Obituaries

Mary Louise Ayers passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025 surrounded by her sisters, Eddie and the incredibly caring staff at Community Health Center in Wakita.  Mary was born Aug. 13, 1936 – one of the...

Martha Catherine Oeding Rohlman, 100, died June 18, 2025, at Hilltop Manor, Cunningham. She was born Jan. 11, 1925, at Willowdale, the daughter of Herman and Mary Heckenkamp Oeding.  A lifetime resident of the Willowdale and...

Stephen R. Darling, 74, died June 9, 2025 at the Medical Lodge, Goddard. He was born April 30, 1951, in Abilene, the son of Coe and Barbara Bowser Darling. A longtime resident of Kingman, he was...

Rachel Lou (Palmer) Green, 92, passed away on May 15, 2025. Rachel was born on Oct. 8, 1932 to Edgar “Doc” and Zelma (Davenport) Palmer at her grandparent’s farmhouse near Chandler.  When sisters Lorelei and Donella...

Dorothy Jean Lebeda Bruner, 87, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 25, 2025 in Whitesboro, Texas.   Dorothy was born on Sept. 20, 1937 to Frank and Marie (Bruey)...

George William Shellenberger, a man of remarkable intellect, compassion, and dedication, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Diversicare of Council Grove, just one week shy of his 86th birthday. Born on May 26, 1939, in...

Robert Emery Bayack, 67, of Ball Ground, Ga., passed away on March 17, 2025. Robert is survived by wife Lori (Haug) Bayack of Ball Ground, Ga.; and their children Jenny, Tyler (Abby) and Hunter; grandchildren Jayda...

Robert Carl Teaff, 46, of Harper, passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2025. Known for his silly jokes, deep love for his family, and unmatched ability to make everyone feel like a friend. Robert’s presence was...

PRATT — Ruth Ann Bridgeman, 84, passed away April 25, 2025 at South Wind Home, Pratt. She was born May 8, 1940 in Milwaukee, the daughter of Louis and Jean (Walsh) Gettelman. On April 23, 1960,...

Mary Kathleen Whitmer, 96, died May 17, 2025, at Wheatlands Healthcare Center, Kingman. She was born Dec. 14, 1928, at Courtland, the daughter of James Clifford and Mary Frances Evans McKinney. A resident of the Zenda...