Darlene M. Walters, age 85, of Hays, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born on April 30, 1938, in Hays, Kansas, to Albert and Wilhemena (Graf) Walters.

Darlene was a CNA at the Eddy Clinic in Hays for over 50 years and retired in 2005.

She grew up in Hays and was a 1956 Girls Catholic High School graduate. She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed physical fitness workouts, reading, and cooking.

Even though Governor Laura Kelly was to make the official appointment until later in the week, during the Rooks County Commission meeting on Tuesday, November 14th, commissioners Tim Berland and John Ruder were informed that the Republican Party had recommended Jake Prockish to fill the unexpired term of former commissioner Kayla Hilbrink.

Graveside Services for Robin Lura Bigge-Harris, age 81, of Independence, Mo., will be held on Monday, November 20, at 1:00 p.m., at Bigge Cemetery.

She passed away on June 26, 2023, at The Grove Senior Living Center in Independence, Missouri.

Robin, the oldest daughter of Kirk and Bethyl Bigge, was born on her family farm in Stockton, Kansas, on September 15, 1941.