All Obituaries
Susan Smeltzer Augusta, Kansas
Susan Marie (Heath) Smeltzer, 70, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at home surrounded by family. The rosary will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 and Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2021, both at St. James Catholic Church, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Susan was born in Garden City, Kansas on May 6, 1950, to the late Wilma Jean (Edsall) and Francis Heath. Susan graduated from K-State with a bachelor's degree in...
Susan Marie (Heath) Smeltzer, 70, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at home surrounded by family. The rosary will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021 and Funeral Mass at 10...
Toni (Simon) Sneary Haysville, Kansas
Toni (Simon) Sneary, 52, of Haysville, KS, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Toni was born in Wichita, KS on April 15, 1968, to Lee Hopp and Arlene (Bowman). She grew up in Wichita and was a graduate of Wichita South High School. She worked as a law office assistant. Toni was preceded in death by her father, Lee Hopp. She is survived...
Toni (Simon) Sneary, 52, of Haysville, KS, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Inurnment will...
Maxine Roberts Augusta, Kansas
Maxine Cecilia Roberts, 97, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Maxine was born in Council Bluffs, IA on March 21, 1923, to the late Margaret (Carlin) and Howard C. Thompson. Maxine married Fred Wingate in April of 1942, and he preceded her in death in 1962. She and Fred had two sons together. Fred Wingate was born February 2, 1944. Fred had an untimely death on November 8, 2008. Mark Wingate was born July 21, 1949, and he died on January 12, 2008. On August 8, 1969 she...
Maxine Cecilia Roberts, 97, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Maxine was born in Council Bluffs, IA on March 21, 1923, to the late Margaret (Carlin) and Howard C. Thompson....
Terry Smith Augusta, Kansas
Terry Dee Smith, 72, of Augusta, KS passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. There will be a private family service at Headley Funeral Chapel with the burial being at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Terry was born in El Dorado, KS on July 27, 1948 to the late Margie Abigail (Pritchett) and Wayne Smith. He was raised in Cassoday, KS before moving to El Dorado in 1962 and graduating from El Dorado High School in 1966. While in high school Terry enjoyed sports...
Terry Dee Smith, 72, of Augusta, KS passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. There will be a private family service at Headley Funeral Chapel with the burial...
Rebecca Rierson Rose Hill, Kansas
Rebecca Marie Rierson, 66, of Rose Hill, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. Visitation 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2021 and service 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2021, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery Rose Hill, KS. Becky was born in Great Bend, KS on October 11, 1954, to Gwendolyn Marie (Guthrie) and Edward Richard Bunyard. She graduated from Rose Hill High School in 1972. She retired as an electrical...
Rebecca Marie Rierson, 66, of Rose Hill, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK. Visitation 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2021 and service 1:00 p.m. Monday, January...
Joyce Morrison Augusta, Kansas
Joyce Ann Morrison, 92, of Augusta, KS, formerly of El Reno, OK, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Rosary at 9:30 a.m with Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021, at St. James Catholic Church, Augusta, KS. Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Union City, OK. Joyce was born in Milan, TN on December 23, 1928, to the late Cleo (Usesy) and William Harvey Staton. She was a homemaker for most of her life and she also...
Joyce Ann Morrison, 92, of Augusta, KS, formerly of El Reno, OK, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Rosary at 9:30 a.m with Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021, at...
Larry Hart Augusta, Kansas
Larry T. Hart, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at home. Visitation Wednesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, A celebration of life will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Augusta, KS. Those attending are asked to wear a mask. Larry was born in El Dorado, Kansas on June 14, 1943, to the late Erma (Carlisle) Mullen and Virgil Ivan Hart. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired as an electrical power plant operator...
Larry T. Hart, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at home. Visitation Wednesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, A celebration of life will be held 10:30...
Peggy Thompson Augusta, Kansas
Peggy Ann (Ward) Thompson, 64, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at home. Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Peggy was born in Rantoul, Illinois on May 4, 1956, to the late Ruby Marie (Huffman) Troyer and Ross Kenneth Ward. She had her master's degree in business with a concentration in accounting, and worked for many years as a senior financial analyst at...
Peggy Ann (Ward) Thompson, 64, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at home. Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Inurnment...
Jackie Bunyard Augusta, Kansas
Jackie Wilbur Bunyard, 82, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2021, at Leon Cemetery, Leon, KS. Jackie was born in Yukon, OK on July 3, 1938, to the late Della Kathryn (Holloway) and Orville A. Bunyard. Jack grew up in Coats, KS until around age 15. He traveled with his dad and uncle custom...
