Lavera Ethel Beard
Oct 18, 2026
Larned – Lavera Ethel Beard, 87, passed away October 18, 2026 at Diversicare of Larned.
She was born March 4, 1939 in Liberal, the daughter of Elmer and Vivian M. Mattews Burnett.
A longtime area resident, she was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Larned. She was a Nurse’s Aide for many years. She loved to crochet animals and dolls,...
Gloria Alice Crane
Oct 13, 2026
Gloria Alice Crane, 94, passed away October 13, 2026 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.
She was born June 18, 1932 in Larned, the daughter of Ledru S. and Helen Barstow Umberger.
A lifetime area resident, she attended Pawnee County schools and later became a farm wife. She chartered the Kansas chapter of W.I.F.E. (Women involved in Farm Economics) and was the...
Greg Camarena
Oct 8, 2026
Larned – Greg Camarena, 74, passed away October 8, 2026 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita.
He was born May 9, 1952 in Salina, the son of Rudolph and Mary Flores Camarena.
A longtime area resident, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Larned. He was a Dillon’s butcher for many years. He loved bowling, walking, gambling and...
Mary Alice Skelton
Oct 6, 2026
Larned – Mary Alice Skelton, 93, passed away October 6, 2026 at Pioneer Ridge in Lawrence.
She was born May 12, 1933 in St. John, the daughter of Chester F. and Elma W. Cubbage Hole.
A lifetime Larned resident, she worked as an R.N. for Dr. M.G. Kirby. She was an active, lifetime member of First Chrisian Church, Larned, where she taught...
Lee Cheryl Durler
Sep 29, 2026
Lee Durler lived a life defined by creativity, family, and a dedication to education and learning. She was born in Great Bend, Kansas, in 1951 as the oldest daughter of Pat and Del Barlow. Because her father worked in the oil fields, the family moved frequently, instilling in young Lee a resilient, adventurous spirit, a deep and lifelong love of...
Elsie Irene Steinbring
Sep 19, 2026
Jetmore – Elsie Irene Steinbring, 99, passed away September 19, 2026 at Hodgeman County Health Center, ISB, Jetmore.
She was born October 8, 1926 in rural Hodgeman County, the daughter of Fred and Lydia Miller Ehrlich. A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker and enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening, and shopping.
She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church and...
Jeffrey Warren Sickles
Sep 19, 2026
Larned – Jeffrey Warren Sickles, 69, passed away September 19, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born November 8, 1956 in Winfield, Kansas, the son of Warren and Gloria (Dunnell) Sickles.
Jeffrey was a longtime area resident and of Christian Faith. He loved Harley Davidson, Silver Smithing, and annual Father’s Day motorcycle rides.
On May 22, 1985...
Linda Joanne Housman
Sep 13, 2026
Jetmore – Linda Joanne Housman, 86, passed away September 13, 2026 at Hodgeman County Health Center, ISB, Jetmore.
She was born December 29, 1939 at her home in Hodgeman County, Kansas, the daughter of Christie R. and Thelma L. Henderson Bamberger. Linda went 1st through 8th grade at Dry Creek Country School, graduated from Jetmore High School, class of 1957; She...
Elmer James Hogan
Sep 6, 2026
Garfield - Elmer James Hogan, 96, of rural Garfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Medicalodges skilled care facility in Kinsley. He was born November 16, 1929, in the family home southeast of Larned, Kansas to Daniel Jeremiah and Anna Roselia (Stumps) Hogan. Elmer was united in marriage to Leta Faye Wittig on June 1, 1953, and together...
Clema M. Rhoades
Aug 30, 2026
Jetmore - Clema M. Rhoades was born December 10, 1939 in Spearville, Kansas to Herman and Mabel Rabe.
She married Donald E. Rhoades on March 15, 1957. They were married for 66 years before Donald passed away with Clema by his side in 2024.
