Obituaries

Cheryl Ann Jackson

Cheryl Ann Jackson

Nov 25, 2018

Cheryl A. Jackson, age 58, passed away on November 25, 2018 at her home in Newton. She was born on June 9, 1960 in Newton, Kansas to Jacob and Ruth (Stadler) Sacks.

Cheryl graduated from Newton High and she then went on to get an Associate’s Degree as a paralegal. She worked as a paralegal for the State of Kansas...

Patricia L. Black

Patricia L. Black

Nov 22, 2018

Patricia L. Black 77, died Thursday November 22, 2018 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton.  She was born July 2, 1941 in Great Bend, Kansas to Herschel and Marie (Piland) Adams.  Patricia lived in Macksville, Kansas until 1951 when the family moved to Dodge City. On August 22, 1959 she married Gary L. Black in Dodge City and he preceded...

Belva E. Unruh

Belva E. Unruh

Nov 20, 2018

Belva E. Unruh 94, died November 20, 2018 at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas.  She was born September 1, 1924 in Freeman, South Dakota to Ed and Anna (Tschetter) Waltner.  She married Verney Unruh in 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 8, 2006.

 

She was a long time member of First Mennonite Church in...

Katherine Lacoss

Katherine Lacoss

Nov 19, 2018

Katherine LaCoss, 84, died on Monday, November 19, 2018 at the Newton Medical Center in Newton, Kansas.

 

Katherine was born on March 24, 1934 to Clyde and Jinnie (Britt) Cagle in Henderson, Tennessee.

 

Katherine married Charles W. LaCoss on July 23, 1952 in Tunica, Mississippi.  They were married for fifty nine years prior to his passing on February...

Goldena Ray

Goldena Ray

Nov 12, 2018

Newton – Goldena Louise Ray 98, peacefully passed away at her home in Newton surrounded by family.

She was born March 19, 1920 in Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Ward and Maude Mitchell. Goldena married Luther Arzo Ray and they had been married for more than 70 years; he precedes her in death.

Goldena loved flowers and cooking for her...

Terry L. Martin

Terry L. Martin

Nov 11, 2018

Terry Lee Martin 73, died Sunday November 11, 2018 at his Newton residence.  He was born November 15, 1944 in Ashland, Kansas to Guy W. and Helen (Williams) Martin. 

 

He attended school in Protection and Wichita Kansas. After graduating from East High School in Wichita he joined the US Army in 1963.  He served his country proudly in...

Pamalee Corrigan

Pamalee Corrigan

Nov 9, 2018

Pamalee M. Corrigan, 93, died Friday, November 9, 2018, at home in Newton, Kansas. She was born January 13, 1925, in El Dorado, KS, to Gus and Florence May (Kuller) Thompson. On May 31, 1946, she married Robert T. Corrigan, in Great Bend, Kansas. He preceded her in death on December 25, 2006.

 

The love of Pamalee’s life was...

David W. Morris

David W. Morris

Nov 8, 2018

 

David W. Morris, 63, of Newton, died Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Wichita, Kansas.   He was born December 7, 1954 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Carol and Roberta (Coleman) Morris.  He was married to Carla (Gillen) Morris; they had one child, Matthew Levi Morris.

 

David was a life long railroader.  He hired on to the Santa Fe railroad...

Mary Jane Janzen

Mary Jane Janzen

Nov 6, 2018

Mary Jane Janzen 98, died Tuesday November 6, 2018 at Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas. She was born June 4, 1920 to Dan B. and Anna (Schmidt) Schmidt at their rural Marion County Home.  They preceded her in death. Growing up she attended Marion County grade schools.  On October 19, 1941 she married Edwin H. Janzen at the...

Anita Kay Williams

Anita Kay Williams

Nov 5, 2018

Anita Kay Williams 71, died November 5, 2018 at her Newton residence.  Anita was known as “Kay” to her family and friends.  She was born November 15, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee the daughter of James G. and Reba Doris (Wrather) LaFont.

