Obituaries

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...

Sandra “Sandy” Merrill (Snider) Reimer passed from this life on May 14, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. She is now at peace in the arms of her Savior. Sandy was born to Edwin “Bud”...

Verl Wayne “VW” Roberts, 78, of Lamont, passed away on May 14, 2025 at the Stillwater Medical Hospital.  VW was born on Oct. 22, 1946 to George and Ruth Roberts in Laverne. He was a graduate...