Raising four kids, keeping house, breeding mares, and attending uncounted school activities, games, and concerts, she was always busy. In January 1975 Gordon and Sherre moved to Manhattan, where Gordon went back to College at K-State and graduated with his animal science degree in 1976. Daughter, Candace Grady and husband Larry Grady of Ashland, Kansas and grandchildren Brennan, Briggs, and Lillian (Lily) Grady. Allen graduated form Buffalo High School. Bill met the love of his life, Peggy (Rogers), when both were high school teachers at Inman, KS, and they were married in 1962. Funeral service were held at the Abundant Life Family Church in Dodge City on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Jim Ames and Pastor Lydia Ames presiding. Peggy (Pearlie) May Mills, passed away from CV-19 complications on December 17, 2020. In 1985 Margaret married Jack V. Douglas from Ashland, KS. She was a graduate of Spearville High School and attended Salt City Business College in Hutchinson. Edward Levi Scott, son of Birdie and Edward Scott, was born on May 13, 1946 in New Albany, Indiana. The family suggests memorials to the Minneola Business Development Inc. -Hometown Market and Minneola Long Term Care, both in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. He is survived by his wife Alyce Hurst, married February 14, 1995 in Las Vegas, his children and step children, numerus grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved camping, cooking, grilling, carpentry, taking care of his yard and spending time with his family. On Dec. 27, 1941 Nan married Merle W. Closson at the Wallingford home in Ashland. Latest breaking news, sports, and COVID coverage for Clark & Champaign Counties Life was now different, but not over. Christopher A. Helsel, 38, of Altoona, died Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Linda Kofford and a brother, Steven Kofford. Condolences may be sent to www.minnismortuary.net. She was born September 27, 1933 at Hanston, Kansas, the daughter of William W.C. and Elinor Roena (Ruff) Macy. He was born on April 22, 1941 in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, son of Thomas Cash & Mary "Pauline" (Hobbs) Cash. She was born in the family home at 434 West 8th, Ashland, Kansas at 10 PM May 2, 1924 to George Maben and Dulcie Fox Pike, the seventh of eight children. After nearly 30 years, she paid off the farm debt and still owns the original land purchased in 1966. They had three children. In 1966 he went to work for the Cimarron Insurance Company as a property/casualty field agent. She had one older brother, Paul Greaser of Troy, Kansas and two older sisters Thelma Kintner and Juanita Church of Minneola. Survivors include: 2 sons, Brad Harris and wife Fredonia, Holton, Kansas and Mike Harris, Garden City; a daughter, Darcy Harris, Minneola; 2 brothers, Ralph Moody, Dixson, California and Bo Moody, Roanoke, Texas; a her sister, Jean Buhman, Florence, Arizona; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. They were fortunate enough to sing on a Wichita radio station several times. Dodge City, Kansas 67801. She attended the Fowler school system and graduated from Fowler High School in 1994. She also helped at the First Christian Church in Ashland, Kansas, and she worked at the Ashland High School cafeteria when needed. He was always calling people he knew, starting a conversation. He was a former welder and member of the Thomasville Baptist Church. She was such a beautiful soul and grandmother.. Family and church were of central importance in her life. MaryLou Jackson, 76, died on Friday, April 5, 2019 at Morton County Hospital in Elkhart Ks. She was a member of the Methodist church, Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Panhandle Geological Society Womens Auxiliary, Geologist Wives Bridge Club, Amarillo Art Center Docents, Antique Club, and a couples cooking club. Throughout her life, Bobbie had many jobs including librarian, store clerk, farmer, llama farmer, owner of Zekes Quick Stop in Bucklin, KS, and secretary for Bucklin Tractor. She worked in the school cafeteria for many years and also drove a school bus. He is survived by his brother Don Work of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and sister-in-laws Renee Work and Susan Daylong and brother-in-law Bobby Kirts, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and hundreds of former students and fellow teachers. Kathy is preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; father, Kyle Patrick; step-father, Clayton Bernash; multiple aunts and uncles; and two nephews, Richard Hixon Jr., and Ryan Hixon. Terry answered Gods call, at his home, Monday, April 10, 2023 to enter into peaceful slumber. Jesse Erik David Mercer, 45, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at his home in Preston. Frank was a master of all trades, always enjoying mechanic work from early childhood till his forced retirement. She then spent three years in Central America before returning to Western Kansas. On June 23, 1956 she married Jack Clifford Morrow at Clayton, New Mexico. He was particularly proud of working communication towers; becoming a Master Mechanic with Evinrude Motors after having been told that an auto mechanic could never be a good boat motor mechanic; and hauling Greyhound racing dogs, including a Million