Marion J. Schmidt, 87, Hays, died Friday, August 3, 2018 at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

COLBY – Melda (Headley) Moore, 81, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas.

Services are pending with Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby.

Evan R. Henderson, age 45, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Hays Medical Center.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church, 394 St John – St Andrew Rd, Ellis, KS 67637.

Visitation will be Monday 5 PM – 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church.

A complete obituary is pending.

GREAT BEND – Samuel Clayton Shoaff, 89, passed away July 12, 2018, at Cherry Village Nursing Home, Great Bend. He was born June 11, 1929 at Hardtner, Kan., to Charles L. Sr. and Ruth A. (McCabe) Shoaff. He married Betty F. Hanzlicek, May 22, 1955 at Wilson, Kan. She died December 22, 2013.

Samuel was a Great Bend resident coming from Russell in 1952. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Argonne Post #180 all of Great Bend. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, obtaining the rank of Staff Sargent, and then worked as a parts-man until he retired.

Survivors include, one son, Brian K. Shoaff and wife Laura of Hays; two sisters, Barbara Majernik of Ulysses, and Dorothy Stephens of Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother, brother, George Shoaff of Las Vegas, Nev.; two granddaughters, Morgan Shoaff of Brooklyn, N.Y and Alexa (Shoaff) Wiens of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by brother, Charles Shoaff, Jr.

Memorial Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 10, 2018, at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney, with Rev. Delbert Stanton presiding. Military Rites will be conducted by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard. A reception will be held 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018, at First United Methodist Church, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Honor Flight or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend.

Arthur Glenn “Art” Morgan, 92, died July 31, 2018, at Locust Grove Village, LaCrosse, Kansas. He was born February 10, 1926, in Sheridan County, Kansas, the son of John Franklin and Elsie (Quakenbush) Morgan.

On May 12, 1943, he enlisted with the United States Navy. He served during both World War II and the Korean War. Art continued his career with the Navy until June 1, 1964, retiring after 20 years as a MCPO. He then went to college and later received his master degree. He was one of the founding teachers of Barton County Community College, teaching for 13 years, and retiring in 1982. Arthur returned to his farming roots in 1972 when he and Mary purchased a farm in rural Hoisington. After retirement from BCCC until shortly before his death, he was able to pursue his love for the Kansas prairie and cattle ranching. Art was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association.

On December 27, 1947, he married Mary Theresa Rahall in Mansfield, Ohio.

Survivors include; his wife of 70 years, Mary Morgan; three children, Ann Eulert and husband Bud of Hays, Hope Krug and husband David of Topeka, and Scott Morgan of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Heather McGlocklin of Wichita, Bobbi Hase of Kansas City, and Austin Krug of Overland Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings.

Family will greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow in Olivet Cemetery. Friends may sign the book now until Saturday, there will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Hays Med or Alzheimer’s Association in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Teresa Jane Madden was born September 6, 1956 to Eugene and Phyllis (Kobler) Madden. She was delivered by her uncle, Dr. Carl Kobler at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City, Kansas. She passed away July 12, 2018, in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 61.

Teresa had a special zest for life and enjoyed many activities. She participated in Special Olympics when she was young and was a member of the Methodist Church. She loved music and especially anything that Elvis Presley sang. Teresa made everyone feel like they were special to her but, she was diplomatic and she would never admit that anyone was her favorite. When asked which one is your favorite, she would always say “both”! She was always surrounded by a large extended family. She felt their love and returned that love full circle.

Watching the Ringneck basketball teams bring home the 1970 and 1998 State championships was extra special for Teresa. After the games there were hugs and high-fives with many of the team members. She was just as excited as they were! But above all else, was Teresa’s love for Jesus. She always knew that someday she would be with Him in his heavenly kingdom. And as people of faith, we too know that she now rests in his loving Arms.

Teresa was preceded in death by her father; her brother Mark Eugene and her nephew Jeffrey Mark.

Leaving to mourn her passing are her mother; siblings: Patricia (Kenneth) Beran of Rose Hill, Kansas, Pamela (Gary) Werling of Gretna, Nebraska, and Kelly Madden of Wichita, Kansas. Her two special aunts: Janice Richmeier and Ida Alice Montgomery both of Hill City; nieces: Kristin (Matt) Conrad, Emily Werling, Heidi (Ben) Knapp, Shelli Werling, Brianna (Jamie) Tickel, and Danielle (Michael) McCoy; one nephew, Brock (Amy) Beran; 21 great nephews and nieces; as well as extended family members and friends.

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Dr. Candy Kay Charowhas, 47, passed away July 31, 2018 in Ellsworth. She was born February 24, 1971 in Ellsworth to Brent Cunningham and Irene Vodraska. She married Peter Charowhas in Ellsworth on August 5, 1995.

Candy believed in family. Family was number one and important in her life along with God and her Catholic faith. She loved being a mother to Ava & Sailor. She loved her husband Pete and told him every day. She had a multitude of lifelong friends she felt were very important to her.

Candy was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church of Ellsworth and the church altar society. She was also a member of the Kansas Optometric Association and involved in many activities with her children including 4-H and youth church activities where she helped teach religious education classes.

Candy is survived by her husband Peter of Ellsworth; children, Sailor and Ava Charowhas; brothers, Jamie Cunningham of Ellsworth and Alex Cunningham (Allison) of Great Bend; sister-in-law, Kim Bergmann (David); brother-in-law, Michael Charowhas (Cassandra); nephews, Cannon Cunningham, Colton Hower, and Blake and Garrett Bergmann; nieces, Chesney Cunningham, Jensen Bergmann, and Jade Charowhas. She was preceded in death by her step-father, Firman Werth.

Visitation: 1-7 p.m., Friday, August 3, 2018 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth followed by a vigil and rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Family will be present 6-7 p.m.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Ellsworth with burial following in Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church CYO, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Frank William Earl passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 62. He was born on January 7, 1956 in Hays, Kansas to the late Robert Orville and Laura Louise (Ballard) Earl. After graduating from high school he went on to attend vocational technical school. On May 30, 1981 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Sue Dotson in Olathe, Kansas.

Frank was an avid sportsman. He loved hunting and fishing as well as basketball, baseball, and bowling. He always enjoyed being outside whether he was working cattle or just having fun. He proudly served as a volunteer firefighter with the Woodston Fire Department for over 20 years.

Frank is survived by his wife Carolyn Earl of the home in Stockton; daughter Helen King and boyfriend Thomas Pyle of Stockton; sons Irvin Earl and his fiancé Lexi Ott of Stockton, and David Earl and wife Ashley of Stockton; sister Linda Thompson of Woodston; brothers Charles Earl of Woodston, Donald Earl and wife Jacque of Stockton, and Robert Earl and wife Darlene of Osborne; grandchildren Laura King, Skylar King, Kayden King, Lucas Earl, Cobi Earl, Cameron Earl, and Cayson Earl who is due in October.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Louise Earl, and daughter Sarah Ann Earl.

Not one to be limited by a loss of hearing, Frank was proficient in sign language and had a great sense of humor to boot. Until we see him again, we will miss the joy, laughter and happiness he brought to all of us. Most especially through the one universal sign he took great pleasure in sharing, displaying his batting average, for those he knew and loved the best.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Main Street Christian Church in Stockton. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home in Stockton with the family receiving friends from 6:00-8:00pm. Memorials are suggested to the Woodston Fire Department and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st Street, Stockton, KS 67669.