Dec 26, 2021

Stanley James Ray, 81, passed away at Wesley Towers Retirement Community in Hutchinson, Kansas on December 26 ,2021.  He was born on January 25, 1940 in Ellsworth, Kansas, to James and Elva Ray.  He graduated from Ellsworth High School.

On March 12, 1983 in Hutchinson, Kansas, Stanley and Lorelei were united in marriage.

Stanley served...

Dec 18, 2021

Joyce Ellen Harris, 75,  passed away December 18, 2021 at Hutchinson Health and Rehabilitation, Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was born on June 5, 1946 in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Gerald and Maxine McMurray.

Joyce is survived by her 2 sons, Lonnie ( Becky) Harris and Loren ( Amy) Harris; daughter Pamela Nichols;  four granddaughters, Matlyn Harris, Mahayla Harris, Josie...

Dec 17, 2021

Earl Irvan Montford, 83, was born in Turon, Kansas, on March 18, 1938, and with family at his side, passed away in Hutchinson, Kansas on December 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Irvan C. and Opal (Lee) Montford, and infant sister Carolyn Joyce.

Earl grew up in Turon, Kansas and, after high school...

Dec 12, 2021

Jack Rice,Jr., 83, passed away at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas on December 12, 2021.  He was born in Los Angeles, California on August 22, 1938 the son of Jack Rice, Sr., and Vera ( Ferguson) Rice.  In his younger years he was a Truck Driver and then wanted off the road and did jobs close to home to...

Dec 11, 2021

Terry Allen Manche Jr. "J.R.", 61, Nickerson, Ks passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in the Hospice House of Reno County, Hutchinson, Ks.

J.R. was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on September 21, 1960, son of Terry Manche and Myra Pitchford (Manche). He grew up and went to High School in Hope, Arkansas and went on to...

Dec 9, 2021

Vivian Pearl Walker, 92, born on February 11, 1929 in Great Bend, Kansas, passed peacefully on December 9, 2021 at Kidron Bethel in Newton, Kansas.  She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Montgomery, daughter, Barbara Kelly, and granddaughter, Maureen Dowsey.  She had 6 children, 6 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.  She worked as a bookkeeper, hospital admissions...

Dec 8, 2021

Denise "Purty" Rodriguez was called

home Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from

Newton Medical Center in Newton, KS. She

was born May 5th, 1965

to Simon Richard Armenta Jr. and Charlotte

Armenta (Balderamma) in Phoenix, AZ.

Dec 2, 2021

Gairl Wayne Powers , 57, passed away December 2, 2021, at the Hospice House in Hutchinson, KS. His life interests were hunting, fishing and playing pool. He is survived by his mother Donatti Smith; 2 sisters, Christina and Stacy Powers ; 2 nieces, Amanda and Candace McGee and 4 great nieces, Emma McGee, Natalie, Christina and Chloe Davilla all...

Nov 26, 2021

Frankie Ray Parker, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 26, 2021 at The University of Kansas Hospital and Health Systems in Kansas City, Kansas.  He was born on October 26, 1944 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Frank and Phyllis Parker.  Frank was passionate about music and playing the guitar.  He loved his animals...

Nov 23, 2021

William " Bill " Lee Hirst, 70, passed away on November 23, 2021 at Salina Regional Hospital, Salina, Kansas.  He was born on September 29, 1951 to Vernon E. Hirst and Mona E. (Jasper) Hirst.  Bill was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jon E. Hirst....