Norma Lea Rogers of Hays, formerly of Stockton, passed away on May 17, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays at the age of 98. 

She was born to Dale and Margaret Scott on January 3, 1927, in Hill City, Kansas. She married Clair Joseph Rogers on October 26, 1946. Together, they were blessed with three children: Clair Jr., Carol, and Tina.

DeVane Awyn Cunningham, 96, of Stockton, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. 

He was born on the family farm in rural Phillips County on March 27, 1929, to Darrell and Maybelle (Dunlap) Cunningham.

Robert Leroy Kern Jr, 62, Plainville, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

He was born on August 19, 1962, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Hays. He spent his early years in Palco before later moving to Plainville, where he resided at Country Lane Apartments. He also briefly lived in Coffeyville with his beloved Grandmother Runyan.

Robert graduated from Palco High School, having attended several schools in northwest Kansas, most notably USD 269 Palco, Zurich, and Damar. He often recounted memories of high school athletics, including his favorite role as Palco Team Manager.