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Robert L. Angle

Robert L. Angle

Oct 13, 2026

Robert L. Angle, age 92, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026. 

Bob was born June 7, 1934, in Amorita, Oklahoma, to Howard and Mabel (Poindexter) Angle. He spent his childhood in Waldron, Kansas, and graduated from Bluff City High School in 1952. 

Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954 and served until early 1957. He married his loving wife, Wanda L....

Barbara Ann (Porter) Emberson

Barbara Ann (Porter) Emberson

Oct 12, 2026

 Barbara Ann (Porter) Emberson, age 82, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026.

Funeral Services, Saturday, October 24, 1pm at Clearwater United Methodist Church, 130 N 1st, Clearwater, KS.

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Emberson; parents, Ray Porter and Mary Maxine (Smith) Dixon; step-father, Gale Dixon; siblings, Jimmy Porter, Darrell Porter, and Denny Porter.

She is survived by her children,...

Terry Gene Whitesell

Terry Gene Whitesell

Oct 10, 2026

Terry Gene Whitesell, born February 14, 1955, in Wichita, KS passed away Saturday, October 10 in Wichita.

He was born on February 14, 1955, in Wichita, KS to Betty and James Whitesell. He grew up on the farm in Clearwater with his five siblings until moving to Wichita in the 11th grade. He attended Wichita West High School but stayed active...

Bret A. Jackson

Bret A. Jackson

Oct 1, 2026

Bret A. Jackson, age 60, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Celebration of Life, Saturday, October 3, 1pm, at Doug’s Place, 1532 S. Washington, Wichita, KS.

Bret was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Jackson. He is survived by his wife, Carrie (Sprout) Jackson; children, Dakota Jackson of Wichita and Nocona Jackson of Austin, TX; father, Jerry Jackson of Kingman; brother,...

Leora B. Jeffries

Leora B. Jeffries

Oct 1, 2026

Leora B. (Chandler) Jeffries, age 93, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Visitation, 9am with Funeral Services following at 10am, Thursday, October 8, at First Christian Church, 524 Wood Ave, Clearwater, KS.

Leora was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Jeffries; grandson, Jake Ricketts; mother, Esther Chandler; sister, Evelyn Smith. She is survived by her children, Jacquie (Curtis) Jeffreys of Arvada,...

Alvin Jay Lane

Alvin Jay Lane

Sep 29, 2026

Alvin Jay Lane

Interment will take place on Friday, October 16 10:00am at Clearwater Cemetery in Clearwater, Kansas.

True to his stubborn nature, Alvin surprised us all, keeping his body going for 84¾ years before passing peacefully at home on September 29, 2026.

Born December 12, 1941, in Lenoir, Kansas, Alvin was the son of the late J.C. and Velda Edginton Lane. In...

Michael J. Dreiling

Michael J. Dreiling

Sep 18, 2026

Michael J. Dreiling, age 78, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Rosary, 7pm, Wednesday, September 23 and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Thursday, September 24, BOTH at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, Schulte.

Preceded in death by parents, Norbert and Laurine Dreiling; brother, Loren Dreiling; in-laws, Roman and Helen Thome; brother-in-law's, Bill Thome and Gary Thome; sister-in-laws, Debbie Thome, Vera Dreiling, Marlene...

Marvin J. Schauf

Marvin J. Schauf

Sep 15, 2026

Marvin J. Schauf, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Retired SKTC Telephone Technician, served over 50 years as a member of the Clearwater Fire Department and 25 years of those as the Chief. He had a passion for camping and fishing with family and friends.

Rosary, 7pm, Tuesday, September 22 and Funeral Mass, 10am, Wednesday, September 23, BOTH...

Bounnat Liambounheuang

Bounnat Liambounheuang

Sep 11, 2026

Bounnat Liambounheuang, age 77, passed away on Friday, September 11 , 2026.

Visitation, at 10 A.M. Funeral Services 11 A.M. BOTH Saturday, September 12 at, at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, Clearwater.

Preceded in death by parents, Ome and Tou Nang Kutikuman; sister, Neuan Kuntikuman.

Survived by husband, Bouapha Liambounheuang; children, Kee Liambounheuang, Toune Stewart, Phoune Guinn-Mize, Sone Stemple, Thone Wilson, and Lanoy Liambounmheuang; grandchildren,...

Pete Montanez

Pete Montanez

Sep 1, 2026

Pete (Pedro) Montanez, age 87, passed away on September 1, 2026.

Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Escopulas and Dolores Montanez, and his siblings, Mary, Gloria, Florencia, Martha, Dorothy, and Carlos Montanez.

