All Obituaries

James Lee Smith, 81, retired Master Gunnery Sgt., United States Marine Corps, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born and raised in Kansas before joining the military in 1958. He served his country proudly for 20 years and was a Vietnam War veteran. After retiring from the Marine Corps, he continued his career as an electronics technician at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Jim was a loyal and loving husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman and hunter...

Geneva Mae Croney, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Visitation with family will be 2-4 pm, Sunday, September 26, at Broadway Mortuary and Graveside Service will be 2 pm, Monday September 27, at Lakeview Cemetery. Geneva was preceded in death by parents, Herman and Ella Sullivan; beloved husband, Richard A. Croney; daughter, Teresa Croney; and brothers, Dwight Sullivan, Dewayne Sullivan and Dennis Sullivan. Survivors include son, Donald A. Croney; daughters, Pamela Doffing and...

Gertrude Ellen Mercer Moser, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2021, after a courageous journey through progressive dementia.  Gertrude was born September 5, 1931, in Tacoma, Washington, the youngest of six children, to Albert Alexander and Anna Rodgers Mercer.  She was a member of her high school tennis and fencing teams.  She discontinued college at San Jose State University to marry her sweetheart, Herb Moser, on November 21, 1951.  Eventually, they...

            The Reverend George William Wood passed away at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  He was accompanied to the threshold of eternity by his five children as they surrounded him with love and prayer.  George was 90 years old and had been in home hospice care for a few months.  He lived a long and full life.                George was born in West Preston, a suburb...

Beverly Ann (Chaney) Spann was born to Al Chaney and Edris Morrison Chaney in Wichita, KS on October 22, 1937. She went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021. Her early interests in life were her family, music, art and forming friendships. She attended Central College in McPherson, KS and finished her teaching degree at Greenville College in Illinois. She later received a master's degree in Education from Emporia State University. Her career focused on teaching bookkeeping,...

Richard Judson Peckham, 76, Adoption Attorney, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2021.    His love for the Lord was the foundation of his life. It was expressed in his love for his family and his service as an Elder, Bible teacher, church Trustee & President and Board member of the Pregnancy Crisis Center.   Richard served in the Army during the Vietnam War, receiving the U.S. Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service. He earned a BA in...

In Loop, Texas, the 27th of May, 1936, M. Christine Willis was born to Milton Elmer Willis and Pauline (Mack) Willis.  She was the oldest child of four who would be born into the Willis household, a place where  faith, church, love and determination were the examples set by her parents. Christine was surrounded by those who lived Christian lives, loved the Christian scriptures and believed in the power of prayer.  Her growing understanding of a promised resurrection was to...

Frederick "Fred" H. Frazier, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with Pat, his wife of 62 years, by his side. He was born to Carl and Lucille (Fish) Frazier on September 23, 1935 on the family farm, just south of Coldwater, Kansas. He grew up in this small farming town, alongside his 4 siblings: Denton; twin sister-Barbara Sue; Margaret Jo; and Don. Growing up in Coldwater, Fred was known as "Hugh" or "Brother" and Sue was known as "Sissy"....

Milton L. Myers, 92, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Milton is preceded in death by his parents, John and Esther Myers; brothers, Galen Myers, Wayne Myers, and Marvin (Millie and Pat) Myers. Survivors include his wife of 74 years, Dorothy Myers; daughters, Brenda (Kirk) Clayton, and Rita Myers; brother, Lynn (Elaine) Myers; sister, Faye (Alden) Nay; sister-in-law, Violet Myers, and Mary Myers; grandchildren, TJ (Katrina) Clayton,...

Patsy Sue Powell, 73, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Auden and Esther Powell and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include siblings, Mary Louise Powell Weber, Tony Ray Powell, Donna Powell Moody, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family. Share condolences at www.cozine.com.