Reva Ardel Houser, 92, of Plainville, Kansas, died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas. Ardell was born on June 13, 1932, on the family farm in rural Natoma, Kansas, the daughter of Matthew A. and Velma P. (Dorr) Kirkwood.  She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1950.  She met, fell in love with and united in marriage to Billy Lynn Houser in July 22, 1950.  From this union Ardell and Bill were blessed with 4 sons Lynn, Jerry, Kirk and Tom.  She was a dedicated

Marlene K. “Mollie” (Atkinson) Haberer, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas with her loving family by her side. Mollie was born December 10, 1941 in Marquette, Kansas. She was one of five children born to John and Ruby (Liss) Atkinson. She grew up in Marquette and graduated from Marquette High School in the Class of 1959. She then attended Kansas Wesleyan University where she graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. She would later serve on the Board of Trustees at KWU. Her time at KWU

Earl Leonard Donaldson, 94, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, July 15, 2024, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas. Earl was born on July 23, 1929, in Maple City, Kansas, the son of Dawson and Bessie (Foster) Donaldson.  He grew up in Maple City, Kansas and graduated from Isabel High School in the class of 1948.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Betty Marlene Donaldson on September 04, 1949, Isabel, Kansas.  From this union, Earl and Marlene were blessed with three children Michael, Debra and Steve.  The family moved to Russell, Kansas, in

Jeffery V. “Munk” Scarborough, 57, earned his wings on July 7, 2024, with family and friends by his side.  Jeff was born on January 29, 1967 in Houston, Texas.  He grew up in Gorham, Kansas, and graduated from Gorham High School in the Class of ’85. Jeff was a master electrician and owned Jay Vee’s Electric for over 20 years.  Jeff met his wife, Kris Miller, in elementary school.  They began dating in high school and were married on December 25, 1989. Jeff and Kris were the true definition of soulmates. In good times and bad they always came together

Nancy Lynn Humes Donaldson, 82, of Austin, TX and formerly of Russell, KS, died on July 5, 2024 in Cedar Park, TX. Nancy was born on August 30, 1941, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays, KS, the middle child born to Mary Leah (Stuart) and Donald Clayton Humes. Nancy was baptized at the Bunker Hill Methodist Church on December 7, 1941, and was received into the Catholic Church on November 21,1999 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Austin, TX. Nancy grew up in Russell, KS. After graduation from Russell High School, Class of 1959, she attended Ft. Hays State

Janice I. Dickinson, 86, of rural Gorham, Kansas, died on June 20, 2024, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. Janice was born on July 23, 1937, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of James Frank and Buleau (Silkman) Miller.  She grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, and graduated from Manhattan High School in the class of 1956.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Robert Louis Dickinson on October 21, 1956, in Manhattan.  From this union Janice and Robert were blessed with 4 children, Kirk, Sheryl, Valerie and Cathy.  She worked with her husband on the

John Rabun Fletcher, 59, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 at his home. John was born July 4, 1964 in Amarillo, Texas.  He was one of three children born to Dick and Betty (Rabun) Fletcher.  He grew up in Goodland, Kansas, and graduated from Goodland High School in the Class of ’82. John was united in marriage to Heather Werner on June 11, 2004 in Russell.  They made their home in Russell. John served the citizens of Russell County as a civil servant for forty years, most recently as the former Russell County Administrator from 2013 to

Mamie R. (Mravinec) Huxman, 95, of Russell, Kansas, passed away at the Harry Hynes Hospice in St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Mamie was born June 3, 1929 on the family farm in Osborne County, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Frank and Ruby (Boyd) Mravinec.  She grew up in Osborne County and graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of ’47.  She then attended Ft. Hays State University for a year and a half before getting marriage.  She was united in marriage to Joseph Huxman on April 14, 1950 in Russell.  They made their home in Natoma, before

Sylvia Jo Hopkins, 85, of Salina, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas, resident died on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Kenwood View Health and Rehab Center in Salina, Kansas. Sylvia was born on December 07, 1938, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Marie and Lloyd Houdyshell.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1956.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ronald George Hopkins on August 04, 1957, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union Sylvia and Ron were blessed with 3 children, George, Greg and Grant.  The family

Martin E. “Marty” Dumler, 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Marty was born March 8, 1950 in Russell, Kansas. He was the son of Elroy George and Fern M. (Bloom) Dumler. He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of ’68 and served as FFA chapter president his senior year. He attended Kansas State University briefly before transferring to the Beloit Welding School. Marty was united in marriage to Constance S. “Connie” Brown on January 22, 1993. They made their home in rural