Obituaries

Matthew Neal Eaton, age 66, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born October 18, 1954 in El Dorado, Kansas to the late James A. and Mary E. (nee Lehr) Eaton. Matt is survived by his devoted and adoring wife, Jeannine...

Teresa Anne Riedinger, 59, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and teacher left this world and entered God’s Kingdom on January 10, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Helmut Riedinger, Andover, KS; her son, Benjamin Clark, Wilmington, NC; her step-sons, Helmut Riedinger, Rosenberg, TX and Derek...

Verla Louise Jackson, age 90 of El Dorado, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was the second of four children born at home in Latham, KS to the late Arthur and Ethel Davis on...

On Monday, January 11th, 2021 Janice Chandler, loving wife and mother of two children passed away at the age of 64. Janice was born on April 6th, 1956 in San Antonio, Tx to Horace “Hoss” and Edith Bates. In June 1998 she married Warren Chandler. Janice...

Larry T. Hart, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at home. Visitation Wednesday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, A celebration of life will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Augusta,...

DONNA OSBORN April 30, 1946 – January 7, 2021 Donna Osborn, age 74, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born April 30, 1946 to Mary Margaret Cunningham and John William Komer in El Dorado, Kansas. She attended Emporia State University and...

Robert E. Parker, age 88, of El Dorado.  Robert Eugene Parker’s life began on April 20, 1932 in Crook, CO; the son of Forrest and Olga (Japp) Parker. Robert had a passion for education and earned his Master’s Degree. He also proudly served his country in...

Terry Dee Smith, 72, of Augusta, KS passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. There will be a private family service at Headley Funeral Chapel with the burial being at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Terry was born in El Dorado, KS on...

Rita Merle Hurlburt’s life began on August 7, 1937, the daughter of Clifford Eugene DeWitt and V. Muriel Hobbs DeWitt.  A sack of potatoes served as payment for the costs associated with her birth at the Susan B. Allen Hospital in El Dorado.  She passed...

On January 5th, 2021 Ethan Alexander Davis went to be with the Lord.  He was the son of Deacon and Janna Davis and Mom, Renee Carter. He was always finding a way to make people laugh, he enjoyed playing pool, and hanging out at the beach and...

Becky Rierson Rebecca Marie Rierson, 66, of Rose Hill, KS, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Oklahoma City, OK.  Visitation 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 17, 2021 and service 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 18, 2021, both at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS.  Burial will follow...

Peggy Ann (Ward) Thompson, 64, of Augusta, KS, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at home. Memorial service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Augusta, KS. Peggy was born in Rantoul, Illinois on May 4,...

Larry T. Hart, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at home. Visitation Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. A celebration of life will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Augusta,...

Surrounded by his family Charles Russell Hudson Sr. went to be with his Lord and his Heavenly family  at 4:20 pm on December 26th. 2020.  Charles was born to Goldie Marie Stokes and Charles James Hudson on December 31, 1930 at El Dorado, Kansas.  He...

Ruby Lynett “Nell” Ussery, 85, passed away on January 3, 2021. Ruby was born on May 14, 1935 in Naylor, AR to Gladys and Kyle Arnett. She is preceded in death by 3 brothers; Bud, Howard “Shorty”, Bill.  She is survived by three brothers; Larry, Gary,...

Jackie Wilbur Bunyard, 82, of Augusta, KS, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2021, at Leon...

Kathryn M. (Remmert) Noll passed away peacefully at her home in El Dorado, Kansas, on December 31, 2020 at the age of 94. Kathryn was born on December 5, 1926 in Wakenda, Missouri. She graduated from El Dorado High School in 1945 and worked at...

William “Bill” R. Rains was born March 6th, 1937 and died December 18th, 2020, at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, sons Gary and Dallas, and great grandson Marcel Williams Junior. He is survived by his children Eveda, David, Fred,...

Amy Beth Leone, 58, passed away at her home in Eldorado, KS on Sunday, December 13, 2020.   Amy was born October 31, 1962 in Eldorado, KS to David McCoy, and Karen Anderson.   She is survived by her brother Joey McCoy, brother Michal Duntz, sister Michelle Duntz, and...

Christopher R. Hutchison, age 39, of Ft. Scott. Christopher Ryan Hutchison was born on September 9, 1981, in El Dorado, KS, to Joe and Terri Hutchison. Having been diagnosed with severe autism and MR at an early age, Chris was enrolled in the Butler County Special...

Surrounded by his family Charles Russell Hudson Sr. went to be with his Lord and his Heavenly family  at 4:20 pm on December 26th. 2020.  Charles was born to Goldie Marie Stokes and Charles James Hudson on December 31, 1930 at El Dorado, Kansas.  He...

Augusta, KS — On Saturday, January 2, 2021, Dr. Mervin D. McCormac, loving husband and father of three children was called home to the heavenly Father at the age of 71. Merv was born on February 11 in Wichita, KS to Chester and Roberta (Parish) McCormac. He received...

Jackie W. Bunyard, 85, of Augusta, KS passed away Monday, January 04, 2021.  Services are pending with Headley Funeral Chapel.

Wayde Allan Engraf, age 36, El Dorado, Kansas. On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Wayde Allan Engraf, loving father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend died at the age of 36.  Wayde was born January 1, 1984, to Allan and Sherri (Zimmerman) Engraf in Hettinger, ND. At the age...

Betty I. Sullivan, 77, of Augusta, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 in Augusta.  Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Headley Funeral Chapel, Augusta, KS. Those attending are asked to wear a mask. Graveside inurnment will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Lincoln Cemetery,...

Ted Michael "Mike" "Smitty" Smith, 45, of Augusta, KS, passed away quietly at home on Sunday, December 27, 2020.  Visitation will be from  2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Headley Funeral Chapel all are welcome. Face masks and social distancing will be required. ...

Delores Jeanette Niblack, 83, passed away in El Dorado on December 28, 2020. Delores was born to Issac Brown and Bertha Louise (Waggoner) Niblack in Marland, OK on September 21, 1937. Arrangements are pending with Heritage of El Dorado.

Linda K. Beever passed into her new life on December 27, 2020 surrounded by her Windsor Place friends and family whom loved her unconditionally. Linda grew up in El Dorado, Kansas. She went to School there and still has many dear friends there. She moved around...

Max Wayne Ballinger, 88, of Augusta, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at home. Visitation 9:00 a.m. with service to follow at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at 3 Wooden Crosses Cowboy Church, Augusta, KS. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Max was born...