingram of 
Estes Park, Colorado.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband - William Mealy, 
One Son - Billy Mealy, One Sister - Shirley Fieghner, and One Brother - 
Richard Bishop.

Marilyn’s family would like to thank the Scott City Community for 
their friendship and support throughout her life in Scott City.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 
2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with 
Rev. Larry Danforth presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on 
Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page starting at 9:25 a.m. 
Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the St. Jude’s Hospital 
or Scott County VIP Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 
29, 2020, and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 
at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn B. Mealy, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 
December 26, 2020, at her home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
June 20, 1929, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Chester LeRoy and 
Mabel Harris Bishop.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since1972, moving
 from Sterling, Illinois, she was a retired legal secretary for Wallace,
 Brantley &amp; Shirley from 1983 until 2008.She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women both of&nbsp; Scott City, Kansas.On September 3, 1949, she married William Thomas Mealy in Lakewood, 
Colorado.&nbsp; He passed away on January 2, 1976, in Bucklin, Kansas.Survivors include her One Son - Robert Mealy of Topeka, Kansas, Two 
Daughters - Denise &amp; John Liken of Loveland, Colorado, Jeanine &amp;
 Dan Morgan of Lenexa, Kansas, Two Granddaughters - Allison &amp; 
Jonathan Ingram of Estes Park, Colorado, Emily Anderson &amp; P.J. Korte
 of Fort Collins, Colorado, and One Great Grandson - Cole Ingram of 
Estes Park, Colorado.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband - William Mealy, 
One Son - Billy Mealy, One Sister - Shirley Fieghner, and One Brother - 
Richard Bishop.Marilyn’s family would like to thank the Scott City Community for 
their friendship and support throughout her life in Scott City.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 
2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with 
Rev. Larry Danforth presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on 
Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page starting at 9:25 a.m. 
Thursday, December 31, 2020.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, KansasMemorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the St. Jude’s Hospital 
or Scott County VIP Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 
29, 2020, and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 
at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Marilyn B. Mealy

Richard J. Normandin, 77, Hays, died 
Christmas Day 2020, at Hays Medical Center, surrounded by his family 
after a three-week battle with COVID-19.

Richard was born on March 8, 1943, in 
Damar, Kansas, to Norman and Irene (Benoit) Normandin, the youngest of 
ten children. Growing up, Richard built the foundation of his strong 
faith and learned the importance of hard work, living simply and 
appreciating what you have, traits he carried with him all his life.

Richard is survived by the love of his 
life, Mallone (Brin), whom he met while in High School. They were 
married on November 21, 1964, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, 
Kansas. He graduated from Old Town Barbering College in 1964. After 
college, the couple briefly lived in Kansas City, Missouri, as he 
started his career as a barber. They settled in Hays, Kansas, where 
Richard established and co-owned Continental Barber and Style shop for 
over 55 years.

Richard enjoyed music, barbequing, and 
an indefinite list of projects. Richard was always working on a project 
of some kind or was right alongside one of his four sons helping with 
their projects. Richard was one of the gentlest, loving souls a person 
could ever have a chance to know. His kind heart and soft, caring voice 
made everyone feel welcomed and loved. He was the kind of person who 
truly wanted to know how you have been when he asked. Rich was a man who
 listened more than he talked, gave more than he got, and loved larger 
than life. Richard left his mark on so many lives, and he taught his 
sons to love deeply, give greatly, and live a life of faith.

Mallone and Richard had four sons, all 
surviving to share Richard’s passion for life: Brent (Amy) Normandin, 
Troy Normandin, Shawn Normandin, and Kyle (Jessica) Normandin, all of 
Hays, KS, eight grandchildren: Ryder (Chelsea) Eakin, Tyler Schmidt, 
Avery, Aidan, Adrian, Carter, Dakota, and Kennedy Normandin, one 
great-granddaughter Callie, and extended family of Rylie and Bryson 
Fairbank.

Survivors also include three brothers: 
Eugene Normandin of Colby, KS, Alfred Normandin of Poquoson, VA, and 
Donald Normandin of Damar, KS, and two sisters: Norma Jean Bellerive of 
Plainville, KS and Odella Huhmann of St. Elizabeth, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Louis, Melvin and Duane Normandin, and a sister: Mary Ann Meyers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church in Hays with Fr. Ryan McCandless officiating.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree 
Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30, a 
vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth
 Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Wednesday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Building 
Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Richard may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Richard J. Normandin, 77, Hays, died 
Christmas Day 2020, at Hays Medical Center, surrounded by his family 
after a three-week battle with COVID-19.Richard was born on March 8, 1943, in 
Damar, Kansas, to Norman and Irene (Benoit) Normandin, the youngest of 
ten children. Growing up, Richard built the foundation of his strong 
faith and learned the importance of hard work, living simply and 
appreciating what you have, traits he carried with him all his life.Richard is survived by the love of his 
life, Mallone (Brin), whom he met while in High School. They were 
married on November 21, 1964, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, 
Kansas. He graduated from Old Town Barbering College in 1964. After 
college, the couple briefly lived in Kansas City, Missouri, as he 
started his career as a barber. They settled in Hays, Kansas, where 
Richard established and co-owned Continental Barber and Style shop for 
over 55 years.Richard enjoyed music, barbequing, and 
an indefinite list of projects. Richard was always working on a project 
of some kind or was right alongside one of his four sons helping with 
their projects. Richard was one of the gentlest, loving souls a person 
could ever have a chance to know. His kind heart and soft, caring voice 
made everyone feel welcomed and loved. He was the kind of person who 
truly wanted to know how you have been when he asked. Rich was a man who
 listened more than he talked, gave more than he got, and loved larger 
than life. Richard left his mark on so many lives, and he taught his 
sons to love deeply, give greatly, and live a life of faith.Mallone and Richard had four sons, all 
surviving to share Richard’s passion for life: Brent (Amy) Normandin, 
Troy Normandin, Shawn Normandin, and Kyle (Jessica) Normandin, all of 
Hays, KS, eight grandchildren: Ryder (Chelsea) Eakin, Tyler Schmidt, 
Avery, Aidan, Adrian, Carter, Dakota, and Kennedy Normandin, one 
great-granddaughter Callie, and extended family of Rylie and Bryson 
Fairbank.Survivors also include three brothers: 
Eugene Normandin of Colby, KS, Alfred Normandin of Poquoson, VA, and 
Donald Normandin of Damar, KS, and two sisters: Norma Jean Bellerive of 
Plainville, KS and Odella Huhmann of St. Elizabeth, MO.He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Louis, Melvin and Duane Normandin, and a sister: Mary Ann Meyers.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church in Hays with Fr. Ryan McCandless officiating.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree 
Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30, a 
vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth
 Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Wednesday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Building 
Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Richard may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com

