Stony Spence, age 59 of Victoria passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Victoria.He was born December 12, 1956 in Ft. Campbell, KY to Reb T. and Lucy (Hammack) Spence.

He worked for the Russell Kansas School District at the Elementary School. He enjoyed his work and being able to interact with the school kids. He also enjoyed family playing guitar and singing and had been part of a local band Common Ground at one time.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Gregory of Victoria; his mother, Lucy Spence of carrollton, TX; a daughter, Kelsey Ellen Spence of Great Bend, KS; a brother, Robert S. Spence of Carrollton, TX; a sister, Paula Hoppe of Miraloma, CA; a step son, Jason Gregory and wife Tina and their children, Damien and Aria Gregory all of Kirwin, KS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Reb T. Spence, grandparents, Stony and Annabelle Hammack and Austin and Mae Spence as well as a step daughter, Audrey Gregory.

Local visitation will be Wednesday 5 PM – 7 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, April 8, 2016 at Scott’s Funeral Home 2425 E. Main Carrollton, TX. 76528. Burial will follow services in the Jonesboro Cemetery.

Visitation will be be 6 PM – 8 PM Thursday at Scott’s Funeral Home.

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

Roy Lee “Cookie” Cook, age 80, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. Roy was born January 13, 1936 in Las Animas, Colorado, the son of Ralph W. & Harriett Bernice (Corf) Cook. He had been a resident of Wichita County, Kansas since 1963 moving from Las Animas, Colorado. He was a farmer and had served his country in the United States Army from 1955 through 1959.

Roy was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Wichita County Amusement Association, both of Leoti, Kansas and the NRA.

On December 16, 1960 he married Emma Lou Dean at Las Animas, Colorado. Emma passed away on December 25, 2011 in Leoti, Kansas.

Roy’s surviving family includes

Four Children-

David & Donetta Cook- Swathmore, Pennsylvania

Douglas & Teresa De Leon-Cook- Spanaway, Washington

Candace & Kevin Brueschke- Longmont, Colorado

Jason & Cyrstal Cook- Fayetteville, North Carolina

Four siblings-

Paul Cook- Crawford, Colorado

Vicki Shull- Roswell, New Mexico

Viola Garnet- Fouke, Arkansas

Shirley Brickler- Fort Lupton, Colorado

Thirteen Grandchildren, Four Great Grandchildren

His parents, wife and three brothers precede him in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas with the Reverends Gary Salmans and Kyle Evans officiating and military honors provided by the United States Army.

Burial will be in Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado.

Memorials may be given to the Leoti EMT’s in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO 161, in Leoti, Kansas 67861.

Selma M. Ray, age 89, passed away on March 29, 2016 at Daniella’s Loving Care Home in Glendale, Arizona. Selma was born September 29, 1926 in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of John Oscar & Ferne E. (Dossett) Carlson. She had been a lifetime resident of Tribune until retiring to Sun City, Arizona in 1993. She was a homemaker and Secretary/Book keeper for Ray Oil Company.

Selma had been a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Tribune, Kansas, as well as The Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City, Arizona. She was also a former Stephen Minister.

On November 15, 1953 she married Russell H. Ray in Tribune, Kansas. Russell passed away on February 3, 2001 Sun City, Arizona.

Selma’s surviving family includes-

Two daughters-

Doris Ray- Sun City, Arizona

Joyce & Jerry Huddleston- Tribune, Kansas

Two grandsons-

Douglas Huddleston- Overland Park, Kansas

David Huddleston- Tribune, Kansas

Siblings-

Velma I. Carlson- Longmont, Colorado

Thelma I. Carlson- Longmont, Colorado

Nathalie M. & Don Monger- Loveland, Colorado

John Omer Carlson- Arvada, Colorado

Sister-In-Law

Marjorie Ray- Raymore, Missouri

Great Aunt-

CaroLee Frantz- Spearman, Texas

Her Caregivers-

Don & Daniella Radoiu- Glendale, Arizona

Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, and her son, Forrest E. Ray on May 5, 2012.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran Church in Sun City, Arizona.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (MST), Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas with Douglas Huddleston officiating.

Memorials may be given to Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran Church, 11025 N. 111th Street, Sun City, Arizona 85351 or to the Donor’s Choice in Care of Price & Sons Funeral Home. PO 301, Tribune, Kansas, 67879.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com

William Duane “Bill” Driscoll, 63, of Russell, Kansas passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 at his home.

