Kent V Smades

1936 - 2026Kent V. Smades, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his l o v ing family on Saturday evening, July 18, 2026, at his home in Wichita, Kansas. Kent was born on January 29, 1936, in Tribune, Kansas, the son of H.C. and Beulah Smades.

Kenneth W Clark, Jr.

1961 - 2026Kenneth William Clark, Jr., Kenny to all who knew him, died February 19, 2026, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, after a short illness.Kenny was born May 17, 1961, to Peggy Saltkill and Kenneth William Clark, Sr.

Pastor’s

As we conclude this month’s Pastor’s Corner series on leadership, I find myself reflecting on conversations from the Heart for the Harvest Pastors Conference in Zambia, Africa. One observation stood out to me. In many ways, leadership in Africa is more often caught than taught.

Wesley Reimer

1948 - 2026Wesley Melvin Reimer was born February 16, 1948, to Clearance and Ethel (Sides) Reimer in Tribune, KS. He passed away peacefully May 26, 2026, at age 78.Wesley spent his childhood at Arrowhead Rd, Sharon Spr i n g s , KS.

Ruthanne Stucky

1949 - 2026Ruthanne (Guyer) Stucky was born on June 03, 1949, in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Elbert and Marvel (Hackerott) Guyer. She passed away on May 30, 2026, with her family by her side.

Twila Fern Hartz

1944 - 2026It is with deep sadness that the family of Twila Fern Hartz announces her peaceful passing at the age of 82 on May 21, 2026, in Parker, CO.Twila was born on February 2, 1944, in Scott City, Kansas, to Verla Jay and Gladys Violet Bishop.

Judson P Price, Sr

1930 - 2026Judson P. Price Sr., age 96, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the Sunrise of Sandy Senior Living Center in Sandy, Utah. He was born on April 21, 1930, in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Lyle Phillips and Ruth Mildred Hall Price.

Rev. Paul Wesley McNall

1928 - 2026Paul Wesley McNall, age 98, passed away on May 14, 2026, at Hope Springs Nursing Home in Sharon Springs, Kansas.Paul was born on March 29, 1928, to Charles Clyde (“CC”) and Winifred McNall. Paul’s family consisted of his dear sisters Marie and Ruth, and brothers L.D., and John.

Stephen A. Aschenbrenner

1945 - 2026Stephen A. Aschenbrenner (Ash), 80, was born on August 13, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, and died on May 16, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.The family moved to a farm in Brewster, Kansas, when he was 5 and he lived there until graduation in 1963.

Ricky Kessler

1957 - 2026Ricky (Rick) LaDell Kessler, age 69, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at his home in Leoti, Kansas. Rick was born to Frank and Isabelle Wright Kessler on April 30, 1957, in Scott City, Kansas. Rick was a lifetime resident of the community.