Chau A Thon
Feb 13, 2026
Chau Akuang Thon, 45, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Trinity Manor in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on January 1, 1981, in Abuodit, Bor County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, to Akuang Thon Ajak and Akur Kuereng Anyang.
Chau was known for his compassion, kindness, and generosity, and he was deeply loved by those around him. He enjoyed watching...
Sarah Anne Pennington
Jan 21, 2026
Sarah Anne Pennington, a woman whose life was defined by the warmth of her heart, her selfless nature, and her artistic abilities, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026.
Born at the San Diego Naval Hospital on May 11, 1944, to Amy L. and Ernest C. Sturgeon Jr. Sarah’s arrival was marked by the history of the era; her father, Ernest...
Robert Kent Kimbrel
Mar 18, 2026
Robert "Kent" Kimbrel, born December 24, 1956 to Robert D. and Doris M. (Bales) Kimbrel in Dodge City, Kansas. He passed away on March 18, 2026 at SunPorch of Dodge City, at the age of 69. Kent went to Ensign elementary school and then graduated from Ensign High School, where he enjoyed playing basketball and went out for track. He held the school record in...
Merriann Schmidt
Mar 15, 2026
Merriann Schmidt was born on November 10, 1942 to William and Frances Koehn in Montezuma, Kansas. She departed this life on March 15, 2026, at Moundridge, Kansas, reaching the age of eighty-three years.
Along with her parents and seven siblings, Mom spent her childhood years at Montezuma, Kansas. It is here that she received her elementary education. At the age of...
Guillermo Vidales Alfaro
Mar 13, 2026
Guillermo Vidales Alfaro, de 88 años, falleció el 13 de marzo de 2026 en su casa rodeado de sus seres queridos en Dodge City, KS. El nació el 24 de marzo de 1937 en Esmeralda, Coahuila, México, hijo de Guillermo Vidales Vidales y Romana Alfaro.
Guillermo se casó con Carmen Celia Espinoza y juntos tuvieron ocho hijos. Guillermo asistió...
Peggy F. Cook
Mar 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peggy Cook, who went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 12, 1949, in Springfield, Colorado to Milton and Marie (Murphy) Frazee., Peggy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of...
Carl Daniel Thomas
Mar 12, 2026
Carl Thomas, 66, passed away on March 12, 2026, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas. He was born on October 26, 1959 in Lykens, Pennsylvania, to Carl Franklin and Elsie Louise (Britton) Thomas.
Carl spent his formative years nurturing a deep sense of family and community, values he carried with him throughout his life. Though he pursued college, his...
Lisa Marie Cross
Mar 2, 2026
Lisa Marie Cross, 42, passed away on March 2, 2026, in Garden City. Lisa Cross was born on April 20, 1983 in Dodge City, daughter of Laura Jean Cross.
Lisa loved being a mom, it was her greatest joy and the role she cherished most in the world. She found happiness outdoors, whether spending time at the park or going on...
Jane C. Tyler
Feb 28, 2026
Jane Colleen (Northcutt) Tyler, 84, died February 28, 2026 at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City. She was born on April 27, 1942 in Syracuse, the daughter of Loren and Rosalie (Perry) Northcutt.
Jane was a lifetime resident of Copeland, graduating from Copeland High School in 1959. She attended one year of college at Emporia State College with a focus...
Paul Gonzales
Feb 27, 2026
Paul Raymond Gonzales, 66, of Dodge City, Kansas, died Friday, February 27, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born on May 5, 1959 in Dodge City, the son of Manuel and Esperanza "Blanche" Moreno Gonzales. Paul was raised in Dodge City where he played baseball while in Jr. and Sr. High School. During...
Ronald Eugene Harms
Feb 25, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Harms, 80, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He was born on April 27, 1945 in Dodge City, to Ervin and Martha "Corinne" (Schoen) Harms.Ron grew up on a farm north of Dodge City and graduated from Dodge City High School in 1963. He then attended Dodge City Community College and Ft. Hays State...
Karen Metzger Barnes
Feb 25, 2026
Karen Metzger Barnes, 80 passed away on February 25, 2026 at Manor of the Plains in Dodge City. There will be no visitation as cremation taken place. The family will have a memorial service at a later date.
Orpah Boehs
Feb 24, 2026
Our dear sister and aunt, Orpah Louise (Koehn) Boehs, was born November 10, 1944, in Montezuma, Kansas, to Otto and Carrie Koehn. She peacefully passed away at the Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas, on Tuesday afternoon, February 24, 2026, reaching the age of 81.
Orpah received her elementary education in Copeland, Kansas, graduating as Valedictorian from the 8th grade. She...
Glatha Zeldine Denton
Feb 24, 2026
Glatha Denton, 91, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Dodge City, KS. She was born on December 9, 1934 in Ingalls, KS, to Pearl and Frances (Israel) Moore.
Glatha married Jack Laverne Denton on November 20, 1954 at the Methodist Church in Cimarron. Together they had three children.
She held various jobs throughout her life including Cimarron Insurance, Ford...
Jennie Fern Wiswell
Feb 23, 2026
Jennie Fern Wiswell, lovingly known as "Grandma" to nearly everyone who met her, entered Heaven's gates at 11:37 a.m. on February 23, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. She was 90 years old. Her spirit departed this earth surrounded by family, sent off with prayer and singing - just as she had lived, in faith and in love.
The daughter of...
Duane Rankin
Feb 19, 2026
Duane Holmes Rankin, 85, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Cimarron, Kansas. He was born on June 24, 1940, in Coldwater, Kansas. Duane lived a life defined by dedication-to his family, his community, and his country.
Duane proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962, receiving an honorable discharge. After his military service, he devoted over...
Arthur J. Foote Sr
Feb 16, 2026
Elder Arthur James Foote, Sr., 93, died Monday, February 16, 2026 in Bella Vista, Arkansas. He was born on April 1, 1932 in Shuqualak, Mississippi, the son of Tom and Rachel (Hoy) Foote.
Arthur grew up in Wichita and Dodge City. On July 15, 1950, he married Laura Lewis in Dodge City. Laura proceeded him in death.
Arthur was a member of...
Manuel "Pangie" Joseph Martinez
Feb 6, 2026
Manuel "Pangie" Martinez, 72, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Norton, Kansas. He was born on March 22, 1953 in Dodge City, Kansas the son of Manuel and Carmen Josephine (Espinosa) Martinez.
He married Mari Cochran on June 19, 1999 in Dodge City, she survives. He loved to watch NASCAR go fishing, play pool and make walking sticks. He also...
Rufus Milton Woods, Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
Rufus Milton Woods, Jr., 95, of Cimarron, Kansas, was led by his Savior, Jesus Christ, to his heavenly home on February 4, 2026. Junior was born to Rufus and Ruby Freidland Woods on June 21, 1930, at the family's farm near Kalvesta, Kansas.
In the mid-1940s, Junior met the love of his life, when Ramona Diane Paine moved to Kalvesta. The...
Michael R. Koehn
Jan 31, 2026
MONTEZUMA - Michael Ray Koehn, 75, passed away peacefully at the Artesian Valley Health System in Meade, Kansas, on January 31, 2026. Michael was born January 26, 1951 at the old Bethel Home in Montezuma, Kansas with Dr. Hull as attending physician. He was the youngest son of Orlie and Elda (Wenger) Koehn.
Michael grew up in Montezuma attending school kindergarten...