Richard J. Normandin

Former Agra resident, Arlan H. Johnson, passed away Wednesday, 
December 23, 2020 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, KS at the 
age of 82.

He was born April 16, 1938 in Franklin County, Nebraska near Upland, 
the son of John H. and Anna L. (Jurgens) Johnson.&nbsp; Arlan graduated from 
the Hildreth High School in 1956.&nbsp; He served in the United States Navy 
from August of 1956 until he was honorably discharged in July of 1958.

Arlan worked as an electrical lineman for REA-Peterson Electric and 
the City of Sabetha.&nbsp; He had a small farm and enjoyed raising 
livestock.&nbsp; For the last seven years, he worked at the Apostolic 
Christian Home in Sabetha, where he buffed many floors for them.&nbsp; In his
 free time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, spending time with family 
and friends.&nbsp; He loved going to the casino and doing yard work. He was a
 real handyman and enjoyed helping friends, family, and neighbors. 
“Never Fear, Arly is Here” was heard by many as he announced his 
arrival.

Arlan was united in marriage to Louise Mason on December 4, 1970 in Sabetha, KS.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on August 18, 2012.

Others preceding him in death include his parents Henry and Louisa; brother Vern; and a grandson Raymond Nix.

Survivors include his son Mark Verhage and wife Carolyn of Glade, KS;
 daughters Jean Rice of Richmond, TX, Penny Campbell and husband Randy 
and Bev Meyer and husband Mark, both of Sabetha, KS; a sister Maxine 
Sanger and husband Ron of Phillips, NE; 9 grandchildren; 13 great 
grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.

A private family service will be Monday, December 28, 2020 at 10:30 
a.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The services 
will be streamed live on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>.&nbsp; A public burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon in the Woodston Cemetery, Woodston, KS.

Mr. Johnson will lie in state from Noon until 9 PM Sunday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving 
friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. that evening for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra Lake Fund.

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 </figure>Former Agra resident, Arlan H. Johnson, passed away Wednesday, 
December 23, 2020 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, KS at the 
age of 82.He was born April 16, 1938 in Franklin County, Nebraska near Upland, 
the son of John H. and Anna L. (Jurgens) Johnson.&nbsp; Arlan graduated from 
the Hildreth High School in 1956.&nbsp; He served in the United States Navy 
from August of 1956 until he was honorably discharged in July of 1958.Arlan worked as an electrical lineman for REA-Peterson Electric and 
the City of Sabetha.&nbsp; He had a small farm and enjoyed raising 
livestock.&nbsp; For the last seven years, he worked at the Apostolic 
Christian Home in Sabetha, where he buffed many floors for them.&nbsp; In his
 free time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, spending time with family 
and friends.&nbsp; He loved going to the casino and doing yard work. He was a
 real handyman and enjoyed helping friends, family, and neighbors. 
“Never Fear, Arly is Here” was heard by many as he announced his 
arrival.Arlan was united in marriage to Louise Mason on December 4, 1970 in Sabetha, KS.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on August 18, 2012.Others preceding him in death include his parents Henry and Louisa; brother Vern; and a grandson Raymond Nix.Survivors include his son Mark Verhage and wife Carolyn of Glade, KS;
 daughters Jean Rice of Richmond, TX, Penny Campbell and husband Randy 
and Bev Meyer and husband Mark, both of Sabetha, KS; a sister Maxine 
Sanger and husband Ron of Phillips, NE; 9 grandchildren; 13 great 
grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.A private family service will be Monday, December 28, 2020 at 10:30 
a.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The services 
will be streamed live on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>.&nbsp; A public burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon in the Woodston Cemetery, Woodston, KS.Mr. Johnson will lie in state from Noon until 9 PM Sunday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving 
friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. that evening for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Agra Lake Fund.

Arlan H. Johnson

William “Bill” Brungardt, age 79, of Branson, Missouri, passed away 
on December 22, 2020.&nbsp; Bill was born in Hays, Kansas, on October 30, 
1941, to H. F. “Ham” and Regina Brungardt. Preceded in death by his 
parents, brother H. James, and sister Joyce Ann.

