Larry Lee McNames, 80, passed away on July 28, 2024, in Plainville.
He was born on November 2, 1943, in Montrose, Colo.
Larry was four years old when he was adopted by Harry and Regina (Beanblossom) McNames in Julesburg, Colo., in the summer of 1948.
Larry Martin “Walt” Newell, 80, a lifelong resident of Damar, passed away on July 21, 2024.
He was born to Harvey and Docile Solange (Manny) Newell on March 30, 1944, on the family farm. He grew up with his five siblings: Myron, Glenn, Gary, Gloria, and Claudia.
David Wayne Riley, of Plainville, passed away on July 25, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, at the age of 64.
He was born on April 11, 1960, to Lloyd Riley and Ima Kaye (Sutherland) Shaffer in Wichita, Kansas.
Charles L. Hein, also known as “Country Chuck”, of Stockton, passed away on June 18, 2024, at the University of Colorado Health Center in Aurora, Colo., at the age of 84.
He was born on June 8, 1940, to Lawrence and Florence (Mitsch) Hein in Gary, Indiana. He married Judith Ann E. Hrdlicka in Hebron, Indiana on October 7, 1961.
Stanley John “Stan” Mayers, 65, Hays, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024 at HaysMed.
He was born May 19, 1959, in Osborne, the son of Raymond and Laurine (Krier) Mayers. In 1977, he graduated from Osborne High School and then attended Fort Hays State University, earning a bachelor's in Accounting. He was the Chief Financial Officer at Golden Belt Bank, recently retiring after more than 22 years.
Lifelong Phillips County resident, Lee Taylor, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. at the age of 88.
He was born February 1, 1936, in Phillips County, KS, the son of Hobart and Geneva (Ragsdale) Taylor. He was a farmer and rancher.
Lee was united in marriage to Mary Lou Elizabeth Hanes on May 16, 1958, in Alma, Neb. She preceded him in death in 2009.
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Aiden Ray Sherraden, a beloved son, cherished brother, uncle, cousin, and a young soul who touched the lives of all who knew him. Aiden left this world at the tender age of 11, on July 17, 2024, in Plainville, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a passion for life that transcended his years.
Steven Thomas DeRosear passed away on April 10, 2024, at Advent Hospital in Littleton, Colorado at the age of 53.
He was born November 3, 1970, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Tom and Ann DeRosear. Steve grew up in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado. He started 4th grade in Littleton, Colorado, and graduated from Heritage High School in 1988.
Ralph R. “Bob” Lambert, of Stockton, passed away on May 3, 2024, at HaysMed in Hays, at the age of 82.
He was born on July 23, 1941, to Elton and Mildred (Opdyke) Lambert in Stockton. He married Pansy Holliday on February 15, 1962, in Stockton. They were blessed with two children: Robbie and Fay.
Norma Jean (LaBarge) Wasinger, 84, of Hays, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Logan County Senior Living in Oakley.
She was born on Aug. 2, 1939, in Rooks County, the oldest child of Phillip and Edmae (Desbien) LaBarge.
Norma graduated from Damar High School in 1958. She married R. Roger Wasinger in 1967.
Surviving are her siblings Marvin (Rosanne) LaBarge, Oakley, Ron (Caryn) LaBarge, Libby, Mont., and Phyllis (Tom) Neill, Wichita; and nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Michael LaBarge in 2014 and her husband in 2015.
