Obituaries

Oct 30, 2020

Linda S. Gardner, 78, of South Hutchinson, died October 30, 2020, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson.  She was born April 7, 1942, in Norwich, to Harold Ota and Edna (Allen) Pugh.

Linda was a 1960 graduate of Sylvia Rural High School.  She had a passion for working with dogs, from agility training to teaching obedience classes...

Oct 29, 2020

Click here to view Eugene's Memorial Service Eugene Williams, 44, passed away on October 29, 2020, at his home.  He was born March 1, 1976, in Borger, TX, to Terry Eugene and Carol Elaine (Cooke) Williams.

Eugene was a 1996 graduate of Yarbrough High School, Goodwell, OK, and a 2006 graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL....

Oct 27, 2020

Vounia Ray Allen, 78, of Hutchinson, died October 27, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society - Hutchinson Village. She was born September 3, 1942, in Atoka, OK, to Elton E. and Lessie E. (Melton) Adams.

Vounia graduated from high school in Kiowa, OK, in 1961. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and canning food, and listening to...

Oct 26, 2020

James Albert 'Jim' Ragsdale Sr., 85, of Hutchinson, died October 26, 2020, at his  home. He was born September 30, 1935, in Kansas City, MO, to James and Ruby (Gillette) Ragsdale.

Jim graduated from Mehlville High in Lemay, MO in 1954. Following high school he joined the United States Army and served until 1958. Jim worked for...

Oct 26, 2020

Betty Jean Keeler, 90, died October 26, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born August 24, 1930, in Stafford, to John Park and Minnie Hollis (Bemis) Smith, Jr.

Betty graduated from Stafford High School and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College.  She retired from the Dillons Bakery, after 20 years of service.  Betty enjoyed reading, flowers, and...

Oct 25, 2020

Vernon C. Martin Sr., 88, of Hutchinson, died October 25, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1931, in Hutchinson, to Leonard and Hazel (Roher) Martin.

Vernon graduated from Central High School in 1950. He served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955, serving in the Korean War. Vernon was a...

Oct 23, 2020

Sharon Jeanne Sutton, 78, died October 23, 2020, at her home.  She was born May 17, 1942, in Hutchinson, to Frank 'Mason' and June Louise (Raines) Tennant.

Sharon graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1960, and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College.   She retired as a home health aide for Hospice House and Hospice of Reno County, after...

Oct 22, 2020

Alvin 'Al' P. Eash, 87, died October 22, 2020, at his home.  He was born May 9, 1933, in Yoder, to Perry H. and Anna S. (Yoder) Eash.

Al volunteered alternative civilian service from 1952 to 1953 in a psychiatric hospital in Kalamazoo, MI.  He mixed and delivered feed for Bornholdt Feed and Seed, and sold feed...

Oct 22, 2020

Sara Vieyra, 86, of Hutchinson, died October 22, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. She was born March 24, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Juan and Tranquilina (Marquez) Razo.

Sara graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a cook for the lunch counter at Woolworths for many years until it...

Oct 21, 2020

John Floyd Compton, 71, of Hutchinson, died October 21, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born February 15, 1949, in Russell, to Delbert J. and Geneva E. (Schwab) Compton.

John graduated from high school in Ajo, AZ, in 1967 and from State University of New York in 1972.  He was an officer at Hutchinson Correctional...

Oct 21, 2020

Paul E. Mathias, 88, died October 21, 2020, at his home. He was born December 31, 1931, in Nickerson, to Harvey Merle and Lola Gertrude (Toms) Mathias.

Paul served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1952-1960.   He retired from Morton Salt, after 26 years of service.  Paul enjoyed 'Young at Hearts' at the Delos...

Oct 20, 2020

Jerry 'Eli' Sanders, 50, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2020, at his home. He was born October 14, 1970, in Kingman, to Jerry and Marie (Jones) Sanders.

Eli graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1988. He was a salesman for Treasure Chest Gun Shop. Eli loved guns and he loved talking to people, which was perfect for...

Oct 20, 2020

Gordon Bruce Stevens, 66, formerly of Hutchinson and McPherson, passed away October 20, 2020, in Rio Hondo, TX.  He was born December 16, 1953, to James A. (deceased) and Eldena Stevens.  Siblings: Duane Stevens (deceased), Theda Barbe, and Diana Stringer.  He was a member of the Walnut and Campbell Church of Christ, Hutchinson. Private burial service will be in...

Oct 20, 2020

John B. Grimes, 71, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born February 19, 1949, in Youngstown, OH, to John Bryarly and Dora Marie Grimes.

John graduated from Sebring High School, Sebring, OH, and the University of Michigan.  He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. ...

Oct 20, 2020

Josephine Louise 'Jo' Harman, 78, of Hutchinson, died October 20, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 30, 1941, in Hutchinson, to Harry B. and Dorothy M. (Cowell) Mock.

Jo graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959, Hutchinson Community College in 1961, and attended Kansas State University. Her first job was in data entry for...

Oct 17, 2020

Earline Stoughton Polk, 94, died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at her home.  She was born April 27, 1926, at the Riverbanks Orchard, Hutchinson, to Earl and Katherine (Cox) Stoughton.

Earline graduated from Buhler High School in 1944 and attended Hutchinson Community College and Kansas State University. She served as the Director of Pioneer Senior Center (now known...

Oct 16, 2020

Ryan Anthony McCarty, age 40, of Hutchinson, beloved husband to Michelle (Cooper) McCarty, passed away suddenly on October 16, 2020 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Born in Wichita on March 28, 1980, Ryan was the son of the late Daniel and Robin (Johnson) McCarty.

Ryan graduated from Mulvane High School in 1998. He was an Operations Manager...

Oct 14, 2020

Georgianna Marie 'Georgia' Weber, 74, of Hutchinson, died October 14, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 23, 1945, in Norton, to Frank W. and Ruth J. (Bielser) Currier.

Georgia graduated from Hoxie High School in 1963 and from Northwest Kansas Technical College, as well as attended Fort Hays State University. She served on the...

Oct 14, 2020

Stella Josephine Marquez, 70, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 14, 2020, at her home.  She was born January 16, 1950, in Hutchinson, to Juan Lopez and Louisa (Gomez) Marquez.

Stella graduated from Hutchinson High School and attended Wichita State University.  She worked for over 20 years as a cosmetologist at various salons in the area.  Stella enjoyed...

Oct 13, 2020

Gilbert 'Gil' L. Ash, 81, died October 13, 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born October 6, 1939, in McPherson, to Clifford H. and Judith Viola (Tector) Ash.

Gil graduated from Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, KS, Hutchinson Community College, and took classes at Wichita State University.  He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to...