Albert Lee Melichar (Al), age 80, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026 following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. A faithful servant of God and a cherished member of the community, he lived a life defined by purpose, kindness and generosity. Al was born December 7 th , 1945 in Caldwell, Kansas, the youngest child of Melo and Helen Melichar.  He was raised on the family farm with his older siblings, Melinda and Bob, and took great pride in being a fourth-gener

Andrew Thaddaeus Watsek was born to Lloyd & Margaret Watsek on March 21, 1979 in Wakita, OK. He grew up on the farm with an older sister Laura and a brother Mark. In childhood, he could be found exploring outdoors, catching frogs or avidly reading books. He attended Medford High School where he enjoyed playing on the football team and competing in pole vaulting. During the summers, he worked on both the family and surrounding neighbors farms. He also enjoyed working for a cus

Judy Partee, 78, of Braman, OK, passed away on December 31, 2025 after a battle with dementia. Judith Ann Herrington was born on August 11, 1947 in Cedar Vale, KS, to E. Wayne and Lois (Bennett) Herrington. She lived on a farm in the county and attended school in Cedar Vale for a few years until the family moved to Ark City, KS. It was there that she graduated from high school in 1965. She married Rusty Partee at the Arkansas City Church of Christ on March 25, 1967. They li