Obituaries

Dr. Robert Wayne Atchison (Bob), 95, of Bethel Park, Pa., passed after a brief illness on Jan. 17, 2026, at St. Clair Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. He was an Emeritus Professor of...

Andrew Thaddaeus Watsek was born to Lloyd and Margaret Watsek on March 21, 1979 in Wakita.  He grew up on the farm with an older sister Laura and a brother Mark. In childhood, he could be...

Sharron Conrady was born on March 19, 1950, at Lamar, Colo., to Dale Donald and Kathryn Lee (Kinder) Lasley and passed away on Jan. 1, 2026, at the Charleston Assisted Living in Keenesburg, Colo., with her...

Dr. D. Scott “Scooter” Ward of Lawrence — loved whole-heartedly and missed by many — was born Sept. 21, 1966, in Kingman, the youngest son of Karen May Ward and Don Ward. His mother says he...

David T. Kirk was born May 14, 1937, in Wichita to Dale T. Kirk and Thelma (Hanson) Kirk, and flew home Jan. 9, 2026, from his beloved family farm in Pond Creek, Homestead Farms. From the...

Cheryl Jean Miller Ramer passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at her home in rural Parnell, Ohio, at the age of 72. Cheryl was born on April 2, 1953 in Bedford Heights, Ohio, the daughter...

Randolph “Randy” Kent Turner, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 3, 2026, in Wichita, surrounded by the love of his family. Randy was the first born child to Keith and Anna Mae (Grigsby) Turner,...

Georgia Lee Dishman, 86, passed away on Jan. 8, 2026 at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. Georgia was born on March 17, 1939 in Minneola, to Seaburn and Della (Cook) Spriggs. Georgia graduated from Kiowa High School...

Leota D. Conrady passed away Jan. 1, 2026 in Enid at the age of 93, reuniting with her beloved husband, Edwin C. Conrady.  Leota was born Sept. 26, 1932, the daughter of Fred and Mollie (Wiseley)...

Celebrating the life of Naveda Lee Ely, 89, of Okarche, a graveside service will be held at 1 pm, Friday, Jan. 16, at Red Rock Cemetery, Red Rock. The Reverend Josh Bell, pastor, will officiate. The...