All Obituaries

Maxine F. Howell, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully in Oceanside, CA with her family.  Services will be held at Udall United Methodist Church, 305 So. Church St., Udall, KS on July 6, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Following the service will be the burial at the Udall Cemetery and a gathering at the Udall Community Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, contributions may be left in...

Gregory Kim Copeland, 64, of Arkansas City, KS, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at his residence.  Greg was born on June 22, 1955, in Arkansas City, KS, the son of John D., Jr. and G. Dolores “Dodi” (Whiteman) Copeland.  He graduated from Arkansas City High School with the Class of 1973.  He married, Sarah Horton in May of 1977 and to this union, two children were born, Jennifer and Jessica.  The couple later divorced.  He worked for Viola...

  Robert Eugene Johndrow, 88, of Winfield passed away quietly Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Winfield Senior Living Community with his family at his side. According to Robert’s wishes, no services are scheduled and cremation and private internment will take place at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Cowley County Humane Society or Harry Hynes Hospice.  Contributions may be left in care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield. Robert Eugene...

Martha Lee King, 68, formerly of Winfield, KS, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center of Wichita, KS. Martha Lee was born on February 13, 1951, in Winfield, KS, the daughter of Henry and Ruth (Archer) Sparks.  She attended Frog Hollow grade school and Winfield High School.  She was homemaker and enjoyed her time raising and caring for her children.  She also enjoyed riding Harley motorcycles, fishing, Bingo, puzzle books, cards, dancing and listening...

Ronald Dean Stansbarger, 76, of Arkansas City, KS, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at his home. Ronald Dean was born on May 9, 1943, in Wichita, KS, the son of Charles William and Georgia Illa (Hedrick) Stansbarger.  He graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1961.  He was united in marriage to Patricia “Trisha” Mayer on June 6, 1997.  He worked his entire career for General Electric and retired as a supervisor machinist.   His wife, Trisha,...

Margie Dianne Tinsley, 71, of Arkansas City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at her home surrounded by her family. Cremation will take place.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Shelley Family Funeral Home of Arkansas City.   Margie was born on March 1, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the daughter of James E. and Fuller Mae (Pruitt) Biggs.  She attended high school in Greer, South Carolina.  On August 15,...

Isaac “Ike” Daniel Norton, 88, of Arkansas City passed away Tuesday morning, June 11, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Graveside services will be held at 10 AM Thursday, June 13 at Parker Cemetery in Arkansas City. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday, June 12 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Memorial contributions in Isaac’s name may be made to the American Legion Post 18, contributions may be left in care of the funeral home. Isaac...

Dorothy “Ann” Riggenbach, 70, of Derby, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home in Wellington. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with the Wellington Humane Society PO Box 494, Wellington, KS 67152 and may be left with the Shelley Family Funeral Home 704 N. Washington, Wellington, KS 67152.     Ann Riggenbach was...

  James Rochat, 61, of Oxford passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his home in Oxford.    Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, June 7, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Wellington. A memorial has been established with the Slate Valley Baptist Church and contributions can be left with the Oxford Funeral Home, P.O. Box 123, Oxford, KS 67119.    James Ray Rochat was born October 16, 1957, the son of Lindsay and Carol Rochat. He graduated from...

Alvin Earl Ballin, 89, died Friday, May 31, 2019 at his home in Cambridge, Kansas. A celebration of life service will be held at the Burden City Building at 2:00 PM Thursday, June 6. The family asks that you bring your instrument and a covered dish to share. Arrangements are entrusted to Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield. The son of Henry and Delilah (Woods) Ballin, Alvin was born in the family home East of Cambridge on December 2, 1929. He graduated from Cambridge High School in...