Frank Paul Sr. 73, Passed away Friday March 7th at St Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City Kansas. Frank was Born November 5th 1942 in Shallow Water Kansas, to Philip and Bertha Erskin Paul. He was a lifetime resident of Scott County. He worked for Bruce’s Carpet and Tile for 32 years then for Scott County Public Works/ Road and Bridge until his retirement in 2014.

Frank attended Scott Community High School, he never finished High School. However in 1972 He attended night classes from Colby Community College and obtained his GED, which allowed him to be part of a HBO Documentary On the GED program. While in High School he meet Peggy Whalers. They were wed on January 6,1962. Peggy passed away April 23, 2015.

To this Union three Children were born, Denice & Brian Allender of Brazil, Indiana, Frank & Sonja Paul of Marienthal, Kansas, and Chris Paul of Oberlin, Kansas. Frank had eight grandchildren: Mitzi, Dalton, Kolton, Jonathan, Dallas, Crista, Zackary, Kimberly and one Great Granddaughter, Zoey. Other survivors include one Brother Phillip Paul Wichita Kansas , and one sister Carol Ohmart Lawrence Kansas.

He was preceded in Death by his wife, his parents and one sister Delories Thon.

For many years Frank was a very active member of the the Boy Scouts Troop 149, and just in January was presented the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding volunteer work in scouting. On March 2nd the Scott County Record wrote a page and half article of his accomplishments in Scouting. Many would remember him working at the concessions stand or his favorite spot at the Scott County Free Fair at the Kiddie cars.

Memorial Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m Saturday, May 6, 2017 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Garee Geist-Smith presiding. Frank requested that all who attend the graveside service to be casually dressed. Following the service, a reception will be held at the Youth Inc. Building at 608 Myrtle in Scott City.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be given to the Youth Inc. Building Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

There will be no calling times.

Ruth Anna (Iseli) Dragoo, 88, Hutchinson, died peacefully on April 8, 2017 at the Hospice House in Hutchinson.

She was born November 7, 1928 in Halltown, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Daniel Paul Dragoo on December 4, 1946 in Columbus, Kansas. They celebrated nearly 60 years of marriage prior to him preceding her in death in November of 2006.

Ruth is survived by her three children; Doris Archer of Hutchinson, Kansas, Phillip Dragoo and wife Carol of Goddard, Kansas, and Nancy Ketter and husband Philip of Lecompton, Kansas. She also leaves behind to mourn her passing eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a son-in-law; Wayne Archer.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Mt. Allen Cemetery in Hays. Services were entrusted to the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Robert Alexander “Bob” Boyd, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2017, at the age of 81.

Bob was born in Topeka, Kansas, on July 19, 1935, the oldest of Mary (Dexter) Boyd and Francis “Bus” Boyd’s four children. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1953 and continued on to Kansas State College (now Kansas State University), receiving a degree in Journalism in 1957. While at K-State, he was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, the K-State men’s basketball team as a player then manager during the Tex Winter era, and the K-State baseball team.

After completing his Reserve Officers’ Training (ROTC) at K-State, Bob was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. Later promoted to Captain, he served as a Navigator and Electronic Warfare officer, flying in the B-57 Canberra. In 1961, Bob joined the family newspaper business and moved to Hill City to run The Hill City Times. He was later joined by his brother-in-law and business partner, Jim Logback. He was a publisher and an editor of The Hill City Times for 56 years. Bob was a natural salesman and continued his love of selling ads for the newspaper up until a few days before his death.

Bob married Diane Heim on May 30, 1970. To this union were born four daughters: Valerie, Suzie, Robyn, and Kristin. As an avid poker player, Bob often stated of his daughters, “Four of a kind beats a full house.” Bob’s family grew to include 15 grandchildren who brought their Papa much joy.

Growing up, Bob was a multi-sport athlete, but his favorite sport was always baseball. Beyond high school, Bob played baseball for Kansas State lettering in all three of his eligible years with the team. He then played professional ball for the Washington Senators organization (now known as the Minnesota Twins). After returning to Western Kansas, he was able to continue playing baseball, joining the Hays Larks. He was on this team until he was 40. His four daughters also have fond memories of attending and “assisting” their dad as he coached several of Hill City’s American Legion and K-18 teams. When his playing days were over, one of his favorite activities was watching and listening to the Hill City Ringnecks, the Kansas State Wildcats, any of his children’s and grandchildren’s teams, and the Kansas City Royals.

