Obituaries

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.

Sep 19, 2021

Richard W. Barden, 78, died September 19, 2021.  Per his wishes, there will be no service.

Sep 18, 2021

Bessie Lou Colvard, 85, of Hutchinson, died September 18, 2021, at Prairie Sunset Home, Pretty Prairie. She was born September 2, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Charles "Harvey" and Edna (Sartain) Voss.

Bessie was retired from Hutchinson Hospital, where she worked in patient accounts. She loved to quilt, embroider, and bake cookies. She also collected Precious Moments and...

Sep 18, 2021

Scott Edwin Neher, 56, died September 18, 2021, at his home. He was born February 11, 1965, in Pittsburg, to Doyle H. and Sharon K. (Bailey) Neher.

Scott worked as a maintenance technician at Mennonite Friendship Communities in South Hutchinson for 34 years. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and camping. Scott was a member of the Amateur...

Sep 17, 2021

Lawrence Marion Parsons, 81, died September 17, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born January 12, 1940, in Hays, to George Marion and Nora (Batman) Parsons.

Lawrence graduated from Collyer High School, Collyer, KS, in 1957.  He worked in grounds and maintenance for Willowbend Golf Club, Wichita, and Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson. Lawrence loved watching...

Sep 16, 2021

Gary Owen Clarke, 85, of Hutchinson, died September 16, 2021, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born October 5, 1935, in Dodge City, to Owen and Eleanor (Leiker) Clarke.

Gary graduated from Buhler High School in 1954. He then served in the United States Army. Gary retired after 30 years with Sears, working as a warehouse...

Sep 15, 2021

Nancy Marie Graham, 84, passed away September 15, 2021, at her home.  She was born March 7, 1937, in Delphos, KS, to Orlan Raymond and Tossie Marie (Sinclair) Somers.

Nancy was a graduate of Culver High School and worked at Dillon Living Center as a Certified Nurses Aide, retiring with 23 years of service.  She enjoyed quilting...

Sep 15, 2021

Dale Edward Miller, 75, died September 15, 2021, at Via Christi St. Francis Specialty Hospital, Wichita. He was born October 3, 1945, in Hutchinson, to Frank and Leona (Stucky) Miller.

Dale graduated from Hutchinson High School and then served in the United States Air Force.  After the air force, he worked for Cessna/Eaton as a machinist for...

Sep 14, 2021

Margaret Jacqueline "Jacquie" Timken, loving wife and mother of two, went home to be with the Lord September 14, 2021, at the age of 73. She was born June 28, 1948, in Hays, to Thomas "Gene" and Nina (Cummings) Sims.

Jacquie graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in teaching.  While attending Fort Hays State,...