He is survived by Gayle Montanez, his wife of 46 years; his children, Monica Montanez, Cindy Murphy (Michael), Abraham Montanez; his granddaughter, Kara Pratt; and his siblings, Skippy...

Bernita K. Mossman

Bernita K. Mossman

2026

Bernita K. (Neu) Mossman, age 79, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026.

Services, 10am, Friday, September 4, at Calvary Baptist Church, Derby.

Bernita was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Mossman; daughter, Natalie Hays; parents, Walter and Lydia Neu. She is survived by her son, Scott (Laura) Mossman of Wichita; son-in-law, Adam Hays of Wichita; daughter-in-law, Courtney Hays of Wichita; sister,...

Sharyn Morris

Sharyn Morris

Aug 18, 2026

Sharyn (Proenneke) Morris , age 79, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

Visitation, 5-7:30pm with family present from 6-7:30pm, Friday, August 21 at Webb Shinkle Mortuary 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater and Funeral Service, 10am, Saturday, August 22 at the Clearwater First Baptist Church, 306 Ross Ave, Clearwater.

Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Mary Elizabeth (Allison) Proenneke.

Survived by loving husband,...

James Samuel Flippin

James Samuel Flippin

Aug 12, 2026

James S. Flippin, age 95, retired mechanical engineer for Boeing, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Funeral services will be Monday, August 17, 10:00am at the First Baptist Church 306 Ross Ave, Clearwater, KS.

James (Jim) was born on a farm in Flippin, Arkansas in 1931. His family moved to southeast Missouri after losing their farm in the...

Joyce Catherine Neises

Joyce Catherine Neises

Aug 11, 2026

Joyce C. (Winter) Neises, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

Services will be held on Friday, August 21 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N Socora St, Wichita, KS. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM, and the funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM. A lunch will be provided at St. Francis following the...

MaryLynn Howell

MaryLynn Howell

2026

MaryLynn Howell, age 93, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026. MaryLynn was a retired Southwestern Bell Operator of 44 years. She loved writing poems and taking care of her yard.

Visitation with family present from 5-7pm, Monday, August 3 and Services, 10am, Tuesday, August 4, both at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar Ave, Haysville.

MaryLynn was preceded in...

Keith Lee McKinney

Keith Lee McKinney

Jul 24, 2026

Keith L. McKinney, age 78, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.

Visitation, Monday, July 27, with family present from 5:30-7 at Webb Shinkle Mortuary, 200 S. Tracy, Clearwater, KS.

Rosary, 10am, Tuesday, July 28 and Funeral Mass, 10:30am, Tuesday, July 28, BOTH at St Cecilia Catholic Church, 1830 W Grand, Haysville, KS.

Preceded in death by parents, Howard and Mary (Riecker) McKinney;...

Steve E. Morford

Steve E. Morford

Jul 15, 2026

Stephen “Steve” Edward Morford, age 75, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Services, 2pm, Wednesday, July 22, at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N Lamar, Haysville.

Steve was preceded in death by parents, Galen and Marie (Bachman) Morford; brother, Phillip Morford; son, Matthew Morford; granddaughter, Madalyn Morford.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tonya Morford; children, Joshua (Courtney Spelts) Morford, Matthias (Lori Barton) Morford,...

Donald L. Watson, Jr.

Donald L. Watson, Jr.

Jul 15, 2026

Donald Watson Jr, age 74, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Rosary, 7pm, Thursday, July 23 and Funeral Mass, 10am, Friday, July 24, both at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Sr. and Leta Watson; sister, Donna Watson; son-in-law, Ryan Summers. He is survived by his wife, Anita Watson; daughters, Mindy Summers and Michelle...

Jack H. Slade

Jack H. Slade

2026

Jack H. Slade, age 91, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026.

Memorial Service, 10am, Friday, July 17, at Shinkle Mortuary, 146 N. Lamar Ave, Haysville, KS.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Marsha Slade; mother, Ruby Slade. He is survived by his, daughter, Terena (Timothy) Barkley of Haysville; grandchildren, Gina, Emalee, Isaiah.

Rodney Allen Watson

Rodney Allen Watson

Jun 27, 2026

Rodney Allen Watson, age 69- devoted husband, father, granddad, and brother - passed away on June 27, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. Rod was born April 11, 1957 to Fern Watson in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Rod grew up in Matheson, CO and attended Simla schools, graduating in 1975. He often shared fond memories of his childhood, tending the family’s hogs and working...

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