Jackie Wilbur Bunyard, 82, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Headley...
Dr. Mervin McCormac Augusta, Kansas
On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Dr. Mervin D. McCormac, loving husband and father of three children was called home to the heavenly Father at the age of 71.
Merv was born on February 11 in Wichita, KS to Chester and Roberta (Parrish) McCormac. He received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree with honors from Cleveland Chiropractic College in 1989. He practiced Chiropractic for 31 years in Augusta, KS. On December 19, 1971 he married Penny Gail (Latimer). They raised two sons, Markus and...
On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Dr. Mervin D. McCormac, loving husband and father of three children was called home to the heavenly Father at the age of 71.
Merv was born on February 11 in Wichita,...
Sally Ashley Towanda, Kansas
Sally Marie Ashley, 77, of Towanda, KS, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 in El Dorado. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. The family requests that those in attendance wear a mask. Sally was born in Wichita, KS on September 17, 1943, to the late Leota "Lee" (Jones) and William D. Harbes. She worked as a expediter at Hawker-Beechcraft. Sally enjoyed KU basketball, her pomeranians, going to casinos, and collecting...
Sally Marie Ashley, 77, of Towanda, KS, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 in El Dorado. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. The...
Ted Michael "Mike" Smith Augusta, Kansas
Ted Michael "Mike" "Smitty" Smith, 45, of Augusta, KS, passed away quietly at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Headley Funeral Chapel all are welcome. Face masks and social distancing will be required. A private family service will be held. Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. A celebration of life will be held at later date due to the coronavirus. Mike was born in Wichita, KS on...
Ted Michael "Mike" "Smitty" Smith, 45, of Augusta, KS, passed away quietly at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January...
Max Ballinger Augusta, Kansas
Max Wayne Ballinger, 88, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at home. Visitation 9:00 a.m. with service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 3 Wooden Crosses Cowboy Church, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Max was born in Arkansas City, KS on December 22, 1932, to the late Gladys Civilla (Wheeler) and Thomas Albert Ballinger. He graduated from Lafontaine High School in 1951. From 1952 - 1956, Max served in the U.S....
Max Wayne Ballinger, 88, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at home. Visitation 9:00 a.m. with service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 3 Wooden...
Betty Sullivan Augusta, Kansas
Betty I. Sullivan, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Augusta. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Those attending are asked to wear a mask. Graveside inurnment will follow at 2:30 p.m at Lincoln Cemetery, Lebo, KS. Betty was born in Las Animas, CO on February 5, 1943, to the late Margaret K. (Forbes) and Harry Emmett Seal. She was a nurse for many years. Betty enjoyed collecting dolls and other antiques....
Betty I. Sullivan, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Augusta. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Those...
Tony Moore Augusta, Kansas
Tony B. Moore, 78, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Andover. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Tony was born in Newton, KS on April 4, 1942, to the late Naomi (Ullum) and Lloyd M. Moore. He was an operator and controller at Mobil Refinery and later retired from Texaco. Tony had a love for music and over the years he played bass guitar and keyboard in several bands. His love of music included Elvis, CCR, The Eagles, and 50's music. Tony was...
Tony B. Moore, 78, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Andover. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Tony was born in Newton, KS on April 4, 1942, to the...
Charles Helms Augusta, Kansas
Charles Ray Helms, 70, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 in Andover. The family will hold a memorial graveside service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the Kansas Veteran Cemetery, Winfield, KS. Charles was born in Joplin, Missouri on July 25, 1950, to Juanita M. (Bowling) and the late George A. Helms. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. Charles worked at the fish hatchery for the Kansas Department of Parks and Wildlife. On December 17,...
Charles Ray Helms, 70, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 in Andover. The family will hold a memorial graveside service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the Kansas...
Karen Horst Augusta, Kansas
Karen Ann Horst, 66, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 peacefully at home. Karen was born in Dodge City, KS on May 17, 1954, to the late Thelma (Gunckel) and Charles Holtfrerich. Karen worked in advertising, marketing and promotion from 1973 to present for radio, TV, and newspaper, as well as concert and band promotion. She was a lover of all things music and good vibes. She would be the first one to help out anyone in need and always believed in the good in people....
Karen Ann Horst, 66, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 peacefully at home. Karen was born in Dodge City, KS on May 17, 1954, to the late Thelma (Gunckel) and Charles...
