May 13, 2026

PERRYTON, TEXAS – James Earl Stateler, 96, passed away with his family present, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Ochiltree General Hospital, Perryton, Texas.

He was born on September 19, 1929, to John Earl and Nellie (Hinson) Stateler in Ulysses, Kansas. He started working for Natural Gas Pipeline in Minneola in 1951 then transferred to Gray, Oklahoma in...

Mar 12, 2026

Raymond Orville Clark, 88, passed away Thursday March 12, 2026 in Derby Kansas.

He was born in Dodge City Kansas on December 8,1937, to Charles and Mildred (Crone) Clark. Raymond attended Bloom High School and graduated from there. He also attended Dodge City Community college. He was employed at the Boeing company from 1987 to 1999 where...

Feb 20, 2026

BUCKLIN, KANSAS - Robert D. Nelson, Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Bucklin, Kansas.

He was born on November 30, 1932, in Merwin, Missouri, and grew up in Pittsburg, KS.  Robert lived a full and impactful life marked by dedication to his family, community, and faith. Robert pursued higher education with determination...

Feb 8, 2026

MINNEOLA – Helen Swisher, 95 died Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Minneola Long Term Care Facility.

She was born on July 23, 1930 at Ulysses, Kansas the daughter of George Wilks and Grace (Evens) Harper.  On February 14, 1947 she married Dwight Swisher. He preceded her in death on July 9, 1987.

Helen worked at...

Feb 1, 2026

MINNEOLA – Vada Amy, 95, died Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Minneola Long Term Care.

She was born April 27, 1930 at Ness City, Kansas, the daughter of Ed and Ethel (Kagana) Mauch.  She attended grade school in Ness City and was a graduate of Dodge City High School.  She was a longtime area resident and was...

Jan 27, 2026

MINNEOLA – Glenn Eugene Perry - August 23, 1931 – January 27, 2026

Glenn Eugene Perry, 94, of Minneola, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. Born in Bloom, Kansas, on August 23, 1931, he was the beloved son of Albert and Georgia Perry.

A proud graduate of Bloom High School, Glenn answered the...

Jan 27, 2026

MINNEOLA – Ross Roy Durr, 78 died January 26, 2026 at his home in Minneola.

He was born on December 21, 1947 in Dodge City, Kansas son of Robert S. and Thelma K. (Francis) Durr.

He married Thersa Moore on April 16, 1983. She was his wife and best friend for 43 years.

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Jan 25, 2026

MINNEOLA – David L. Buckley, 74, died Sunday, January 25, 2026 at his home in Minneola.

He was born June 6, 1951 at Alliance, Nebraska, the son of Lewis and Delores (Pinske) Buckley.  He was a graduate of McCook High School and attended trade school at Western Technical College in Denver.  He was a Lineman since 1974,...

Jan 13, 2026

MINNEOLA - Karen "Kay" Wideman- Cunningham was born on October 10, 1946 to Howard and Elizabeth (Crane) Wideman.

She departed from this life on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 surrounded by her devoted husband of 57 years and her two children.

Kay worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 12 years before going to work for the...

Dec 21, 2025

FORD, KANSAS – Surrounded by love, Jerry A. Hager, 89, peacefully departed this life on December 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of a life well lived and treasured memories.

He was born January 19, 1936 at Ford, the son of Ansel and Mina M. (Snook) Hager.  He was a graduate of Ford High School and received...