Obituaries

Body James Earl Hinkhouse passed away at the age of 91 on May 4, 2025, with his wife, Susan Hinkhouse, by his side at Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Wichita.He was born in Hays on June 5, 1933, to Earl Dewey and Myrtle Alice (Noah) Hinkhouse.

Body Cathey Ellen Critchfield, 77, of Plainville, passed away peacefully at Redbud Nursing Home on Sunday, May 4, 2025. She was born January 10, 1948, in Denver, Colorado, to Jack and Florence Davidson.

Body Darrell Wayne Critchfield, 84, of Plainville, passed away peacefully Monday, April 28, 2025, at Redbud Nursing Home. He was born February 21, 1941, in Voda, Kansas, to Denzel and Leiva (Schierkolk) Critchfield. He graduated from Morland High School in 1960.

Body Edmond Leo Jordan, 80, passed away April 30, 2025, at Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas, surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to Harold “Tuffy” Clifford Jordan and Neola “Blondie” Darlene Westhusin.

Body Larry L. Chambers, age 86, of Rexford, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.He was born on June 12, 1938, in Colby, Kansas, to Herman Chambers and Lily Owens Chambers (later Plummer).

Body Donald “Don” Wayne McLaughlin, age 79, of Stockton, Kansas, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2025, at Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, Kansas. He was born on April 22, 1946, in Concordia, Kansas, to Elmer Wayne and Thelma Evelyn (Donaldson) McLaughlin.