Bill and Marcie were married for 56 years and had three children, 
Brenda, Michael, and Kurt.&nbsp; He was a devoted husband, father, papa, and 
great-grandfather.&nbsp; He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic 
Church.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army after attending Kansas University 
in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp; He graduated from Fort Hays State College with a 
degree in Business Administration.&nbsp; He owned and operated a Western Auto
 Hardware Store in Victoria, Kansas, until 1979 when he moved to Rogers,
 Arkansas, to spend time in the Ozarks enjoying the great outdoors with 
his family.&nbsp; He retired from Moser’s in 2007 after 28 years of service.&nbsp;
 After 38 years in Rogers, Bill, and his wife moved to Branson, 
Missouri.&nbsp; He enjoyed the local music shows, new friends from the area, 
and being close to his great-grandson.

Some of his favorite pastimes were restoring antique cars, boating, 
skiing, attending NASCAR races and football games with his family.&nbsp; He 
had a strong faith, sweet demeanor, a good sense of humor, and a loving 
smile.

He is survived by the love of his life, Marcie, and his children 
Brenda and Brian Hedrick, Mike and Jennifer Brungardt, and Kurt and 
Heidi Brungardt.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren Megan and 
fiancé Jacob Huckabey, Abby and Josh Smith, Matt and Alicia Brungardt, 
Luke and Jordan Brungardt, Sarah Brungardt, Rachel Brungardt, and 
great-grandson Jackson William Smith.

His memorial will be closed to the public. In lieu of flowers, please
 make a donation the Parkinson’s Foundation. Arrangements and cremation 
are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.

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 </figure>William “Bill” Brungardt, age 79, of Branson, Missouri, passed away 
on December 22, 2020.&nbsp; Bill was born in Hays, Kansas, on October 30, 
1941, to H. F. “Ham” and Regina Brungardt. Preceded in death by his 
parents, brother H. James, and sister Joyce Ann.Bill and Marcie were married for 56 years and had three children, 
Brenda, Michael, and Kurt.&nbsp; He was a devoted husband, father, papa, and 
great-grandfather.&nbsp; He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic 
Church.He proudly served in the U.S. Army after attending Kansas University 
in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp; He graduated from Fort Hays State College with a 
degree in Business Administration.&nbsp; He owned and operated a Western Auto
 Hardware Store in Victoria, Kansas, until 1979 when he moved to Rogers,
 Arkansas, to spend time in the Ozarks enjoying the great outdoors with 
his family.&nbsp; He retired from Moser’s in 2007 after 28 years of service.&nbsp;
 After 38 years in Rogers, Bill, and his wife moved to Branson, 
Missouri.&nbsp; He enjoyed the local music shows, new friends from the area, 
and being close to his great-grandson.Some of his favorite pastimes were restoring antique cars, boating, 
skiing, attending NASCAR races and football games with his family.&nbsp; He 
had a strong faith, sweet demeanor, a good sense of humor, and a loving 
smile.He is survived by the love of his life, Marcie, and his children 
Brenda and Brian Hedrick, Mike and Jennifer Brungardt, and Kurt and 
Heidi Brungardt.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren Megan and 
fiancé Jacob Huckabey, Abby and Josh Smith, Matt and Alicia Brungardt, 
Luke and Jordan Brungardt, Sarah Brungardt, Rachel Brungardt, and 
great-grandson Jackson William Smith.His memorial will be closed to the public. In lieu of flowers, please
 make a donation the Parkinson’s Foundation. Arrangements and cremation 
are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.

William 'Bill' Brungardt

Rickey Lee Schaffer, 67, died December 22, 2020, in Kiowa County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg, Kansas. He was born July 12, 1953, in La Crosse, Kansas the son of Christian John “Johnny” and Lorraine (Depperschmidt) Schaffer. 

Rick attended La Crosse High School. He was owner and operator of Greensburg Oilfield Service and Eagle Environmental Services. Rick had served on the Greensburg City Council and was the past-president of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association. 

He is survived by two sisters Debra Haas and husband Maurice, La Crosse and Sharon Staley and husband Henry, Concordia, Kansas, one daughter Kerri Ulrich and husband Douglas, Greensburg, one son Jason Schaffer and wife Shelby, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, five Grandchildren Morgen, Kaden, Hope, Keara and Grayson, and one Great-grandchild due any day now. 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Funeral Services and Celebration of Rick’s life will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, Greensburg with Pastor Chu presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Greensburg. A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27 at the church. Masks will be required. 

Memorials are suggested to Pratt Regional Medical Center-Dialysis Center Staff in care of Fleener Funeral Home, PO Box 41, Greensburg, KS 67054.&nbsp;

Rickey Lee Schaffer, 67, died December 22, 2020, in Kiowa County Memorial Hospital, Greensburg, Kansas. He was born July 12, 1953, in La Crosse, Kansas the son of Christian John “Johnny” and Lorraine (Depperschmidt) Schaffer. Rick attended La Crosse High School. He was owner and operator of Greensburg Oilfield Service and Eagle Environmental Services. Rick had served on the Greensburg City Council and was the past-president of the Kansas Independent Oil and Gas Association. He is survived by two sisters Debra Haas and husband Maurice, La Crosse and Sharon Staley and husband Henry, Concordia, Kansas, one daughter Kerri Ulrich and husband Douglas, Greensburg, one son Jason Schaffer and wife Shelby, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, five Grandchildren Morgen, Kaden, Hope, Keara and Grayson, and one Great-grandchild due any day now. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Services and Celebration of Rick’s life will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, Greensburg with Pastor Chu presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Greensburg. A visitation will be held 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27 at the church. Masks will be required. Memorials are suggested to Pratt Regional Medical Center-Dialysis Center Staff in care of Fleener Funeral Home, PO Box 41, Greensburg, KS 67054.&nbsp;

Rickey Lee Schaffer

Rex E. Rowh, 74, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.

