E. Allen “Preacher” Course, Jr., born June 18, 1928 to Ellwood A. Course, Sr. and Jessie (Wormser) Course in Lincoln, KS, peacefully passed away in his sleep March 29, 2021 in Stockton, Kan., at the age of 92, having lived his life faithfully serving his God, his family, and his country. His reunion with his wife Frances must have been wonderful, but seeing his Savior (whom he loved so much) must have been best of all!

Lester “Lee” Smith passed away on March 22, 2021 in Codell, Kansas at the age of 106.

He was born on October 2, 1914 to William A. and Percie (Peirson) Smith in rural Codell.

Lee and Lennicejean Lynch were married by the district judge in Stockton. They were blessed with seven children: Marcene, Geneva, Gavon, Myrna, Verna, Jana, and Trisha.