Phillipsburg resident Fred Hatcher passed away Monday, Nov. 7 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings, NE at the age of 81. He was born June 13, 1935 in Bogue, KS, the son of George & Lola (Sloan) Hatcher.

Survivors include his wife Arliss of the home; his son, Fred Ivan of Everett, WA; 2 daughters, Valerie Neisius of Beaufort, SC and Carla Marrow of Belleview, WA; his sister, Harriett Boyles of Kearney, NE; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital Foundation in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.