Obituaries

Oct 29, 2025

Gloria Alice Poindexter, 80, went to be home with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025, in her home after a short battle with lymphoma.

She was born on September 5, 1945, to her parents Delbert and Pearl (Meader) Gilbow in Odessa, Texas. They moved to Grand Junction, Colorado, where her dad worked as a mechanic at a gas station...

Oct 28, 2025

Oct 17, 2025

Arley Dale Loeffler was born on April 20, 1935 in Elbing, KS. He passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on October 17, 2025 at Schowalter Villa in Hesston, KS. Born to Jacob and Marie (Harder) Loeffler, Arley was the youngest of 5 children growing up with sisters Pauline, Edith, and Lillian along with brother, Ervin. Arley attended elementary through...

Oct 7, 2025

Bruce Allen Pease age 63. went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 7th, 2025 after a long and hard battle with COPD, surrounded by his loved ones in his home in Walton Kansas.

Bruce is survived by his father, Duane Pease of Walton Kansas, son, Darcy (Tara) Pease of Peabody, Kansas; son, Bruce (Janet) Pease of Newton, Kansas;...

Sep 30, 2025

Candace Amber Morrison, 47, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on September 30.

She was born on October 12, 1977, to Donald Morrison and Virginia Archie.

Candace will be forever remembered for her empathy, creativity, and the profound lessons she taught her children and grandchildren about love and resilience. She had a gift for making everyone laugh and will be deeply missed for...

Sep 24, 2025

Daniel Ivan Switzer age 78, passed away on September 24, 2025 at Wheat State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas with his wife by his side. Dan was born December 3, 1946 in Goodland Kansas to Clifford Moss and Hazel (Washburn) Switzer.

Dan grew up and went to high school in Greeley, Colorado. He entered the United States Army in 1966 and was...

Sep 20, 2025

Ronald Dale Smith, 75, passed away in late September in Newton, Kansas. Those who knew Ron will remember a man who embraced life to the fullest — a devoted father, loyal friend, and true adventurer at heart.

Ron was born in Newton, Kansas, on August 21, 1950, to Bill T. and Marilyn C. Smith. During his youth, he worked alongside his...

Sep 15, 2025

Gertrude Maria Titus, age 90, passed away on September 15, 2025, in Newton, Kansas. Gertrude (Trudy) is survived by her step-children, John, (Margie) Titus and family of Newton, Kansas, Robert, (Marybeth) Titus and family of Lee Summit, Missouri.

She is preceded in death by her husband Orville Eugene Titus, a step-son William (Bill) Titus, parents Henry and Impe Anderson of Finland....

Aug 20, 2025

Richard “Butch” Dennis Butcher, 68, passed away on August 20, 2025 in Newton, Kansas surrounded by his family.

Butch was born on February 13, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Carol and Richard Butcher. He graduated from Garfield Heights High School before joining the Air Force in 1975; retiring after 26 years of service. In 2001 he began working at Hospira in...

Aug 4, 2025

Jeri Lynn Tipton was born March 5, 1943, in Newton, Kansas and entered God’s Kingdom on August 4, 2025. She was the baby girl of 11 children born to Harry and Edna Rose (Dickinson) Garnett. Both parents and all her siblings proceeded her in death.

Jeri Lynn attended Newton High School and was a very popular girl throughout school with many...

Jul 19, 2025

Guadalupe “Lupe” Martinez Sr., 84, passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 in his home in Newton Kansas surrounded by his family. 

Lupe was born on May 28, 1941 in Marion, Kansas to Juan Devara Martinez and Josephine Morales. He was the 11th child of 13 siblings.

Lupe married Frances Gomez on November 26, 1966 in Newton, Kansas at Our Lady of Guadalupe....

Jul 11, 2025

Sharon Marie (Wiebe) Stucky was born on September 13, 1936, to Walter and Stella (Enns) Wiebe, in American Falls, Idaho. She passed away on July 11, 2025, at Kidron Bethel Village, in North Newton, Kansas, at the age of 88.

Sharon grew up in Aberdeen, Idaho where she was a member of the First Mennonite Church. After graduating from Aberdeen High...

Jul 4, 2025

Mary L. Gaeddert died on July 4, 2025 at Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton, Kansas. She was 94.

Mary Lou Voran was born October 7, 1930, in Kingman County, Kansas, the daughter of Fred Ernest and Edna Mary (Graber) Voran. Mary was a graduate of Kingman High School and attended Bethel College (Kansas) where she received a teaching certificate. Mary taught...

Jul 4, 2025

Louis Robert Rodriguez, 86, died peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, accompanied by loved ones at his home in Newton, Kansas. He was born June 21, 1939, in Dodge City, Kansas to Samuel Eusebio ‘Sammy’ Rodriguez and Anita (Sandoval) Rodriguez. On April 8, 1961, Louis married Lydia Ruth (Terrones) Rodriguez who preceded him in death on October 19, 1963. Louis...

Jun 24, 2025

Billy Stamps, Jr was born on June 25, 1962, in Wichita, KS to Billy Stamps, Sr. and Julia Jewell. He had three siblings; Addie, Linda, and Brian.

He attended Wichita West High School and was a member of the gymnastics team. After school, he would go on to be in the National Guard. During that time, he married his first wife,...

Jun 10, 2025

                   

We celebrate the life of Ricky Castillo—beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Though our hearts ache, we are forever grateful for the light he brought to our lives.

Born in Plainview, Texas, Ricky made his home in Newton, Kansas, where he spent many dedicated years working for Wray Roofing and Flory...

Jun 5, 2025

RICARDO BUSTILLOS MENA

Nació en Matachic, Chihuahua México, el día 14 de Julio de 1937, fallecio en Wichita, Ks. el 05 de Junio del 2025,

a la edad de 87 años.

En memoria de un Gran hombre, entregado a su familia, un hombre trabajador, siempre inspiraba con su Gran corazón;

El amor tan grande que siempre brindó a su familia, su fuerza , su...

2025

Olevia Jane (OJ) Gillespie [1974-2025] was a beautiful, charismatic, eccentric individual who had the energy that gravitated people towards her. Born to the parents Pamela Davis-Hardin and Hector Aponte, in Van Nuys, CA. OJ was raised in Wichita, KS, where she made her home and was known for her compassionate nature, giving spirit, and witty sense of humor. OJ was...

May 20, 2025

Mack James Cummings Sr., 85, passed away May 20, 2025. He was born January 25, 1940 to Mary Elizabeth and Donnie Day Cummings. He grew up in the Osage Hills of Oklahoma in the countryside. He was the second oldest of 6 kids; Donnie Dale Cummings, Joe Lee Cummings, John D. Cummings, Carl Gene Cummings, and Bessie Louise Willyard.

He loved...

May 16, 2025

Dolores Jane Chapman (Bean, Willis) passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at NMC Health with loved ones by her side. She was born September 27, 1939 to Ed and Neva Chapman in Abilene, Kansas.

Dolores was the youngest of 6 that included 2 brothers and 3 sisters. The family resided in Abilene where she graduated in 1957.

Dolores married Ralph Bean...