Obituaries

David Lee Schmidt

David Lee Schmidt

Oct 25, 2022

David Lee Schmidt was born to Bob and Joyce (Hiebert) Schmidt on April 29, 1969 in Wichita, Kansas.

 

He graduated from Kansas State University and Dallas Theological Seminary.  He married Joella Woods in 1996.  They were blessed with three children, Anna, Nathan, and Ethan.

 

David worked as a youth pastor for many years and most recently in IT...

Donald Dean Quiring

Donald Dean Quiring

Oct 23, 2022

Donald Dean Quiring, 89, died on October 23, 2022, at his home in Newton, Kansas.

 

He was born on July 8, 1933, in Cimmaron, Kansas, the son of Frank and Katherine Quiring.

 

Don played basketball for Newton High School graduating in 1951.  He served four years on a destroyer in the United States Navy from February 1952 – February...

T. Nadine Smith

T. Nadine Smith

Oct 23, 2022

Thelma Nadine Donham was born to Claude Earl “Jack” Sr and Vera Nadine (Willhour) Donham on March 14, 1934, at the family home in Wichita, Kansas. Nadine was the oldest child, followed by Nancy, Claude “Butch” Jr, Carl and Everett.

 

Nadine attended various Wichita grade schools before starting tenth grade at East High School.   She graduated from East in...

Don Mccann

Don Mccann

Oct 16, 2022

Donald R. McCann 89, died October 16, 2022 at Paramount Health and Rehab in Newton, Kansas.  He was born January 14, 1933 in Newton to Cecil and Iva (Hale) McCann.

Don retired as a car inspector for the Santa Fe Railroad.

He was married to Wanda Medlock in 1954; Vergia Mellott in May of 1975 to November 1998; Barbara...

James Earl Blair (Jimmy)

James Earl Blair (Jimmy)

Oct 14, 2022

James Earl Blair (Jimmy), passed away on October 14, 2022, at the age of 82 in Newton, Kansas at the Kansas Christian Home.

 

Jimmy was born on August 28, 1940, in Enid, Oklahoma.

 

He is survived by his brother Bill Blair, sister Roberta O’Dell, his niece Kathie Cook, his cousin Jerry Magers and his loving partner of 38...

Selena Fuller

Selena Fuller

Oct 12, 2022

Selena Fuller, 69, of Russellville went home to her Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Capitol Region Medical Center.  

She was born September 26, 1953 in Paris, Arkansas to the late Cliff and Mary Frances (Smith) Craft.  Selena grew up in Charleston, AR where she graduated from high school.  One day she was introduced to Earl Fuller at her family...

Gary Hadsell

Gary Hadsell

Oct 9, 2022

NEWTON – Gary Craig Hadsell passed away Oct. 9 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. He was 79. Although Gary spent his last year of life in the Harvey County area, several local family members have decades-long ties, including his daughter, Kerry Grosch (formerly of Hesston); and granddaughters, Julie Hendricks and Tami Mosqueda (James), a grandson, Adam Johnson; and two great-granddaughters, Brylie...

William Henry Winter

William Henry Winter

Oct 7, 2022

William Henry Winter, age 82 died October 7, 2022 in Newton Kansas, one month after his beloved wife Margaret.

 

William (Bill) was born in Wichita, Kansas to Roy and Alice Winter. As a child Bill was often with family helping his family with chores. He could be found tending the garden, doing yard work, sometimes at work with his...

Frieda Mae Quiring

Frieda Mae Quiring

Oct 7, 2022

Frieda Mae Quiring, 84, died on October 7, 2022, at her home in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born on December 28, 1937, in Goessel, Kansas, the daughter of Cornelius (Curt) and Kathrine (Flaming) Janzen.

 

On June 15, 1957, Frieda was united in marriage to Don Quiring in Newton, Kansas. The couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this year.

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James “Jim” Hess

James “Jim” Hess

Oct 6, 2022

James “Jim” Howard Hess, 76, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2022, at his home in Newton, Kansas.

