Jul 8, 2026

MINNEOLA - Lou Melgren, would like you know that her work here is done. She received a call- the sort you can’t refuse - for a promotion from which she will not be returning. It comes with a bonus, a reunion with Carl, Kristi, family, and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new calling takes her...

Jun 27, 2026

BUCKLIN – Jay Lee Lewallen, 69, died Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home in Bucklin.

He was born July 1, 1956, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Johnnie “John” E. and Janita L. (Kirkpatrick) Lewallen. He attended high school in Ford until its closing, at which time he transferred to Mullinville High School, graduating in 1974. He worked as...

Jun 17, 2026

FOWLER, KANSAS – Linda M. Pippin, 77, died Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

She was born March 22, 1949 in Olathe, Kansas, the daughter of Harold William and Mabel (Vice) McClaren. As a youngster, her family moved to Mullinville and she was a 1968 graduate of Mullinville High School. She worked as a private caregiver as well...

Jun 9, 2026

MINNEOLA, KANSAS – Michael “Mick” Johnson, 78, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at his childhood home near Minneola in rural Clark County.

He was born December 5, 1947 at Fowler, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Katherine (Houser) Johnson. He was a 1965 graduate of Minneola High School, received his Associates in Arts Degree from Dodge City Community Junior College May...

May 29, 2026

MINNEOLA - Karol Kaye (Hoskinson) Lies, 87, beloved Mother, Grandma, Gigi, and Friend to all, passed away May 29, 2026, at her home in Minneola, KS. She was born January 29, 1939, in a sod house in rural Gray County, the daughter of Harold Raymond and Thelma Oneita (Armentrout) Hoskinson. She was the 6th of 11 children growing up on...

May 25, 2026

BUCKLIN - Linda Kay Chamberlin 69 years old from Bucklin, Kansas died Monday, May 25, 2026 at her home.

She was born December 26, 1956 in Russell, Kansas to Robert (Bob) and Donna Hermes. She graduated from Dodge City High School in 1975. She worked for the United States Postal Service and was a bus driver and a homemaker.

On July 9,...

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...