Gerald “Jerry” Thomas, 87, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home. Jerry was born on March 4, 1936, in El Dorado, Kansas, he moved to a Morris County farm when he was 5 years old. Jerry was the son of Fredrick Thomas and Ruby Whitaker and brother of Ralph Thomas.

Dr. Richard James Bowers aka “Daddy Bowers” was born on March 28, 1946, in Herington, KS and left this world November 22, 2023, in Chattanooga, TN.

Lila Harris, 96, of Goessel, Kansas passed away November 16, 2023 at Schowalter Villa.

Rex Dale Miller, 80, of Manhattan, KS passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 15, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Jacqueline Rae (Edsall) Skinner passed away at her residence on November 1, 2023. She was born August 27, 1933, in Coffeyville, Kansas. She married Marvin E. Skinner on February 23, 1949. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2023.

In Memory of Bob Ziegenhirt July 1, 1949 – Oct. 25, 2015 Love lives on within our hearts & keeps a steady glow It guides us on our daily path wherever we may go It lights the way when times are dark & reminds us everyday That our love & memories live on, for Bob, in every single way. Always Loved & Missed By all of his Family & Friends

Steve’s life began on February 13, 1959, in Herington, Kansas. He is the son of Duane and Mary Ann (Miller) Biehler. Steve was a graduate of Herington High School with the class of 1977 and a graduate of Wichita State University with a degree in Agribusiness.

Stanley A. Schneider, 77, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away on October 22, 2023, at his residence.

Lane Ross Washburn, age 8 went to be with Jesus on October 19, 2023. He was born August 7, 2015, in Emporia, Kansas, to Thelma Parnell and Dulan Washburn, Jr.

Ronald Leland Peterson (Pete), 86, of Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, passed away October 15, 2023.