Kory Taylor passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the age of 47. He was born on December 2, 1971 in Hoxie, Kansas to Louis “Tuffy” and Lodema (Coberley) Taylor . Kory grew up in Hoxie where he attended Hoxie Grade School, graduating with the Hoxie High School class of 1990. He attended Kansas University (KU) and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science.

Kory married his high school sweetheart, Stacie Randolph, on October 26, 1996, at the Hoxie Christian Church. They lived in Hoxie, Kansas where they raised their three sons, Josh, Cayle, and Peyton. Kory, loved all things green, managing Taylor Implement. He was a genuine friend and humble leader. In 2017, Kory and Stacie purchased the Hoxie Stop 2 Shop. It was his dream to make it a fun place to be for the community.

Kory loved people generously. His witty humor brought a smile to everyone. He didn’t know a stranger and believed everyone had value and a story worth hearing. He was a proud dad, never missing an opportunity to play and be involved in the life of his boys. He adored his grandchildren, Kadence and Harper, and never missed an opportunity to spend time with them. He relished and appreciated the time he spent with the love of his life, Stacie, his family and his dog, Lucy. Kory loved deeply and always put his family first.

Kory was an adventurous person from an early age and grew into a man of many talents and interests. Two of his favorite hobbies were hunting and fishing. He could hardly wait until Fall when the hunting season was getting into full swing. Kory was a life-long KU fan. He enjoyed flying and often used his passion as a pilot to help others. He was a true competitor. With a healthy dose of humor and love, he made his boys earn their victories, whether it be a video game, backyard basketball, and even all the way out to the ski slopes.

Kory is survived by his wife, Stacie of the home, Hoxie, Kansas; sons, Josh & wife Ashli of Hays, Kansas, Cayle Taylor of Hays, Kansas, and Peyton Taylor of Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Kadence and Harper Taylor; father, Louis Taylor of Colby, Kansas; father and mother-in-law, Bob and Linda Randolph of Topeka, Kansas; brother, Kyle Taylor of Colby, Kansas; sister, Kami Booi and husband Brandon of Colby, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Jamy Taylor of Lawrence, Kansas and Shelley Johnson and husband Warren of Aberdeen, North Carolina; brother-in-law Ryan Randolph and wife Hanna of Lawrence, Kansas; nieces and nephews, Sophie and Ethan Taylor, Hagan and Hali Booi, Alexis, Macey, Gabriel, Chloe, Haven and Matthias Johnson, Joe, Jayden and Riley Randolph, and many, many friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lodema Taylor and his grandparents.

A funeral service is planned for Tuesday, July 2, 2019, 10:30 A.M. at the Hoxie Christian Church with Pastors Ben Rhodes and Carl Dumler presiding. A visitation will be held Monday, July 1, 2019 from 11:00 A.M. until 7:30 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Family suggests memorials to the Kory Taylor Memorial Fund and may be sent to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Online condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Kory was a kind, gentle person who was loved by many and dearly loved his family . He will be missed, but he would tell you all to keep up your chin and go on with your life because the day will come when all will be together again.

Alberto Carrasco Jr., 71, Hays, died Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Ellis Good Samaritan Society.

He was born December 30, 1947 in Hays, the son of Alberto and Evelyn (Speier) Carrasco. He was a graduate of Hays High School, worked in the oilfield, and also in lawn care.

Survivors include his six brothers; James Carrasco (Sue) of Hays, Robert Carrasco of Gillette, WY, Paul Carrasco (Linda) of Victoria, Frank Carrasco (Diane Meyers) of Hays, Daniel Carrasco (Colette) of Hays, and Mike Carrasco of Hays, three sisters; Carol Susie Hood (Howard) of Wichita, Debbie Carrasco of Hays, and Lisa Gillpatrick (Bob) of Overland Park, his children, grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Private family inurnment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested for family wishes in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences and memories of Alberto may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Joyce Irene Langhofer, 76, of Russell, Kansas, joined the Lord on Friday morning, June 28, 2019, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Russell, Kansas.

She was the daughter of Samuel and Dolores (Sprinkle) Langhofer, born on June 30, 1942, on the family farm south of Bunker Hill, Kansas. She attended school in Bunker Hill. She later relocated to Towanda, Kansas, with her parents and brothers where she spent the majority of her life. She was a caregiver to her mother for 21 years. She enjoyed mowing the lawn, riding her bicycle and working on crafts. She baked cakes and gave them to her neighbors and she also liked to walk. After her mother went to be with the Lord, she located to Camdenton, Missouri to be with her sisters. In 2016, she moved to Russell, Kansas, and resided at Parkside Manor. In 2019, she moved to the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Russell. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized in Fairview Baptist Church in Towanda, Kansas, the same day her Daddy was baptized. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Russell. Joyce never met a stranger and was always willing to help a person in need.

