Jhett Dale Draper

Jhett Dale Draper was born silently into this world on September 14, 2025, to John (JD) and Kinzie Draper. Though he spent only moments in his parents’ arms, his little life spoke volumes. From the moment they knew of him, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy.

Jhett is cherished and will forever be loved and remembered by his parents, John (JD) and Kinzie Draper; his grandparents, David and Debra Alexander of Logan, KS, Ted and Darcy Howard of Oakley, KS, and Chad and Kelly Draper of Oakley, KS; and his great-grandparents, Glenda Alexander of Hardtner, KS, Doris Mulder of Logan, KS, Jeanette Draper of Oakley, KS, and Ron Thompson of Wallace, NE.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Noreen “Dayle” Thompson, Terry Draper, Gary Mulder, and Jerry Alexander.

A memorial service will be held at Baalmann Mortuary in Oakley, KS, on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place in the Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Jhett Draper Memorial Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com