He was born November 6, 1946 in Norton Kansas, the son of Donald and 
Dorothy (Vanover) Rowh.&nbsp; He was a 1965 graduate of Jennings High School,
 attended Ft. Hays State University and on June 10, 1967 he married Ann 
Votapka at Jennings, Kansas and this year they celebrated their 53rd
 anniversary.&nbsp; They moved to Cimarron from Clayton, Kansas over 50 years
 ago.&nbsp; Rex worked for Sid Warner for over 20 years, Tim Dewey for 20 
years and Cimarron Feeders until retiring in 2017.

He was a member of Pawnee Acer Community Building, Kalvesta and was 
an active volunteer with the Gray County Fair. Rex was known as a hard 
worker who loved his children, enjoyed spending time with his 
grandchildren and attending their school sports activities. Rex’s 
favorite past time was fishing with his many friends. Rex was actively 
involved in the cattle operation of Rowh Angus Ranch, Jennings KS.

Survivors include: their 3 children, Jodi Rowh Inguanza and husband 
Raymond, Cimarron, Kip Rowh and companion Stacy Hilbrich, Bay City, 
Texas and Jason Rowh, Jennings, Kansas; his brother, Wayne Rowh and 
wife, Carol, Morganville Kansas; 2 sisters, Sheryl Goodman, Scott City 
and Shirley Smith and husband Alan, Bever City Nebraska; 7 
grandchildren, Samantha Inguanza and fiancé, Derek Karst, Meagan 
Inguanza, Christopher Inguanza, Timothy Rowh and wife Sarah, Luke Rowh, 
Drake Rowh and fiancé Breanna Blackheart, her two children Brixtyn and 
Bristal and Brecken Rowh; and 3 great grandchildren, Riley Rowh, Jackson
 Rowh and Madison Rowh.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Lynn 
Goodman.&nbsp; His wife, Ann, passed away the day after Rex on December 22, 
2020.

Memorials services will be held for Rex and Ann will be announced and
 held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has 
taken place.

The family suggests memorials to the Gray County Fair Board in care 
of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rex E. Rowh, 74, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.He was born November 6, 1946 in Norton Kansas, the son of Donald and 
Dorothy (Vanover) Rowh.&nbsp; He was a 1965 graduate of Jennings High School,
 attended Ft. Hays State University and on June 10, 1967 he married Ann 
Votapka at Jennings, Kansas and this year they celebrated their 53rd
 anniversary.&nbsp; They moved to Cimarron from Clayton, Kansas over 50 years
 ago.&nbsp; Rex worked for Sid Warner for over 20 years, Tim Dewey for 20 
years and Cimarron Feeders until retiring in 2017.He was a member of Pawnee Acer Community Building, Kalvesta and was 
an active volunteer with the Gray County Fair. Rex was known as a hard 
worker who loved his children, enjoyed spending time with his 
grandchildren and attending their school sports activities. Rex’s 
favorite past time was fishing with his many friends. Rex was actively 
involved in the cattle operation of Rowh Angus Ranch, Jennings KS.Survivors include: their 3 children, Jodi Rowh Inguanza and husband 
Raymond, Cimarron, Kip Rowh and companion Stacy Hilbrich, Bay City, 
Texas and Jason Rowh, Jennings, Kansas; his brother, Wayne Rowh and 
wife, Carol, Morganville Kansas; 2 sisters, Sheryl Goodman, Scott City 
and Shirley Smith and husband Alan, Bever City Nebraska; 7 
grandchildren, Samantha Inguanza and fiancé, Derek Karst, Meagan 
Inguanza, Christopher Inguanza, Timothy Rowh and wife Sarah, Luke Rowh, 
Drake Rowh and fiancé Breanna Blackheart, her two children Brixtyn and 
Bristal and Brecken Rowh; and 3 great grandchildren, Riley Rowh, Jackson
 Rowh and Madison Rowh.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Lynn 
Goodman.&nbsp; His wife, Ann, passed away the day after Rex on December 22, 
2020.Memorials services will be held for Rex and Ann will be announced and
 held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has 
taken place.The family suggests memorials to the Gray County Fair Board in care 
of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.&nbsp;

Rex E. Rowh

Ann Rowh, 71, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.

She was born February 13, 1949 in Oberlin, Kansas, the daughter of 
George and Mary (Johnson) Votapka.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Jennings High 
School and on June 10, 1967 she married Rex Rowh in Jennings, Kansas. 
This year they celebrated their 53rd anniversary.&nbsp; They moved
 to Cimarron from Jennings over 50 years ago.&nbsp; She was a Para Legal for 
Kyler Knobbe Law Office in Cimarron for more than 40 years.&nbsp;

Ann was the Treasurer for the Gray County Fair Board for over 20 
years and spent many hours preparing and serving her infamous fair board
 beans. Ann was a member of the Gray/Ford County Legal Professional 
Association and held several elected office positions at the local, 
state, and national levels. She was also a member of the Pawnee Acer 
Community Building in Kalvesta.&nbsp; Ann loved to cook and bake and prepared
 food for numerous fund-raising events and funerals. She was very well 
known for her coconut and chocolate cream pies.