Bill was born November 29, 1952 in Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of Jack D. and Hazel (Trast) Driscoll. He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. He then attended two years at Fort Hays State University.

Bill served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Indochina and Korea. After his tour of duty he returned to Russell.

Bill was united in marriage to Beverly Black on June 8, 1984 in Russell. This union was blessed with two sons; Chris and David. They made their home in Russell.

Bill was a carpenter and contractor most of his life. He was the owner and operator of Driscoll Construction. Early in life, he worked as a rig hand in the oil fields. He was a life member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240. He enjoyed skeet shooting with his boys, playing with his dogs, doing barbeques and boating at Lake Wilson.

Surviving family include his wife of 31 years, Beverly of the home; sons, Chris Driscoll and David Driscoll both of Russell, Kansas; brother, Jack Driscoll of Russell, Kansas; sister, Joyce Moore (John) of Severance, Colorado; mother-in-law, Melva Dortland of Gorham, Kansas; and two granddaughters, Macie Jo Scott and Lola Driscoll. He was preceded in death by his parents and father-in-law, Elmer Dortland.

Celebration of Bill’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell where the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard will conduct Military Rites. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Memorial has been established at the Bill Driscoll Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Albert L. Temaat, 80, of Oakley, died Friday, April 1, 2016 at Logan County Hospital, Oakley. He was born February 25, 1936, in Oakley, KS to John B. and Julia (Grasser) Temaat. He graduated from Oakley High School in 1955 and then served in the United States Army from 1955 – 1957. On June 1, 1959, he married Valeria Mannebach, in Seguin, KS. Al was a general contractor for 50 years. His legacy still stands in Oakley and the surrounding area where he built a large number of homes. His love for Christ and love for his family were apparent in his daily actions. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oakley and a 3rd and 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. Al served on the St. Joseph School Council and also the Oakley City Council.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert and William and sister Bertha Lee.

Al is survived by his wife, Val; children, Brenda Temaat, Becky (Jim) Hulse, Julie (Roy) Tower, Janell Temaat, Audrey Temaat and Brad Temaat; grandchildren, Cassy, Jay, Grace, and Josh Temaat, Clayton Temaat, Austin and Amber Tower; brother, Paul Temaat; sisters, Mary Ann Porter and Lu Ewing and sister-in-law’s, Joan Temaat and Phyllis Temaat.

Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley with Vigil service starting at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church or St. Joseph Catholic School in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com

Alita L. Wells Barrows, 76, died Friday, April 1, 2016, at Trego Manor, WaKeeney, KS. She was the daughter of William H. and Alice Flaiz Wells. She was born May 10, 1939, in Scott City, KS. She was a graduate of Scott County Community High School and attended Fort Hays State University.

She was united in marriage to Rodney T. Barrows on September 2, 1961, in Scott City, KS. Of this union were born two sons, R. Scott and R. Todd. They were married for 52 years until Rod’s death.

Alita spent her life devoted to faith, family and community. She cherished time with her husband and sons supporting her sons’ activities. She served as a Sunday school teacher, cub scout leader, 4-H community leader and encourager to all. She enjoyed serving as an officer for the Ness County Old Settlers Reunion. She enjoyed being a part of the PEO Sisterhood, Extension Home Unit and Bridge Club. Alita retired after 27 years from the Ness County Hospital where she worked in the business office.

She was preceded in death by four brothers: Malvin Wells, Willard Wells, Howard Wells, and Edd Wells; a sister Maggie Conine; and her parents. She is survived by sisters Willma Baker, Scott City, and Charlotte Holmes, San Diego, Cal.

Other survivors include her two sons, R. Scott “Bronc” Barrows, WaKeeney, and R. Todd Barrows (Janet), Manhattan; 4 grandchildren, Tara Ann Mahoney (Mark), Jordan Breit (Erica), Rachel McPherson, and Ethan McPherson; and 2 great-grandchildren, Tayler Mahoney and Addyson Mahoney.

Funeral service will be Tuesday April 5, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, Ness City with burial in the Ness City Cemetery.

Friends may call on Monday, April 4 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be given to United Methodist Church, Ness City, or Ness County Healthcare Foundation.