KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities say two police officers have been hurt in a hit-and-run crash in Kansas City, Kansas.
THe wreck happened shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday near the Kansas Speedway. Police say the driver of a truck struck the officers’ police cruiser as they sat inside completing reports from a previous crash. The driver didn’t stop.
Police described the officers’ injuries as minor.
Lloyd Howard Ellis, age 92, passed away on July 21, 2019, at his home in Bixby, Oklahoma, surrounded by his loving family. Howard was born June 4, 1927, in Elkhart, Kansas, the son of Lloyd and Louise ( Davis ) Ellis. Howard farmed with his father prior to joining the United States Navy in World War II. Upon his return, he continued farming, and later worked as telephone line technician, journeyman electrician, agricultural irrigation sprinkler installer, and numerous entrepreneurial endeavors.
His greatest lifetime accomplishment was his legacy. On August 14, 1946, he married Eunice Mae Burch in Tribune, Kansas. Howard and Eunice’s family includes seven children: Larry Howard Ellis (deceased), Diana and Larry Davis, Bob and Deb Ellis, Donna Storeim and Robert Ferem, Debbie Holt, Dixie Ireland, and Dana and Leo Graves; 13 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren. Howard is survived by four siblings: June Burch, Ruby Stein, Duanita Garvis and David Ellis.
Howard is preceded in death by his wife, Eunice (January 29, 2012), and son, Larry (February 17, 1950).
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 27th, at 2:00pm in the Leoti Cemetery, Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Gary Salmans officiating and Military Honors provided by the United States Navy.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be sent to:
Silent Angels
931 West County Road “J”
Leoti, Kansas 67861
Immediately following the graveside services, the family invites you to join them at the Baptist Church in Leoti for coffee, dessert and appetizers.
SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal shooting and robbery and asking the public for help with information.
Just before 10:30p.m. Friday, police responded to a shooting in the 2100 Block of West Columbine in Wichita, according to Captain Brent Allred. At the residence, police found 55-year-old Charles Giles of Wichita, with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene, according to Allred.
Investigators determined Mr. Giles left his place of business, Neighbors Bar and Grill, arrived at the residence when the suspect or suspects approached him, fired several rounds from a handgun and took money from him, according to Allred.
Police do not believe the shooting was random. They believe that robbery was the motive, according to Allred.
Anyone with information on the crime that could help investigators is asked to contact police.
R.H. “Dick” Taggart, age 95, formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, KS.
Dick was born on a farm near Olpe, Kansas to Logan Coyd and Dessie Almira (Oakley) Taggart on April 7, 1924. The family moved to Wichita, KS in 1935 where he attended public schools. He served three years in WWII as a Radar Technician with the 310th Bomb Group 57th Wing 12th Air Force of the United States Army Air Corps in Europe.
He obtained a degree in Electrical Engineering after attending WSU and K-State and moved to Hays, KS in 1950 to work for the Central Kansas Power Company until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Hays Masonic Lodge #195 A.F. and A.M., the United Methodist Church and was a charter member of the Hays Optimist Club. He was active in community programs for the Boy Scouts of America, youth baseball, and softball. His hobbies were golfing, fishing, hunting and woodworking.
He married Margaret Louise Parham on December 27, 1946. They later divorced. Together, they had four children. He later married Esther Jane Owen on November 22, 1967, with four children.
Dick is survived by four sons: Thomas (Janet) Taggart, Bunker Hill, KS; R. Bruce (Germaine) Taggart, Hays, KS; Lonnie R. (Annie) Hill, Kipp, KS; William P. Hill, Tallahassee, FL; four daughters: Connie S. Taggart, Shawnee Mission, KS; Phyllis L. (Steve) Shipley, Gladstone, MO; Tamara K. (Joseph) Vega, Pueblo, CO; and Theresa F. Hill (Ty Rupp), Ellis, KS. Fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Esther, and brothers: D. Coyd, Dale L. and William A. Taggart.
Memorial services will be 10 AM on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment with Military Honors provided by Hays VFW Post No.: 9076 will follow the services in the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens, Hays, KS.
Memorials are suggested to the Hays Community Assistance Center.
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
David Franklin Shearrer, 89, passed away July 20, 2019 at his home in Pawnee Rock.
He was born September 29, 1929 in Wagoner, Oklahoma to David L. and Edna Wiley Shearrer. A longtime area resident he was a baker and a painter.
He was of the Christian faith. He was a member of the V.F.W., Larned and served in the United States Army.
He is survived by; two sons, Amos (Donna) Shearrer, Larned, Steve (Jessica) Shearrer, Pawnee Rock; five grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by; his parents; five sisters, Osie Mulinaeux, Wholline Ganner, Lottie Mae Leach, Audrey Bridges, Sue Greathouse; two brothers, Charles Leon Shearrer, and Wincle O. Shearrer.
Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Tonya Andrews Ledesma presiding. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Burial in Larned Cemetery, Larned with military graveside rites.
Memorials may be given to the V.F.W. in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.
September 26, 1934 – July 18, 2019
An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.
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GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) — The zoo in Garden City says two of four red panda cubs born last week have died.
Officials with the Lee Richardson Zoo say one of the male cubs died of injuries “of an unknown origin” shortly after he was born. Another female cub died while being cared for by her mother.
The two cubs were among quadruplets born last Wednesday to Ember, a 9-year-old red panda.
The zoo said only 1% of red panda litters are quadruplets.
Ember and the cubs are expected to be on public display in late September or early October. Until then, footage of mom and cubs will be available on the zoo’s social media accounts.
