Obituaries

Jan 18, 2025

Robert Gene Floyd, born Robert G McKay, was adopted by Neil and Velma Mae Floyd in 1957, along with his brother Richard. 

He grew up in Hugoton, Kansas. Graduated from Hugoton high school class of 1973. He went on to serve in the United States Army. Stationed in Germany and honorably discharged in 1976.

In 1982 Robert married Ginger (Heilman) Floyd Together...

Jan 13, 2025

Patricia J. “Patti” Boggs, 71, passed away January 13, 2025, in Kinsley. She was born June 14, 1953 to Wayne G. and Jean C. McKillip Rhorer. She was welcomed home by two brother's Mike and Kyle Rhorer. She later welcomed home a sister Alicia. 

Patti attended Southside Grade School in Kinsley, then Jr. High School in Offerle, KS. then graduating from...

Jan 11, 2025

Dorothy (Dot) Elizabeth Eustace, 101, of Kinsley KS, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Medicalodges, Kinsley. Dot was born August 26, 1923, in Enid OK, to Homa and Ethel (Haynes) Glover. 

 She met Emmett Elie Eustace at a dance when he was training at Enid Army Air Corps base. They were married June 3, 1942. They moved to Tampa FL, where...

Dec 23, 2024

Barbara Montgomery Davenport, 94, of Bucklin, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2024, at Hill Top House. Born on October 4, 1930, in Staffordville, Kansas, she was the daughter of Chester and Mary Schlup.

Barbara married George Montgomery in 1961. Following his passing, she found love again with Frank Davenport, whom she married in 2006. The couple enjoyed many joyful moments...

Dec 9, 2024

Rodena Renee Hirsh passed away December, 9th peacefully in her home, in Kinsley, KS. Born September 19, 1959 in Kinsley to her parents Darlene Martin and Quentin “Bud” Matthews. She was the youngest of 5. 

Renee married David Hirsh in 1980 and they had 3 children. 

Renee loved cooking, puzzles, horseback riding, traveling (Hawaii was her favorite destination), thrift store shopping and...

Dec 8, 2024

Donnell Guyton Sr., age 69, left this earth on Sunday, the 8th day of December, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on the 2nd day of November 1955 in Lubbock, Texas.

 Donnell is survived by his wife Tahona Sue Guyton of Kinsley, Kansas, his sons Christopher Allen and wife Tasha of Irving, Texas and Junior Guyton and wife Valerie of...

Nov 24, 2024

Kimberly Elaine Bly Weller, born and raised in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away on November 24, 2024, in Lewis, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of love. She is survived by her husband, Justin Weller, and daughters, Alley, Hailey, and Courtney Weller, for whom she lived and cherished deeply. Kimberly will be deeply missed by her mother, Rita Rowland, stepfather, Jerry Rowland,...

Nov 23, 2024

Marlene L. (Fulls) Ryder, 88, passed away November 23, 2024 at her home in Offerle, surrounded by family. She was born June 20th, 1936 in Spearville, KS the daughter of William and Helen (Kurth) Leith. 

She was raised on the family farm south of Offerle and graduated Offerle High School in 1954.

In 1955 she married Robert Fulls, they were married for...

Nov 16, 2024

Randall Robert McElwain, age 51, of Kinsley, KS, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2024.

Randy was born on February 16, 1973, in Phillipsburg, KS, to Debi Martin Seybold and Dave McElwain. A 1991 graduate of Dodge City High School, he had a passion for baseball and made many life-long friends through the sport.

He...

Nov 6, 2024

Hillarian Francis "Larry" Stegman

Born Dec. 3, 1937 to Raymond R. and Applonia (Stegman) Stegman in Offerle, Kansas, Larry left this life on November 6, 2024. He attended school in Offerle and Dodge City. From 1960-1962, he served our country in the Army, then in September 1962, he gladly returned to the family farm to work with...

Nov 2, 2024

Jefferis “Jeff” Michael Mead was born at Spearville, KS on July 5, 1930 to Vernon Devere Mead and June Darlington (Jefferis) Mead. He passed away on Nov 2, 2024 at Medical Lodge in Kinsley, KS. Jeff was raised on a the family farm south of Centerview, KS by his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Eva Jefferis. Jeff always had a...

Oct 31, 2024

Shirley Faye (Deckert) Brollier, 89, passed away on October 31, 2024, after a short illness.

She was born in Edwards County Kansas on August 2, 1935, the youngest daughter of Jesse William Deckert and Faye Lillian (Kerns) Deckert.

Shirley grew up on a farm near Lewis, Kansas and graduated from Lewis High School.  A long-time...

Oct 30, 2024

Maryan June (Priest) Brock passed away on October 30, 2024 in Kinsley, Kansas.  She was born on January 14, 1927 in Wichita, followed shortly by her twin sister Marjorie J. Fisher, born to Ivy Seward and adopted by Matt Havas.  Maryan was raised in Kinsley and attended Kinsley High School where she played baritone in the band.  Her love...

Oct 18, 2024

Bethine Mae Bender, 91, passed away on Friday, October 18th, 2024, at Kansas Christian Home, Newton Kansas.  She was born on August 16th, 1933 to W. F. and Lola Yung in Kinsley, KS.

The family moved to Halstead, KS where she met and eventually  married the boy next door, Gene Bender, on June 6, 1954 after attending...

Oct 15, 2024

Joseph Elihu Jackson, Sr., 86, of Evansville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Aperion Lincoln Nursing Home of Evansville, Indiana.

He was born on February 26, 1938, to Paul and Ester Jackson in Chicago, Illinois. He married Linda R. Turner on August 23, 1969, in Kinsley, Kansas. She preceded him in death on February...

Oct 11, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Jarvis age 72 on Friday, October 11, 2024. Gary was born August 1, 1952, in Kinsley, Kansas to Vernon Robert and Levada Marcille (Thornton) Jarvis.

Gary attended the North Side Lincoln Elementary School to the 8th grade and graduated from Kinsley High School in 1970....

Sep 25, 2024

Norma Alene Kingry, 103, passed away on September 25, 2024, at Ruble Ranch in Overbrook, Kansas.

She was born on April 29, 1921, to Jesse Remer and Ruth Crockett on their farm north of Burdett. The family moved to a farm north of Kinsley when Norma was very young. She went to grade school and junior high...

Sep 23, 2024

Dorothy M. Rosproy Putter, passed away peacefully at Southwind Nursing Home on September 23, 2024. She is now in the arms of the Lord. She was born on November 2, 1937 in Dodge City, KS. the daughter of Joseph and Eugenia Rosproy.

She attended Offerle Schools for 12 years and then married Gene Putter of Kinsley, KS....

Sep 20, 2024

Richard Mathias Dockendorf passed away Friday September 20, 2024, at Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley, KS.

He was born September 2,1936, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Mathias and Mary Havas Dockendorf.

He attended school at St Peter and Paul Grade School and Windthorst High School.

In 1956 he enlisted in the...

Sep 6, 2024

Marvin C. Funk died peacefully with family at his side September 6 at his home in Kinsley, KS at the age of 92 years and 10 months. Before moving to Kinsley in 2018 Marvin and his wife of 71 years Elfrieda, lived in Marion County, farming near Goessel, then in Hillsboro where Marvin was Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds...