Obituaries

Annette Marie Swearingen

2 months ago By News Staff

Annette Marie Swearingen, 82, passed away on Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by her family and friends.She was born on August 1, 1943, in Rooks County, Kansas, to Edmond and Alma Roy, whose families had immigrated from Quebec, Canada.

Gena Lee Keas

2 months ago By News Staff

Gena Lee Keas, 87, of Palco, Kansas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas.Gena was born on February 28, 1939, in Geneseo, Kansas, to Calvin L. and Dorothy A. (Hiser) Soper.

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala

2 months ago By News Staff

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala, 89, formerly of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Sunporch of Smith County in Smith Center, Kansas.She was born on February 10, 1937, on the family farm in Plainville, Kansas, to Herman Joseph and Anna Louise (Griebel) Vohs.

Joseph Brian Hicks (CMSgt Ret)

2 months ago By News Staff

n 1939 - 2026 n Local boy, Joseph Brian Hicks (Chief Master Sergeant, Retired), 86, peacefully returned to his Lord on June 1, 2026 at Nashville VA Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 66 years, Maureen Joyce Hicks.

John Arthur (Art) Rolo

2 months ago By News Staff

A Celebration of Life service for John Arthur (Art) Rolo, 89, will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Plainville at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on Friday, June 19, 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home in Plainville.

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Brian L. Moos

2 months ago By News Staff

Brian L. Moos, 68, of Plainville, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2026.

Gertrude Ellen Strutt/Peacock/Morgan

2 months ago By News Staff

A Graveside Service for Gertrude Ellen Strutt/ Peacock/Morgan, 87, of Marion, will be held on Saturday, June 20, at Ash Rock Cemetery. She passed away on January 14, 2026, at Parkside Homes.

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala

2 months ago By News Staff

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala, 89, formerly of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Sunporch of Smith County in Smith Center, Kansas. She was born on February 10, 1937, in Plainville, Kansas, to Herman n 1937 - 2026 n Joseph and Anna Louise (Griebel) Vohs.

Gerald D. Nuss

2 months ago By News Staff

Gerald D. Nuss, 86, WaKeeney, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care.

Victoria Lynn “Vicky” Wells

2 months ago By News Staff

Victoria Lynn “Vicky” Wells, 71, Damar, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, at HaysMed, surrounded by her family. She was born June 8, 1954, in Hays, the daughter of Eugene and Anna Mae (Belisle) Normandin.