FOR IMMEDIATE NEED CALL (316) 283-2525
Obituaries
Dalton Michael Miller
Nov 8, 2023
Dalton Michael Miller, 29, of Newton, Kansas, passed away tragically on the night of Tuesday, November 7th, 2023.
He was born in Newton to Sheldon and Joy Miller on February 3rd, 1994. Dalton grew up in Newton and attended Newton High School.
Dalton will be remembered for his mischievous grin and for finding joy in the simpler things...
Donald Lee Webber
Nov 8, 2023
Donald Lee Webber, patriarch of five generations, died on November 8, 2023, at age 96 years, 9 months and 11 days. He was born January 28, 1927, in Independence, Kansas to Sadie Elizabeth (Hambleton) Webber and John Lloyd Webber. He was raised on farms in Montgomery County and attended schools in Independence and Lecompton, Kansas. He enlisted in the Naval...
Gladys Pearl Niles
Nov 5, 2023
Gladys Pearl Niles, 94, died on Nov. 5, 2023, at Kidron Bethel Health Care in North Newton, Kan. Gladys was born on Jan. 15, 1929, in Newton, to Menno E. and Esther (Unruh) Schmidt.
Gladys grew up in a home in Newton and attended McKinley Grade School. She graduated from Newton High School in 1947, and from Bethel College in...
Bill Edward Roach
Nov 4, 2023
William “Bill” Edward Roach, 68, of Newton, Kansas, died unexpectedly on November 4, 2023, at his home.
He was born on December 10, 1954, in Augusta, Georgia, the son of Dean and Lois Mae (Woods) Roach. The family would later move to Newton where Bill would attend Newton High School, graduating with the class of 1973.
On May 8, 1981,...
Lila M. Arnold
Nov 2, 2023
Lila M. Arnold passed away on November 2, 2023 in Wichita KS. She was born near Newkirk OK on May 3, 1931, to Leslie R. and Pearl (Howard) McWhorter who both predeceased her. Lila was also predeceased by two younger siblings: Walter McWhorter and Lillian Crease.
Lila is survived by daughter Laurie Showell (Judy Johnston), son Gregg Arnold (Ginny), and...
Wilma Jean Hybsha
Nov 1, 2023
Wilma Jean Hybsha, 90, passed away November 1, 2023 in her home in Spring, Texas.
She was born June 5, 1933 in Peabody, Kansas to Lloyd and Mildred (Ubben) Suffield.
Wilma enjoyed being outside and working on her garden full of flowers and vegetables. She also enjoyed collecting coke memorabilia and dolls.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Jennings,...
Catherine Denise Hill
Oct 30, 2023
Born June 28, 1958, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Shirley Lay, passed from this world on October 30, 2023.
In 1965, because of serious health issues, and her great love for her daughters, Shirley allowed Cathy, along with her sister, Sandy, to be adopted by Shirley’s brother, Jim and sister-in-law, Jean Bridges.
Cathy and Sandy (Thor) joined the Bridges Tribe in...
Doris Stubby
Oct 29, 2023
Doris Faye Stubby, 87, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023. She was born on October 1, 1936, in Lehigh, Kansas, and her life was filled with love, laughter, and a deep commitment to her family and faith.
Doris married the love of her life, Earl Gene Stubby, in 1956 at Zion...
Judith Lyn Stark
Oct 26, 2023
Judith was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus, on October 26, 2023. She was born on December 17, 1944 in Argonia, Kansas to Ernest and Lockie Moyer. Judy graduated from Argonia High School, completed a bachelor’s degree from Friends University, and a master’s degree from Emporia State University. In August of 1959 her family was involved in a...
Mara Lou Locke
Oct 23, 2023
After a long illness Mara Locke, age 86, passed away in Halstead, Kansas. Mara was born in July 27, 1937 in Pope, Illinois and grew up in Iola Kansas.
She later moved to Newton, Kansas in 2005. After her illness was diagnosed she moved to Halstead Health and Rehab in Halstead Kansas.
Mara was a Certified Medical Assistant in nursing...
