Janice Elaine Howard, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at the age of 78. Janice was born on June 25, 1943 in El Dorado, Kansas to Grady and Helen (Danner) Johnson. Janice worked for Oil Hill School in the kitchen. Janice is survived by her children, Sherri (Ron) Tatman, Anita (Greg) Miller, and Billie (Mike Duntz) Jones; grandchildren, Scott (Trinia) Scrivner, Sara (Mike Hammons) McCarter, Jamey (Chad Charles) Drake, Jesse (Hailey Escareno) Mullins, Kacy...

Mary “Nadine” Phelps, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the age of 91. Nadine was born on December 17, 1929 in Leon, Kansas to Raymond and Emma (Daron) McClure. Nadine loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed driving into the country with her children and grandchildren. Nadine also loved to cook and garden and enjoyed having family gatherings. She loved being outdoors having bonfires and digging for fossils and arrowheads. In her younger years she...

Linda Marie Weaver, of Augusta, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at the age of 74. Linda was born on October 14, 1947 in Neodesha, Kansas to Thomas and Flossie (Nichols) Weaver. She earned a Master’s Degree in Education in Pittsburg which she used to become a Special Education teacher for 28 years. After retiring from teaching, she went on to work for St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was a member of KNEA, GCEA, Special Olympics, Delta Kappa Gamma,...

“J.R.” John Robert Hurlburt, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at the age of 64. J.R. was born on August 25, 1957 in El Dorado, Kansas to Jerry and Karen (McClelland) Hurlburt. He retired as a self-employed land surveyor. J.R. lived his life to fullest. He enjoyed playing ping pong and foosball, he had a love for music, really enjoyed knapping rocks into arrowheads, and enjoyed cooking. He loved bowling and hunting for arrowheads. J.R. also spent a...

Shelby’s life began on April 16, 1959 in Wichita, KS; the daughter of Eugene and Sharon Christian. She worked hard for her family as a waitress for over 30 years and most recently was the store manager for Casey’s in El Dorado. She loved to crochet and watch her list of shows on TV. Shelby enjoyed dancing and playing pool, loved her dogs and above all loved cooking for her family. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family which includes her children James (Ashley)...

Simon’s life began on July 20, 1927 in Greenwich, KS; the son of Simon and Cleda (Butler) Wright. He was united in marriage to Helen Hoskins on January 27, 1947 in El Dorado. Simon worked hard for his family, farming and later working as a heavy equipment operator for many years. Simon enjoyed working with his hands and loved to create. He could build just about anything out of wood or metal, whether it was furniture or fencing or anything you could think of. His greatest joy was his...

Linn Goodman, 67, retired Kansas SRS manager, Wichita USD259 middle school teacher but never retired fun-loving girl, died on November 21, 2021. Survivors: immediate family Lee & Ron, Phil & Deena, favorite kids Allison, Alicia, Erin & Brian, Aunt Vera and Goodman cousins; created family Stephanie, Sara & Marty, Charlie, Maggie, James and many others. There was no one quite like Linn. If you shared a laugh with her, have some fun as a remembrance. Place comments on Linn’s tribute wall at...

Carol Ann Sibley, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the age of 86. Carol was born on March 14, 1935 to Theodore and Frances (King) Cory in Hutchison, Kansas. She and her parents moved to El Dorado during her freshman year of high school. She graduated EHS Class of 1953. Carol was a beautiful woman, inside and out. She was not a fancy or frilly woman, but she was absolutely beautiful. She enjoyed life to the fullest. She lived to help others around her. She...

Kermit L Keplar of Rosalia, Kansas, having recently reached the age of 65, departed this earthly life on Friday, November 5, 2021 in the presence of loving family. He was born the youngest child of Arthur “Bud” Keplar and Mary (James) Keplar. Loved by many for his sharp wit and blunt but lovable demeanor, Kermit was devoted to his family, friends and neighbors. He closely followed the school activities and sports of his sons and gave of his time as youth sports coach and 4-H...

Gay Lynn Spencer, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on November 1, 2021 at the age of 60. Gay was born on June 7, 1961 in Dodge City, Kansas to Ernest Henry and Ardis Melinda (Busby) Brack. After high school she decided to further her education and earned a Master’s Degree. She used that degree to become a Soil Conservationist for the United States Department of Agriculture. She loved her career and worked for the USDA for 32 years before retirement. Gay had a love for animals, but...