Obituaries

Janis Archer

Janis Archer

Janis Archer

Janis Archer, age 91, of Goodland passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.Janis was born October 21, 1933, to Clay and Adah (Hodges) Hart in Canton, Kansas, where she grew up and attended school.On September 9, 1952, Janis married Billy Joe Archer.
Darlene Jerauld

Darlene Jerauld

Darlene Jerauld

Darlene Jerauld, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis, Kansas. She was born on July 16, 1934, to Theodore & Alma Almeyer Rapier. She was a lifelong resident of Leoti until recently moving to Ellis.Darlene was a dedicated wife and mother.
Lela Maxine Bishop

Lela Maxine Bishop

Lela Maxine Bishop

Lela Maxine Bishop, age 102, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Wichita County Nursing Home in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on August 13, 1922, in Brownell, Kansas, to William Roy & Nellie Mae Adkinson Barnett.
Virginia Faye Towns

Virginia Faye Towns

Virginia Faye Towns

Virginia Faye (Grant) Towns, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on February 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, love, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew her.She was born on August 18, 1942, in Garden City, Kansas, to...
Ross Earl Smades

Ross Earl Smades

Ross Earl Smades

Ross Earl Smades, age 78, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Leoti, Kansas. He was born on June 7, 1946, in Garden City, Kansas, to H. C. and Beulah Lucille Woods Smades. Ross began his service in the US Army in 1967, and was stationed in Babenhausen, Germany.
Karen Sue Smith

Karen Sue Smith

Karen Sue Smith

Karen Sue Smith, 63, of Leoti, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly January 18th, 2025.
Faye Audrey Molner

Faye Audrey Molner

Faye Audrey Molner

Faye Audrey Molner, age 66, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on October 12, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, to John Martin and Matilda Ruth Mclean Molner. Her family soon moved to Leoti, and she remained a lifelong resident.
Virginia F. Knobbe

Virginia F. Knobbe

Virginia F. Knobbe

Virginia F. Knobbe, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Parklane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on January 19, 1941, in Scott City, Kansas, to Anthony and Hilda Simons Berning.
Walter Donald Waldren

Walter Donald Waldren

Walter Donald Waldren

Walter Donald Waldren, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at his home in Selkirk, Kansas. He was born on October 19, 1942, in Syracuse, Kansas, to Walter Benjamin and Leona Regina Younger Waldren.
Geraldine L Mazanec

Geraldine L Mazanec

Geraldine L Mazanec

Geraldine L. Mazanec, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at the Wichita County Hospital in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on February 5, 1953, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Louis B. & Ida (Wewer) Simons.