C. Philip “Phil” Johnson’s life began on September 29, 1933 in El Dorado, KS; the son of Francis M. “Johnnie” and Vivian (Daniel) Johnson. Phil attended El Dorado Junior College (now Butler Community College, and graduated from the College of Emporia (now Emporia State University) in 1956 with a bachelor of arts degree, and Wichita State University in 1975 with a master’s degree in education, administration and supervision. Phil proudly served his country in the United States...

Donna’s life began on July 10, 1944 in Cowley County, KS; the daughter of Cecil and Waunita (Baumgartel) Drake. She graduated from high school and went on to attend beauty school, earning a beautician’s license. She was a partner for many years, operating Hair Tamers in Winfield. Donna was united in marriage to J. Leroy Hladky in El Dorado. Donna worked hard for her family and enjoyed making things beautiful. She loved crocheting, watching soap operas, golfing and solving computer...

Margaret (Muggs) Carlisle, 97 of El Dorado, died May 20, 2023 at Lake Point of El Dorado. There will be a public graveside celebration of life June 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Walnut Valley Memorial Park, of El Dorado, after which the family would love for you to join us in a light luncheon that will be held at the home of Nancy and John Grange. Margaret was born December 20, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa to Ernest (Deacon) and Mildred (Willie) Hull. Her family moved to El Dorado where she...

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Jackie Dale Farris was born on June 7, 1944 in Mountain View, Arkansas; the son of Walter Raymond and Mabel Fern (Barton) Farris. He was a truck driver for International Cold Storage. Jack was a lover of old cars and was a proud owner of a 1956 Chevy. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association. His greatest joy in life was his family which is his son, Zachary Farris of Leon; sisters, June Erwin, Melba Baker-Anderson, Debbie (Bryan) Pearce, Sherrie Eichman, Sheila (Bill) Phillips...

Kathrina “Kay” Smith was born on September 1, 1926 in Seminole, OK, the daughter of Albert Wilson and Jessie Jewel (Vulgamore) Minick. She graduated from Seminole High School. Kay was united in marriage to Morris Highbarger on January 12, 1945. Together they were blessed with three children, Ronald, Robert and Peggy. On April 22, 1971 Kay was united in marriage to Jack Smith. Kay passed away on May 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Jack Smith;...

Ronald “Ron” “Bear” Eisenbise’s life began on October 26, 1947 in Halstead, KS; the son of Marion B. and Marguerite (McKinney) Eisenbise. Ron graduated from El Dorado High School and served a 5 year apprenticeship, joining the Pipefitters Union Local 441. Ron was proud to be a Master Welder and worked hard to provide for his family. He was united in marriage to his wife Donna on May 8, 1993. Ron enjoyed working hard and taking care of his family. Ron kept many...

On Sunday, May 7th of 2023, loving wife, mother, “Mom” to many, Grannie, and faithful friend, Delores Joan Hertzing, passed away peacefully having reached the age of 83, at Lake Pointe Nursing Home in El Dorado, Kansas, under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice of Wichita, Kansas. Delores was born on the 26th of February 1940 in Washington, DC to proud parents George and Elizabeth (Bauer) McDonald. On the 31st of December, 1979, she married Albert M. Hertzing in Waynesville,...

Thelma Jean (Hudson) Lore, 90, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023, at her home in El Dorado. She was born on October 26, 1932 in Gove, Kansas, to Chester and Ethel (Trowbridge) Hudson. She grew up in Eureka and graduated from Eureka High School in 1951. She was united in marriage to Don Lore in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 1951. They were fortunate enough to celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary before Don’s death. Don and Thelma’s family includes their three sons: Randy Lore, Ben...

Sharla LeAnn Hayes passed away surrounded by loved ones after a decades-long battle with illness on April 28, 2023, at the age of 54. She was born on July 24th, 1968, in her hometown of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After she graduated from Putnam City West High School in 1986, she joined the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority at the University of Oklahoma and majored in elementary education. Sharla then earned her master’s degree in elementary education from Southern Nazarene University. She spent...