Obituaries

Sep 30, 2021

Ralph Edward Snyder, 81, of Hutchinson, passed away September 30, 2021, at Reflection Living. He was born March 13, 1940, in El Dorado, to Clarence R. and Lois M. (Fenley) Snyder.

Ralph graduated from El Dorado High School and Butler County Community College.

On February 6, 1960, he married Gloria Ann Surber, in Miami, OK....

Sep 30, 2021

Pamela J. "Pam" Murphy, 74, died September 30, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. She was born May 13, 1947, in Hutchinson, KS., the daughter of Joseph F. and Marjorie M. Dryden.

Pamela was a graduate of Hutchinson High School in 1965 and attended CrossPoint Christian Church. Pam was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She...

Sep 30, 2021

Valetta Jewell "Vickie" Sharp, 95, died September 30, 2021, at Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, Fort Worth, TX.  She was born May 27, 1926, on the family farm at Sylvia, to Herman and Laura (Lang) Moeckel.

Vickie graduated from Sylvia Rural High School in 1944, and Emporia State Teacher's College in 1948.   She loved farm life, wheat harvest. ...

Sep 29, 2021

Larry "Max" Moss, 79, of Hutchinson, died September 29, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society, Lyons.  He was born November 10, 1941, in Lyons, to Lloyd E. and Evelyn E. (Nichols) Moss.

Max graduated from Lyons High School in 1959.  He worked for 27 years at Jimmies Body Shop, Lyons, and most recently, worked at Elliott Mortuary as...

Sep 28, 2021

Charles 'Chuck' Eugene Stewart, 64, passed away September 28, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 29, 1957, in Atchison, to Wayne K. Stewart and Geraldine J. Bewley.

Chuck graduated from Goucho High School, Reserve, LA.  Due to the nature of his father's work, he lived in 18 states, prior to his graduation from...

Sep 28, 2021

James "Jim" Michael McGhee, 70, died September 28, 2021, at his home.  He was born August 14, 1951, in Hutchinson, to William Harold and Betty (Jones) McGhee.

Jim graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1969, and in the 1990's, he graduated from Hutchinson Community College with his associate degree. Jim retired from Lowen Sign Company as a...

Sep 28, 2021

Nellie Clarice Goff, 82, died September 28, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society – Hutchinson Village. She was born September 25, 1939, in Kincaid, to Albert I. and Carrie G. (Hasting) Goff.

Nellie retired from the shipping and receiving department at Walmart after 20 years. She loved the Kansas City Royals and doing wordsearch puzzles. Nellie was of...

Sep 28, 2021

James Paul "Jim" Mullins, 87, of South Hutchinson, died September 28, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin MO.  He was born November 11, 1933, in Whitesburg, KY, to Charles and Birdie (Sturgill) Mullins and was raised in a large family.

Jim grew up in the mountains of eastern Kentucky and learned woodsman and farming skills that he...

Sep 28, 2021

Nicholas 'Nick' Ray Clapper, Sr., 83, passed away September 28, 2021, at Hospital District 1 of Rice County, Lyons.  He was born June 21, 1938, in Dodge City, to Joseph L. and Wava L. (Record) Clapper.

Nick was employed by Rainbow Bakery, Hutchinson, as a bakery confectioner, retiring with over 30 years of service.  He enjoyed playing...

Sep 28, 2021

Joshua Paul "Josh" Cruse, 44, died Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi, Wichita. He was born January 3, 1977, in Hutchinson, to Terry W. and Lora J. (Goering) Cruse.

Josh attended Nickerson and Hutchinson High School.  He was an iconic tattoo artist for 25 plus years, well known and sought after in the tattoo community...

Sep 27, 2021

Greg Martin, 65, of Hutchinson, passed September 27, 2021, at his home. He was born November 11, 1956, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Harold Martin and Lavon (Hilton) Barkley.

Greg worked various jobs for T.E.C.H, Inc.

He is survived by: mother, Lavon Barkley of Camargo, OK; sisters, Sue Meeker, Lea Sage (JC Stockton), both of Camargo,...

Sep 26, 2021

Gayle Lynne Markhart, 62, of Hutchinson, died September 26, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 19, 1959, in Clay County, Missouri, to Lester and Ava (Perkins) Markhart.

Gayle was a dietary aide at Elm Grove assisted living facility for 25 years. She loved her grandchildren and was very proud of them. Gayle...

Sep 26, 2021

Marilyn Dobbs McClellan, 78, passed away September 26, 2021, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson, KS.  She was born September 29, 1942, in LaPort, IN, to William Harlan and Kathleen L. (Schlaefer) Dobbs.

Marilyn graduated from Concord High School, Elkhart, IN.  She was employed by Social Rehabilitation Services and worked in the office for 20 years.  Marilyn enjoyed sewing,...

Sep 24, 2021

Roland Anthony "Papa" Barden, 52, died September 24, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 27, 1969, in Fort Collins, CO, to Richard William and Evelyn (Beaudet) Barden.

Roland worked as a Master Plumber in Colorado for 20 years.  He was currently employed by the Hutchinson Correctional Facility as the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor.  Prior...

Sep 23, 2021

Nancy Lynne Habiger, 80, of Hutchinson, died September 23, 2021, at her home. She was born February 9, 1941, in Topeka, to Francis L. and Dorothy M. (Casson) Fritton.

Nancy graduated from Topeka High School in 1959 and attended Kansas State University. In addition to being a homemaker, she was an admitting clerk at Hutchinson Hospital Emergency...

Sep 22, 2021

Deloris Marie "Dody" Avery, 82, of Hutchinson, died September 22, 2021, at her home. She was born February 16, 1939, in Beulah, the daughter of George W. and Mabel V. (Hughes) Crank.

Deloris graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1955. She was a homemaker who deeply loved her family. Deloris also loved painting and decorating her home....

Sep 21, 2021

Darin Lee Walker, 55, formerly of Hutchinson, died September 21, 2021, at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO.  He was born July 18, 1966, in Hutchinson, to Walter E. "Sonny" and Loetta L. (Niedens) Walker.

Darin grew up and lived in Hutchinson for many years.  He graduated from Nickerson High School in 1984, and received his bachelor's degree from...

Sep 21, 2021

Ruth Anne Miller, 81, of Hutchinson, died September 21, 2021, at Hospice House. She was born May 18, 1940, in Hutchinson, to Henry and Esther (Marble) Gross.

Ruth graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958. She worked in assembly at Eaton for almost 40 years. Ruth enjoyed crossword puzzles and doing crafts with canvases and yarn. She...

Sep 21, 2021

Thelda (Jane) Miles Adams, age 96, departed this earthly life in Mt. Hope, KS to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.

Jane was born October 9, 1924 in Great Bend, KS, to Lowell and Dora Willcut.  Upon the death of Dora in 1926, Lowell married Elizabeth Willcut, Jane's Stepmother.

Jane grew...

Sep 21, 2021

Christian Cox, 14, died September 21, 2021.

Memorial service for friends and family will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Christian Cox Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS  67501.