Darlene Lea Dryden
n 1948 - 2026 n Darlene Lea Dryden, 78, of Jewell, was called home peacefully on July 10, 2026. She was born on April 7, 1948, in Smith Center, Kansas, and was the daughter of Clifford E.
Obituaries
Joyce Chapel Peterson
Joyce Chapel Peterson, 103, Hastings, Neb., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Village in Hastings.She was born on February 9, 1923, in Graham County, Kansas, to Lloyd and Myrtle (Salladay) Baughman.
Darlene Dryden
Darlene Lea Dryden, 78, of Jewell, was called home peacefully on July 10, 2026.She was born on April 7, 1948, in Smith Center, Kansas, and was the daughter of Clifford E. and Edna Thomas.
Shirley Ann Faber
Shirley Ann Faber, age 89, of Clare, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. On November 26, 1936, Shirley was born to Al and Dorothy (Tillman) Cashen in Beal City.
Ronna Lou (Groom) Hockett
Ronna Lou (Groom) Hockett Simpson, 83, of Plainville, passed away on July 4, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 26, 1943, in Plainville, Kansas, to Perry and Althea (Collins) Groom.
Rita M. Smith
Rita M. Smith, age 87, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at her home in Hays.
Marjorie Anita Hemphill
Marjorie Anita Hemphill, 86, passed away on July 9, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family, after a battle with cancer. Marjorie, “Marge” to those who knew her, was born on July 22, 1939, in Pratt, Kansas, to Ivan and Melva Adams of Cullison, Kansas.
Cecelia Anette (Post) Anissy
Cecelia Anette (Post) Anissy, 77, formerly of Plainville, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on November 28, 1948, in Russell, Kansas, to Doyle and Lauretta (Weldon) Post.
Marjorie Anita Hemphill
Marjorie Anita Hemphill, 86, passed away on July 9, 2026, at her home, surrounded by family, after a battle with cancer.Marjorie, “Marge” to those who knew her, was born on July 22, 1939, in Pratt, Kansas, to Ivan and Melva Adams of Cullison, Kansas.
Ronna Lou (Groom) Hockett Simpson
Ronna Lou (Groom) Hockett Simpson, 83, of Plainville, passed away on July 4, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 26, 1943, in Plainville, Kansas, to Perry and Althea (Collins) Groom. Ronna graduated from Codell Community High School with the class of 1962.