Jackie Gean Augusta, Kansas
Jackie John Gean, 73, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Inurnment at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Jackie was born in Clarksville, AR on January 14, 1947, to the late Anna (Schweppenstedde) and Calvin Gean. He served in the U.S. Army as a SP4 in the Vietnam War. Jackie retired from Cessna as a building maintenance employee. Jackie was handy and enjoyed restoring...
Jackie John Gean, 73, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Inurnment at a later date...
Ronald Baxter Derby, Kansas
Ronald Scott Baxter, 60, of Derby, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at South Rock Christian Church, Derby, KS. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery Wichita, KS. Ronald was born in Wichita, KS on May 26, 1960, to Catherine (Loibl) Baxter, of Derby, KS and the late Dee Baxter. He worked in supply management at Boeing and Spirit. Ronald loved...
Ronald Scott Baxter, 60, of Derby, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Service 2:00 p.m....
Forest Reavis Augusta, Kansas
Forest Leroy Reavis, 92, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 in Andover, KS. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Forest was born in Westmoreland, KS on June 29, 1928, to the late Adah Lois (Hunter) and Harvey Andrew Reavis. He was a meter reader for the City of Augusta for 40 years and was also a retired volunteer firefighter. He was a member of the National...
Forest Leroy Reavis, 92, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 in Andover, KS. Memorial service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial...
Lyman Bergen Valley Center, Kansas
Lyman Gene Bergen, 58, of Valley Center, KS, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Lyman was a long term resident of New Hope Services in Valley Center, where he was well-loved by the staff and his fellow residents.
Visitation 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS.
Lyman was born on February 9, 1962 in...
Lyman Gene Bergen, 58, of Valley Center, KS, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Lyman was a long term resident of New Hope Services in Valley Center, where he was well-loved by the staff and...
Helen Lance Augusta, Kansas
Helen Lance, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 14, 2020 at her home in Augusta, KS.
Visitation 9:00 a.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta with graveside service to follow at 10:00 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS both Saturday, December 19, 2020 with step son, Loice G. Lance officiating.
Helen was born in Neoga, IL on October 16, 1936, to Fern Rhoads and William Burnis Blair.
A long time resident of DerQuoin, IL, she greatly enjoyed her work as a...
Helen Lance, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 14, 2020 at her home in Augusta, KS.
Visitation 9:00 a.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta with graveside service...
John Mark Alley Andover, Kansas
John Mark Alley died peacefully at his home while taking an afternoon nap and watching Bonanza with his beloved wife of 49 years, Virginia, in the recliner next to him on Friday, December 11, 2020. Mark was 89 years and 22 days old having lived 32,528 days at the time of his death. He was a storyteller, keeper of history, artist, singer of songs, and builder who invented, and reinvented solutions to problems, the way forward despite difficulty, and himself.
Mark was born on November 20,...
John Mark Alley died peacefully at his home while taking an afternoon nap and watching Bonanza with his beloved wife of 49 years, Virginia, in the recliner next to him on Friday, December 11,...
Gerard "Jerry" Lehman Towanda, Kansas
Gerard "Jerry" W. Lehman, age 78, of Towanda, KS, passed away December 10, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS. The past 2 years he resided at El Dorado Lakepoint Nursing Home in long term care. Gerard was born in Ozawkie, KS to Glen R. Lehman and Edna Lehman. His parents moved to Lincoln, MO when he was in 3rd grade. His parents later moved to Towanda, KS when Jerry was 15 years old in 1957. Jerry played basketball at Towanda High School for 3 years. He played the tuba and...
Gerard "Jerry" W. Lehman, age 78, of Towanda, KS, passed away December 10, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, KS. The past 2 years he resided at El Dorado Lakepoint Nursing Home in...
William "Bill" Weakley Augusta, Kansas
William "Bill" Weakley, Jr., 71, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Andover. A memorial service will be at 6pm, Thursday, December 17th at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Bill was born in Nowata, Oklahoma on September 1, 1949, to the late Elizabeth Lee (Taylor) and William Frank Weakley, Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as a hand former at Boeing. Bill enjoyed golfing, fishing, high school sports, and cheering on the Oklahoma Sooners....
William "Bill" Weakley, Jr., 71, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Andover. A memorial service will be at 6pm, Thursday, December 17th at Headley Funeral Chapel,...
