Shannon Lee (Stagner) Larsen, age 73, Plainville, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021, at her daughter's home.

Rita Mae Younker, age 84, Plainville, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Redbud Village in Plainville.

She was born on September 15, 1936, to George and Genevieve (Meis) Merklinger in Park. Rita was united in marriage to Clarence Younker on May 21, 1955, and they were blessed with three children: Doug, Jenny, and Mindi.

Smith Center resident, Paul Nix, passed away February 26, 2021 at the age of 64.  

He was born August 23, 1956 in Meridian, TX.

Survivors include his wife Margaret of the home; a son, Nicholas of Smith Center; his daughter, LaDonna Stice of Stockton; 9 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m., in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating. Burial will follow in the West Cedar Cemetery, Phillips County.

Dennis Tucker passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Mount Joseph Care Center in Concordia, Kansas at the age of 74.