Survivors include: their 3 children, Jodi Rowh Inguanza and husband 
Raymond, Cimarron, Kip Rowh and companion Stacy Hilbrich, Bay City, 
Texas and Jason Rowh, Jennings, Kansas; her brother, Tom “Mot” Votapka, 
Jennings; 2 sisters, Sue Long, Jennings and Jean Lee Halligan and 
husband Rollie, Goodland; 7 grandchildren, Samantha Inguanza and fiancé,
 Derek Karst, Meagan Inguanza, Christopher Inguanza, Timothy Rowh and 
wife Sarah, Luke Rowh, Drake Rowh and fiancé Breanna Blackheart, her two
 children Brixtyn and Bristal and Brecken Rowh; and 3 great 
grandchildren, Riley Rowh, Jackson Rowh and Madison Rowh.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Rex on December 21, 2020.

The family suggests memorials to the Gray County Fair in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.

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 </figure>Ann Rowh, 71, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.She was born February 13, 1949 in Oberlin, Kansas, the daughter of 
George and Mary (Johnson) Votapka.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Jennings High 
School and on June 10, 1967 she married Rex Rowh in Jennings, Kansas. 
This year they celebrated their 53rd anniversary.&nbsp; They moved
 to Cimarron from Jennings over 50 years ago.&nbsp; She was a Para Legal for 
Kyler Knobbe Law Office in Cimarron for more than 40 years.&nbsp;Ann was the Treasurer for the Gray County Fair Board for over 20 
years and spent many hours preparing and serving her infamous fair board
 beans. Ann was a member of the Gray/Ford County Legal Professional 
Association and held several elected office positions at the local, 
state, and national levels. She was also a member of the Pawnee Acer 
Community Building in Kalvesta.&nbsp; Ann loved to cook and bake and prepared
 food for numerous fund-raising events and funerals. She was very well 
known for her coconut and chocolate cream pies.Survivors include: their 3 children, Jodi Rowh Inguanza and husband 
Raymond, Cimarron, Kip Rowh and companion Stacy Hilbrich, Bay City, 
Texas and Jason Rowh, Jennings, Kansas; her brother, Tom “Mot” Votapka, 
Jennings; 2 sisters, Sue Long, Jennings and Jean Lee Halligan and 
husband Rollie, Goodland; 7 grandchildren, Samantha Inguanza and fiancé,
 Derek Karst, Meagan Inguanza, Christopher Inguanza, Timothy Rowh and 
wife Sarah, Luke Rowh, Drake Rowh and fiancé Breanna Blackheart, her two
 children Brixtyn and Bristal and Brecken Rowh; and 3 great 
grandchildren, Riley Rowh, Jackson Rowh and Madison Rowh.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Rex on December 21, 2020.Memorials services will be held for Rex and Ann will be announced and
 held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has 
taken place.The family suggests memorials to the Gray County Fair in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.

Ann Rowh

Sharon A. Wilson, 63, Salina, died 
Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was
 born March 25, 1957 in Smith Center to Robert and Betty (Fobes) Wilson.

Sharon was working at Lowe’s in Salina at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors are her siblings, Diane Larson, Bob, Jerry, Richard, and Curtis Wilson.

No services are planned at this time.&nbsp;
 Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashby House and be mailed to 
Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Sharon A. Wilson, 63, Salina, died 
Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; She was
 born March 25, 1957 in Smith Center to Robert and Betty (Fobes) Wilson.Sharon was working at Lowe’s in Salina at the time of her death.She was preceded in death by her parents.Survivors are her siblings, Diane Larson, Bob, Jerry, Richard, and Curtis Wilson.No services are planned at this time.&nbsp;
 Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashby House and be mailed to 
Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Sharon A. Wilson

Leon Stoppel of Julesburg, CO and formerly of Oakley, passed away on December 25, 2020 in Julesburg, CO.

A funeral service and celebration of Leon's life will be held at 2:00
 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the United Christian Church of 
Oakley with Pastor Bob Kelly officiating. Final resting place will be in
 the Oakley Cemetery.

Visitation:&nbsp; 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 30th, at the Church. 
Memorials to the United Christian Church of Oakley may sent in care of 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakely, KS&nbsp; 67748.

Online Guestbook:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kennedykoster">www.kennedykosterfh.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leon Stoppel of Julesburg, CO and formerly of Oakley, passed away on December 25, 2020 in Julesburg, CO.A funeral service and celebration of Leon's life will be held at 2:00
 p.m. on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the United Christian Church of 
Oakley with Pastor Bob Kelly officiating. Final resting place will be in
 the Oakley Cemetery.Visitation:&nbsp; 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 30th, at the Church. 
Memorials to the United Christian Church of Oakley may sent in care of 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakely, KS&nbsp; 67748.Online Guestbook:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.kennedykoster">www.kennedykosterfh.com</a>&nbsp;

Leon Stoppel

Juanita Irene Burkhead, age 63, of Wilson, formerly of Oakley, passed
 away on December 18, 2020, at Wilson Care and Rehabilitation, Wilson.&nbsp; 
She was born on January 4, 1957, in Missouri to Ernest and Irene 
(Engelhardt) West. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and 
was a homemaker.&nbsp; Juanita married Gerald Reed Burkhead, Sr. on December 
15, 1997, in Oakley.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Irene, husband, 
Gerald Burkhead, Sr. (2018), and infant daughter, Valerie Burkhead.