Melva R Chamberlain
Oct 23, 2023
Melva R. Chamberlain 97, died Monday, October 23, 2023, in El Dorado, Kansas. She was born February 8, 1926, in Ellsworth, Kansas to Allan and Freda (Milbradt) Sheridan. On November 29, 1945, she married Willard Chamberlain at Rosston, Arkansas and he preceded her in death.
Melva attended First Baptist Church in Newton before moving to El Dorado to be closer...
Ralph A Weerts
Oct 22, 2023
Ralph A. Weerts 94, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at NMC Health in Newton. He was born January 17, 1929, in Fairmont, Minnesota to Arnold and Margaret (Ludeman) Weerts. On July 29, 1952, he married Norma F. Olson in South Dakota, and she survives of the home.
Ralph served his country in the United States Navy where he earned the...
Robert D. Murphy
Oct 18, 2023
Robert Duane Murphy. Born March 13, 1936 to Charles and Lela Murphy. He grew up on a farm near Sedgwick, KS. He graduated from Sedgwick High School in 1954. He joined the Army Reserves in 1959. He was in the reserves for six years. He was employed with Brunswick Bowling Corporation for 40 years beginning in 1958. His duties included sanding...
Ruth Taber
Oct 17, 2023
Ruth Taber passed peacefully into Heaven on October 17, 2023 in Newton, Kansas. She was was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 2, 1935. Her birth name is Ruth Ingeborg Aslagsen. Her family surname was later changed to Allison from Aslagsen. Her maiden name was Ruth Ingeborg Allison. Her father was Sverre Albert (Aslagsen) Allison. He was born in Norway....
Elizabeth Ellen Schneider
Oct 17, 2023
Elizabeth “Ellen” (Brainard) Schneider, 83, of Newton, Kansas passed away on October 17, 2023 at Paramount Community Living and Rehab.
She was born November 30, 1939, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Roy and Lena (Nickel) Brainard. On June 14, 1958, she married Lavern “Skeet” Schneider in Newton, Kansas. They were married for 55 years prior to his death in...
Deborah Riley
Oct 14, 2023
Deborah “Deb” Riley, 67, died on October 14, 2023, at Kansas Christian Home in Newton, Kansas.
She was born on October 24, 1955, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Donna (Troyer) and Howard Riley Jr. For many years Deb worked as a nurses aide at Haven Nursing Home, retiring in 1989.
Deb is survived by her siblings, Kathy, Cindy, Peggy...
John K. Bevan
Oct 11, 2023
John K. Bevan passed away on October 11, 2023, at the age of 89 in Lenexa, KS surrounded by his children. He was born on August 25, 1934, in Lost Springs, KS to Lamoine and Bernice Bevan.
His family moved to Newton, KS in 1942 where the family operated a dairy. He graduated from Newton High School. After high...
Norman F Tennyson
Oct 9, 2023
Norman F. Tennyson 82 died October 9, 2023, at Newton Medical Center. He was born August 3, 1941, in Wichita, Kansas to David and Vivian (Hanes) Tennyson. On April 6, 1963, he married Sharon Ratzloff at Valley Center, Kansas and she survives of the home.
Norman served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired as a assembler...
Gary F Chaffee
Oct 9, 2023
Gary F. Chaffee, age 84, passed away on October 9, 2023. He was born on June 8, 1939 in Newton. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Claudia Rose Justice Chaffee, son Paul and daughter-in-law Shellie Lynn Foulk Chaffee, grand children: Kyle Allan Chaffee and wife Diana, Sgt Caleb Chaffee, and Reagan Chaffee. Great Grandchildren Jasmyne Shelby Chaffee,...
Duranda E Hogan
Oct 8, 2023
Duranda, 67, of Newton, Kansas passed through the heavenly gates on October 08, 2023 after battling long term illnesses to rejoin her late husband, Kyle Baymiller in the afterlife. Duranda Ellis Hogan was the 3rd of 4 children. The only daughter, she grew up in the deserts of southern New Mexico with her brothers Mike, Dan, and Wilson as...
Subscribe
Get alerts when new obituaries are posted