Clema lived with her husband and three children in the Springfield, Missouri area for several years. They moved...
Timothy V. Krob
Aug 28, 2026
Garfield – Timothy V. Krob, 68, passed away August 28, 2026 in Larned.
He was born October 23, 1957 in Russell, the son of Charles John and Donavene Adele (Benedick) Krob.
A longtime area resident, he was a member of Paradise Methodist Church, Paradise, Kansas. He served in the National Guard, worked in the oil field for thirteen years, worked in agriculture,...
Troy Vance Bauer
Aug 26, 2026
Larned – Troy Vance Bauer, 65, passed away on August 26, 2026, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital.
He was born July 27, 1961, in Larned, the son of Robert L. and Virginia Ann Culbreath Bauer.
He was a lifetime area resident and worked as a CNA. Troy enjoyed carpentry, telescopes, and stargazing. He also loved animals and reptiles.
Survivors include: two brothers, Lance...
Dennis E. Augustine
Aug 26, 2026
Dennis Edward Augustine II was born in Ellis, Ks in 1960 to Dennis and Mary Jane Augustine. He moved to Larned, Ks in 1975 where he would spend much of his life. He met and married Coreen E. Lowrey in July of 1979 and had two sons Lowrey and Joseph.
Dennis was a hardworking and talented man dedicating 40 years of...
Larry McKibbin
Aug 23, 2026
Lawrence (Larry) Edward McKibbin, age 81, died peacefully with family by his side on August 23, 2026, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas.
Larry was born in Dodge City on February 16, 1945, the son of William (Bill) and Julia (Naylor) McKibbin. He graduated from Jetmore High School in 1963. He then attended Kansas State University, receiving a degree...
Rylan Jason Reece
Aug 18, 2026
It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rylan Jason Reece, age 16, who left this world far too soon. Though his time on earth was much too short, the love, kindness, joy and memories he gave to those around him will remain with them forever.
Rylan loved the Lord and carried his faith with him in...
Milton "Bud" Dee Pinkston
Aug 18, 2026
Radium – Milton “Bud” Dee Pinkston, 95, passed away August 18, 2026 at his home in rural Radium.
He was born December 18, 1930 in Larned, the son of Virgil O. and Patsy M. Gipson Pinkston.
A lifetime area resident he was a farmer and flight instructor for most of his life, and flew corporate jets for fifteen years, traveling North America....
Arlyn John "AJ" Halling
Aug 13, 2026
Larned - Arlyn John “A.J.” Halling, 71, passed away August 13, 2026 at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.
He was born September 16, 1954 in Larned, Kansas, the son of Alvin John and Helen Elizabeth Smith Halling.
A lifetime area resident; he was an Activity Therapist at the Larned State Hospital, and was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church. He...
Randolph Scott Barnes
Aug 9, 2026
Kinsley – Randolph Scott Barnes, 77, passed away August 9, 2026 at Country Living, Larned.
He was born June 23, 1949 in Hays, the son of Robert F. and Alberta E. Rau Barnes.
A longtime area resident, he was a farmer/rancher, and had previously worked in construction. He was a member of the American Legion and was their cook for many years....
William A. Carr
Aug 7, 2026
William A. Carr, 84, passed away August 7, 2026, at Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore.
He was born September 18, 1941, in Florence, Kansas, the eldest son of Max Edwin and Wanda Louise Herzet Carr.
A longtime resident of Hodgeman County, Bill spent his career in agriculture as a grain elevator manager, where he built strong and lasting relationships with the...
Maxine M. Hickman
Aug 6, 2026
Garfield – Maxine M. Hickman, 94, left this earth August 6, 2026, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas, joining her late husband of 60 years. She was surrounded by her family.
Maxine was born Mildred Maxine Lackey May 17, 1932, in Norfork, Arkansas, the daughter of John and Cora Dickerson Lackey.
On December 8, 1951, she married Leroy T. Hickman in Mountain...
