Obituaries

AUGUSTA - Eugene Major Forpahl, 89, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022 in Augusta. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Headley Funeral Chapel. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at First Baptist Church, Augusta, KS. Private graveside service will be at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta, KS. Gene was born on July 9, 1932 at a farm house three miles west of where he lived for 89 years north of Augusta, KS to the late Dorothy (Corbin) and Edward Forpahl. He was born in the same house his mother was born. Gene was born with very low vision. He farmed until he was 48 years old and had to quit due to health problems. God blessed Gene with a job at Wesley Medical Center, which he had for 18 years as supervisor of the energy center. Gene started going to the First Baptist Church in 1944 where he was a member for 78 years. He served on the Deacon Boards and various committees. Gene served the Lord for 20 years by answering His call to missionary work in Mexico with Ralph Fuqua and many of the members of First Baptist Church. On December 27, 1951 he married Anetha Joyce (Trebbe) at the First Baptist Church, Augusta. The Lord brought Anetha into Gene’s life and she was a kind and gentle lady. The Lord blessed their marriage with four sons, Greg, Mark, Chris and Scott Forpahl. They were married for 66 years before she preceded him death. Their son, Mark, also preceded him in death as well as brothersin-law, Frank Tipton and Rick Timberlake. He is survived by: sons, Greg Forpahl and wife Betty of Augusta, KS; Chris Forpahl and wife Susan of Baton Rouge, LA; and Scott Forpahl and wife Robin of El Dorado, KS; brother, Richard Forpahl and wife Anna of Augusta, KS; sisters, Marilyn Clark and husband Roger of Pawhuska, OK; Barbara Scheer and husband Gary of Tucson, AZ; Ruth Ann Tipton of Augusta, KS; and Carol Timberlake of Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Amanda Casteel, Eric Forpahl; great grandchildren, Connor, Chris, Caden, and Travis. Memorial donations to First Baptist Church - Deacon Fund or Choir Fund, 1501 State Street, Augusta, KS 67010.

EL DORADO - Barbara’s life began on July 26, 1957 in Wellington, KS; the daughter of Frank and Lois Hiatt. She was united in marriage to Fred Terrones and loved her family dearly. Barbara always made everyone feel welcome, making her home as inviting as possible. She loved crafting and learning new crafts. Barbara was very creative and loved her art. Barbara was firm in her faith as a parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Her greatest joy was her family, which includes her children, Cynthia (Brian) Thomas, Michelle Terrones, and Christina (Jonathan) Cooper; half children, Tricia Terrones, Fred Terrones, Rene Terrones, and Richard Terrones; grandchildren, Candice (with great granddaughter on the way), Arienette, Summer, Marissa, Caleb and Jordan; siblings, Karin Ferryman, Linda Trehal and Cherie Fisher as well as several nieces and nephews.

LEON - Fred “Mike” Rierson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Mike was born on Monday, August 17, 1942 in Newton, Kansas to Fredrick Carney and Lela Ruth (Pennington) Rierson.

AUGUSTA - Kathy Darlene Latimer, 70, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022 in Wichita. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Headley Funeral Chapel. Service 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2022, at GracePointe Church, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Kuster Cemetery Augusta, KS. Kathy was born in El Dorado, KS on September 21, 1951, to the late Kathryn (Tabor) and Robert “Jack” Dowell. She was a cosmetologist and owned Halo Hair for over 30 years. She was married to Marvin Everett Latimer for 48 years. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Lloyd, Floyd, Ronald, and Donald Dowell; sister, Judith Sharp; step daughter, Patty Jo Brendegard and her husband Richard. She is survived by: son, Earl Robert “Bob” Latimer and wife Shawna; daughter, Stephanie Latimer and husband Peter Hanson; step daughters, Penny McCormac and her husband, the late Dr. Mervin McCormac, Jacqueline George and husband William, Pamela Tucker and husband Roger; step son, Marvin Latimer, Jr. and wife Marion; 21 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren.

WICHITA - Sondra Kay Pearson, 79, of Wichita, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Visitation 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022, at West Liberty Cemetery, Hammond, KS. Sondra was born in Ft. Scott, KS on July 21, 1942, to the late Wilma Lena (Brown) and T L Williams. She was a homemaker for most of her life. On July 22, 1961 she married Roger F. Pearson in Dodge City, KS. He preceded her in death in 2005. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Ronda Renee Pearson; brother, Ricky Dale Williams. She is survived by: sons, Mark Pearson and wife Yvonne of Olathe, KS, Clayton Pearson of Wichita, KS; brother, Terry Lyle Williams and wife Donna of Halstead, KS. Memorial donations to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice 313 S. Market Wichita, Kansas 67202.

EL DORADO - Craig S. Johnson, of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 67. Craig was born on March 18, 1954 in El Dorado, Kansas to Nolan and Anna (Baum) Johnson. Craig was well loved by all that knew him and his “live for today” attitude . He was well-known by many to be the BEST hairdresser in town for 45 plus years. Craig was a very humble man who always shared a smile and a laugh, he would give anybody anything he possibly could when they needed a helping hand. He spent a lot of time with his friends at the VFW and will be deeply missed by all.

LATHAM - Ronald “Ron” Dwayne Peters, of Latham, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the age of 73. Ron was born on July 9, 1948 in Halstead, Kansas to Melvin and Wilma (Laubhan) Peters. Ron lived life to the fullest. He followed in his father’s footsteps and began farming as a child. He was proud to be a farmer and farmed up until he decided to go to the police academy. After working in Harvey County for about a year and graduating from the academy, Ron went on to be an investigator and later on the Undersheriff for Butler County Sheriff’s Office. He worked under Sheriff Sid Blakeman and was very honored to do so. He worked there from 1970 until 1982. Ron was also very proud to be a business owner. He owned and operated Ron’s Locksmith Shop for 37 years and he owned and operated Keighley Barn for 32 years. He continued in civil service working for the Latham Township Fire Department as a trustee and then as a clerk. He wasn’t going to continue working, but he had so many write-in votes that he couldn’t walk away from his community. Ron was also a member of the Masonic Lodge Patmos 97 in El Dorado, Kansas. When Ron wasn’t working, he was spending time with his loving family. He married the love of his life, Faye Wert, on January 21, 1967. Together they shared a wonderful life raising their kids and then later was blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ron was a very loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who ever knew him.

AUGUSTA - Jeanne Carlie Pierce, 75, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at home. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022 and service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Jeanne was born in Pierce City, MO on December 22, 1946. She grew up in Peabody, KS. She was Para Educator at Bluestem for 9 years and had also worked at Dillons and Griggs Farmers Market for many years. Jeanne loved spending time with her grandkids, crafting, mowing her yard, and shopping at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. On April 28, 1973 she married Edward Pierce in Augusta, KS. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Shank; father, Eugene Preston Reynolds; step father, Andy Shank. She is survived by: daughters, Jennifer Pittman and husband Tom of Augusta, KS, Cindy Defore and husband John of Augusta, KS; son, Kevin Pierce of Augusta, KS; brother, Mike Reynolds and wife Carol of Peabody, KS; sisters, Glenna Sattler and husband Edward of Peabody, KS, Andrea Kessner and husband Steve of Cedar Rapids, IA; grandchildren, Tommy, Bren, Canon, Chance, Drake, and Kaylyn; and many nieces and nephews. www.headleyfuneralchapel.com