Obituaries

Danny “Jim” Lynn Slothower

2 days ago By News Staff

Danny “Jim” Lynn Slothower, 80, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away at his home on September 21, 2026.He was born on July 13, 1946, in Concordia, Kansas, to Herbert Glenn Slothower and Margaret Mae (Nonamaker) Slothower.

Lonnie Ray Pywell

2 days ago By News Staff

Lonnie Ray Pywell, 88, passed away on October 15, 2026, in Salina.He was born June 3, 1938, in Palco, the son of Cecil and Alice “Fern” Pywell.Lonnie grew up on the family farm near Palco. He worked as an engineer for KKAN Radio station for many years.

Edward F. “Ed” Branch

3 days ago By News Staff

Edward F. “Ed” Branch, 96, of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on October 12, 2026, at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.He was born on April 29, 1930, in Caney, Kansas, to John Douglas and Laura Del (King) Branch.Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War...

Steven “Beak” Duane Hunter

4 days ago By News Staff

■ 1951 - 2026 ■ Steven “Beak” Duane Hunter, 75, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on October 5, 2026, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born on July 13, 1951, in Stockton to Duane and Betty (Glendening) Hunter.

Joyce Margaret (Howe) Thompson

4 days ago By News Staff

■ 1933 - 2026 ■ Joyce Margaret (Howe) Thompson, 93, of Paradise, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. She was born August 25, 1933, at the family home southwest of Paradise.

Marcella Theresa Hickert

4 days ago By News Staff

■ 1938 - 2026 ■ A Celebration of Life Service for Marcella Theresa Hickert, 87, will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at River Valley Church, 120 S.

Alice Louise Sell

4 days ago By News Staff

■ 1934 - 2026 ■ Alice Louise Sell, 92, of Arvada, Colo., passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Stonebridge Retirement Community. She was born March 20, 1934, in Plainville, Kansas, to the late Edwin (Jack) and Pauline Marie Knight.

Betty Carol Melius

4 days ago By News Staff

■ 1936 - 2026 ■ Betty Carol Melius, 89, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at Lansing Care & Rehab. Betty was a beautiful soul, both inside and out, and was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

LaDonna Lytle

4 days ago By News Staff

LaDonna Lytle of Augusta went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2026, at age 90.She was born on the family farm at Codell, Kansas, on October 1, 1936, to Michael and Eva (Cline) Loreg.On September 21, 1958, she married Eugene “Gene” Lytle in Stockton, Kansas.

Fonna Delynn Schwien

5 days ago By News Staff

Fonna Delynn Schwien, 68, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell after battling brain cancer for several months.She was born November 6, 1957, in Plainville, Kansas.