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...
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...
Edward William Elam
Jul 31, 2026
Dodge City - Edward William Elam, 75, passed away July 31, 2026 at his home, Dodge City, Kansas.
He was born May 11, 1951, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Martha Elam.
Longtime area resident of Dodge City. Before his work as Ford County Administrator in Dodge City, he was the city manager in Mulvane, Kansas and Chariton, Iowa. He was a...
LaVerna Molleker
Jul 25, 2026
LaVerna (Korbe) Molleker, age 97, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Country Living of Larned in Larned, Kansas.
She was born April 24, 1929, in Munjor, Kansas, to Chrysostom A. and Catherine (Meier) Korbe, Sr. LaVerna spent her early years in Munjor, attending grade school there before graduating as valedictorian from Schoenchen High School. On April...
Larry L. Jones
Jul 25, 2026
Lewis, KS
Larry L. Jones passed away on July 25 at the age of 77. He was born on November 24, 1948, in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado. His parents were Leonard Jones and Henrietta (Wallace) Jones - both deceased.
Larry graduated from San Jose State in California. He worked in the Restaurant Industry as Manager of the Blue Goose in Larned, and Golden...
Earl James "Jim" Goff
Jul 25, 2026
Jetmore – Earl James “Jim” Goff, 73, passed away July 25, 2026 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.
He was born July 31, 1952 in Plainville, the son of Lyle Carl and Bonnie Jean Evelyn Thomas Goff.
Moving from Ness City to Jetmore in 2000, he was a rancher. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed farming, ranching, going to the...
Jimmy Dean Cornett
Jul 8, 2026
Jimmy Cornett was in the Air Force 4 years as a Jet Engine Mechanics as a mechanic.
He went to Kansas Law Enforcement Academy for 4 years. He was a Policeman in Fredonia Kansas for 5 years. Altogether he was in Law Enforcement for 20 years. He was an EMT, CPR Instructor, Doppler Radar Instructor, and a Sobriety Test Instructor. He...
Noelle Denisse Hardy
Jun 30, 2026
Larned - Noelle Denisse Hardy, 49, passed away June 30, 2026 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.
She was born October 25, 1976 in Council Grove, Kansas; the daughter of Keith and Karen Sue Wood Rohling. A longtime area resident; she worked as an MHDD at Larned State Hospital.
Noelle had a passion for jewelry making and had received her certification in...
Kimberly Dawn Danaher
Jun 27, 2026
Dodge City - The day we lost our mom was the day our world changed forever. Not because the sun stopped rising, but because the voice we had spent our entire lives listening to could no longer answer back.
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Kimberly Danaher, a devoted mother and wife, cherished Nana, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and...
Rodney L. Colson
Jun 27, 2026
Larned - Rodney L. Colson, 63, passed away June 27, 2026 at his home, Larned.
He was born March 11, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas; the son of William and Glenda Wahl Colson. A Larned resident since 2012, moving from Garden City, he was employed by Sebes Hay, Larned, Kansas.
He was a member of the Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Kinsley and enjoyed...
Garry W. Gibson
Jun 25, 2026
Larned - Garry Gibson of Larned, Kansas, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, creativity, and humor that touched countless lives.
Garry is survived by his loving wife, Diana Gibson of Larned, Kansas; his daughter, Shari Abbey and her husband, Dwight, of Augusta, Kansas; and his son, Drew Gibson of Larned, Kansas. He was a proud grandfather to Colten Abbey...
Mary Lou Bowman
Jun 25, 2026
Mary Lou Bowman passed away on June 25, 2026 in Salina KS. She was born in Larned Kansas to John “Jim” and Hazel Robertson on March 6, 1933. She married Robert “Bob” Bowman on July 6, 1950. She graduated from Larned High School in 1951. She and Bob had four children: David (Linda Kirby) of Wichita; Susan Rose (David) of...
Dolores Marie Martin
Jun 24, 2026
Dolores Marie Martin, 98, passed away June 24, 2026 at Brookdale in Great Bend.
She was born March 13, 1928 in Pawnee County, Kansas, daughter of Arthur J. and Helen M. (Schartz) Wurm.
A lifetime Pawnee County resident, she was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. Dolores attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Zook High School. She was...
Ruth Ann Martin
Jun 23, 2026
Larned – Ruth Ann Martin, 93, passed away June 23, 2026 at Country Living of Larned.
She was born January 10, 1933 in Macksville, the daughter of Floyd Louis and Esther Estelle Frazee Henderson.
A lifetime area resident she was a homemaker and CNA. She was a member of the Father’s House, Larned, Kansas, the Zook EHU, was a senior companion and...
Keith Wayne Robinson
Jun 23, 2026
Larned – Keith Wayne Robinson, 81, passed away June 23, 2026 at HaysMed.
He was born March 14, 1945 in Great Bend, the son of M.F. and Lola Belle Hagar Robinson.
A lifetime area resident, he was an equipment operator for Pawnee County Highway Department. Keith served in the United States Army and was a member of the V.F.W., coffee club, enjoyed...