Darril Pratt Towanda, Kansas
Darril Lee Pratt, 68, of Towanda, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in El Dorado, KS. Service 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2020, at H2O Church, Towanda, KS. Burial at Towanda Cemetery, Towanda, KS. Those in attendence, are asked to wear a mask. Darril was born in El Dorado, KS on November 26, 1952, to the late Kathryn D. (Edwards) Keely and Orville J. Pratt. He owned Pratt Installation Inc. for 25 years. Prior to owning Pratt Installation Inc., he worked at McAllister Drilling...
Darril Lee Pratt, 68, of Towanda, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in El Dorado, KS. Service 1:00 p.m. Sunday, December 13, 2020, at H2O Church, Towanda, KS. Burial at Towanda Cemetery,...
Betty Ortmann Augusta, Kansas
Betty M. Ortmann, 97, of Mission, KS, and formerly of Augusta, KS passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 at Headley Funeral Chapel and graveside service 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 11, 2020, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Those in attendance are asked to wear a mask. Betty was born in Augusta, KS on March 5, 1923, to the late Aurelia (Steinkamp) and Walter H. Mueller. She was a secretary at Sheffer Cunningham Insurance for many years and later at Cash...
Betty M. Ortmann, 97, of Mission, KS, and formerly of Augusta, KS passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. Visitation 9:30 to 10:30 at Headley Funeral Chapel and graveside service 11:00 a.m. Friday,...
Charles Wilcox Augusta, Kansas
Charles C. Wilcox, 92, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 and service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Graveside service 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Oak Hill Cemetery in Severance, KS. Charles was born in Bendena, KS on February 19, 1928, to the late Thelma Irene (Turley) and Homer Eugene Wilcox. He graduated from Severance High School with the...
Charles C. Wilcox, 92, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020. Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 and service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020, both at...
Virginia McCrary Augusta, Kansas
Virginia Louise McCrary, 93, of Augusta, KS, formerly of Andover, KS passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Lakepoint Nursing Home, Augusta. Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita, KS. Virginia was born in Iola, KS on June 1, 1927, to the late Jessie Reed and Emery Dodd. She worked at Beech for 38 years most of it in payroll. On February 18, 1954 she married John...
Virginia Louise McCrary, 93, of Augusta, KS, formerly of Andover, KS passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Lakepoint Nursing Home, Augusta. Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020...
Juanita Wilks Augusta, Kansas
Juanita Frances Wilks, 96, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Those attending the service are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Juanita was born in Clearwater, KS on April 16, 1924, to the late Relura Rosalind Opal (Bruner) and Harry Whitbeck. She was a garment presser at Purdins Cleaners for many years, and worked at the Augusta Senior Center for many years before...
Juanita Frances Wilks, 96, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020. Graveside service 1:30 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Those attending the...
Jimmy Buckhanon Augusta, Kansas
Jimmy D. Buckhanon, 88, of Augusta, KS, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Augusta. Private graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Jimmy was born in Wetumka, Oklahoma on January 12, 1932, to the late Retta (Hurley) and Feliar Buckhanon. He retired from Beech Aircraft in 1994 after 42 years. On October 6,1951 he married Jewel (Westerman) Buckhanon in Cedar Falls, Iowa. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Art Charlet; brothers,...
Jimmy D. Buckhanon, 88, of Augusta, KS, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Augusta. Private graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Jimmy was born in Wetumka, Oklahoma on...
Arthur "Sonny" Johnston Augusta, Kansas
Arthur W. "Sonny" Johnston, 98, of Goddard, KS and formerly of Augusta, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Goddard. Viewing Thursday 1 p.m. to service at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Sonny was born in Rose Hill, Kansas on September 5, 1922, to the late Agnes and John Johnston. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WWII and retired as a welder from Beech Aircraft. On...
Arthur W. "Sonny" Johnston, 98, of Goddard, KS and formerly of Augusta, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in Goddard. Viewing Thursday 1 p.m. to service at 2 p.m. Thursday, December...
Ruth Brewer Augusta, Kansas
Ruth Elizabeth Brewer, 91, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2020 and service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, El Dorado, KS. Ruth was born in Reece, KS on December 5, 1928, to the late Dora L. (Ades) and Carl Seymour. She worked at Dairy Queen for many years, and was a homemaker. She is survived by: son, Harold Brewer, Jr....
Ruth Elizabeth Brewer, 91, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, November 30, 2020 and service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 both at...
Gereda Edwards Benton, Kansas
Gereda Monie Edwards, 96, of Benton, KS, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Whitewater, KS. Visitation 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS and graveside service 2:00 p.m. at Indianola Cemetery, Andover, KS both Friday, November 27, 2020. Gereda was born in Bee Branch, AR on November 29, 1923, to the late Vergie (Younger) and Henry Sohn. She worked at Cessna for many years as well as Continental Fiberglass. She is survived by: sons, Franklin Edwards (Mavis) of...
