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Raymond D. Deaton, son of John Earl and Maggie (Smith) Deaton was born in Hominy, Oklahoma on March 29, 1935. He moved to Oswego, KS in 1936 with his family. He attended all 12 grades of school in Oswego, KS. Raymond graduated from high school in 1953. He attended Coffeyville Junior College and faithfully served his county for two years in the United States Army. Raymond married Dolly Stalford in 1959 in Miami, Oklahoma. They lived in Oswego, KS until 1962, when they moved to El Dorado, KS....

Deacon Wayne Davis, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at the age 48. Deacon was born on March 30, 1973 in Fort Riley, Kansas to Colvin and Virginia (Marshbanks) Hancock Jr. He spent 11 years working for the city of El Dorado Sanitation Department. He started out on the garbage trucks, then driving the garbage trucks, and then he worked in roll-off and recycling, along with various other duties for the city. He then spent some time working for Sunflower Septic,...

Howard L. Worley, 89, passed away September 9, 2021. Howard was born October 13, 1931 in Eureka, Kansas to Floyd and Marguerite Worley. On December 23, 1964 he and Lois Myres were united in marriage at Miami, Oklahoma. He graduated from Eureka High School and Butler Junior College. He was proud and honored to have served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Howard owned Worley Oil Company for 14 years and was also in the oil drilling business. Howard loved the outdoors,...

Betty’s life began on August 4, 1929 in Mulvane, KS; the daughter of Edward R. and Effie E. (Butler) Couchman. Betty grew up in the Wichita area and, in her early adult life, was a bookkeeper in Topeka. Betty meet her future husband on a train between Topeka and Wichita. Betty was united in marriage to Kenneth (Ken) L. Salisbury on July 14, 1956 in Wichita, KS. She was dedicated to her family and worked hard to meet their needs. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, and cooking, receiving the...

Barbara Harper of Derby, Kansas, formerly of El Dorado, passed away in her home on September 4, 2021. She was 91 years old. Barbara was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 8, 1929. She moved to Kansas in 1956 where she met the love of her life, Joseph Harper. They were married on September 23, 1958. They lived together happily for 28 years before he was taken from her by cancer. She is survived by daughter, Marsha (Ken) Young of Independence, Missouri; granddaughter, Monica (Ron)...

Jason “Cheese” Ray Farthing, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Jason was born on August 17, 1971 in El Dorado, Kansas to Carl and Cynthia (Solomon) Farthing. After graduating high school, he worked with his dad pouring concrete, then went to Spirit, until returning to El Dorado to raise his boys and settling into a life as a diesel mechanic. He worked his way up to a shop foreman with Hogoboom Trucking. He loved his job and put in many hours to make sure...

Charles “Matt” Triboletti’s life began on May 5, 1974 in Vineland, New Jersey. He worked hard for his family as a lead machinist in the aerospace industry. He was the “big guy”, always larger than life. Matt had a big personality and could light up a room. He would always be there for you and would do anything for anyone. Fitness was very important to Matt and could always be found at the gym. Matt loved Superman and was the real life Superman to many. His smile was unforgettable....

Othello L. Ball’s life began on April 6, 1946 in Holly Grove, Arkansas; the daughter of Alfonso N. and Rozella (Houston) Brown. Othello worked hard for her family and had a servant’s heart working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. She loved potting her plants and tending to them. She loved playing bingo, eating and spending time with her family. Her true pride and joy was her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Othello’s loving family includes her children Kenneth R....

Donald “Don” E. Smith’s life began on October 7, 1954 in Eureka, KS; the son of Harold and Mary (Lang) Smith. He was united in marriage to Janet Smith on September 30, 1973 in Tonganoxie, KS. Don worked hard for his family and was known around the community from working as a Service Advisor for John K. Fisher and most recently, Cody Foster Cadillac Dealerships. Don had a servant’s heart and volunteered many hours with his wife, Janet, participating in CERT, the Butler...

Alan died at his rural Burns, KS home on Saturday August 28, 2021. He was born on October 22, 1941 in Newton, KS, the son of William W. Wyss & Martha (Criger) Wyss. He graduated from Burns High School in 1960 after attending De Graff Elementary School for grades 1-8. Alan was raised on the farm north of De Graff and farmed it all his adult years until he retired. He continued to live there and had many friends in the local community. Special thanks to Terry & Pam Lowmaster, and Sam,...