Obituaries

Apr 4, 2023

Robin Lynn (Nicewander) Macy was born November 6, 1958, in Clay Center, Kansas, the second of two children born to Ralph Nicewander and Leola Stites Nicewander. She died on April 4, 2023

She attended Clay Center schools, graduating from Clay Center Community High School in 1977. During high school, Robin started working at age 14 as a...

Apr 3, 2023

Reta B. Knitter, 85, of Clay Center died on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Stormont-Vail Health Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, Kansas.  She was born on February 5, 1938, the daughter of Joseph and Verda (Nemnich) Trudell, in Morganville, Kansas.

Reta grew up in Morganville, graduating from Morganville High School in 1956.  On June 2,...

Apr 3, 2023

Virginia Sue Ludowese, 80 died April 3, 2023, in Junction City, KS.  She was born on August 11, 1942, in Lindsay, OK the daughter of Tommy and Cleo Curlee.  Virginia served in the US Army from 1960 to 1962, after graduating from high school. She married Robert Ludowese on April 28, 1962.  Virginia worked as a stocker and cashier...

Mar 25, 2023

Rosie Livengood, 79 died March 25, 2023, in rural Morganville, KS.  She was born on July 17, 1943, in Clay Center, the daughter of Harlan and Marguerite (Nelson) Young.  Rosie grew up in Clay County and was a graduate of Morganville High School. She married Lon Livengood on July 23, 1961.  They farmed and made their home in rural...

Mar 20, 2023

Dan Laverne Ward of Clay Center, KS died on Monday, March 20, 2023, in Memorial Hermann Hospital in The Woodlands, TX. He was 93 years old. He was born to Lester and Crystal Ward on July 26, 1929. He was raised and attended public schools in Clay Center, along with his brother Don and sisters Lynette and Carol. He...

Mar 18, 2023

Helen Louise Thurlow, age 88, of Clay Center died March 18, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. She was born on March 26, 1934, to Julius and Lillian (Franklin) Bullock in Troy, KS.  Helen grew up in Bendena, KS and graduated from Bendena High School in 1952. She married William Thurlow on April 12, 1953....

Mar 15, 2023

Diana Mathilda (Beauregard) Catlin went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023.  She was born to Albert & Josephine (Goyette) Beauregard March 14, 1931 in Clifton. She attended Grade School at country schools including Limestone. At 14 she moved to a boarding house in Miltonvale to attend High School.  She worked odd jobs to...

Mar 14, 2023

Samuel Robert Rookstool, age 85, died March 14, 2023, at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born to Frank David and Grace Priscilla (Cornett) Rookstool in Beagle, KS on September 3, 1937. Samuel was raised in the Beagle and Wichita area. He moved to California in 1954 and joined the Army during the draft. ...

Mar 12, 2023

Letha Yarrow was born August 10, 1922, to Frank and Mary E (Fowles) Yarrow. Letha and family were members of the Uniondale Baptist church where she was baptized at the age of 10. She and her siblings, Julia Yarrow and Marvin Yarrow, attended Mount Vernon rural school for their elementary years in southern Clay County. She graduated from Clay...

Mar 12, 2023

Raymond Earl Jerwick Jr., age 74, died March 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Raymond Earl Sr. and Lillian (Parker) Jerwick, on August 29, 1948 in Bridgeport, CT. Raymond was born and raised in Bridgeport. He attended Bridgeport schools and graduated in 1967. Raymond joined the Marines right out of high school and served in...

Mar 8, 2023

Jim Yarrow, 82, of rural Wakefield, KS died March 8, 2023, at Ascension Via Christie Hospital in Manhattan. Jimmie Lee Yarrow was born March 20, 1940, to Laurence and Hila (Faidley) Yarrow. At the age of 7, he accepted Jesus as his personal Lord and Savior at a Uniondale Baptist Church revival. Most assuredly, he is now in the...

Mar 5, 2023

Jimmie Patterson 91 died March 5, 2023, in Manhattan, KS.  He was born on December 6, 1931, in Ranger, TX the son of Elzo and Pearla (Choat) Patterson.  Jimmy was raised in Ranger, TX and was a graduate from Ranger High School.  He attended Ranger Junior College before joining the US Navy.  He served in the Korean War aboard...

Mar 1, 2023

Max McAdams, 90, of Clay Center, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the Liberty Place in Clay Center, Kansas.  He was born on November 13, 1932 in Clyde, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Gepner) McAdams.

Max grew up in the Morganville area, attending the Eagle Bend, Lincoln and Morganville schools, graduating from Morganville High...

Mar 1, 2023

Mark Andrew Hixon, age 65, died at his residence in Clay Center, KS on March 1, 2023. He was born to Dean and Virginia (Bruce) Hixon, on December 25, 1957 in Clay Center, Kansas. Mark grew up in Clay Center and attended Clay Center schools, he later received his GED. He worked for various farm operations in Clay County,...

Feb 27, 2023

Roger Jay Mall, age 94, died February 27, 2023, at the Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, KS. He was born to Eldon and Gaye (Snyder) Mall in Broughton, KS on January 29, 1929. Roger grew up on a farm outside of Broughton, KS. He was a graduate of Clay Center High School. Roger joined the Air Force...

Feb 26, 2023

Donna Jean Clemons, 46, of Morganville, Kansas, died Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde, Kansas.  She was born on February 27, 1976 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

Donna worked at Ray’s Apple Market for many years and Kier’s Thriftway.  She knew no stranger, was a great friend to many and always wore a...

Feb 24, 2023

Jeffrey Rich 52 died February 24, 2023 in Wakefield, KS.  He was born on January 19, 1971 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Henry and Wanda (Cowing) Rich.  Jeffrey made his home in Mississippi, Missouri and Kansas.  He worked for Hiland Dairy for several years.  Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father.

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Feb 24, 2023

Bonnie L. Slingsby 93 died February 24, 2023, in Clay Center, KS.  She was born on January 18, 1930, in Manchester, Kansas the daughter Benjamin and Mabel (Kissling) Oard.  Bonnie grew up on a farm in the Mayfield community near Longford, KS.  She was a graduate of Longford Rural High School.  Bonnie worked as a clerk at ASC Conservation...

Feb 19, 2023

Betty Maxine Spellman, daughter of J. Howard and Anna (Smith) Morley was born on a farm in Clay County, Kansas, October 5, 1927, and died at her home February 19, 2023, at the age of 95.

Betty and her brother Les were raised and attended grade schools in the Oak Hill community and the Oak Hill Presbyterian...

Feb 9, 2023

Wilma Jean Guy was born February 7, 1925, near Longford, Clay County, Kansas. The daughter of Archil V. and Lucille Smith Carter. She died February 9, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.

She attended Vinzant and Pleasant Prairie rural schools and graduated from Longford Rural High School in 1942. During her senior year and following graduation, she worked as...