Gereda Monie Edwards, 96, of Benton, KS, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Whitewater, KS. Visitation 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS and graveside service...
George "Ed" Wilson El Dorado, Kansas
George Edgar "Ed" Wilson, Jr., 83, of El Dorado, and formerly of Augusta, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, in El Dorado, KS. Friends and family may schedule viewing between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. The family will not be present. As an added precaution and effort to minimize the spread of COVID, those who wish to visit are encouraged to call the funeral home to schedule a viewing time. Service will be 10:00 a.m....
George Edgar "Ed" Wilson, Jr., 83, of El Dorado, and formerly of Augusta, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, in El Dorado, KS. Friends and family may schedule viewing between 9:00...
Betty Chorn Augusta, Kansas
Betty Jo Chorn, 80, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at home. Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Betty was born in El Dorado, KS on August 22, 1940, to the late Lena Mae (Gatewood) and James Monroe Hollis, Sr. On July 22, 1956 she married Robert "Bob" Chorn in Huntsville, AR. He was the only true love of her life - next to God. Bob survives her along with their...
Betty Jo Chorn, 80, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at home. Service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at...
Mary Williams Augusta, Kansas
Mary Louise Williams, 84, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at home. Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS in the old section of the cemetery (those attending will use the Ohio Street entrance). The family requests that everyone in attendance wears a mask. Mary was born in Waynesville, MO on August 25, 1936, to the Lena Mae (Jackson) and...
Mary Louise Williams, 84, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at home. Visitation 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel. Graveside service 2:00...
Charles "Joe" Eldringhoff Augusta, Kansas
Charles "Joe" Eldringhoff, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 in Wichita. Joe was born in El Dorado, KS on November 13, 1943, to the late Hazel (Burress) and William "Bill" Eldringhoff. He owned and operated Augusta Tractor for many years and later retired from Textron Aviation. On May 15, 1964 he married Regina (Davison) Eldringhoff who survives him. He is also survived by: son, Shane Eldringhoff of Augusta, KS; grandchildren, Collin...
Charles "Joe" Eldringhoff, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 in Wichita. Joe was born in El Dorado, KS on November 13, 1943, to the late Hazel (Burress) and...
Michaela "Micki" Ash Augusta, Kansas
Michaela "Micki" Marie (Dunning) Ash, 71, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at home. Micki was born on July 3, 1949, in Omaha, NE. After graduating from Omaha North High School, she went on to Omaha University and later in life she earned her Bachelor's Degree from Wichita State University. She worked as an SRS supervisor for the Kansas Department of Children's Services, and later as an academic advisor at Butler Community College.
Micki was...
Michaela "Micki" Marie (Dunning) Ash, 71, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at home. Micki was born on July 3, 1949, in Omaha, NE. After graduating from Omaha North...
John Drouillard Augusta, Kansas
John Edward Vernon Drouillard, 46, of Augusta, KS, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2020 in his home, surrounded by family and friends. John was born in Wichita, KS on November 18, 1973, to Eddie "Doc" Drouillard, of Augusta, KS and Rhonda (Deegan) Srna, of Salina, KS. He spent several of his childhood years traveling between Minneapolis, KS, Delphos, KS, and Augusta, KS. John was a junior firefighter at Augusta Fire Station where he enjoyed spending most of his spare...
John Edward Vernon Drouillard, 46, of Augusta, KS, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2020 in his home, surrounded by family and friends. John was born in Wichita, KS on November 18, 1973,...
Magdalen Chiaro Augusta, Kansas
Magdalen L. Chiaro, 94, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home in Augusta. Visitation 6:00 p.m. with rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 6, 2020, at St. James Catholic Church, Augusta. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Magdalen was born in Ellinwood, KS on November 11, 1925, to the late Viola (Meggers) and William Krampe. She attended school in...
Magdalen L. Chiaro, 94, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at home in Augusta. Visitation 6:00 p.m. with rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Headley...
Sandra Judith "Judy" Dryden Augusta, Kansas
Sandra Judith "Judy" Dryden, 78, of Augusta, KS, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Wichita, KS. Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020, at Augusta United Methodist Church, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Judy was born in Topeka, KS on October 21, 1942, to the late Mavis (Kimmell) and Lloyd Merscham. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, an active member of Lion's Club, and an active member of Augusta United Methodist Church. On...
