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Sharon Ann (Potter) Owen died at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas on July 1, 2022. She had just celebrated her 75th birthday and 55th wedding anniversary. Sharon was born on May 6, 1947 in Lamar, Missouri to Bert and Velma (Farthing) Potter, the oldest of two daughters. The family relocated to El Dorado when Sharon was five years old. On June 4, 1967, Sharon married Gary R. Owen. The couple have two children and three grandchildren. Sharon attended Wichita Business College after graduating...

James Robert Marshall, 37, passed away in his home in El Dorado on Tuesday June 28, 2022. James was born on March 4, 1985 in Salina , KS to Stan & Dee Marshall.  The family moved to El Dorado in 1990, where James graduated from El Dorado High School in 2003.  Following high school, James began a law enforcement journey with the El Dorado Correctional Facility.  James graduated from the Police Academy in Hutchinson in 2008. This led to a 15 year career as a patrol officer and K-9...

Leroy “Junior” Maxwell’s life began on May 17, 1927 in Augusta, KS; the son of Leroy and Ernestine (Poynter) Maxwell. As a young man Junior was drafted into the United States Army and proudly served his country. Junior presented himself as Tex Ritter’s #1 fan in all aspects of life, his home nearly a museum in tribute to Tex. Junior was an honorary member of the Tex Ritter fan club and was dedicated to going annually to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame/Tex Ritter Museum since...

Jerry Phillips, 77, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2022 at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, KS. He was born May 14, 1945 to Roy A. Phillips, Jr. and Ethelene (Robertson) Phillips. A lifelong resident of El Dorado, KS and an Army Reserve veteran, Jerry was active on several boards within the city throughout his life including Crimestoppers, the American Legion and the Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Jerry was a kind man who truly enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He was an avid...

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Melissa Ann Quinn, born in Pullman, Washington on October 16, 1991, died in Hutchinson, Kansas, on June 23, 2022 after an extended battle with pneumonia. Melissa never used words, but always found ways to bring joy to the people around her.  She used her eyes to convey love, grace, and forgiveness.  Melissa enjoyed being with people and remembered everyone who took time to talk to her.  She was always ready to share a kiss and a smile.  Melissa especially loved music, puppies, ice cream,...

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Kenneth D. Larson’s life began on October 22, 1960 in Newburg, OR; the son of Kenneth and Eleanor (Paul) Larson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Ken worked hard for his family driving truck for SEMA Construction. When he was not working, Ken enjoyed spending time with his family his sweetheart, Gina. Ken’s loving family includes his children, Melissa Laskey of Dowling, MI, Tyler (Tracy) Larson of Roswell, NM, and his cat “son”, Stitch; grandchildren...

Carol’s life began on December 18, 1946 in Oklahoma City, OK; the daughter of Harry P. and Bettye (Boston) Miller Jr. She graduated from South East High School in Wichita. Carol was united in marriage to Rod Wohlgemuth on November 24, 1978 in Towanda. She worked hard for her family in the medical field, retiring from Wesley Medical Center in Medical Records. Carol enjoyed sewing and planting flowers. She loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. Carol loved her dogs and her...