Helen was a prayer warrior — dynamite in a small package! She was slim with sandy-colored hair and a narrow face, but make no mistake, she packed prayer power in her slender frame. She took God's instruction to "pray without ceasing" earnestly, and if you knew Helen, she prayed for you by name! If you didn't know Helen, she probably still prayed for you, too! Helen had God's heart and desire that none should perish but all should come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

David Lee Mullins, aged 64, of Plainville, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born August 16, 1961, in Frankfurt, Germany, to Jack Junior and Cecilia "Sheila" (Higareda) Mullins. 

After marrying Shelia Melton, they were blessed with three beautiful daughters before parting ways. David's journey took a new turn in 2003 when he met Barbara Jo (Fournier) Shute in Las Vegas. Their love story brought them to Plainville in 2006, where they cherished many happy years.

Robert “Rob” Lee McDowell, formerly of Stockton, passed away on August 23, 2025, at Smith Center Memorial Hospital in Smith Center at the age of 71.

He was born on May 17, 1954, to Arthur “Art” and Mary (Paulsen) McDowell in Smith Center, Kansas.

Robert grew up north of Woodston and graduated from Stockton High School in 1973.