Last week’s inspection results from the Kansas Department of Agriculture:
Walmart 4301 Vine., Hays – July 15
A follow-up inspection found six violations.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Authorities are investigating a shooting that left one juvenile dead and two others wounded in Kansas City, Kansas.
Police Officer Jonathon Westbrook says two of the victims were found at the scene of the shooting early Sunday, including the one who died. The Kansas City Star reports that the third victim was dropped off at a hospital.
The injuries of the two surviving victims aren’t believed to be life-threatening.
Charles E. “Chuck” Harmison, 63, died on Friday, July 19, 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born on August 18, 1955 in Russell, Kansas the son of George and Helen (Untereiner) Harmison. He married Donna Mazanec on August 13, 1988 in Colby, Kansas.
Chuck was a longtime Dighton resident and a jack-of-all-trades having worked as a mechanic for Bretz for many years, owning his own welding business and running a local salvage yard of sorts, to running the family farm south of Dighton. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and a member of the NRA. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed spending time at the lake with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Donna. His daughters Helena (Wesley) Bunch of Dighton, Loretta (Wyatt) Russell of Great Bend, and Rebecca Harmison of Emporia; sisters Patsy (Harl) Burdick of Scott City, Mary Hammond of Pratt, Eileen (James) Hollis of Meade, and Margaret “Beth” (Craig) Collins of Dighton; brother George (Diane) Harmison of Texas; and granddaughters Kynzlee Bunch and Emersyn Bunch. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Vigil Service will be at 7:00 PM Wednesday July 24, and Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Thursday July 25 at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Dighton with Father Matthew Kumi as Celebrant. Burial will be at Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Memorials are suggested to the Chuck Harmison Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.
Dorothy Arlene Emahizer, 90 of Ludell, died Tuesday July 16th 2019. She was born August 19, 1928 to James & Ethel (Meyers) Gilbert on their farm near Achilles, KS. Dorothy attended Rosedale School through 8th grade & graduated from Oberlin High School in 1946. She taught school & later attended nursing school at Halstead Ks. Dorothy married Thaine Emahizer June, 20, 1955. She raised her family & worked as a nurse’s aide at the hospital in Atwood.
Dorothy was proceeded in death by her parents, sister Cleta Wenger, Brother James Gilbert Jr., husband Thaine, Son Robert, & great granddaughter Jennifer Emahizer.
She is survived by her children, John (Pam) Emahizer, Jean (Tom) Robben, Jerry (Shelly) Emahizer, Jim (Sherry) Emahizer, 12 grandchildren & 15 great children.
A grave side service was held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Rosehill Cemetery, Ludell.
Memorials are suggested to the Rawlins County Hospital Foundation, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, Ks. 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
Ralph Francis Albers, a lifelong western Kansas farmer, cattleman and resident of Oakley, KS, died Friday, July 19, 2019 at the age of 90 years. He was born on September 6, 1928, in Sheridan County, KS to Joseph Anthony and Veronica (Beckman) Albers.
In his early years, Ralph attended Oakley schools until he graduated the eighth grade. During this time, while Ralph’s older brothers were serving their country in WWII, he took on the responsibility of helping run the family farm as the remaining son at home. These times were when Ralph built a foundation for his decades-long career in agriculture. Ralph retired from farming in the fall of 2018 after planting his final wheat crop. Six days before his death, he witnessed the harvesting of the same crop, which resulted in the highest yield of his farming career.
At the young age of 20 years, Ralph met the love of his life, Marcella Ribordy, at the skating rink in Oakley. The two were married on November 24, 1948 in Grainfield, Kansas during the one of the largest blizzards western Kansas had seen for decades. The two built their lives together on the farm and were blessed with eight children, Eulalia, Marvin, Vickie, Elaine, Stan, Sandy, Chris, and Lynn. In 2009, Ralph reluctantly moved from the farm and into town at Marcella’s wish. They spent the remainder of their days there enjoying life in town until Marcella’s passing in March of 2018. In all, the couple were married sixty-nine years.
Family was always a priority for Ralph. Even in the lean years, he always provided for his family. As a father, Ralph laid a solid foundation for his children teaching them the value of hard work. He also made time for activities like hunting, fishing, camping and family trips. As a grandfather, Ralph held a special place in his heart for his grandchildren. He loved spending time with them on the farm, especially when they rode along in his John Deere tractors and combines or on his infamous yellow Kawasaki three-wheeler.
Ralph and Marcella loved to be around people and host large gatherings, whether they be for the holidays with the family or seasonal events such as opening weekend for pheasant season, where they often had over 60 guests. Together, they knew no strangers and welcomed everybody as “family” in their home. Outside of bringing people into their home, they enjoyed social events like playing cards, going to dances, and keeping up with their grandchildren and their life endeavors.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marcella; brothers, Joe, George, Bernard and Arnold; sister Eulalia Albers; granddaughter Stacy Taylor; great-grandson Elijah Lampe and grandson-in-law Noah Favaregh.
He is survived by his children, Eulalia (Gary) Muschik, Union Bridge, MD, Marvin (Bette) Albers, Oakley, Vickie (Rich) Farney, Wilson, KS, Elaine (Ken) Ptacek, Colby, KS, Stan Albers, Hoxie, KS, Sandy (Monty) Moore, Monument, KS, Chris (Terri) Albers, Oakley and Lynn (Vivian) Albers, Pagosa Springs, CO; 23 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic School or Logan County Healthcare Foundation in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
