All Obituaries

Beth Ann Wilson, 58, of Lucas, KS was called to her eternal home on November 14, 2020.  She was born December 26, 1961 to Wilbur Dean and Helen (Prester) Bates in Russell, KS.  She grew up in the Lucas area and attended the Lucas-Luray school system, and achieved her higher education from Brown Mackie College, Salina, KS. Beth married Robert (Bob) Wilson on July 6, 1991 on the slope of a Colorado mountain.  She spent her entire life helping others in the Lucas area as a CNA,...

Jessica F. Gregory, 27, formerly of Osborne, Kansas, died Monday, March 29, 2021, in Pierre, South Dakota.  She was born in Osborne, Kansas on September 23, 1993, a daughter of Jeannie (Lockhart) and Paul Gregory, of Osborne, Kansas. Jessica graduated from Osborne High School in 2011.  She went on to college and graduated with a Masters Degree in Archeology at the University of Indianapolis.  She had just started her new job a few months ago.  Jessica was a...

Lois L. Noffsinger, 88, of Osborne, KS, died on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.  She was born in Osborne County, KS on October 4, 1932, to the late Ena (Eller) and Charles R. Dimond. Lois attended school through 12th grade.  She married Wayne R. Noffsinger and to this union, 5 children were born. Lois was a bookkeeper at the First State Bank & Trust in Osborne, KS and Secretary/Treasurer for 33 years at the USD 392 Osborne...

Millie M. Spears, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital with members of her loving family at her side.  Millie was born on November 2, 1936, to Lloyd and Grace (Martens) Coop on a farm northeast of Osborne.  Millie began her education at a country schoolhouse not far from their family farm.  She graduated from Osborne High School in 1954.  Millie was united in marriage to Duane Spears at the United Methodist Church, Osborne,...

John A. Patterson, 67, of Alton, KS, died Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his residence in Alton, KS.  He was born in Smith Center, KS on June 19, 1953 to the late Murel D. & Elizabeth L. (Lunsford) Patterson. John graduated from high school.  He later worked as a laborer at Wilkens Manufacturing in Stockton, KS. John is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home in Alton, KS; a son, Darrell Patterson of NE; a step-son, Joseph Chrisman, of Aurora, MO; a brother, Joe...

Marion F. Roadhouse, 79, peacefully departed this life on February 16th at Osborne County Memorial Hospital.  He was born to Margueritte (Roenne) & Charles E. Roadhouse on April 4th, 1941 in rural Bloomington, KS.  He completed grade school at the Bloomington rural elementary school. He graduated from Osborne High School in 1959.  In 1960, he married Dianne Griffing in rural Smith County.  He spent a summer traveling with a harvest crew and was hired by a...

Linda L Lloyd, 72, of Alton, KS, died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at her home in Alton, KS.  She was born in Carlsbad, NM on April 2, 1948 to the late Stella (Poulson) and Aaron Roberson. Linda was a truck driver for several firms during her life time. Linda was preceded in death by a son, Buster Wright, Jr. in 2004, a daughter, Lenora (Wright) Hymas in 1994 and 1 grandchild. Linda is survived by 2 daughters, Michelle (Mark) Lee of Plainville, KS, Cindy (Tim) Smith...

Herbert Wesley McReynolds, 92, passed from this life to the next on January 19, 2021, at Hays Medical Center.  He was born on a farm near Natoma, Kansas, the son of J. J. and Goldie McReynolds.  He graduated from Covert Rural High School in 1946 and married Olive Mae Ross on October 15, 1950.  He was a farmer, sheep rancher, woodworker, and collector who lived in Osborne County until June of 2019 when he and Olive moved to Hays to be near their children. Herbert is...

Roy Chatham Jr., 98, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Parkview Care Center of Osborne, KS.  On December 1, 1922, he was born to Roy & Edith (Lane) Chatham at Luray, KS.  When Roy was a young boy, his parents moved their family to a farm northeast of Luray, in the Cheyenne Community where he farmed and ranched from 1947 until April, 2012.  Roy attended Potterville School through the 8th grade and graduated from Osborne High School with the Class...

Jerry D. Waggle, 62, of Lucas, KS died Thursday, January 7, 2021 in Russell, KS.  He was born on May 25, 1958 to Ross and Edna (Christopherson) Waggle in Smith Center, KS.  Jerry was one of several children. Jerry worked as a mechanic at Phillips Lighting in Salina, KS for nearly 30 years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Henry Ross and Donald. Jerry is survived by a daughter: Amanda Waggle; brothers: Jerome of Berryton, KS; Doyle of Eureka, MO; Robert...