Billy Pearce

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Billy Pearce, 76, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away February 13, 2026, at Redbud Village in Plainville.

He was born on November 10, 1949, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Floyd and Joyce Pearce.

Billy grew up in Smith Center, Kansas, where he graduated from Smith Center High School. He lived in Hays before moving to RedBud Village, where he became a cherished part of the community.

Billy Pearce

Antionette Albia (Benoit) Hamel

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Antionette Albia (Benoit) Hamel passed peacefully at the age of 96, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born in Damar, Kansas, on November 21, 1929, to Ulric and Deloris (Manny) Benoit, and grew up on a farm outside Damar.

Antionette and Emery Hamel were married on August 7, 1947, and to this union six children were born. In 1973, they moved off the farm to Hill City, Kansas, and had been married 62 years when Emery passed.

Antionette Albia (Benoit) Hamel
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