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