All Obituaries

Noah Macias, 23, of Wichita, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. A celebration of Noah’s life will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, January 24, 2020, at River Community Church 2130 N Oliver Ave., Wichita KS 67208. If you all knew Noah you know he hated dress clothes, so we are making it casual dress code! Don’t be afraid to come in jeans. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established to help Hannah with nursing...

Wesley A. Rozell, 94, of Arkansas City, KS, passed away January 15, 2020.  Wesley was born to Steve and Ruth (Chase) Rozell on October 15, 1925 in Hardy, OK. Wesley was the fourth of six children. He attended schools in Hardy, Kaw City and Newkirk, OK.  He grew up in rural Oklahoma often working for various farmers and ranchers as a teenager to earn money.  He was drafted into the United States Army in December of 1943, leaving the final semester of his senior year to go on...

Violet Arneda Fry, passed away Wednesday, 15 January 2020.  She was born 29 July 1937 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Okla and Lillie (Yates) Anderson.  Violet spent her childhood in Arkansas City, Kansas.  She graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1955.  In August 1956 she married Gordon Fry.  They lived in Arkansas City until 1979 when they moved to Coffeyville, Kansas.  She worked as a dental assistant for 25 years.  While in Arkansas City, she worked...

Jack Reimer, 61, of Wellington passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Free Will Baptist Church in Wellington. Visitation will be Sunday, January 19, 2020 from 12:00 until 6:00 P.M. with the family present from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. A memorial has been established with the Wellington Future Farmers of American and may be left with the Shelley Family Funeral Home PO Box 555,...

Wallace H. Champeny, 94, life-long Oxford resident, passed away January 14, 2020 at Medicalodge of Oxford, KS. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established with the Kansas Audubon Society 210 Southwind Place, Manhattan, KS 66503 and Oxford Friendship Meals PO Box 91, Oxford, KS 67119.   Wallace Champeny was born August 14, 1925, the son of Harry and Gladys (Wallace) Champeny in Wichita, KS. Wallace graduated from Oxford...

Marilyn Osborn, 66, of Oxford, passed away January 12, 2020 at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Oxford. No visitation is scheduled. A memorial has been established with the Victory in the Valley, contributions can be left with the Oxford Funeral Home, P.O. Box 123, Oxford, KS 67119.  Marilyn Jo Osborn was born on July 15, 1953 in San Diego County, CA the daughter...

Grace “Sally” Drake, 90, of Wellington passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Botkin Care and Rehab in Wellington. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church in Wellington. Visitation will be Friday, January 17, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. with no family night scheduled. Burial will be at the Attica Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the Diabetes Association and may be left with the...

Chantha Sopha, 71, of Winfield passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield. No visitation is scheduled. According to Chantha’s wishes cremation will take place following services. Chantha Sopha was born in Thakhek, Laos on May 7, 1948 the son of Chanthep and Paxta Xayachack. He was united in marriage to Joyce Sopha on January 1, 1970 in...

Jerry Deamer Pappan, 77, of Arkansas City, Kansas passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in Arkansas City.  He was born August 14th, 1942 to Forest Leon and Velma Hazel (Landers) Pappan in Los Alamos, Colorado. He was united in marriage to Frances Williams on June 6, 1959. Jerry worked majority of his career in management at Skyline Mobile Homes.  He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, fishing, and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys.   Jerry is survived by his childhood...

Mary L. Hudson, 75, of Arkansas City, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 05, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  The family will have a memorial Services at Chestnut Ave. Venue, 3120 East Chestnut, Arkansas City, KS at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 12, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorial donations go to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.  Mary was born on March 27, 1944 in Arkansas City, KS, the daughter of Denzel and Mildred (Robins) Pappan. ...