Norma J. (Kittle) Anstine
May 13, 2021
Norma Jean (Kittle) Anstine, 84, died May 13, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born March 10, 1937, in Turon, the third of seven children, born to Stacy and Opal (Fountain) Kittle.
Norma graduated from Turon High School, and moved to Hutchinson in 1955, where she lived the rest of her life.
Norma worked...
Luleta Fay Wills
May 8, 2021
Luleta Fay Wills, 90, passed away May 8, 2021, at Thorne Care Center, Hutchinson. She was born June 9, 1930, in Hutchinson, to Albert M. and Oleta F. (Hamblin) Buck.
On June 9, 1953, Luleta married Wesley Matthew Wills, on the United States Navy Base located near Yoder, KS. They shared over 32 years of marriage, prior...
Marty Devaul
May 8, 2021
Marty Meador Brown-Devaul, 80, of Hutchinson, died May 8, 2021, at her home. She was born March 2, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Elmer and Rosa (Seward) Galliart.
In 1949, Marty's father passed away. She was adopted by her step-father, Vane C. Meador, in 1956. Marty graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958, Hutchinson Community College in...
Regina Louise Cade
May 7, 2021
Regina Louise Cade, 64, died Friday, May 7, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1957, in Hutchinson, to George William 'Bill' and Marilyn L. (Catte) Cade, Jr.
She was a graduate of Fairfield High School and Sterling College. Regina taught school at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility and Early Head Start.
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James J. "Jim" Jackson
May 7, 2021
James J. "Jim" Jackson, 75, died May 7, 2021, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 8, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Harrison and Opal (Swepston) Jackson.
Jim graduated from Nickerson High School and retired as a lineman for Westar Energy (now Evergy). He enjoyed the outdoors; spending time fishing, hunting, camping, and gardening. Jim valued...
Darryl Ammons
May 3, 2021
Darryl Ammons, 81, of Hutchinson, died May 3, 2021, at his home. He was born January 13, 1940, in Pampa, Texas to Carl and Bennie (Oliphant) Ammons.
Darryl graduated from high school in Pampa in 1958, and went on to earn his associate's degree at Decatur Baptist College. He worked in the oil and gas industry as...
Jessica Jo Humphrey
May 2, 2021
Jessica Jo Humphrey, 35, of Hutchinson, died May 2, 2021, at her home. She was born November 18, 1985, in Liberal, the daughter of Michael A. and Jacqualyn G. (Agan) Humphrey.
Jessica attended Hutchinson schools through the 11 th grade and then was home schooled. She loved animals and caring for pets of all kinds. Jessica had...
Bret Michael Smith
May 2, 2021
Bret Michael Smith, 35, of Andover, passed away May 2, 2021. He was born November 26, 1985, in Hutchinson, to Lisa J. Wilson.
Bret graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Fort Hays State University in 2010. He began his career with Dillons in 2003 as a Courtesy...
Lavona Ann Craig
Apr 30, 2021
Lavona Ann Craig, 70, of Partridge, died April 30, 2021. She was born April 11, 1951, in Sayre, Oklahoma, to Orval and Ruth (Fritz) Patterson.
Lavona was a military wife, which gave her the opportunity to work in many different fields, including: a teacher's aide, school cook, librarian, and nurse. She worked as a nurse for Hutchinson...
Carol Partridge
Apr 30, 2021
Carol Jean Andrews Partridge "Dee Dee" passed away April 30, 2021 at Hospice House. She was born October 27, 1942 at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, KS to Jack H. Andrews and Layna M. (Kelly) Andrews.
Carol graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960, with the last class from the old high school building. She worked as a...
Jose F. Reyes, Jr.
Apr 28, 2021
Jose Felipe Reyes, Jr., 29, died April 28, 2021, in Hutchinson. He was born October 29, 1991, in Wichita, to Jose F. Reyes and Denise Rebecca (Sanchez) Serrano.
Jose graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2009, and attended Hutchinson Community College. He loved working in the medical field, with his most recent job as a pharmaceutical supervisor. ...
Retha Fern Martin
Apr 27, 2021
Retha Fern Martin, 97, formerly of Hutchinson, passed away April 27, 2021, at The Wellington, Fort Worth, TX. She was born January 26, 1924, in Miller, MO, to Mini Evelyn Ball.
On June 18, 1941, Retha married Robert Earl Martin, in Ozark, MO. They shared over 53 years of marriage, prior to his death on May 26,...
Wesley Scott Buhrman
Apr 26, 2021
Wesley Scott Buhrman, 64, of Hutchinson, died April 26, 2021, while in the care of Hospice House. He was born July 24, 1956, in St. John, to Carl and Jean (Kernohan) Buhrman.
Wes graduated from Scott Community High School in 1975 and from Liberal Area Vocational Technical School, with training in mechanics. He followed in his father's...
Jerry F. Carmichael
Apr 26, 2021
Jerry Faye Carmichael, 84, died April 26, 2021, at Diversicare of Hutchinson. He was born July 10, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Clyde Harold and Mildred Dilcy (Romig) Carmichael.
Jerry graduated from Haven High School, and retired from Dan Dee Air as a welder.  His life revolved around fishing and hunting, and MORE fishing and hunting. Jerry was...
Joann Johnston
Apr 26, 2021
JoAnn Johnston, 92, of Hutchinson, died April 26, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. She was born August 29, 1928, in Hutchinson, to Oscar and Georgia (Baxley) Moore.
JoAnn graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1946. She was a homemaker and a mother. JoAnn also worked as a teacher's aide for a special education class for a...
Elizabeth Nisly
Apr 26, 2021
Elizabeth (Yutzy) Nisly, 87, passed away on April 26, 2021 at her home in rural Hutchinson. She was born on October 23, 1933, in Hutchinson, KS to Eli N. and Fanny (Miller) Yutzy.
Elizabeth married William Edward Nisly on April 29, 1956, and they shared 64 years of marriage before his death on August 5, 2020. Together,...
Bonnie Burnette
Apr 25, 2021
Bonnie Mae (Swindaman) Burnette, 95, passed away at Hospice House in Hutchinson on April 25, 2021. She was born February 5, 1926, at the family home near Nankin, Ohio. She graduated from Howard (KS) High School in 1944 and attended Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia) before accepting a position teaching 4 th and then 3 rd grade at Coldwater...
Letha Elinor Noblitt
Apr 24, 2021
Letha Elinor Noblitt, 93, passed away April 24, 2021, at her home. Â She was born August 15, 1927, in Hutchinson, to Edward J. and Ethel A. (Chase) Barnes.
Letha was a 1945 graduate of Buhler High School. She worked many years as a circulation clerk at the Hutchinson News and Hutchinson News Credit Union. Letha was an...
Joyce E. Harris Buffington
Apr 24, 2021
Joyce Eileen Harris Buffington, 89, passed away April 24, 2021, at Pleasant View Home in Inman, KS.  Joyce was born April 1932, in Marquette, KS, the daughter of Dale and Iola Harris.  She was a graduate of Marquette High School.
Joyce married Don Buffington in 1950. They enjoyed an adventurous life together for 67 years while Don...
Janet M. (Woodall) Heitmann
Apr 21, 2021
Janet Mariam (Woodall) Heitmann, 87, died April 21, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born February 11, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Lester and Maurene (Concannon) Woodall.
Janet graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, singing, and attending musicals and concerts. Janet enjoyed being a homemaker, but her greatest joy in life...
