Obituary Listing

Dec 2, 2024

Jimmie "Jim" Franklin DeWitt, 81, of Benton, KS, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024, at his home in Benton, KS. The memorial service will be at The Benton Church, 14300 SW 20th St. Benton, KS on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Jim was born on July 24, 1943, in...

Nov 24, 2024

Wilma Jean (Arnold, Phares) Schwemmer, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to join her Lord and Savior at her Wichita residence on November 24, 2024. She was 94. She was born on March 27, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas to Ross and Marguerite (Hensley) Arnold.  On June 15, 1947, she married Eldon Phares at the Palmyra Baptist Church in rural...

Nov 21, 2024

Roger Dale Miller, 70, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024 in Wichita, KS. Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Private family graveside will be at Mayfield Cemetery, Mayfield, KS. Roger was born in Goshen, IN on November 16, 1954, to the late Roberta Ruth (Riley) and Isaac J. Miller....

Nov 18, 2024

John Dennis Jackson, 94, El Dorado, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024.  Visitation 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Headley Funeral Chapel and Service 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024, at Trinity United Methodist Church, El Dorado. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. John was born in Goodwater, Oklahoma on January 30, 1930, to...

Nov 9, 2024

Betty Jean Williams passed away sleeping early Saturday, November 9, 2024.

She was 'Sam'. Momma. Granny Betty. Aunt Betty. Betty Jean. Sister. Friend.

Betty was born on the first Independence Day after World War II in Oakman, Alabama - the fifth of Grady & Annie (Grace) Brown's eleven children.  She grew up walking to church...

Nov 6, 2024

Margie "Sue" Forsythe, 73, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Sue was born in Wichita, KS on...

Nov 2, 2024

James "Jim" David Gulick, age 79, of Andover, KS, peacefully passed away on November 2, 2024, at Kansas Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Barbara. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel in Augusta, KS, followed by a graveside service at 12:15 p.m. at...

Nov 1, 2024

Twila Dawn Calvert, 56,  born July 23rd 1968 to Jim and Sharon(Spangler) Etter in Marion, Kansas and passed from her earthly body on November 1st, 2024.

Twila had a love for music, camping/fishing, and spending time with her family. She spent many of her working years caring for families as a CNA.

She was preceded...

Oct 29, 2024

Metta "Irene" Lakin, 80, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Headley Funeral Chapel. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS (those attending should use the 12th Street entrance). Irene was born in New Albany, KS on August 25, 1944, to...

Oct 25, 2024

Marsha Clark, 80, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 in Augusta, KS. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Graveside service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2024, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Those attending should use the 12th street entrance. Marsha was born in El...

Oct 16, 2024

Laurie Kay Espe (Eastridge), September 8, 1962 to October 16, 2024, gained her angel wings with her family. She was preceded in death by: parents, Joe and Delores Eastridge; sister, Linda Mathes; brother, Guy Eastridge. She leaves behind: husband, Steve Clinesmith; daughters, Crystal Scruggs and Erica Sanford; sons, Christopher Espe and Eric Espe; 12 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Mike...

Oct 16, 2024

Robert "Bob" D. Church, 77, beloved husband, Daddy, and Papa, of Augusta, KS, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Bob was born in El Dorado, KS on January 8, 1947, to the late Pearl (Elgin) and Frank "Boone" Church. On June 24, 1966, he married the love of his life, Jaydena...

Oct 15, 2024

Jacob David McWhorter, 31, of Rose Hill, KS, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024 in Peck, KS.

A visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Andover,...

Oct 12, 2024

The sun is shining a little less today as we say goodbye to Bonnie Donham, affectionately known by all as "The Cookie Lady." On October 12, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, she peacefully left this world, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and, of course, the most delicious cookies.

Born on July 31,1947 in Wichita, Kansas,...

Oct 12, 2024

Harold A. White, 88, of Augusta, KS, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Augusta. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  with service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, Kansas. Harold was born in Augusta, Kansas on November 26, 1935, to...

Oct 9, 2024

Gary DeWayne Pratt, 69, of Towanda, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. The family will hold a celebration of life at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024 at H2O Church, 304 Main St., Towanda, Kansas. Gary was born in El Dorado, Kansas on March 22, 1955, to the late Kathryn Delores (Edwards) Keely and Orville...

Oct 7, 2024

Armand L. Hillier, beloved husband, father, teacher, coach, administrator, friend, and great outdoorsman passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Sidney L. Hillier and Dolly E. Hillier and his sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Don Anders.  Armand is survived by his wife, Barbara Hillier, and his brother, Melvin Hillier....

Oct 6, 2024

Abbigale "Abby" Elizabeth King, 18, of Augusta, KS, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024. Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. There will be a private graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Abby was born in Pensacola, FL on February 9, 2006. She was a beautiful, young soul with a...

Oct 4, 2024

Wichita - Joan Ladele Smith, 93, died October 4, 2024, at her home with her family, and now rests in the hands of the Lord. Joan was born Joan Ladele Roe on July 20th, 1931, to Loyd and Vesta Roe in Elgin, Kansas. Joan attended first grade in Sedan, Kansas. In 1938, Loyd, better known as Pete, went to...

Oct 2, 2024

Thomas Edward Folck, 64, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, in Wichita, KS. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 7, 2024. Service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday October 8, 2024, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Tom was born in Topeka, KS on August 6, 1960. He worked in construction for most of his life....