Obituaries

Augusta- Betty Ruth Roberts, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022. Betty was born on Thursday, May 8, 1947 in Douglass, Kansas to William Austin and Willa Mae (Rush) Hendrix.

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William “Ray” Varner, 92, of Towanda, KS, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at home. Visitation 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Hermie Nelson, 89, of Augusta Kansas and formerly of Clarion, Iowa, passed away with family by his side on Monday, August 5, 2022. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

celebration of life will be held by the family from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2022, at the Hromek Home, 3123 SW 110th, Augusta, KS 67010.

loved and will be missed. Simon is survived by his sons, Shiloh and Silas; his mother, Charla Shipley; his father, Gerald Schippers (Darlene); sisters, Susan Meyer (Brad) and Sarah McKee (Jake); step brother, Scott Stirnkorb; nieces and nephews, Wyatt, CJ, Jack, Rylie, Julia, Abby, Cotty and Priscilla; step nephew, Wyatt McKee; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Graveside services have taken place. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to his son’s educational fund in care of Charla Shipley. Please sign his online guestbook at www. carlsonkirbymorris.com

Augusta- Nina Marie Koch, 57, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. Nina was born on Monday, May 24, 1965 in Wichita, Kansas.

Pete Roy Poore, 88, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Andover. Memorial s e rvi c e 10: 00 a .

James Edward Austin, Jr. was born on December 12, 1947 in El Dorado, Kansas; the son of James and Betty Lou (Bailey) Austin.

Bonnie Renee Griggs, 68, Retired Nurse Aide, died Friday, August 26, 2022. Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, September 2, 2022, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Derby.