Sandra Judith "Judy" Dryden, 78, of Augusta, KS, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Wichita, KS. Service 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020, at Augusta United Methodist Church,...
Nathan "Nate" Knapp Douglass, Kansas
The irascible Nathan "Nate the Bald Boss" Knapp, 69, was surrounded by his family and close friends when he was called Home on October 29, 2020 after his fierce battle with cancer. Nate was born in Winfield, KS on March 5, 1951 to Meryl (Kunkel) and Cecil "Peak" Knapp. His "stubborn streak" may have started after he was sucked out of the house window during the 1955 Udall tornado - or maybe it had something to do with all that red hair. He married the love...
The irascible Nathan "Nate the Bald Boss" Knapp, 69, was surrounded by his family and close friends when he was called Home on October 29, 2020 after his fierce battle with cancer. ...
Michael Morris Augusta, Kansas
Michael Barton Morris, 61, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at home in Augusta. Michael was born in Bellflower, California on April 29, 1959, to the late Wilma June (Bradshaw) and Freddie Morris. Visitation Wednesday 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Augusta Township Cemetery (Kuster) Cemetery.
Michael Barton Morris, 61, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at home in Augusta. Michael was born in Bellflower, California on April 29, 1959, to the late Wilma June...
Charles "Chuck" Bowman Augusta, Kansas
Charles "Chuck" Elmer Bowman, 73, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Andover, KS. His celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020, at Hope Community Church, Andover, KS. Those attending are asked to wear a mask. Chuck was born in Wilmington, NC on June 29, 1947, to the late Decima Lee (Rackley) Bowman and Charles Elmer Bowman, Sr. He graduated from high school in Easton, Illinois and received his master's degree from California Baptist...
Charles "Chuck" Elmer Bowman, 73, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 in Andover, KS. His celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2020, at Hope...
Mary Varner Towanda, Kansas
Mary Elizabeth Varner, 85, of Towanda, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at home. Visitation 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Towanda United Methodist Church, Towanda, KS. Burial will follow at Andover Cemetery, Andover. Mary was born in Roaring Springs, TX on July 29, 1935, to the late Flory Elizabeth (Powell) and Albert Leon Throckmorton. She was a teller and clerk at Towanda...
Mary Elizabeth Varner, 85, of Towanda, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at home. Visitation 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta....
George James Dodge City, Kansas
George L. James, 90, of Dodge City, KS, formerly of Augusta and Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City, KS. Visitation 10:00 a.m. with service to follow at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. George was born in Topeka, KS on July 6, 1930, to the late Margaret Louise (Whitcraft) and George James. He graduated from Seaman High School in Topeka. He served in the...
George L. James, 90, of Dodge City, KS, formerly of Augusta and Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City, KS. Visitation 10:00 a.m. with service to follow at...
Leland Marley Augusta, Kansas
Leland Leon Marley, 93, of Augusta, KS, went home to his heavenly father on Saturday, October 17, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Per Leland's request, there will be no services held. Leland was born on December 21, 1926 in Windyville, MO, the son of William and Hassie (Phillips) Marley. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1947 as a scuba diver. After he served in the Navy, he worked for Mobil Refinery for 39 years and 9 months and retired in 1983. On June 1, 1969 he married the...
Leland Leon Marley, 93, of Augusta, KS, went home to his heavenly father on Saturday, October 17, 2020 surrounded by family and friends. Per Leland's request, there will be no services held....
Jeffrey McIntosh Wichita, Kansas
Jeffrey Alexander McIntosh, 21, of Wichita, KS, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16, 2020, at Newspring Church, Wichita, KS. Jeffrey was born in Tulsa, OK on July 2, 1999. Jeffrey went to Remington Schools until his sophmore year and graduated from Andover Central High School in 2018. He played football as well as baseball. He worked for Dustrol in Towanda...
Jeffrey Alexander McIntosh, 21, of Wichita, KS, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Service 11:00...
Mary Laughlin Douglass, Kansas
Mary Rose Laughlin, 81, of Douglass, KS, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. Visitation 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 and service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Graveside 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Pumpkin Center Cemetery in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Mary was born in Chewey, OK on July 17, 1939, to the late Emma (Pumpkin) and Walter Oakball. She was a sheet metal mechanic at Boeing, Cessna, and Learjet. She is...
Mary Rose Laughlin, 81, of Douglass, KS, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020. Visitation 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 and service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2020, both at...
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