winner. He loved family gatherings and would be the first one to be ready and press you to hurry it up. Personal condolences may be given to the family at www.fidlerormebachmanmortuary.com. central time and will also be streamed via this Zoom link: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/95926132197. Memorial contribution may be made in Sydnes name to the Ashland Golf Course, PO Box 398, Ashland, Ks 67831. James R. Preisner, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Condolences may be sent to www.minnismortuary.net. With, at times, so very few resources of hers, she would give to those in need while sacrificing her own; truly an example of what love really means in life. Left behind to carry on that love and kindness to others are her sons and wives: Jim and Tracey Kilgore (Waco, Texas) and their children, Caleb (Samantha), Hannah (Max), Samuel and Daniel; Robert and Dianna Kilgore (Bakersfield, CA) and their children, Jordan (Ryan) Shell, Jakeb and Josef and grandchildren from her late son, Eddy, Jesse Massey and Tyler Kilgore. Lunch will follow in the Parish Hall. Great grandchildren, Gus, Ryatt, Rebel, Pate, Jace, Jaden, Kyle, Luke, and Milee. Nan started Ashlands first preschool kindergarten,Nans Nursery, in her home. G. Irene Unruh, 90, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home in Garden City, Kansas. She was a mother first and foremost; she loved babies and, perhaps, her grandchildren best of all. Ellen came back to Clark County to live in the Ashland Health Center Senior Living Unit in 2014. Obituaries in Georgia at tributes.com She beat the medical odds at every turn, and even medical appointments became an opportunity to have fun and create memories as she planned 11 trips around treatments at MD Anderson with visits to quaint and historic cities, sites, beautiful botanical gardens, restaurants and breweries along the way and in Houston. Terry worked as a feed truck driver for Lane Co. Feeders, Dighton KS for 15 years. Upon graduating from Eaton High School, he earned a bachelors degree in Education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado where he competed as a sprinter and hurdler on the track team. She loved to sew, quilt and make handmade cards and gifts for family and friends. Jim enjoyed golf, working in his yard, and adored working part-time at the front desk at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka. She is survived by a son, Kenyan Weber; daughters, Kadyn and Kambrey Weber; a stepdaughter, Carrie Husband; mother Jamie Lang; brothers, Robert Krisle, Slade (Abby) Lang, and Gage (Tiffany) Lang; a stepbrother, Chad (Tracy) Lang; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Visitation will be held from 1932 She was born on September 30, 1932 in Beaver County, Oklahoma the daughter of Elias and Esther (Issac) Ratzlaff. Survivors include: her 4 children, John Ochoa, Hutchinson, Jay Ochoa, Kentucky, Jeremy Ochoa, Dodge City and April Ochoa, Ensign; her mother, Leota Pritchard, Bloom; her step-mother, Phyllis Smith, Dodge City; 3 sisters, Debbie Smith and husband Allen, Bloom, Vivian Esplund, Dodge City and Liz Demuth and husband Joe, Dodge City; a brother, Dale Smith and wife Melba, Guymon, Oklahoma; 3 step-brothers, Dan Gross, Terry Gross and Steve Gross; 6 grandchildren, Tucker Ochoa, Dallas Klein, Aroyanna Ochoa, Darisa Ochoa, Jerica Ochoa and Keleaih Ochoa; and the father of her children, Jim Vinsonhaler, Smith Center, Kansas. Fax: 251-275-3271. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Finkeldei, Ivan Leis, Claude Leis, Geneviieve Leis, Florence Busch, Don Leis and Bill Leis. During World War II, Ruth served on the Red Cross staff assigned to the 231st General Hospital in both the European and Pacific theaters. Box 686 Ashland, KS 67831, USD 220 Ashland Public Schools 311 JE Humphreys St. Ashland, KS 67831, and Santa Fe Trail Boy Scouts 402 E Fulton St. Suite #4 Garden City, KS 67846. Ilene moved to Minneola, Kansas to attend Minneola High School living with her sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Cecil Kintner. Dolores Dodo N. Giles, 95, died Sunday, August 20, 2018 at Manor of the Plains, Dodge City. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to WEPAC Alliance, P.O. She is the daughter of Gerold & Marjie (Renner) Crook. Gordon is survived by his wife Sherre of the home. Nan spent leisure time cooking, painting, writing announcements and diplomas in her own special style of script, and providing decorations for meetings and gatherings. He also purchased a bucket truck and started a painting and tree trimming business. She loved to collect and restore antiques, many of which she proudly displayed in her home. The Clark County Sheriff's Office has asked the public for help as they investigate the death of an Oregon woman who was found in Ridgefield earlier this month. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. District Court Phone: 251-275-3363. Cathy married Richard Richie Meadows on January 27, 1973 in Ashland; together they had three children. She was born Oct. 26, 1915. George is survived by sons: Curtis and Watson Reed, daughter and son-in-law: Lisa and Dave Hiles, 3 grandchildren: Joshua Reed, Cory Hiles and Chase Hiles, brother: Frank Reed, sisters: Helen Freer and Cherry Love and numerous nieces and nephews.