After his family, nothing meant more to Bob than the people of the High Plains of Western Kansas and especially the community of Hill City. He carried on his parents’ philosophy, “As long as we live in a town, it is the best town in the world and it is our job to help make it better.” Thus, he was actively engaged in the promotion of Graham County. Important to him also was his involvement over the years with the Hill City Rotary Club whose motto, “Service Above Self” he took to heart. He was a member of the Hill City United Methodist Church, the Hill City Elks Lodge, served on the Northwest Kansas Groundwater Management District Board, and was a former member of both the Kansas Citizens Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse and the Kansas Justice Commission. Continuing his love of sports and community, he donated land for the Hill City Ball Complex and the basketball goals in City Park.

He is survived by his wife of the home, Diane, his four daughters and their spouses and 15 grandchildren: Valerie Kalny and husband, Ben and children: Noah, Eli, Holli Jane, and Lilly, Lake Quivira, Kansas; Suzie McDowell and husband, Wade and children: Lexie, Aaron, and Brody, Hill City; Robyn Cathcart and husband, Aubrey and children: Abigail, A.J., Amarie, and Augie, Overland Park, Kansas; and Kristin Kemerling and husband Erik and children: Lauren, Annabelle, Quinn, and Levi, Greenwood, Indiana. Other survivors include, brother, Dick Boyd and wife, Mary Beth, Norton, Kansas; sister Betty James and husband, Wynne, Bethesda, Maryland; brother-in-law, Jim Logback, Hill City; in-laws, Val and Betty Heim, Superior, Nebraska; brother-in-law Val Heim and wife, Melody, Sterling, Colorado; and five nephews and three nieces and their families. His parents and sister, Frances Logback, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Hill City United Methodist Church, Rev. Larry Brock officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 14 at the Stinemetz Funeral Home with the family present to receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Hill City Ball Complex or the Hill City United Methodist Church in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 North Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.

Alma Irene Kelly, age 90, of Ellis, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney. She was born November 12, 1926 in Ellis, Kansas to Fred and Ademine (Armbruster) May. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1944. On May 29, 1948 she married Delbert Kelly. He preceded her in death on June 9, 2011.

Alma was a long time office manager for CKP which became Midwest Energy in Ellis retiring after 20 plus years of service. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church of Ellis. She enjoyed gardening, baking and taking walks.

She is survived by her son, Mark Kelly of Ellis; a niece, Barbara Kroeger of Wichita; a nephew Gary May and wife Joann of Littleton, CO and numerous other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Anna Bliss, Minnie Wichert, Martha Dietrich, Freda May, Dorothy May, Millie May and Margaret Stiffler and her brothers, Frank, Ernie, John, Eddie, Richard and Fred Jr.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Visitation will be Wednesday 5 PM – 7 PM and Thursday 10 AM until service time.

Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected].

Thomas Oakley Cole, age 70, of Hays, passed away March 15, 2017 at Hays Medical Center. He was born August 8, 1946 in Great Bend, Kansas to Miles K. and Ava L. (Brown) Cole. On July 3, 1966 he married Vickie J. Bowsher in Great Bend. She preceded him in death January 2, 2014.

Tom was a long time owner of Tom Cole and Associates in Hays which was an insurance and investment company. He was very passionate about dog rescue organizations and was co-founder of the Hays Golden Retriever Club. He was involved in many community organizations such as Boy Scouts leader, the Community Assistance Center, FHSU foster parent program and Ducks Unlimited.

He is survived by a son, Jason Cole and wife Kelly of Hays and children Thomas and Garrett; a daughter, Shannon Bauer and husband Gary of Wichita and grandson, Jordon Feltes; a brother, Dale Cole of Salina; a nephew, Eric Cole of Salina and a niece, Traci Cole of Kansas City.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial graveside service will be 11 AM, Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Great Bend Cemetery followed by a celebration gathering at the Great Bend Recreation Center.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Best Friends Animal Society (bestfriends.org).

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]

ary Catherine Ross, 92, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, April 09, 2017, at Main Street Manor in Russell.

