Obituaries

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...

Vernon “Bud” Lee Henning, 64, was born Aug. 4, 1960, in Nashville. He is the youngest child of Leonard and Rosalyn “Rosie” Schwartz Henning and brother to Geneva, Stan, Randall, Sheila and Sharon. Bud graduated from...

Judith Marie Parsons passed away on May 10, 2025, in Pretty Prairie.  Judith Marie Parsons was born Oct. 1, 1941, to Walter and Ida (Preheim) Walker in Anthony. She was the youngest of seven children. During...

Myrna Lee Scott passed away on April 10, 2025 with her husband at her side.  She was born Nov. 30, 1936 in Enid to Forrest and Dorthy Potter.  Myrna grew up in Pond Creek. She met...