Claudia Christine Wynn Shipp, born November 4, 1944, to Christine Caldwell Wynn, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, with her family present. Chris grew up with her two brothers Ed and Jim, and sister Marjie, in Cincinnati, Ohio, though she often spent summers with aunts, uncles, and cousins in Kentucky.
Shirley Ann (Willing) Wiles, 86, of Augusta, passed away Friday, June 10 at Lakepoint Nursing Center. Her health had been failing since she experienced a heart attack last fall.
Shirley Ann Clark, 88, passed peacefully at home in Bella Vista, Arkansas Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 after a 10 year battle with Parkinsons. She was born May 8, 1934 in Ashland, Kansas to Charles R. and Bessie K. Morley. She was the youngest of five children. Shirley married Wayne H. Clark in 1951 in Kansas. They were married 62 years when he preceded her in death in 2013. Shirley and Wayne retired to Arkansas in 1993. Shirley loved art and taught lessons for many years. She was a tal ented artist and will be remembered for her beautiful oil paintings. Shirley is survived by her three children, Craig Clark, Gutherie, OK, Debra (Rodney) Hadix, and Kevin Clark of Bella Vista, AR; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; and brother, Charles V. Morley, CA.
Age 66, Of Towanda Dr. Jess S. Plummer’s life began on November 8, 1955 in El Dorado, KS; the son of Jesse Plummer Jr and Bonnie (Abraham) Ayers. He had a passion for education earning a degree in Dentistry from UMKC School of Dentistry and an undergraduate degree from University of Kansas. Jess married the love of his life, Dorothy Rhyne, on August 11, 1984 in El Dorado. Jess had a successful dentistry practice in El Dorado for over 35 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending as much time outdoors as he could. Jess had the greenest thumb and could grow anything. He loved to garden and be in nature. Jess was a proud Eagle Scout and a scout leader for many years. He supported the Governor’s One Shot Turkey Hunt for many years as well. He loved rock music and was a huge sports fan, especially KU. In retirement, Jess loved spending time with his grandchildren and had a passion for cooking, trying to see how many “likes” he could get on Facebook. Jess’ greatest joy in life was his family which includes his wife, Dorothy of Towanda; children Jillian (Jacob) Wallace of Wichita, Steven (Kyra) Plummer of Littleton, CO; Thomas Plummer of Austin, TX and Aaron (Jaci) Plummer of Wichita; grandchildren Dorian Plummer and Kennedy Plummer; sibling Ceresa (Kenton) Brown; mother Bonnie (Wilbur) Ayers of Burns, KS and several nieces and nephews. Jess passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home in Towanda. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Plummer Jr and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Friends may gather with the family from 5-8pm on Wednesday, June 8 at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, June 9 at 10am at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in Augusta, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am. Jess will be laid to rest at Sunset Lawns Cemetery in El Dorado. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Good Shepherd Hospice or to St. James the Greater Catholic School. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com
Ruth Anne King, age 84, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Wichita. Ruth was born the daughter of Ronald and Clarinda Holmes on November 3, 1937 in El Dorado.
Lois Cox, 98, passed from this life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 4, 2022 in her home, the Cox farm, Augusta, Kansas. Angenetta Lois Olsen Cox was born on March 16, 1924, on this same farm (at the time belonged to her grandfather, Robert Lee Ralston), near Augusta, Kansas, to Carl Olsen and Tylitha Ralston Olsen.
Age 98, Of El Dorado Hazel’s life began o n December 8, 1924 in Cassoday, KS; the daughter of Jesus and Frances (Martinez) Moreno. She was united in marriage to Joe S.
Beloved wife, mother, Nanny & Gigi - Roberta “Bert” Yvonne (Call) Winter - passed away peacefully at home June 8, 2022. Bert was born on April 30, 1939, in El Dorado, KS to William Oliver and Eulah D. (Loveland) Call. She married her best friend Donald “Don” Winter in Augusta, KS on April 24, 1960. Bert was a homemaker who enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time with her family. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church for many years.
Edward De Leon passed away on May 27, 2021; the son of Hazel and Joe De Leon, born on June 20, 1956. Family includes his siblings Joseph (Catherine) De Leon, Suzanna Warner, Arthur De Leon, and Jacque Brown, numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia De Leon in 1996, his parents, grandparents and brother David De Leon. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 18 at 10:30am at McGill Cemetery in Potwin. Please sign his online guestbook and leave a memory of Edward at www.carlsonkirbymorris.com
Janey M. Browning, 75, of Kechi, KS passed a w a y Thursday, May 26, 2022 at home. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at Green Valley Cemetery, 14500 E 109th St. N., Valley Center, KS 67147. Janey was born in Wynne, AR on February 21, 1947, to the late Edna Ione (Dunlap) and Carl Logan Lemke. She was the office manager at Dr. Varner’s Office in El Dorado, KS for many years. Janey enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren and watching them play sports. On February 6, 1965 she married Edward Leroy Browning in Augusta, KS. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Lemke; twin sister, Judy Moreland and sister, Kyle Lemke. She is survived by: sons, Galen Browning of Kechi, KS, and Mike Browning and wife Nicole of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren, Kayla Browning, Catterina Riddle (David), Lexi, Carly and Jake Browning; and great grandsons, Abel Housman, David Riddle, and Dawson Waters. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959.