She is survived by her three sisters Janice Jack of Russell, Kansas, Marilyn Bond (Graden) of Riverton, Wyoming, Carolee Robie (Donnell) of Russell, Kansas; brother Sam Langhofer (Connie) of Benton, Kansas; son Shannon W. (Shannon) Nicholas and 2 grandchildren Garrett and Liddy from Chandler, Oklahoma and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Ronald whom she had a special bond with.

A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, July 02, 2019, at the Bible Baptist Church in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Dale Lane officiating. Burial will follow at the Dorrance City Cemetery in Dorrance, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, July 01, 2019, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday evening. Memorials can be given to the Bible Baptist Church and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Dixie “Charlene” Anderson, 87, of Salida, CO formerly of Graham County, KS, died June 24, 2019. She was born November 29, 1931, in Morland, KS to Ivan Louis and Geraldine (Boss) Rawson. She graduated from Morland High School in 1949 and married Dwane M. Anderson on May 22, 1949. She worked side by side with her husband at Anderson Motor Company, in Kinsley and Beloit, KS and Salida, CO from 1971 until 2005. Charlene and Dwane enjoyed traveling the US. She also was a quilter and seamstress and enjoyed crafting. Charlene was a member of the Salida Red Hats Society. Her greatest love was her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dwane; infant children, Jerry and Dixie Anderson; brothers Stanley and Gerald Rawson and brother-in-law Gene Keith.

She is survived by her children Cathy Dimmick, Hoxie, KS and Craig (Kayla Velharticky) Anderson, Howard, CO; grandsons, Brandon (Kari) Dimmick, Brady (Leanne Chamberlin) Dimmick and Wyatt Velharticky; granddaughter Miranda Archuleta; great grandchildren, Cameron and Caleb Dimmick, Trinity Dimmick, Preston Burt, Rylin, Rahlison, Royceton and Radisen; sisters-in-law, Sharon Rawson, Doris (Marvin) Warner and Gail Keith.

Visitation starts at 9:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019, at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, KS. Burial will follow in the Morland Cemetery, Morland, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Valley to Valley Senior Care Center, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Joyce Irene Langhofer, 76, of Russell, Kansas, joined the Lord on Friday morning, June 28, 2019, at the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Russell, Kansas.

She was the daughter of Samuel and Dolores (Sprinkle) Langhofer, born on June 30, 1942, on the family farm south of Bunker Hill, Kansas. She attended school in Bunker Hill. She later relocated to Towanda, Kansas, with her parents and brothers where she spent the majority of her life. She was a caregiver to her mother for 21 years. She enjoyed mowing the lawn, riding her bicycle and working on crafts. She baked cakes and gave them to her neighbors and she also liked to walk. After her mother went to be with the Lord, she located to Camdenton, Missouri to be with her sisters. In 2016, she moved to Russell, Kansas, and resided at Parkside Manor. In 2019, she moved to the Homestead Assisted Living Center in Russell. She accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized in Fairview Baptist Church in Towanda, Kansas, the same day her Daddy was baptized. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Russell. Joyce never met a stranger and was always willing to help a person in need.

She is survived by her three sisters Janice Jack of Russell, Kansas, Marilyn Bond (Graden) of Riverton, Wyoming, Carolee Robie (Donnell) of Russell, Kansas; brother Sam Langhofer (Connie) of Benton, Kansas; son Shannon W. (Shannon) Nicholas; 2 grandchildren Garrett and Liddy from Chandler, Oklahoma and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Ronald whom she had a special bond with.

A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, July 02, 2019, at the Bible Baptist Church in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Dale Lane officiating. Burial will follow at the Dorrance City Cemetery in Dorrance, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, July 01, 2019, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday evening. Memorials can be given to the Bible Baptist Church and sent in care of the mortuary.

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

December 2, 1971 – June 26, 2019

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January 2, 1951 – June 28, 2019

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Marjorie Ann Leech, 68, passed away June 27, 2019, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born February 13, 1951 at Great Bend to Robert & Wanda (Brown) Calvert.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Marjorie was a homemaker. She loved to play bingo and spend time with her grandkids.

Survivors include, one son, Travis Leech and one daughter, Robin Leech, both of Great Bend; two brothers, John Calvert and Dennis Calvert, both of Wichita; on sister, Nancy Calvert of Wellington; and three grandchildren, Talin Leech, Jacob Lauber and Avery Leech. She was preceded in death by her parents.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Marjorie Leech Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bernadine Iva Hinkson, age 90, of Arnold, Missouri, formerly of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away on June 17, 2019 in the company of family at Mercy Hospice South de Greeff Hospice House, St. Louis, Missouri.