Juanita is survived by her sons: Gerald Burkhead, Jr. of Wilson and 
Jeffrey Burkhead of Aurora, CO, her daughter, Angelia Burkhead of 
Salina; two grandchildren, and brothers: David West, Douglas West, and 
Scott West, all of Oakley.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral Service: Monday, December 28, 2020, (time to be determined) 
at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley.&nbsp; Interment will be in Oakley 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation: (To be determined)

Memorials: Juanita Burkhead Memorial Fund may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.&nbsp;

Sign the online Guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Juanita Irene Burkhead, age 63, of Wilson, formerly of Oakley, passed
 away on December 18, 2020, at Wilson Care and Rehabilitation, Wilson.&nbsp; 
She was born on January 4, 1957, in Missouri to Ernest and Irene 
(Engelhardt) West. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication and 
was a homemaker.&nbsp; Juanita married Gerald Reed Burkhead, Sr. on December 
15, 1997, in Oakley.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernie and Irene, husband, 
Gerald Burkhead, Sr. (2018), and infant daughter, Valerie Burkhead.Juanita is survived by her sons: Gerald Burkhead, Jr. of Wilson and 
Jeffrey Burkhead of Aurora, CO, her daughter, Angelia Burkhead of 
Salina; two grandchildren, and brothers: David West, Douglas West, and 
Scott West, all of Oakley.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral Service: Monday, December 28, 2020, (time to be determined) 
at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley.&nbsp; Interment will be in Oakley 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation: (To be determined)Memorials: Juanita Burkhead Memorial Fund may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.&nbsp;Sign the online Guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Juanita Irene Burkhead

Anthony Benedict “Tony” Malsom, 99, died December 24, 2020, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp; He was born October 16, 1921 at Hays, to Fred and
 Mary (Keller) Malsom.&nbsp; Tony married Beata (Dinkel) Sept. 27, 1944, in 
Collyer.&nbsp; Beata died June 18, 2000.&nbsp; He then married Flossie (Meyeres) 
Ptacek Oct. 28, 2006, in Great Bend.&nbsp; She survives.

Tony, a Great Bend resident and retired farmer moving from Collyer, 
proudly served his country during WW II, in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; After 
returning home at the end of the war he and his wife, Bea, began to 
build their life in Collyer, KS. Initially he opened a small welding 
shop, then a general repair shop, a liquor store and eventually took on 
the Ford Tractor Implement dealership. Tony was currently a member of 
Prince of Peace Parish and life member of American Legion Argonne Post 
180, both of Great Bend, and former member of the V.F.W. and St. Michael
 Catholic Church,&nbsp; both in Collyer.&nbsp; Over the years, he has enjoyed 
dancing, flying, midget and stock car racing, boating, skydiving, and 
zip lining.

He was fortunate to have a very full life filled with family and 
friends that he dearly cherished, and that cherished him as well. He was
 preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mary (Keller) Malsom, his 
step mother, Kate (Richmeier) Malsom, his first wife, Beata, grandson, 
Eric; brothers, George, Larry, Frank, Carl, Ted, John, Steve, Laverne, 
and Richard. His surviving family is his wife, Florence “Flossie”; four 
children Dwayne Malsom of Ellis, Karen Jones (Roger) of Aurora, Col., 
Darlene Malsom, The Woodlands, Texas and Keith Malsom (Donna) of Ft. 
Collins, Col.; five step children, Karen Bond (Greg) of Sylvan Grove, 
Duane Ptacek of Yutan, Neb., Ron Ptacek (Virginia) of Russell, Rick 
Ptacek (Kim) of Victoria and Keith Ptecek of the home; siblings, 
Katherine Reitmayer of Quinter, Jim Yanda (Gwen) of White Salmon, Wash.,
 Barbara Kinderknecht (Tom) of Park, Carol McIntosh (Allen) of Quinter 
and Rita Mader (Kirby) of Quinter; five grand children, eight great 
grandchildren, 20 step grandchildren and 36 step great grandchildren; 
and a host of nieces and nephews all across the country.

Vigil services will be 9:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 8:30 
a.m.,&nbsp; Wednesday, December 30, 2020, followed by a Mass of Christian 
Services at 10:30, both at St. Michael Catholic Church,&nbsp; Collyer.&nbsp; 
Father Justin Palmer will preside.&nbsp; Interment will follow at 11:30 a.m. 
at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Collyer, with military honors 
conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 
p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be made to Kansas for Life, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609089039178.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Anthony Benedict “Tony” Malsom, 99, died December 24, 2020, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp; He was born October 16, 1921 at Hays, to Fred and
 Mary (Keller) Malsom.&nbsp; Tony married Beata (Dinkel) Sept. 27, 1944, in 
Collyer.&nbsp; Beata died June 18, 2000.&nbsp; He then married Flossie (Meyeres) 
Ptacek Oct. 28, 2006, in Great Bend.&nbsp; She survives.Tony, a Great Bend resident and retired farmer moving from Collyer, 
proudly served his country during WW II, in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; After 
returning home at the end of the war he and his wife, Bea, began to 
build their life in Collyer, KS. Initially he opened a small welding 
shop, then a general repair shop, a liquor store and eventually took on 
the Ford Tractor Implement dealership. Tony was currently a member of 
Prince of Peace Parish and life member of American Legion Argonne Post 
180, both of Great Bend, and former member of the V.F.W. and St. Michael
 Catholic Church,&nbsp; both in Collyer.&nbsp; Over the years, he has enjoyed 
dancing, flying, midget and stock car racing, boating, skydiving, and 
zip lining.He was fortunate to have a very full life filled with family and 
friends that he dearly cherished, and that cherished him as well. He was
 preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mary (Keller) Malsom, his 
step mother, Kate (Richmeier) Malsom, his first wife, Beata, grandson, 
Eric; brothers, George, Larry, Frank, Carl, Ted, John, Steve, Laverne, 
and Richard. His surviving family is his wife, Florence “Flossie”; four 
children Dwayne Malsom of Ellis, Karen Jones (Roger) of Aurora, Col., 
Darlene Malsom, The Woodlands, Texas and Keith Malsom (Donna) of Ft. 
Collins, Col.; five step children, Karen Bond (Greg) of Sylvan Grove, 
Duane Ptacek of Yutan, Neb., Ron Ptacek (Virginia) of Russell, Rick 
Ptacek (Kim) of Victoria and Keith Ptecek of the home; siblings, 
Katherine Reitmayer of Quinter, Jim Yanda (Gwen) of White Salmon, Wash.,
 Barbara Kinderknecht (Tom) of Park, Carol McIntosh (Allen) of Quinter 
and Rita Mader (Kirby) of Quinter; five grand children, eight great 
grandchildren, 20 step grandchildren and 36 step great grandchildren; 
and a host of nieces and nephews all across the country.Vigil services will be 9:00 a.m., with visitation starting at 8:30 
a.m.,&nbsp; Wednesday, December 30, 2020, followed by a Mass of Christian 
Services at 10:30, both at St. Michael Catholic Church,&nbsp; Collyer.&nbsp; 
Father Justin Palmer will preside.&nbsp; Interment will follow at 11:30 a.m. 
at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Collyer, with military honors 
conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 
p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be made to Kansas for Life, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Anthony Benedict 'Tony' Malsom

