Evelyn Marie Werth, age 97, residing at The Piper, Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in Kansas City. 

She was born August 2, 1925, to Adam B. and Susie G. (Adam) Garvert. She married Edwin W. Werth on Aug. 30, 1950, in Plainville, Kansas.

She was a member of the Schoenchen Altar Society and St. Joseph Church of Hays for many years.

Rodney “Rod” Blickenstaff passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab in Smith Center, Kansas, at the age of 65.

He was born April 29, 1957 to Lowell and Ardyus (Lambert) Blickenstaff. Rod grew up in rural Smith County and graduated from Smith Center High School. He later graduated with a degree in Auto Mechanics from NCKTS in Beloit.

Joanne Marie Barton, 84, Hays, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Via Christi Village surrounded by family.