Iva, known affectionately as Ivy to many close family and friends, was born May 9, 1929 near Phillipsburg, Kansas, the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Ann (Henry) Roller. As a young woman, Iva worked for the Kansas State Hospital System as a nurse’s and psychiatric aide, and was a homemaker for many years.

Iva was united in marriage to Dr. Bryce Alden Hinkson, M.D. on December 17, 1960 at the First United Methodist Church in Osawatomie, Kansas. Bryce and Iva made their home in Osawatomie, followed by moves to Leavenworth, Kansas; Fort Meade, South Dakota; and Poplar Bluff, Missouri where they lived for over 30 years. Bryce’s beloved Ivy was a loving and devoted wife and mother, running a tight ship at home taking care of most household and parenting duties. Iva’s support and encouragement made it possible for Bryce to pursue his life’s work, thus their loving partnership allowed for countless military veterans and their families to receive necessary assistance. Iva had more recently made her home with her daughter, Karen, in Arnold, Missouri as it became necessary for her and Bryce to be closer to their children.

Iva loved spending time with her family and was very proud of them. She was a voracious reader her entire life. She loved gardening and flowers, especially the homegrown tomatoes and cucumbers she enjoyed eating and sharing with friends and neighbors. She also enjoyed country music, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, animals, word puzzles, and going for rides in the car to see wildlife and flowers or to make an ice cream run.

In addition to her daughter Karen Sue Hinkson of Arnold, Iva is survived by her son Robert Charles Hinkson and his wife Rose Mary (King) Hinkson of rural Kaiser, Missouri, grandchildren Sara Smith of Jefferson City, Missouri, Rachel (Josh) Bang of Auxvasse, Missouri, Jonathan Pratt of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Elijah (Lillian) Hinkson of Jefferson City, and great-grandchildren Kayla and Lori Bang and Aiden Smith. She is also survived by sons Herb (Cathy) Deines of Hays, Kansas and William E. (Donna) Deines of WaKeeney, Kansas, and son-in-law Charles Rhoades of WaKeeney, and their families, including eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Iva is survived by her brother Darrell “Bud” (Clara) Roller of Greeley, Colorado, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Iva was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Bryce, daughters Polly (Deines) Rhoades and Mary Belle, infant great-grandson Nathan Samuel Bang, sister Pauline (Roller) Kappers, and brothers Orval Dean Roller, Sr. and Donald Duane Roller.

Services: Celebration of Life Visitation July 12, 2019, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and luncheon from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd., Saint Louis, Missouri 63125. A committal service at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery will follow the luncheon at 2:15 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Iva’s memory be made payable and mailed to Mercy South de Greef Hospice House, 10024 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128.

Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HoffmeisterSouthCounty.com.

Gerald LeRoy Feist, age 85, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away June 25, 2017. He was born on October 20, 1931, in Plainfield, Wisconsin, the son of Grover and Sarah Mae Losey Feist. His wife, Donna D. Feist, age 82, of Warsaw, passed away May 3, 2019, at the Hermitage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on September 15, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Pete and Georgia Shetler Schoonover.

Gerald grew up in Wisconsin and graduated high school in Plainfield, Wisconsin. He then served in the U.S. Army for a couple of years, moving to the Kansas City area after his discharge. Donna had moved with her family to the Kansas City area and met Gerald and they were married on January 18, 1955. They made their home in Overland Park, Kansas, and unto this union, four children were born. Gerald worked for the Santa Fe Railroad, as well as owning his own tree service business and trash service business, all at the same time. He worked hard and the whole family was involved in the businesses. Donna stayed home with the kids for a while but then worked as a nurse and later at the school cafeteria.

Gerald retired from the railroad in 1991 but continued his tree service business until retiring from it in 2005. They moved to Warsaw in 2009.

They were members of the Assembly of God Church in Overland Park. Donna enjoyed playing bingo and doing needlepoint quilts. They both loved to spend time with their grandkids.

They were both preceded in death by their parents and one granddaughter, Daisy Ann Ward.

They are survived by four children, , Kenneth Feist, of Tennessee, David Feist, and his wife, Jane, of Holden, Missouri, Gloria Andrew, and her husband Damen, of Edmonds, Kansas, and Anita Ward, of Warsaw. They are also survived by ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, Gerald’s Sister, Myrna Gunderson, of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, other relatives friends.

Memorial services for Gerald and Donna Feist will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, June 28, 2019, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Graveside services and interment will follow the funeral at 3:00 P.M. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Former Stuttgart resident Gene Vogel passed away June 26, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 83. He was born Feb. 19, 1936 in Phillips County, the son of Alvin & Martha (Merklein) Vogel.

He is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Monday, July 1 at 10:30 a.m. in the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating. Burial will follow in Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Stuttgart Community Center or the Phillips County Retirement Center.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Saturday and Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Sunday evening.

Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.