Harold Edward

McPhail

Larned – Harold Edward McPhail, 87, passed away November 7, 2026 at Hays Medical Center.

He was born February 4, 1939 in Oklahoma, son of Albert and Margaret Elizabeth Hailey McPhail.

A longtime area resident, he moved from Oklahoma. He retired at Pawnee County Road and Bridge Department, then worked township roads after retirement. He liked to keep busy with yardwork, anything outside, traveling to visit family in Texas, and talking on his CB radio as Zebra One.

On October 5, 1957 he married Betty I. Hawk in Larned; she preceded him in death on October 6, 2019.

Survivors include; four daughters, Lachel (Jim) McDonald, Larned, Shirley (Richard) Beltz, Larned, Jonell Branstine, Great Bend, Sandra Turley, Larned; nine grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.