Obituaries

Eugene Philip Normandin, 95, entered eternal life on April 2, 2026.He was born to Norman and Irene (Benoit) Normandin on January 6, 1931. At the time of his birth, his dad was working for the railroad in Bogue, and the family lived in a boxcar.

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.

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...

Judith May “Judy” (Watkins) Turnbull, 85, passed away on March 24, 2026, at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas.

Dennis Michael Kirby, 73, of Bonner Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.He was born on April 5, 1952, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Curtis N. Kirby Sr. and Anna Marie (Thoele) Kirby.