Obituary Listing

Feb 18, 2025

Paul Lynn Palmer, 72, of Wichita, KS, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Service 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Paul was born in Union City, TN on April 9, 1952, to Paul Larry Palmer and JoAnn (Johnson) Palmer. He worked as a pipeline operator...

Feb 16, 2025

Volney "Art" Bassett, 92, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Wichita, KS. Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025, at Church of the Nazarene, Augusta, KS. Art was born in Midland, MI on December 15, 1932, to the late Iva Irene (Yaxley) and William Alfonso Bassett. He served in the U.S. Army and later...

Feb 9, 2025

Lydele Marie (Long) Farner, 83, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Homestead of Augusta.

Lydele was born on September 1, 1941 in Newton, Kansas. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1959. Later in life, Lydele enjoyed traveling and spending time with her many friends.

Lydele leaves behind her brother, Carl Long (Jane); son,...

Feb 9, 2025

Virginia Beth Andreo, 80, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Born in Wichita, Kansas on January 11, 1945, she was the daughter of Elsworth Orville Brown of Wichita and Dorothea Katheryn Brown of Nickerson, Kansas. Virginia was baptized at the Methodist Church in Belle Plaine, Kansas and graduated from Belle Plaine High School in...

Feb 7, 2025

Charli Rae Laramee, 5 month old daughter of Amy Everlyn Laramee and Charles Stuart Buchanan, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at home in Augusta. Charli was born in El Dorado, Kansas on August 25, 2024. She is survived by her parents; sisters, Kaylee  Buchanan, Peyton  Buchanan, and Adrienne Waggoner; and a brother, Zander  Miller. Services will be held...

Feb 6, 2025

David Allen Higgs, 73, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 in Andover. David was born in El Dorado, Kansas on September 9, 1951, to the late Delores Marie (Seibert)  and Marvin Leo Higgs. He graduated Augusta High School in 1969 and received his bachelor's degree from Wichita State University. David retired as director of inventory form...

Feb 2, 2025

Cathy S. Sharon, 67, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. Visitation will be held 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025, all at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will take place at La Harpe Cemetery, La Harpe, KS. Cathy was born in Iola, KS on May...

Feb 1, 2025

John Herbert White, 86, of Augusta, KS, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Wichita. Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS. John was born in Cherokee, IA on December 4, 1938, to the late Reverend Vernon and Beatrice (Thorsness) White. John cherished spending summers boating and camping. He...

Jan 31, 2025

James W. Madigan, 68, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at home. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. James was born in Wichita, Kansas on July 22, 1956, to the late Frances Elizabeth (McAdams) and Herbert Patrick Madigan. He worked as an operator for Butler...

Jan 30, 2025

Alan Wayne Bloom, known affectionately as "Big Al" to many, passed away peacefully at his home in Douglass, Kansas on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on August 2, 1956, in El Dorado, Kansas, Alan was the beloved middle son of James Everett Bloom and Eleanor "Sis" Jane Bloom. A lifelong resident of Douglass, he...

Jan 30, 2025

Ernest L. "Leroy" Gray, age 96, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Wichita, KS.  Leroy was born in Keighley, Kansas April 15, 1928, the son of the late William Leroy and Carrie B. (Ades) Gray. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Rosa Elliot, and brothers, Edwin, Delbert, and Harley.

His first wife,...

Jan 27, 2025

Timothy John Oltman, 66, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3 Wooden Crosses Cowboy Church, Augusta. Timothy was born in Omaha, NE on December 28,...

Jan 16, 2025

Betty Maxine Rymer, 80, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in her home with Richard, Amanda, Automn, Baylor, and Abel Stevens by her side along with her dog, Blue. Visitation 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 20, 2025 with service following at 2:00 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Betty was born in Bentonville, AR...

Jan 14, 2025

Audrey F. Cryderman, 95, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at home. Rosary 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025 at Headley Funeral Chapel and Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church, Augusta. Burial will follow at Walnut Valley Memorial Park El Dorado, KS. Audrey was born in Lost Springs, KS...

Jan 11, 2025

Evelyn Ilene Richardson was born December 1, 1927 on a farm 10 miles northeast of Toronto, KS the daughter of Ilene (Porter) and William Arthur Ireland. When she was two years old, her parents moved to a farm four miles northeast of Toronto. She attended Lovett School District 66 the first four years. After losing their farm during the...

Jan 8, 2025

Patricia "Patti" Joyce Lancaster, 71, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at her home. Memorial service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Patti was born in Ulysses, KS on May 12, 1953, to the late Nora Lois (Wyatt) and Guy Neal. She...

Jan 1, 2025

Donna Louise Putnam (Mabry), 92 of Augusta, KS, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Donna was born in Wichita KS on September 11, 1932, to the late George and Gertrude (Peck) Mabry. She grew up in Augusta, KS and joined the White Eagle Credit Union in the summer of 1948 at the...

Jan 1, 2025

Neal Patrick Spies, 82, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at home. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2025 and service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2025, all at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Graveside services to follow 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2024 at Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Winfield, KS. Neal was born...

Dec 25, 2024

Doris R. Stoss, 90, of Wichita, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Private family service will be held, and inurnment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Augusta, Kansas. Doris was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on February 13, 1934, to the late Etta (Spradley) and Henry Clark Page. She was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling and knitting....

Dec 22, 2024

Louise Douglas, 90, of Camden Point, MO, formerly of Augusta, KS, passed away quietly Sunday, December 22, 2024, surrounded by family. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2024, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Celebration of life 11:00 Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at First Baptist Church, Augusta, KS. Private burial at Walnut Valley Memorial Park, El Dorado,...