Mary was born on August 17, 1924, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Seraphim P. and Margaret I. (Mahoney) Quint. She grew up on the family farm East of Bunker Hill, Kansas. She graduated from Bunker Hill High School in the class of 1942. She also attended college at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas and Marymount College in Salina, Kansas. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Lee Edward Ross on June 05, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Russell. She worked at Homestate Bank as a bank teller and helped with the family farm in Luray, Kansas. She most of all was proud to be a loving homemaker, raising her 10 children, Cathy, Joe, Jerry, Mary Pat, Richard, Kelly, Gary, Brad, Bobby and Harlan. She was a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was also a member of 4-H for 15 years, Catholic Ladies Auxiliary and Smokey Hills Public Television Advisory Board. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, baking and attending and helping with her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Surviving family include her daughter Cathy Nelson (Larry) of Russell, sons Joe Ross (Carol) of Abilene, KS and Jerry Ross (Cindy) of Russell, daughter Mary Pat Waymaster (Lance) of Russell, sons Richard Ross (Jannette) of Olathe, KS, Kelly Ross of Oklahoma City, OK, Gary Ross of Plano, Texas, Brad Ross (Linda) of Raymore, MO, Bobby Ross of Nashville, TN and Harlan Ross (Kim) of Manhattan, KS; brother Tom Quint of Greenville, TN; sister Margaret Ann Hahn (Bob) of Bridgeton, MO; 19 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lee on December 10, 1999, and brothers Martin and James Quint.

A celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Russell. A vigil service will be at 7 P.M., April 11, 2017, on Tuesday evening at the Catholic church. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be given to St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Loretta M. Wilson, 84, Hays, died Saturday, April 8, 2017 at the Hays Medical Center.

She was born July 1, 1932 in Larned, Kansas the daughter of Elmer and Helen (Wilson) Vratil. She graduated from Larned High School and attended Brown Mackie College in Salina and beauty school in Hays. On February 12, 1966 she was united in marriage to Charles B. Wilson, a union that would endure over 51 years. Loretta received her real estate license and was a real estate agent for many years with Coldwell Banker Executive Realty. She was a hard worker and enjoyed her work and she also enjoyed working in her yard, gardening, cooking, and playing the piano.

Survivors include her husband; Charles B. Wilson of Hays, six sons; Dennis McLaughlin and wife Debbie of Schoenchen, Galen McLaughlin of Hays, Terry Wilson and wife Dana of Parshall, ND, Craig McLaughlin and wife Chris of Hays, Mark Wilson of Hays, and Monte Wilson of Hays, grandchildren; Angela Frank and husband Clint, Miki Jenkins and husband Rob, Ryan Fagan, Daniel Fagan, Trent McLaughlin and wife Amber, Trevor McLaughlin and wife Kara, Jessie McLaughlin, and Amber Holm, and great grandchildren; Trenton, Kyler, Madyson, Cole, Ethan, Dylan, Darren, Taj, Kingston, Kamden, Kynleigh, Shanti, Jailysa, Danasia, and Daishon.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a son; Randy Dale Wilson.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, 29th and Indian Trail, Hays. Burial will follow in the Gorham Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:30 am until service time on Wednesday at the church.

Memorials are suggested in Loretta’s memory to the Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Vernon F. Schmidt, age 80, died Saturday, April 8, 2017, at his home in Hays. He was born June 18, 1936, in Pfeifer, Kansas to Isidor and Veronica (Degenhardt) Schmidt. He married Betty J. (Dreiling) on August 24, 1957, in Victoria, Kansas.

He was a salesman for S&W Supply Company in Hays for 43 years. He was a 1954 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the U S Army Rifle Team and was awarded the Distinguished Marksman Medal while in the service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and 4th degree Bishop Cunningham Assembly Knights of Columbus all of Hays. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Schmidt, for almost 60 years of the home; one son, Tim Schmidt and wife, Linda, Wichita, KS; three daughters, Cyndy Dreiling and husband, Tony, Hays, KS; Sandy Fields and her companion, Ted Morrissey, Overland Park, KS; Lisa Koppes and husband, Brian, Lawrence,
KS; one brother, Robert Schmidt and wife, Cindy, AZ; 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Isidor Jr. Schmidt and Stanley Schmidt and one grandson, Jordan Fields.

Services are at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church Hays, Kansas.
Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post #9076.

A vigil service is at 6:30 P.M. Monday, followed by a 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 P.M. Monday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, KS 67601.

The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday and from 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. Tuesday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Rectory Project.

Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]

Allan Keyse, age 70, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born on November 30, 1946 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Louis Oscar and Aileen French Keyse. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas,

He was a retired auto mechanic.

On November 19, 1967 he married Cheryl Geist in Scott City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors Include his Wife – Cheryl Keyse of Scott City, Kansas, One Son Greg Keyse of Denver, Colorado, One Daughter/Granddaughter – Andi Keyse of Aurora, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his Parents.

Graveside Services will be held at a later date with Garee Geist-Smith presiding.

Memorials in LIEU of flowers may be given to the Allan Keyse Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

There will be no calling times.