Obituaries

Sep 21, 2020

Gary E. Harris formally of Sacramento, CA, and long-time resident of Clay Center, K.S. entered into heaven on September 21, 2020. He was greeted in heaven by the love of his life, his wife, Kathryn (Lavine) Harris of 44 years; his parents James and Rita Harris, four brothers, Clyde, Roy, Ron, and Larry Harris, three sisters, Carol, Donna Ray,...

Sep 15, 2020

Ralph D. Cranmer, 87 died September 15, 2020 in Wichita, KS.  He was born on June 21, 1933, the son of Oscar and Mary (Fuller) Cranmer.  Ralph was raised in Clyde and was a graduate of Clyde High School Class of 1952.  He served in the US Navy from 1954 to 1958.  Ralph married JoAnne Miller on February 12,...

Sep 12, 2020

Mary Chestnut, 89, died September 12, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center, Kansas.  She was born April 10, 1931 at Plankinton, South Dakota, the daughter of Earl and Mabel (Harris) Mitchell.  Mary grew up in Plankinton, South Dakota, graduating from high school in 1949.  She married Roger Chestnut on April 15, 1951 and they lived in several...

Sep 12, 2020

Darlene Yarrow 84 passed away September 12, 2020.  Darlene was born August 23, 1936 in southern Clay County to Cecil and Meda (Lloyd) Keen.  She graduated in 1954 from Clay Center Community High School in Clay Center. She was united in marriage with Marvin Yarrow September 22, 1954 in southern Clay County.  Darlene was a farm housewife.  She was...

Sep 10, 2020

Ray E Heikes, formerly of Sierra Vista, Arizona, entered the loving arms of his savior on September 10, 2020.  He was greeted in heaven by his mate for life, his wife, Tracy Mildred Heikes, who he married on June 18, 1944; his parents, Ralph Lyman and Lillie Isabel Daniels-Heikes; his sisters, Hazel Ruth Wright and Leona May Heikes, his...

Sep 9, 2020

Mary Rose Wiltzius, 94, of Clifton, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the Park Villa Nursing Home in Clyde.  She was born on May 5 1926 at Aurora, the daughter of Joseph H. and Ella C. (Brunell) Demars.  Mary graduated from the Aurora Catholic High school in 1944.  She married Paul Petersen and they made there home in Kansas...

Sep 5, 2020

Leota Fowles 94 died September 5, 2020 in Clay Center, KS.  She was born on November 17, 1925 in Clay Center, KS, the daughter of Herman and Anna (Bauer) Friederich.  Leota was raised in Clay County and was a Class of 1944 graduate from CCCHS.  She married Wallace Fowles on March 20, 1945.  They made their home and farmed...

Sep 1, 2020

Kandice Barr , infant daughter of Susan Hays and David Barr, died September 1, 2020.  She was born on September 1, 2020, in Clay Center, KS.

Survivors include, her parents, four sisters, one brother and her grandparents.

Funeral Services: private family services will be held at a later date

Aug 28, 2020

Frank McMillin, Jr., 78, died August 28, 2020.  He was born April 6, 1942 in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Horace Frank, Sr. and Florence (Marsh) McMillin. Frank grew up in the Great Bend and Norton areas.  He lived in Lubbock and Denver City, Texas where he met Zelma Wilson and they were married on October 4, 1974. ...

Aug 24, 2020

Curt Matthew Parry, 56 died August 24, 2020 in Belleville, KS.  He was born on October 27, 1963 in Clay Center, KS the son of Floyd and Dorothy (Ohlde) Parry.  Curt was raised in the Morganville community and was a graduate of the CCCHS class of 1982.  He married Mary Budke on June 4, 2005 in Clay Center.  Curt...

Aug 23, 2020

Donald K Baker, 73, died Sunday August 23 rd at Salina Regional Health Center Salina Kansas.  Mr. Baker was born February 21 st , 1947 at Wichita KS, the son of Clayton and Thelma Whitney, adopted by Charlotte and Wayland Baker.

Don was raised in Winfield Kansas, after graduating high school he joined the U.S. Navy and...

Aug 21, 2020

Valerie A Thatcher, 64, died August 21, 2020.  She was born August 26, 1955, the daughter of Roy and Helen (Rock) Cowing.  She grew up and attended school in Clay Center.  She married Charlie Mellies in 1973 and they later divorced.  She married Jim Thatcher, Sr. in 1977 and they later divorced.  Valerie worked for Gentronics, Yellow Brick Enterprises...

Aug 18, 2020

Michael J. Manning was born June 25, 1946 to William and Mary (Geraghty) Manning in Boston, MA. He died on August 18, 2020 in Junction City, KS. Michael was stationed in Alaska while serving in the US Air Force.  Following his service, he drove engineering equipment in Alaska.  Later he hauled construction equipment and rock.  In his spare time,...

Aug 12, 2020

John Levi Cory III was born April 07, 1963 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to John II and Donna (Swogger) Cory.  He died August 12, 2020 at his home in Wakefield, Kansas.  John graduated in 1981 from Mohawk High School in Pennsylvania. He married Cindy Bradley on June 12, 1982.  John joined the United States Army in 1982 and proudly...

Aug 9, 2020

Herbert F. Woellhof, 85, died Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Clay Center.  He was born September 29, 1934, the son of Herbert O. and Bessie (Eiznhamer) Woellhof.  Herbert grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS.  He worked as a truck driver for Forkner Construction and for the Clay County Highway Department, retiring in 1998 as the bridge...

Aug 6, 2020

Beulah Turner 86 died August 6, 2020.  She was born on June 12, 1934, the daughter of Paul and Marjorie (Osborn) Dickson.  Beulah was raised in the El Dorado community.  She married John Turner, Sr. on October 22, 1951.  After moving to Clay Center, Beulah was a mother and homemaker.  Later, she cleaned at Apollo Towers and for several...

Jul 27, 2020

Wilma Jean McNee was born in Clay County on September 26, 1926 to James and Viola (Angelo) Fyfe. Wilma was raised in the Oak Hill area and was a graduate of Miltonvale High School.  She married Elmo McNee on October 14, 1944. He preceded her on January 23, 1993.  They made their home in Clay Center.  Wilma enjoyed spending...

Jul 17, 2020

Leonard Joseph Cameron Jr. was born November 24, 1930 in Clyde, Kansas to Leonard Fredrick Sr. and Lena (Girard) Cameron.  Leonard grew up in Clay Center, Kansas. He married Charlene Sterrett on March 16, 1952. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2007. Leonard owned and operated an automotive business in Manhattan before moving to Washington state. There...

Jul 11, 2020

Robert J. Breen 63 died July 11, 2020 in Clinton, OK.  He was born on June 29, 1957 in Concordia, KS, the son of James and Mary (Cote) Breen.  Robert was raised in Clay Center and was a graduate of CCCHS.   He made his home in Bullhead City, AZ and Laughlin, NV and recently moved to Clinton, OK.  Robert...

Jul 10, 2020

Mary Ann (Carlson) McAdams, 88, died July 10, 2020 at Medicalodge in Clay Center.  She was born February 12, 1932 on the farm east of Morganville.  The family moved to Morganville in 1936.  Mary Ann grew up in Morganville where she attended school all 12 years.  She also attended church, Sunday School, singing in the choir, participated in youth...