Obituaries

Nov 15, 2022

Jerry Ray Clarke, 79, passed away November 15, 2022, at his home.  He was born December 31, 1942, in Hutchinson, KS, to David James Clarke and Velma Marie (Corkins) Clarke.

Jerry was a 1961 graduate of Ellinwood High School, Ellinwood, KS.  He also graduated from Salt City Business College, Hutchinson.  Jerry served in the United States Army...

Nov 14, 2022

Cora Jeanette Jackson, 88, died on November 14, 2022, in Hutchinson.  She was born September 9, 1934 to James and Lennie Marie (Flynn) Jackson.

Memorial service will be at 10:00 am on December 14, 2022, in the Elliott Chapel.  The service will be conducted by Hands of Christ Ministry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are...

Nov 13, 2022

Lucille A. 'Lucy' Henry, 91, of Hutchinson passed away peacefully, November 13, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born June 24, 1931, in Moundridge, to Jacob and Mary (Goering) Kaufman.

Lucy graduated from Moundridge High School, Moundridge, and Bethel College, North Newton, with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education. Lucy displayed her passion for...

Nov 13, 2022

Robert Ayers Hutchison, 90, passed away November 13, 2022, in the arms of his loving wife of 69 years, Pat, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Randy (Debie), of Centennial, CO, and son Jim (Sondra), of Hutchinson, 6 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

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Nov 12, 2022

Robert "Bob" Eugene Harris, 85, passed away peacefully November 12, 2022 at Hospice House, Hutchinson, KS.  He was born April 27, 1937 in Great Bend, KS, to John Francis Harris and Thelma Mae (Foreman) Harris.

Bob was a 1955 graduate of Great Bend High School.  He attended Kansas State University for two years where he was a...

Nov 12, 2022

Jess Warren Robinson ( Sunrise February 21, 1941- Sunset November 12, 2022)

Warren was the second child born from the union of Gerald Walter Robinson and Frances Waller Robinson Tomlin of Wichita. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1959 and attended Hutchinson Junior College. Following in the footsteps of his father, Gerald (serving 25 years), and...

Nov 11, 2022

Barbara Hill passed away November 11, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 20, 1947, in Ponca City, OK, to Charlie and Virginia Musser.  Barbara grew up in Ponca City, OK, Wichita Falls, TX, and Salina.

She married Dennis Hogan, in Salina; they later divorced.  Barbara and Dennis had three children; Sherrie (Hogan) Hand,...

Nov 10, 2022

Shirley Lou Adamson, 78, of Hutchinson, died November 10, 2022, at Hospice House. She was born May 2, 1944, in Cunningham, to Charles and Ethel Benson.

Shirley graduated from Cunningham High School and went on to complete her training as a CNA. She worked as a CNA for many years and was a caretaker by nature. Shirley...

Nov 10, 2022

Jimmie J. Goering, 85, died November 10, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born April 18, 1937, in Pretty Prairie, to Ernest and Bertha (Unruh) Goering.

Jimmie graduated from Pretty Prairie High School in 1955, and then attended Hutchinson Community College. He was a supervisor for Cessna / Eaton for 39 years. Jimmie loved to...

Nov 9, 2022

Barton Gael "Bart" Zody, 60, died November 9, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  He was born November 16, 1961, in Tulsa, OK, and adopted by Dean and Barbara (Brader) Wood.  Bart grew up in Wichita before moving to Hutchinson when he was in the fifth grade.  After Dean's death, Barbara married Keith Zody, and was adopted by Keith.

Nov 9, 2022

Eldon Lee Belote, 83, of Nickerson, died November 9, 2022, at his home. He was born April 14, 1939, in Sylvia, to Harold I. and Edna E. (Dunn) Belote.

Eldon attended Sterling High School. He worked as a refrigeration air-conditioning technician at KDOT for 33 years. A hard worker, Eldon also worked at McQueen Auto Salvage and...

Nov 9, 2022

John Branson "JB" Tarr died in the arms of his loving wife of 72 years on November 9, 2022, on his 91 st birthday, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born November 9, 1931, in Cherokee, OK, to Jesse Cornelius and Lois Fay (Van Wye) Tarr.

JB graduated in 1949 from Planeview High School, Wichita. He went...

Nov 8, 2022

Stephen Michael Ashcraft, 76, was freed from the grasp of dementia and was restored by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his home. He was born at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, KS, on May 3, 1946, to Vernon William and Virginia Blanche Carmichael Ashcraft.

Steve attended Mitchell Grade School and was a proud graduate...

Nov 8, 2022

Phillip Gene Bernard was born February 17, 1954, in Hutchinson, KS, to Emma Bernard-Castor and Lanier W. Phillips.  He accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was a member of Second Baptist Church, Hutchinson.  Phillip attended Avenue A Elementary School, Sherman Junior High, and graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson.

He was...

Nov 6, 2022

Maxine Elaine McHenry, 77, of Turon, died November 6, 2022, at her daughter's home surrounded by family. She was born June 3, 1945, in Winfield, to Alva T. and Bertha E. (Mann) Wilson.

In addition to being a homemaker, Maxine worked as a CNA and truckdriver. She enjoyed bingo, gambling, dancing, and loved Elvis, Holsteins, and family....

Nov 6, 2022

Donald W. "Donnie" Scheuermann, died November 6, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. Donald was born on August 24, 1953, in Hutchinson, to Jacob and Barbara (Chase) Scheuermann.

Donald graduated from Hutchinson High School and Hutchinson Community College. He was a die-hard basketball fan of Hutchinson Community College Blue Dragons and KU Jayhawks. He retired from Woodwork...

Nov 6, 2022

Marian Helen Lipe, 94, entered the Gates of Glory on November 6, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community,  Buhler.  She was born September 10, 1928, in rural Inman, to John and Marie (Thiesen) Pauls.

Marian graduated from Inman High School. She was an avid pianist and singer throughout her life, the secretary of the Golden Belt Community...

Nov 5, 2022

Mary Ann Yahnke, 78, died November 5, 2022, in Kingman County.  She was born June 8, 1944, on the Naval Base in Oakland, CA, to John William and Hazel (Richardson) Whomans.

Mary Ann graduated from Kingman High School in 1962, and Adela Hale School of Business in 1963.  She worked at Farmarco as a bookkeeper and a...

Nov 5, 2022

Margaret Jean Cabbage, 91, died November 5, 2022, at Hospice House, Hutchinson.  She was born September 18, 1931, in Topeka, to Orlo Harry and Elva Gertrude (Street) Moore.

Margaret graduated from Topeka High School in 1949, and Washburn University in 1953, with her bachelor's degree.  While at Washburn, she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha...

Nov 5, 2022

Bruce L. Caudillo, 52, of Hutchinson, died November 5, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born September 6, 1970 in Hutchinson, to Ben and Linda (Guthrie) Caudillo.

Bruce graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, in 1990. While in high school, he participated in football and boxing.

He was a member of Moose Lodge...