Obituaries

Body Born on October 7, 1943, in Damar, Kansas, Doug Berland passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in Florence, Arizona, at the age of 82.Doug was the son of Blanche and Alverize Berland.

Body Phyllis “Kimberley” Eichman, 66, of Palco, Kansas, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.She was born on September 28, 1959, in Russell, Kansas, to Phillip Madden and Marjorie “Marge” (Pooly) Madden-Graham.

Body Dan L. Collins, 84, fixed his final fence on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, as he left us to go home to be with his Lord and Savior.

Body Linda Lou Fringer Forgue peacefully passed away in Richmond, Texas, on Saturday, the 21st of February, a few weeks after her 80th birthday. Her family was at her side as she went home to join the Lord.

Body Dr. Wanita Marie “Noni” Bice-Washington, 65, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Longview, Texas. A devoted educator and cherished family member, she leaves behind a legacy of strength, empathy, compassion, intellect, and unwavering dedication to those she loved and served.

Body Joseph “Joe” Gerald Hageman, 34, passed away on February 22, 2026, at his home in Zurich, Kansas, surrounded by his family and cat, Nermal. Joe was born on September 8, 1991, in Hays, Kansas, to Gerald “Jerry” and Nancy (Benoit) Hageman.