Janette “Jan” Lea Williams, 77, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. Jan was born on October 5, 1948, to J.E. and Wilma Oathout. She grew up in Caldwell, Kansas, where she met the love of her life, Terry, in the fifth grade. From those early days, Jan and Terry shared a special bond. They remained inseparable throughout their high school years, fell deeply in love, and were married on June 1, 1969. Jan attended Emporia State University, where she earned her degree i

Stephen Eric Weber was born in South Norwalk, Connecticut on November 11th, 1953 to Damon and Patricia (Fraizer) Weber. Stephen graduated from High School in Silver Springs, Maryland. Stephen had a unique outlook on life and marched to the beat of his own drum instead of what society expected of him. He moved to Arkansas on April 22, 1979 to live a simple and private life until April 3, 2026, when he decided that he wanted to move home to be with his Mom for her birthday. T

Norman James, 87, passed away on July 29, 2026 in Caldwell, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; daughter Toni Storm and son Matt James. Following cremation, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Samaritans Purse or to South Haven High School for their handicapped children's program.

Ronald Lee Mardis was born Sept, 18, 1937 in Bluff City, Kansas to LeRoy Oliver and Louise (Chamberlin) Mardis. He attended Anthony High School, graduating in the Class of 1956. He then went to WSU for two years while working for his uncles, Jack and Carl Mardis. He worked in the aircraft industry for a few years before starting a life long career with KDOT. He started as a laborer on Nov. 1, 1965 in WaKeeney, covering northwest Kansas and I70. He later moved back to B

42 years of friendship with Elvin. Our friend—whose love for music, westerns, and sweets was unmatched—passed away Sunday night, July 5, 2026, a few months shy of his 80th birthday. During our 42-year relationship with Elvin Roberts, he endeared himself to us with his funny and surprising one-liners, his songs, his stories, his consideration, and his creativity. Elvin was born in Caldwell, Kansas, on October 18, 1947, the eldest of three brothers to Fredrick and Ernestine Ro

John Arthur Stow, 76 , passed in Oklahoma City, OK, on May 19, 2026. John was born on August 19, 1949, to Emmett Stow and Viola (Tackett) Stow in St. Louis, Missouri. The family moved to a farm in Heber Springs, Arkansas. In 1961, the family moved to Caldwell, Kansas where John attended Caldwell Schools, graduating in 1967. John attended Emporia State University, graduating with a degree in Biology. John received a Masters Degree in Medical Research from the University of Te

COURTESY NOTICE Dennis Wayne Mitchell, 84, of Andover, KS, formerly of Kingman, KS, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. Dennis was born in El Dorado, KS on March 31, 1942, to the late Violet Maxine (Mantooth) and Cecil Paul Mitchell. He graduated from Caldwell High School with the Class of 1960, and later graduated with his Bachelor's from Wichita State University in 1972. Dennis worked as an IRS Examiner for many years retiring in 1997. He was a member of