The world changed on May 25, 1942 the day Carolyn Sandell was born in Tonganoxie, KS to Oscar and Agnes (Capps) Merritt. She was welcomed home by her brother Gary Merritt where the brother and sister bond began. The two were a strong bond growing up in Caldwell, Wellington, and spending summers on the Braman Farm with Tom and Colleen Lehrling and family. They considered Tom and Colleen their parents as they loved Carolyn and Gary as their own. Carolyn shared stories, especial

COURTESY NOTICE Dee Ann Ginn died in hospice care at William Newton Memorial Hospital, Winfield, Kansas, Saturday, December 20, 2025.   Dee was an elementary school teacher for 43 years in the Wellington and Oxford, Kansas school districts.  Dee got both her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and her Masters of Education as a Reading Specialist from Wichita State University. Dee was beloved as a teacher and mentor to many student teachers during her teaching career.

Brenda K. Cook, 60, of South Haven, Kansas, passed away on December 10, 2025. Brenda was a loving mother and grandmother whose greatest joys in life were her family and her animals. She had a deep passion for horses and cared for them with unwavering devotion. Her love for animals was unmatched, and they held a special place in her heart. Brenda met her husband, Bobby Cook, while working as a brake operator, him an inspector and together they built a life filled with love an

COURTESTY NOTICE   Margaret Elaine Hardy was born to Robert and Gwendolyn (Williams) Rice on December 23, 1947 in Caldwell, Kansas. She gained her Heavenly Wings on November 4, 2025 at her home at the age of 77 years. Margaret made Noble her home since 1978, moving from Norman. She attended Caldwell High School in Caldwell, Kansas and graduated with the Class of 1965. She furthered her education at Wichita State University graduating with a Bachelors Degree and then attende

COURTESY NOTICE Cory Lee Hess, 53, of Goddard, Kansas died Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.  He was born on June 27, 1972 in Caldwell, Kansas where he was raised and attended high school.  After high school Cory began doing what he thoroughly enjoyed - being a mechanic. He would later become a diesel mechanic at U.P.T. in Wichita.  Cory liked to tinker with things, he loved to drive trucks, especially his souped up S-10 pickup. You woul

Karen Louise (Barnard) Crumbliss was born on February 16th, 1942 to Ralph and Blanche Barnard. She was welcomed by two siblings, sister Joyce and brother Jerry. Karen grew up in Caldwell and attended the local school. She was a member of the twelve year club graduating in 1960. She made many lifelong friends while going to school. When she was a junior in high school, she started going with Richard (Dick) Crumbliss. They were married three years later on August 12th, 1961. T

Veda was born May 13, 1932, to Eda and Max Lafferty in Caldwell, KS. She attended Caldwell High School where she met the love of her...