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David L. Ensminger, 94, of Moran, Kan., passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. He had been receiving hospice care for the past two months.   David was born to Gladys and Alpha (A.A.) Ensminger on…

Joy Susanne (Susie) Shearer, 75, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Elgin, S.C., with her daughter by her side. Susie was a Methodist by faith. She was a loving wife,…

Kenneth Delmer McGee, age 96, of Centerville, Kan., passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Garnett. He is the father of Patty Latta. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at…

Cathy S. Sharon, 67, of Augusta, Kan., passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, and service at  10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, all at Headley…

Lawrence “Larry” David Brock, Jr., 89, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 in Chanute, Kan. He was born Nov. 14, 1935, to Lawrence and Charlotte “Lottie” Brock, in Buffalo, Kan. Larry married Wilma Schultz Nov. 9,…

Shirley Ann Peck, age 70, passed away Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Humboldt, Kan. She was born to Clifford and Lois (Irene) Heisler on March 26, 1954, in Chanute. She married Jeff Peck on Jan.…

James Ira Boeken Jr., 63, of Iola, passed away on Dec. 31, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Nov. 23, 1961, in Iola, he was preceded in death by his father, Jim Sr.,…

Richard Lewis (Dick) Canfield, age 97, of Iola, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at home. He was born Dec. 29, 1927, in Topeka, to Lewis Cranfield and Mabel (Butt) Canfield. He married Wanda Mae…

Doreen L. Womack was born on Feb. 9, 1957, in Iola, to Robert and Arley Womack and passed away on Jan. 14, 2025. She leaves behind her twin brother, Lloyd H. Womack, Emporia, Kan.; and…

Michelle “Chelle” Stewart, 43, of Moran died Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at Allen County Regional Hospital. She was born Jan. 9, 1982, to John and Teresa Stewart. Survivors include her mother and children, Austyn Stewart,…