Paul Leon Babcock Jr., age 73, passed away surrounded by his loving 
family, Wednesday December 23, 2020, in Quinter, Kansas at the Gove 
County Medical Center after losing his hard-fought battle with 
Alzheimer’s. 
 Paul was born on August 28, 1947, to Paul Sr. and Irene (Schoenfeld) 
Babcock. He was the second of three children. Paul grew up on the 
family farm East of Hoxie, Kansas, and attended Sheridan Community High 
School, graduating with the Class of 1965. While in high school, Paul 
was a member of both the wrestling and football teams. Following 
graduation, he attended Fort Hays State University, graduating with a 
Bachelor of Science Degree. He continued his education at Kansas State 
University to earn his teaching credentials. Paul married his High 
School sweetheart and the love of his life, Vicki L. Hujing, on July 
9th, 1967. Paul built their home just outside of Hoxie, Kansas and they
 were blessed with two children, Greg and Amy. 
 Paul was a Vocational Agriculture and Metal Shop Teacher in Hoxie 
for thirty-five years, and taught woodworking in Morland, Kansas for 2 
years after his retirement. He was also an FFA Advisor, 4-H leader and 
high school wrestling coach. He loved mentoring and teaching life 
skills to his students, and was affectionately known to many as “Mr. B.”
 But though he loved teaching, farming was in his blood, and he was 
also proud to farm the homesteaded land of his great-grandfather. He 
often worked long hours, heading to the field as soon as school was out,
 but he never complained. He said he needed to teach to support his 
farming habit. 
 Though teaching and farming didn’t leave a lot of free time, Paul 
loved hunting and fishing, watching NASCAR and football, and drawing 
wildlife and nature scenes. He believed in living a simple life, and 
was a man of honesty and integrity. He rarely cursed unless he was 
working on his farm equipment. Paul was a member of the Immanuel 
Lutheran Church, Kansas Bow Hunters Association, and Pheasants Forever. 
 He was also a Hunter Education Instructor, and was proud to be selected
 as the State Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. But most of all,
 he loved spending time with Vicki, his kids and his grandkids. They 
were the light of his life. 
 Paul is survived by his wife Vicki of the home; son, Greg and wife 
Debbie of Lincoln, Kansas; daughter, Amy McMahon and husband Kieran of 
North Richland Hills, Texas; and Grandchildren, Tyler Jackson, Trevor 
Jackson, Lily Johnson, Kennedy McMahon, Drew McMahon, Dylan Babcock, and
 Kaylee Babcock.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul L. Sr. and Irene Babcock Coulter and grandparents.
 A Funeral Service is planned for Monday, December 28, 2020, at 10:30
 A.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Immediately following the 
service, interment will take place in the Hoxie City Cemetery. 
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 27, 2020 from Noon until 6:00 
P.M. The family will receive friends and family from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 
P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. They would also appreciate
 if those attending would wear masks and follow all appropriate COVID-19
 precautions. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk or the 
Kansas Bow Hunters Association Scholarship Fund. Memorials may be sent 
in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.
 Words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This 
service will be livestreamed on The Cross and Flame Facebook Page.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608998958958.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Paul Leon Babcock Jr., age 73, passed away surrounded by his loving 
family, Wednesday December 23, 2020, in Quinter, Kansas at the Gove 
County Medical Center after losing his hard-fought battle with 
Alzheimer’s. 
 Paul was born on August 28, 1947, to Paul Sr. and Irene (Schoenfeld) 
Babcock. He was the second of three children. Paul grew up on the 
family farm East of Hoxie, Kansas, and attended Sheridan Community High 
School, graduating with the Class of 1965. While in high school, Paul 
was a member of both the wrestling and football teams. Following 
graduation, he attended Fort Hays State University, graduating with a 
Bachelor of Science Degree. He continued his education at Kansas State 
University to earn his teaching credentials. Paul married his High 
School sweetheart and the love of his life, Vicki L. Hujing, on July 
9th, 1967. Paul built their home just outside of Hoxie, Kansas and they
 were blessed with two children, Greg and Amy. 
 Paul was a Vocational Agriculture and Metal Shop Teacher in Hoxie 
for thirty-five years, and taught woodworking in Morland, Kansas for 2 
years after his retirement. He was also an FFA Advisor, 4-H leader and 
high school wrestling coach. He loved mentoring and teaching life 
skills to his students, and was affectionately known to many as “Mr. B.”
 But though he loved teaching, farming was in his blood, and he was 
also proud to farm the homesteaded land of his great-grandfather. He 
often worked long hours, heading to the field as soon as school was out,
 but he never complained. He said he needed to teach to support his 
farming habit. 
 Though teaching and farming didn’t leave a lot of free time, Paul 
loved hunting and fishing, watching NASCAR and football, and drawing 
wildlife and nature scenes. He believed in living a simple life, and 
was a man of honesty and integrity. He rarely cursed unless he was 
working on his farm equipment. Paul was a member of the Immanuel 
Lutheran Church, Kansas Bow Hunters Association, and Pheasants Forever. 
 He was also a Hunter Education Instructor, and was proud to be selected
 as the State Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. But most of all,
 he loved spending time with Vicki, his kids and his grandkids. They 
were the light of his life. 
 Paul is survived by his wife Vicki of the home; son, Greg and wife 
Debbie of Lincoln, Kansas; daughter, Amy McMahon and husband Kieran of 
North Richland Hills, Texas; and Grandchildren, Tyler Jackson, Trevor 
Jackson, Lily Johnson, Kennedy McMahon, Drew McMahon, Dylan Babcock, and
 Kaylee Babcock.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul L. Sr. and Irene Babcock Coulter and grandparents.
 A Funeral Service is planned for Monday, December 28, 2020, at 10:30
 A.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Immediately following the 
service, interment will take place in the Hoxie City Cemetery. 
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 27, 2020 from Noon until 6:00 
P.M. The family will receive friends and family from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 
P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. They would also appreciate
 if those attending would wear masks and follow all appropriate COVID-19
 precautions. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk or the 
Kansas Bow Hunters Association Scholarship Fund. Memorials may be sent 
in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.
 Words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This 
service will be livestreamed on The Cross and Flame Facebook Page.

