Obituaries

Jun 24, 2022

Crystal Marie Rising Phillips passed beyond the veil on Friday June 24, 2022.

She was born on June 15, 1978 in Toledo Ohio to Robert Rising and Dorothy Mortimer Rising.

She is survived by her son Taylin Phillips of Herington, daughter Natalie Phillips of Herington as well as her former husband, father of her children and best friend Jimmy R....

Jun 24, 2022

Judy’s life began on July 27, 1961, in Lawrence, Kansas. She was the daughter of Gene Gerard and Dessie Parthenia (Dean) Bickford. Judy had been employed by Barkman Honey Co. in Hillsboro and previously had worked for Scotch Cleaners. She is remembered for her love of her flowers and gardening. Judy was a faithful volunteer for the Marion County Toy...

Jun 14, 2022

Stuart (Stu) Allen Spangler, 72, of Sabetha, Kansas died Tuesday evening, June 14, 2022 at Lakeside Terrace in Sabetha, Kansas.

Stuart was born on September 5, 1949 to Merl C. (Cap) and Isabel A. (Izzie) Baxter Spangler. He was welcomed home by an older sister, Alice Ann.  Stuart grew up in Herington, Kansas where his favorite thing to do...

Jun 12, 2022

Nancy’s life began on July 1, 1960, in Junction City. She was the daughter of Frank T. and JoAnn (Hansen) Shope. Nancy was a 1978 graduate of White City (Rural Vista) High School. She worked for the IGA now Barnes Grocery in Herington as a cook and baker for many years and loved to bake. Nancy enjoyed sewing and watching...

Jun 9, 2022

Brooke was born on December 1, 1989, in Manhattan, KS, to Will and Sylvia (Hoyle) Hollis. From an early age, Brooke was very determined and could accomplish anything she set her mind to do.  She excelled in school and athletics, including basketball and softball.  She was a selfless soul who loved horses and all kinds of animals. Brooke graduated in...

Jun 7, 2022

     Michael Thomas Charles was born on December 6, 2002 in Salina Kansas to Connie Harzman and Christopher Charles. Michael passed away unexpectedly at his home near Hope, Kansas on June 7, 2022. Michael lived most of his life in the Wichita area and graduated from East High School with the Class of 2021. He loved and was exceptionally skilled...

Jun 7, 2022

Kathrine’s life began May 14, 1947, in Kansas City, MO. She was the daughter of Harold C. and Betty S. (Shirk) Harvey. Kathrine was a 1965 graduate of Remington High School. She worked as a clerk for Kleppers convenience store. Kathrine is survived by her children Rena (Tim) McCullough of Cushing, OK, Sandra Foster of Panama City, FL, Clifford Foster...

Jun 5, 2022

 

Tammy’s life began on April 5, 1968, in Abilene, Kansas. She was the daughter of Larry Lauxman and Wanda (Jennings) Turner. Tammy was a 1986 graduate of Hope High School. She was employed by Legacy of Herington in the laundry department for many years. She enjoyed painting ceramics and her favorite quote she put on her social media page...

Jun 2, 2022

Marilyn’s life began on August 30, 1929, in Wamego, KS. She is the daughter of William Levi Fields and Alice M. Thompson Fields. Marilyn was a graduate of JP Elder High School in Fort Worth, TX. She started at Glass Containers, now Anchor Glass in Antioch, CA as a sweeper and retired after 30 years as a beloved supervisor for...

May 30, 2022

Jamalee Skelton (Jamie Plank) was born October 21, 1948, in San Francisco, CA, the first child of Cody Leroy and Marcella Mae Gulick.  After Jamalee’s sisters Coleen and Micki were born, Marcella moved the family from California to the Kansas City area.  There, Jamie spent her formative years, attending Wyandott Co. High School, followed by beauty school. In 1966, Jamalee...

May 30, 2022

James Arthur Hay, 84 of Herington, passed away on May 30, 2022, at his home in Herington, KS. He was born on November 10, 1937, to Albert Hay and Flora Downy in Soldier, KS.

James grew up in the Onaga area attending local schools and graduating from Onaga High School with the class of 1955. As a child, James was...

May 30, 2022

Shirley L. Dix, 79, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born June 6, 1942, on her grandparent’s farm near Burdick, Kan., to Ernest and Leah (Nely) Cheever.

She graduated from Centre High School with the class of 1962.

On June 6, 1984, she married Gerald R. Dix at the Herington United...

May 18, 2022

 

Cooper Allen O’Bray’s Birth Announcement

Cooper Allen O’Bray was born April 15, 2022 on Good Friday at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas to Rachel Amiot Thompson and Matthew O’Bray at 12:54am at 3 pounds 11 ounces and 15 inches long.

 

Cooper Allen O’Bray’s Journey 

            At 12 Weeks and 2 days gestation Cooper was diagnosed with Trisomy...

May 17, 2022

Dan’s life began on April 21, 1946, in Topeka. He was the son of Harvey John and Rose Irene (Morgan) Falen. Dan was a 1964 graduate of Hope High School, attended Kansas University and graduated from Kansas State University with an agricultural economics degree. He was a farm kid from the beginning and was a lifelong farmer and rancher in...

May 14, 2022

Louvina Mae Miller, 88, of Whitewater, Kansas, slipped peacefully into eternity on May 14, 2022.  Besides the treasured titles of Wife, Mom, and Grammy, she also enjoyed her work as a registered nurse, library assistant, welder’s helper, and restaurant hostess.  She was born September 17, 1933, in Newton, Kansas, to Alfred H. and Ione M. (Ayers) Regier.  A child of...

May 13, 2022

Mary M. (Cogdill) McCarty, 81, died May 13, 2022, at St. Luke’s Living Center, Marion. She was born September 29, 1940, at Marion. Mary was the daughter of James H. and Mary Cogdill. She was a waitress at various restaurants in Marion County.  On March 9, 1958, she married Donald McCarty. To this union, nine children were born. She was...

May 9, 2022

Quinnie’s life began on February 26, 1920, in Liberty, MS. She was the daughter of Luther “Pete” S. and Lois (Hurst) Duck. Quinnie was a 1938 graduate of Liberty High School and attended business college at the New Orleans Business School. She was united in marriage to Vernon Surls on November 10, 1946, in Herington, KS. Quinnie was a homemaker...

May 9, 2022

Sandra “Susie” (Wiens) Ulbrich was born on December 18, 1946, in Newton, KS to Gilbert and Eunice (Hash) Wiens. Susie was the eighth of eleven children. Susie was part of the first graduating class from Remington High School in 1964. She went on to earn her certificate in Tax Accounting and Payroll. She also sold airplane components. Along the way,...

May 4, 2022

May 3, 2022

Vickie’s life began on May 19, 1924, in rural Grant Township in Marion County. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Oborny) Stika. Vickie attended the Youngtown School in rural Marion County. She was united in marriage to John E. Smolik on September 30, 1946, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen, KS. Vickie was a homemaker and...