May 1, 2024

Martin B. McCullough, Wallace, KS passed away on May 1st, 2024, five days after his 68th birthday at Hope Springs Care Center in Sharon Springs, KS. Marty was born in Wichita, KS on April 26th, 1956, in Wesley Hospital to Printis McCullough and Gladys Marie Barker. After his father’s death Marty’s mother and sister moved to Tribune, KS, where she...

Apr 30, 2024

Frances “Fritz” Marie (Albers) Ryan, was born to Joseph C and Walburga (Dickman) Albers on January 22, 1939, and was released into the love of our Heavenly Father on April 30, 2024. She joined her heart to Dennis Ryan on May 25, 1957, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oakley (but only after he taught her to drink coffee-he said...

Apr 30, 2024

Apr 29, 2024

Cathrine Louise Packard, 59, of Colby, died Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born on April 16, 1965, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Rapheal Clinton and Martha Louise (Huguley) Green. Cathrine loved the beach, her family, and her cat Blade. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Melinda Marie York. She is survived by her daughter Kerry;...

Apr 28, 2024

Barbara Lillian Bannister, 89, died Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Benkelman, NE. She was born April 6, 1935, in Colby, KS, to Thomas and Bessie (Dawes) Calliham. Barbara grew up in Colby and graduated from Colby High School, where, as a freshman, she met and began dating Melvin Banister. Barbara was offered an opportunity to attend Juilliard to focus on...

Apr 27, 2024

Theresa Rose (Leitner) Chvatal, age 87, passed away peacefully at Rawlins County Health Center on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born on March 2, 1937, in Herndon, Kansas, to Joseph S. Leitner and Barbara (Kleidosty) Leitner. Theresa was the second of four children. She attended school at a Bolde country school through 3rd grade, St. Mary’s...

Apr 26, 2024

Mary Agnes (Schmoker) Steele, age 92, of Atwood, died Friday April 26, 2024, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Mary was born May 20, 1931, to Frederick and Hattie (LaRue) Schmoker in Oberlin, Kansas. She attended Oberlin High School and married Bill Steele on August 9, 1949. To this union, nine children were born. Of the nine children, survivors...

Apr 25, 2024

Harvey Paul Steier, age 79 passed away after a short battle with cancer on April 25, 2024, in Atwood, KS. Harvey was born June 9, 1944, in Oberlin, KS. He met his wife Cheryl Frecks at Cheryl's birthday party in McCook, NE. Harvey married Cheryl on October 25, 1965, and they started their life together in Oberlin, KS. They had...

Apr 25, 2024

Dorothy Brown, 94, of Atwood, died Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born May 30, 1929, in Rawlins County, KS, to Fred and Mary (Lilly) Allen. Dorothy was united in marriage to Wayne H. Brown on August 20, 1946, and they made their home in Atwood. Dorothy loved being a part of Atwood, and said it was “truly a place...

Apr 24, 2024

Kent A. Wood was born July 14, 1946, to Raymond and Verna (Fuller) Wood. He grew up in North Denver, Colorado and later moved to Wheat Ridge, Colorado, graduating from Wheat Ridge High School. He also took classes at Colorado University. He enjoyed going to class reunions. In 1964, Kent married Sharon Wolgast and to this union a son Rick...

Apr 24, 2024

Shirley Ann (Styles) Nichols 77 passed away April 24, 2024, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE, surrounded by family. Shirley was born March 23,1947, to Olie and Helen (Nelson) Styles in Colby, KS. Shirley was the youngest of seven children. She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and sisters. Shirley lived in Atwood where she...

Apr 21, 2024

Apr 17, 2024

Danny K. Barnett, 77 of Oakley, Kansas, formally of Effingham, Kansas, was born on September 3, 1946, in Laramie, Wyoming to Kenneth and Esther Beth Barnett. He died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas. Danny attended school at the Gem and Monument, Kansas Elementary schools. Danny attended Effingham Grade School and graduated from Atchison...

Apr 15, 2024

Donald Ray Witcher Sr, 77, and Diana Rae Witcher, 76, of Atwood, died Monday, April 15, 2024, as the result of a vehicle accident. Don was born September 9, 1946, in Murfreesboro, TN, to Frank and Thelma (Miller) Witcher. He graduated from Willow Glen High School in San Jose, CA, in 1964. While in high school he worked at his...

Apr 15, 2024

Donald Ray Witcher Sr, 77, and Diana Rae Witcher, 76, of Atwood, died Monday, April 15, 2024, as the result of a vehicle accident. Don was born September 9, 1946, in Murfreesboro, TN, to Frank and Thelma (Miller) Witcher. He graduated from Willow Glen High School in San Jose, CA, in 1964. While in high school he worked at his...

Apr 13, 2024

Irene Hazen, 100, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Logan County Senior Living, in Oakley, KS. She was born on July 12, 1923, to Nick and Anna (Albers) Roths in Ransom, KS. Irene married Bill Hazen on November 12, 1946, in Ransom, KS. He died on March 29, 2009. Irene was a homemaker and provided childcare for...

Apr 13, 2024

Ty Layne Koon, 55, of Colby, died April 13, 2024. He was born July 9, 1968. Ty worked as an auto body painter for Butch’s Body Shop and Lyle’s Body Shop, in Colby. He loved cars, especially classic muscle cars and enjoyed watching NASCAR and local car races. He was a self-taught musician and played the guitar in a band....

Apr 12, 2024

John Vergil “J.V.” Morgan, 88, retired school psychologist and former wheat farmer, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at The Gardens at Columbine Retirement Community in Littleton, Colorado, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. John is survived by his wife Dana, who, until recently, when she required extensive physical therapy, also had been living at the Gardens at Columbine. The two...

Apr 11, 2024

Sandra Phyllis Beattie Rothnie Aschenbrenner Gaede, 77, of Colby, KS, met her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS after a well fought battle with cancer. She was born March 9, 1947, in Montrose, Scotland to William and Jessie (Matthew) Rothnie. Sandra graduated from the Montrose Academy where she excelled in swimming and...

Apr 9, 2024

Mary Ellen Wade, 95, of Colby, KS passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS. Mary Ellen was born on July 8, 1928, in Monument, KS to Jack and Ellen Reed. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Albert Patton, Ira Wayne Littell, and Gale Wade; older brothers, Gerald Reed and Jack...