Paul L. Babcock Jr.

Troy L. Byer, 59, passed away December 25, 2020, at Kansas Heart 
Hospital, Wichita. He was born January 28, 1961, at Dodge City, to 
William and Sylvia Kay (Kaiser) Byer. He married Sandra S. Zajic on 
January 1, 2003, at Holyrood.

A Great Bend resident for most of his life, Troy worked for CUNA 
Mutual Retirement Solutions as an operations specialist. He was a member
 of Church of Christ, SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), and a 
former boy scout leader.

Survivors include, his wife Sandy Byer of the home; four sons, Jack 
Byer of Austin, Tex., George Byer and wife Elaina of Great Bend, William
 Byer and wife Priya of Portland, Ore., and Bobby Oller and wife Sam of 
Larned; three daughters, Cheri Viles and husband Tim of Manhattan, Sonja
 Pope and husband Allen of Springfield, Mo., and Susan Leech and husband
 Christopher of Salina; a brother Von Byer of Austin, Tex.; two sisters,
 Vicki Caravalho of Bartlesville, Okla., and Carla Byer of Great Bend; 
and nine grandchildren, Taryn Viles, Caelie Viles, Sylvia Pope, Allora 
Pope, Easton Byer, Lucas Byer, Georgia Byer, Avelyn Leech, and Nora 
Byer.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 
1, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with&nbsp;family to receive friends from 
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 
January 2,&nbsp;2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor John Turner 
presiding. Interment will be in Union Cemetery,&nbsp;Nekoma. Memorials have 
been designated to the American Heart Association, in care of Bryant 
Funeral&nbsp;Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609017110927.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Troy L. Byer, 59, passed away December 25, 2020, at Kansas Heart 
Hospital, Wichita. He was born January 28, 1961, at Dodge City, to 
William and Sylvia Kay (Kaiser) Byer. He married Sandra S. Zajic on 
January 1, 2003, at Holyrood.A Great Bend resident for most of his life, Troy worked for CUNA 
Mutual Retirement Solutions as an operations specialist. He was a member
 of Church of Christ, SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism), and a 
former boy scout leader.Survivors include, his wife Sandy Byer of the home; four sons, Jack 
Byer of Austin, Tex., George Byer and wife Elaina of Great Bend, William
 Byer and wife Priya of Portland, Ore., and Bobby Oller and wife Sam of 
Larned; three daughters, Cheri Viles and husband Tim of Manhattan, Sonja
 Pope and husband Allen of Springfield, Mo., and Susan Leech and husband
 Christopher of Salina; a brother Von Byer of Austin, Tex.; two sisters,
 Vicki Caravalho of Bartlesville, Okla., and Carla Byer of Great Bend; 
and nine grandchildren, Taryn Viles, Caelie Viles, Sylvia Pope, Allora 
Pope, Easton Byer, Lucas Byer, Georgia Byer, Avelyn Leech, and Nora 
Byer.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 
1, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with&nbsp;family to receive friends from 
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 
January 2,&nbsp;2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor John Turner 
presiding. Interment will be in Union Cemetery,&nbsp;Nekoma. Memorials have 
been designated to the American Heart Association, in care of Bryant 
Funeral&nbsp;Home.

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