Obituaries

Oct 13, 2025

In the stillness of the Children's Mercy chapel, held close by her Mama, Tayton Marie Haydon, 13 months, left this world wrapped in love and entered Heaven's eternal light.

Born August 31, 2024, to Tiffany Makey and Travis Haydon, Tayton's life was a living miracle. Diagnosed with Trisomy 18, she defied every odd and became a beacon...

Oct 12, 2025

Marietta S. Morris, 90, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born September 15, 1935, in Balete, Aklan, Philippines, to Mateo Sioco and Lorentina Quinicio.

On March 29, 1980, Marietta married Michael Morris in Lyons, Kansas. They shared 45 beautiful years together before her death. Marietta and Michael moved to Hutchinson in...

Oct 12, 2025

Weymeth L. "W.L." Harrison, 88, died October 12, 2025, at Hospice House - Hutchinson. He was born December 1, 1936, on the family farm in rural Pratt County, to Henry E. and Opal E. (Henry) Harrison.

Weymeth graduated from Byers High School in 1954. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Education Degree from Fort Hays...

Oct 11, 2025

Rose Mayree Bridgeman Holcomb passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, in Hutchinson, at the age of 97. She was born on the family farm southwest of Abbyville on November 5, 1927, to Leonard Bridgeman and Edith (Ehling) Bridgeman.

A 1945 graduate of Abbyville High School, Rose completed two years of college at Hutchinson Junior College, followed...

Oct 11, 2025

Wallace Eugene "Wally" Farthing, 89, died October 11, 2025, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. He was born on January 30, 1936, in Hutchinson, to Lewis Sylvester and Lulu Wavey (Trotter) Farthing.

Wally graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1954 and attended Hutchinson Community Junior College. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1958, serving...

Oct 11, 2025

Frank Lamont "Monty" Stout, 76, passed away October 11, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson.  He was born June 23, 1949, to Donald and Patricia (Clough) Stout in Sterling, Kansas.

On March 11, 1978, Monty married Linda Motko.  They celebrated over 47 years of marriage.

Monty was working at Dillon's warehouse when he heard the...

Oct 11, 2025

Caroline Helen McKee, 87, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 11, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in McPherson.  She was born March 10, 1938, in Wild Cherry, AR, to Raymond Orland and Grace Teresa (Conway) Shong.

Caroline graduated from Ellinwood High School, Hutchinson Community Junior College, and received her bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University.  She worked...

Oct 9, 2025

Joan Evelyn "Joanie" Decker, 92, died October 9, 2025, at The Arbors at Waldron Place, Hutchinson. She was born on February 15, 1933, in Raymond, to Leo John and Leona Marie (Hirsch) Werner.

Joan graduated from Raymond High School in 1950. She worked as a hostess throughout her life at many restaurants in Hutchinson, retiring from Applebee's...

Oct 8, 2025

Nellie May Rinkel, 75, the daughter of George and Velma Hackler, was born on April 20, 1950, in Beaver, Oklahoma.  She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.  She graduated from Sylvia High School in 1969. She was a part of Sylvia High School's final graduating class. While in school, she enjoyed playing sports and working on the...

Oct 7, 2025

Rebecca Dee "Becky" Hageman, 73, of Wichita, went to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 7, 2025, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. She was born January 27, 1952, in Dodge City, to Raymond and Betty (McLaughlin) Walden.

Becky graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1970, Hutchinson Community College, and the University of Kansas. She taught medical...

Oct 6, 2025

Floyd Eugene "Gene" Betterton, 74, passed away October 6, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born November 22, 1950, to Howard Wayne and Agnes Lola (Parris) Betterton in Nowata, OK.

Gene was married to Debra Kay Talbot for over 30 years before her passing on July 1, 2020.

Gene was an amazing man-...

Oct 6, 2025

Larry Guy Casey, 79, died October 6, 2025, at his home in Hutchinson. He was born September 3, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Donald Leroy and Georgia Bell (Miller) Casey.

Larry graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1965. Directly following graduation, he enlisted into the United States Marine Corps, serving for three years. Larry worked at Morton Salt...

Oct 5, 2025

Alice Mae Neufeld, 91, died October 5, 2025, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born November 28, 1933, in rural Sylvia, to William Howard and Ruth May (Jones) Brown.

Alice graduated from Sylvia High School.  She worked for various financial institutions, retiring as head teller from Bank of America, after 23 years of service.  While her children...

Oct 4, 2025

Janice P. Geist, 86 was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2025 at Wesley Towers. Jan was born September 22, 1939 in Cunningham, Kansas to Vernon and Mary Ratlief. She attended Halstead schools and graduated from Hutchinson High in 1957, and a month later married Stan Gruver. Their marriage produced two children, Don...

Oct 3, 2025

Joel Robert Guffey, 19, passed from this life on October 3, 2025. He was born February 19, 2006, in Hutchinson, to Kevin and Cindy (Roberts) Guffey.

Joel graduated from KALJ Academy in 2024. He worked in the parts department at Agri Center since February, 2025, having previously worked at Chick-fil-A for 5 years. Joel loved Jesus, family,...

Oct 1, 2025

Carol L. Anderson, 76, died peacefully on October 1, 2025, with her loving husband holding her hand, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born December 19, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, to Bernard C. "Barney" and Betty Lu (Valot) Bryan.

Carol graduated in 1966 from Shawnee Mission High School, and attended Kansas State University.  She...

Sep 29, 2025

Bob D. Roberts, 92, passed away September 29, 2025, at his home.  He was born to Charles Arthur and Flossie May (Douglass) Roberts on June 29, 1933, in Ford, Kansas.

Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951. On March 29, 1958 he married Phyllis Sneed.  They were married nearly 55 years before her passing February 14,...

Sep 28, 2025

Celeste Nicole Gerber passed away on September 28, 2025 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Born June 12, 1986, she was just 39 years old leaving her family shocked and deeply saddened by her sudden passing.

Growing up, Celeste loved helping at the Emmaus House and volunteering at Reach Camp with her dad and step-mom. She attended Garden City High...

Sep 28, 2025

Bradley Lynn Lofland, 69, passed away September 28, 2025, at Roper St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina.

He was born January 25, 1956, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Charles and Janet Lofland. He graduated from Greeley High School in Greeley, Colorado, in 1974.

Brad served honorably in the United States Navy from March 17, 1977,...

Sep 27, 2025

Vicky Lynn Pahl, 69, of Pretty Prairie, died September 27, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. She was born February 7, 1956, in Hutchinson, to Melvin L. and Joyce E. (Strawn) Herrell.

Vicky graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1974 and received her bachelor's degree in education from Saint Mary of the Plains...