Obituary Listing

May 17, 2023

Merrill Joe Hinkle, 96, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born September 17, 1926 in Powhattan, KS, the son of George Blaine and Della Faye (Newlin) Hinkle.

Merrill graduated from Peabody High School in 1944. He proudly served in the United States Navy.

He...

May 17, 2023

Gary Gene Wamsley, 59, of Branson West MO, formerly of Whiting, KS, passed away in his home on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023.  He was born July 29th, 1963, in Holton, KS.  He is the son of Daniel Charles Wamsley Jr. and Geraldine Louise (Higby) Runnebaum.

Gary was a member of the Whiting Baptist Church and graduated from...

May 14, 2023

Anthony Ross "Shawnemde" Eteeyan, 41, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Oklahoma. He was born March 24, 1982 in Iola, KS, the son of Warren "Hardy" Eteeyan and Rubina Alese Stockebrand.

Anthony received his GED in May 2003. He was a laborer most of his life.

He...

May 10, 2023

Jack Bontrager, 92, of Whiting, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Holton Community Hospital. He was born December 6, 1930 in Wetmore, KS, the son of John Wesley and Edna Lenora (Porter) Bontrager.

Jack earned his G.E.D. and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

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May 10, 2023

Syota Estelle Mays peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 10 th in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born on January 23 rd , 1935 to John B. Finnell and Lillian F. (Martin) Finnell in Dalton, Missouri.

Estelle attended elementary school in Carrollton and graduated from Dalton Vocational High School. She graduated from the Kansas...

May 9, 2023

ODESSA, MO- Melvin LeRoy Mosher, 76, of Odessa, MO, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs. MO. He was born September 15, 1946 in Greeley, CO, the son of Frank and Margaret M. (Bacon) Mosher.

Melvin graduated from Briggsdale High School in Briggsdale, CO....

May 9, 2023

Mary Lou Reich, 94, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan. She was born May 24, 1928 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Harold W. and Mildred Ellen (Fisher) Ratz.

Mary Lou graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1946; she lived...

May 7, 2023

Barbara Wilson, 88, of Holton, KS, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at The Pines in Holton. She was born June 22, 1934 in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of Jesse Warren and Thelma Evelyn (Balser) Parker.

Barbara retired from Manatee Memorial Hospital as a switchboard operator.

Survivors include her son, Lonnie D....

May 3, 2023

Kevin Eugene Bickford, 65, of Holton, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Holton. He was born September 21, 1957 in Holton, KS, the son of Wendell Eugene and Karen Kay (McAllister) Bickford.

Kevin graduated from Holton High School in 1976. He worked for Goodyear Tire Company; retiring after over 30 years.

May 2, 2023

Anna Jean Stephenson, 90, of Smithville, MO, formerly of Holton, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospice House in Kansas City, MO. She was born June 19, 1932 in Rushville, MO, the daughter of Nathion J. and Ruby Lee (Foote) Bolls.

Anna graduated from Onaga High School in 1950. She lived...

Apr 29, 2023

HOLTON- Howard Thomas Barnett, 88, Holton, KS, formerly of Arrington, KS, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at The Pines. He was born April 2, 1935 in Muscotah, KS, the youngest of Luther and Margaret (Thomas) Barnett.

Howard graduated from Atchison County Community High School in 1952. He proudly served in the United States Army...

Apr 26, 2023

Melinda Wareham, 74, of Whiting, KS, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, as the result of a vehicle accident. She was born August 6, 1948 in Highland, KS, the daughter of Fred E. and Mary (Bechtold) Cole.

Melinda graduated from Highland High School in 1966 and had attended Kansas State University. She was a rural...

Apr 22, 2023

Elizabeth Katherine Hester, 95, passed away Saturday April 22, 2023, in Plano Texas.

Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a generous caring person who will be missed and never forgotten.

She loved her family, and she spent many precious hours with her husband, sons, and grandchildren.

Apr 20, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Joyce L. Armstrong (Lofton), age 87, of Alanson, MI, announce her passing on April 20, 2023 in Marshall, MI.

Joyce leaves behind her son, David Armstrong of Alanson, MI; daughter, Donna and Mike Wygant of Battle Creek, MI; two sisters, Patricia Herbison of Cleveland, MS and...

Apr 19, 2023

David Joseph Plankinton, 74, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at University of Kansas St. Francis Campus Hospital in Topeka. He was born March 31, 1949 in Horton, KS, the son of Lee Tharp and Frances Eileen (Jensen) Plankinton.

David graduated from Holton High School in 1967. After graduation, he enlisted in 1968 in...

Apr 18, 2023

Maurice Eugene "Gene" Ball, 79, of Circleville, KS, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at his home. He was born October 12, 1943 in Louisville, KY, the son of Maurice Kincheloe and Lottie (Robbins) Ball.

Before moving to Jackson County in 1984, Gene was an Aviation Ordinance for the United States Navy for over 21...

Apr 16, 2023

TOPEKA- Mary J. Pruitt, 79, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Holton and Hoyt, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Lexington Park, peacefully in her sleep. She was born May 7, 1943 in Valley Center, KS, the daughter of Elzava and Mabel (Fanning) Carter.

Mary graduated from Valley Center High School in 1961. She was owner and...

Apr 15, 2023

Ronald Vance Anderson, 90, of Holton, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at The Pines in Holton, Kansas.   He was born July 19, 1932, in Corning, Kansas, the son of Paul L. and Audrey (Hybskmann) Anderson.

Ronnie attended Holton schools and Kansas State University.  He was owner and operator of Anderson Construction Company founded by his...

Apr 9, 2023

Dale Alan Rings passed away in Sun Lakes, Arizona surrounded by family members and close friends on April 9, 2023.  He was 82 years old.

He was born in 1940 in Holton, KS, to Glen and Nell Rings.  He grew up in this small town, graduating from Holton High School.  He received a BS Degree in Business...

Apr 8, 2023

Leonella "Nelli" Ann Gilkey, 72 of Garfield, KS, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Soldier, KS. She was born July 9, 1950 in Hoisington, KS, the daughter of Leo C. and Felicitas (Ohnmacht) Meyeres. She graduated high school from Mt. Saint Scholastica in Atchison, KS.

Nelli married David Eugene Gilkey in Miami, OK. He preceded her...