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Fern Esther (Baker) Burton, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on March 27, 2020, at the age of 91. Fern was born on September 24, 1928, to Orpha and Harold Baker in Iola, Kansas, where she also attended school. Fern married Jim Burton on January 1, 1948, in Fall River, Kansas. Fern and Jim moved to El Dorado in 1950. They were founding members of Park Avenue Baptist Church. Following a brief move to a farm in Burns, Kansas, they found a country home in Rosalia, Kansas, in 1970. This...

Elmira (Miny) Swigart passed away May 26 at her home surrounded by family, close friends and her dog, Dax. She was 82 years young. Miny had a zest for life. With her fiery red hair and zippy Dodge Daytona sports car, she always had places to go and things to do. She loved shopping, going to the movies, eating out and traveling. She enjoyed cooking and sharing a meal with those she cared for; and a holiday celebration not was complete unless it was over the top. Miny owned and operated the...

Janiece Diann Wyman, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on June 14, 2021 at the age of 79. Janiece was born on October 13, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina to Curtis and Edith (Bittner) Wyman. She grew up and went to school in Eureka, Kansas. She met and married William Edgar Ledford Jr. From this marriage two children were born and Janiece enjoyed spending her time as a devoted homemaker. Her family was always the most important thing in her life. She also enjoyed playing bingo, Rubi cube,...

Frank Eugene Wartick, 91, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord, on June 13, 2021 at LakePoint Nursing Home in El Dorado, KS, two days prior to his 92nd birthday. Frank was born June 15, 1929, the only son to Archie and Ella Mae (Martin) Wartick, and lived on a farm south of El Dorado. He graduated from Leon High School in 1947. On June 26, 1950, he married the love of his life, Opal Irene (McGavock) Wartick. They were married 70 years. Frank truly loved his wife and was the most...

Susan L. Hunter’s life began on February 11, 1963 at the USAF Hospital in Burderop Parks, Wilts, England; the daughter of Dayton L. and Carol F. (Bird) Waugh. She was united in marriage to the late Gerald Hunter and settled in El Dorado. She worked hard and most recently worked as a Certified Massage Therapist. Susan was artistic and enjoyed cooking, she loved tasting too! Her family includes her son Tom Rhodes of Mississippi and sister, Edith Waugh of El Dorado and many cousins. Susan...

Francis “Frank” McClune’s life began on October 20, 1954 in El Dorado, Kansas; the son of Samuel and Betty (Jenkins) McClune. He graduated from Circle High School. He was united in marriage to Debbie Heath in 1986 in El Dorado. Frank was a hard worker and worked as a ranch hand and driver for the Circle E Feed Lot and after retirement drove for the Capper Foundation. Frank enjoyed watching game shows and spending time with his family. He was especially fond of peanut butter and loved...

Michael “Mikey” Shaffer Newcomer, age 30, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. Mikey was born on February 9, 1991 in Vicksburg, Michigan. He enjoyed working in housing construction with his brother, Joshua. Mikey enjoyed skating, playing football, playing video games, and listening to rock music. But his real love and passion in life was his family. He adored his children, Mason and Logan. He loved to play football with his boys and have family barbeques...

Jason’s life began on April 14, 1975 in El Dorado, KS; the son of Jim and Aleda (George) Poffinbarger. He attended Remington High School and was a very hard worker. Jason worked as a truck driver hauling material for Drisco in El Dorado. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends. Jason enjoyed helping with family and friends’ projects. He would do anything for anybody and had a gentle spirit. Jason never knew a stranger. Jason’s family includes his...

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Rodgers, (Frazier, Nakaten) of Augusta, formerly of El Dorado, KS was born on May 10, 1957 in Neodesha, KS to Bill and Mary Jo (McCarty) Frazier. Sandy passed away on June 9, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Survivors include her daughter, Celeste A. Utter and son-in-law Curt, two grandchildren, Natalie and Jonathan, all of Towanda, KS. Sandy is preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, Sandy asked for donations to B.A.C.A.-Bikers Against Child...