Kay had two daughters Renee and Michelle with her first husband B.J. Rooker Jr.  In 1971, Kay married W....

Charles Franklin Wilmore Iii

Charles Franklin Wilmore Iii

Nov 4, 2018

Charles Franklin Wilmore, III age 91, of Sedgwick, passed away November 4, 2018 at Newton Medical Center. Charlie was born June 3, 1927 the son of Charles Franklin and Evelyn (Conesuer) II at Sedgwick, KS.

After school he joined the United States Navy and served for two years. On April 13, 1964 he married Romielda Androes in Miami, OK. Charlie...

Terry V. Connally

Terry V. Connally

Nov 3, 2018

Terry V. Connally 84, died Saturday, November 3, 2018 at his Wichita residence.  He was born August 13, 1934 in LaJunta, Colorado to Lucian and Stella Mae (Matthews) Connally.

 

On June 3, 1960 he married Charlene Arndt in Albuquerque, New Mexico and she survives of the home.

 

Terry was a retired pastor who was ordained into the Church...

Johnnie Ronald “Ron” Sturgeon

Johnnie Ronald “Ron” Sturgeon

Oct 30, 2018

Johnnie Ronald “Ron” Sturgeon 80, Passed away on October 30, 2018 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, Kansas.  He was born on February 24, 1938 to John and Jean (Mason) Sturgeon in Hutchinson, Ks where he lived until the age of 7.  From there his family moved to Newton, Ks.  He attended St. Mary’s School through the 8th grade, then Newton...

L. Irene Pierce

L. Irene Pierce

Oct 29, 2018

Irene Pierce 93, died Monday October 29, 2018 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. She was born September 10, 1925 in Chelsea, Oklahoma to Cyrus and Sylvia (Patton) Starns.  

Irene was a graduate of Matfield Green High School and Kansas State Teachers College now Emporia State University.  She worked as a high school business teacher and vocal instructor in...

Thomas “Bayli” Hershberger

Thomas “Bayli” Hershberger

Oct 29, 2018

 

Thomas “Bayli” Hershberger, 19, passed away on October 29, 2018.

Bayli was born on May 26, 1999 in Newton, Kansas to Thomas Richard Hershberger and Dolores Elaine Liggett.

Bayli enjoyed fishing, gaming, sports, a wide range of music and his family and friends. He attended Newton High School.

Bayli is survived by his parents: Thomas and Rosemary Hershberger,...

Lawrence Eugene Conrady

Lawrence Eugene Conrady

Oct 29, 2018

Lawrence Eugene Conrady, age 58, passed away at his home in Sedgwick, KS on October 29, 2018 surrounded by his family. Larry was born April 21, 1960 in Newton, KS to Paul and Mary (Andra) Conrady.

Larry grew up in Sedgwick and attended Sedgwick High School and Hutchinson Community College. He worked at Excel as a welder until illness caused...

Marc W. Jones

Marc W. Jones

Oct 27, 2018

Marc W. Jones 54, died October 27, 2018 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania following a work accident.  He was born August 17, 1964 in Mostech, Germany near Bittburg to Lon and Phyllis Jones. 

 

On October 17, 2009 he married Rosa Ana Victorio in Dallas, Texas and she survives of the home.

 

He was a Lead with the Oil...

James “Kenny” Riley

James “Kenny” Riley

Oct 20, 2018

 

James “Kenny” Riley, 79, died on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in Whitewater, Kansas.

 

Kenny was born on February 27, 1939 in Rural Graves County, Kentucky to Francis and Geneva (Phelps) Riley.

 

Kenny married Caroline Beaushaw on October 22, 1966.  They were married for almost 52 years prior to his death.

 

Kenny was a quiet man who...

Wilma J. Decker

Wilma J. Decker

Oct 20, 2018

Wilma Jean Decker, age 65, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 20, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born November 5, 1952 in Marietta, Georgia to Wilma (Thomas) and Fred Schultz. She lived in Georgia, Michigan, and Long Island, New York before moving to Wakeeney, Kansas in 1958. She lived there with her mother...