He was born on November 17, 1945, in New York, New York, the son of August “Jimmy” and Joan (Decker) Hess.

At the age of seventeen, Jim joined the United States Army. He proudly served his country as a Non-Commissioned Officer in...

James Huddleston

James Huddleston

Oct 2, 2022

James E. Huddleston, 86, died on October 2, 2022, in Sedgwick, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family.

 

He was born on August 3, 1936, the son of Jess and Della (Pittman) Huddleston.

 

On January 6, 1957, James married Sylvia Karen Ann Wilson. They later divorced and James remarried.

 

James joined the United States Marine Corp on September...

Vesta Castleberry

Vesta Castleberry

Oct 1, 2022

Vesta Castleberry died, age 88, at Homestead of El Dorado in El Dorado, Kansas.

She is survived by her son Eldin Winn, brothers Edwin Winn, Charles Winn, and Eldon Winn.

Preceded by her husband Carl, and her parents.

A private family internment has been planned.

Joshua Aaron Ribble

Joshua Aaron Ribble

Sep 30, 2022

Joshua Aaron Ribble, 42, died on September 30, 2022, at NMCHealth in Newton, Kansas.

 

He was born on April 1, 1980, in Belleville, IL, the son of Dale and Caroline (Foat) Ribble. He attended Newton Bible Christian School, Berean Academy and Parkview Christian School in Lincoln, NE, where he graduated from with the class of 1998. Josh would later...

Laura Patsy “Pat” Palmer

Laura Patsy “Pat” Palmer

Sep 27, 2022

Laura Patsy “Pat” Palmer 79, died September 27, 2022 at NMC Health Newton.  She was born November 23, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Edgar and Laura (Hamilton) Harlow.

Pat loved music and dancing and country music was a special favorite. She also could be found spending time crocheting and sewing. One of her favorite pastimes was decorating for various holiday’s....

Louis B. Smith

Louis B. Smith

Sep 27, 2022

Louis B. Smith died, age 76, in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

 

He is survived by sons; Jonathan (Versie) Smith, Ernest Smith and James “Mike” Smith. Daughters; Linda (Greg Locke) Smith, Angela Torres, Elizabeth (Eric) Dawson and Patricia Smith.

Preceded in death by his wife Jhoselinn Smith, sisters Hettie Mae and Jean Rose, and his parents.

 

Graveside committal...

Virginia Ann Holub

Virginia Ann Holub

Sep 22, 2022

Virginia Ann Holub, 74, died on September 22, 2022, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.

 

She was born on August 24, 1948, in Sanger, Fresno County, California, the daughter of Charles and Tela (Pendergraft) Cornelius. She attended Newton High School, graduating with the class of 1968. She was protective of her younger sister Alice, and loved playing softball.

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Donna R. Mcanulty

Donna R. Mcanulty

Sep 21, 2022

Donna Reve McAnulty

June 16, 1933-September 21, 2022

 

Donna was born on a farm in Butler County on June 16, 1933. Her parents were Hugh and Flossie Westervelt. Donna was the youngest of six children. The family later moved to town in Leon, KS where she attended school, was a cheerleader and graduated from Leon High School.

 

She...

Louise Schroeder

Louise Schroeder

Sep 21, 2022

Louise Marie Schroeder, 88, died on September 21, 2022.

 

She was born on July 24, 1934, in Hartford, Kansas, the daughter of Jessie and Genivive (Crouch) Stutesman.

 

On November 4, 1953, Louise was united in marriage to Ellis Schroeder.

 

Louise was a HUGE fan of sports; from NASCAR, baseball, KU basketball, KC football, and golf, she loved...

Patricia “Pat” Smith

Patricia “Pat” Smith

Sep 19, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Smith was born to Katherine (Salzer) Corber and Alva “Bill” Corber near Waverly Kansas August 8th, 1932. She was the youngest of three siblings, with two older brothers, Robert “Jack” and Billy Corber. The Great Depression forced the family to move to the country outside of Topeka where her Father farmed with a large workhorse named Rex and...