Ricky Dwain Lee, age 66, of Lawson, Missouri passed away on September 16, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1959 in Kansas City Missouri to Larry L. Lee and Ruby D. Lee (Arterburn). Ricky graduated from Oak Park High School in 1978, and went on to meet the love of his life, Shannon Dye in the Fall of 1981. They were married June 11, 1983 and spent every day together until the day he died. The were married 43 years and Shannon was Ricky’s rock, supporter and advocate until

Robert Louis (Bob) Merritt, 95, passed away peacefully in Wakita Oklahoma on September 12, 2026. Born December 24, 1930, to Mary and Ora Merritt, Bob was raised in rural, Oklahoma where his father and mother farmed and survived the dust bowl. He attended Flint School with his siblings and friends until the 8th grade. He attended Caldwell public schools until graduation in 1948. His college focus was learning printing, automotive and machine shop skills. He attended Norther

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