All Tributes - El Dorado, KS

Ernest Martin Stevens was born on January 16, 1950 in Santa Monica, California. He graduated from high school in Germany. He was united in marriage to Cheryl “Ann” (Burkett) Stevens on September 22, 2005 in Florida. Ernest enjoyed singing karaoke and traveling, but Ernest’s greatest joy in life was his family, which includes his wife, Cheryl of the home; son, Ernest Stevens, Jr; daughter, Tina Stevens and two grandchildren. Ernest passed away on November 10, 2019 in Wichita. He was...

William Y. Reed January 30, 1945 - November 2, 2019 Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend…known for his dry wit. Bill Reed, of Dardenne Prairie, MO, died on November 2, 2019 at the age of 74. He was born in Wichita, KS to Dale & Cathryn “Kitty, Kate” (Davis) Reed. Bill was the second of three children. He graduated from Wichita Southeast High School in 1963. He served in the US Navy from 1963 - 1967, then he attended Butler County Junior College. In...

Novalee’s life began on February 2, 1934 in Seiling, OK; the daughter of Guy and Ada (Trim) Nixon. She was united in marriage to the late John C. Mikel Sr. on July 20, 1964. Novalee worked as a private care nurse and caregiver for many years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and camping. Novalee especially loved her pets Skippy and Chico. Novalee’s greatest joy was spending time with her family which includes her son Tony Howe of El Dorado; grandchildren Jolela Stinnett, Stacy...

Marcia Anne McCoy, our beautiful, creative mother, went to her heavenly home on Friday, November 8, 2019. She was born in Wichita, KS on October 1, 1936 to Harold and Beth (Sherman) Richey. Most of her adult life was spent in the El Dorado area. Over the years as well as being a homemaker, she worked in various positions such as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone, a secretary in local law offices, in the Registrar's office at Butler County Community College and finally retiring as...

Georgiana’s life began on February 22, 1929; the daughter of Glenn and Gladys (Robertson) Bennington in Duquoin, KS. Georgiana is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Music. She was united in marriage to Jim Fullinwider in 1951. They moved to their country home, south of El Dorado in 1953 and she had lived in that same area ever since. During her career, she aided in running a dairy farm, providing piano lessons in the community, serving as a paraprofessional at Oil Hill...

Donald E. Brickley and Jean B. Brickley passed away within 36 hours of each other on Saturday, November 2, 2019, after 67 years of marriage. Don was born April 13, 1932 at Oil Hill. He was the son of Ray and Opal (Ingersoll) Brickley. Jean was born November 18, 1932 at Greer’s Ferry, Missouri. She was the daughter of William and Lillie (Rice) Bell. They graduated from El Dorado High School with the class of 1950, and were married in 1952. Don served overseas in the Army during the...

Donald E. Brickley and Jean B. Brickley passed away within 36 hours of each other on Saturday, November 2, 2019, after 67 years of marriage. Don was born April 13, 1932 at Oil Hill. He was the son of Ray and Opal (Ingersoll) Brickley. Jean was born November 18, 1932 at Greer’s Ferry, Missouri. She was the daughter of William and Lillie (Rice) Bell. They graduated from El Dorado High School with the class of 1950, and were married in 1952. Don served overseas in the Army during the...

William “Bill” McClure’s life began on November 25, 1947 in Wichita, KS; the son of Arthur and Irene (Nuessen) McClure. Bill faithfully served our country in the United States Army in Germany. He was united in marriage to Kay L. Hutson on March 26, 1982. Bill worked for several years at Kneebler Construction, as a ranch hand at Gilliland Cattle Company and retired from Hydrochem as a cleaning technician. He enjoyed watching John Wayne and other Westerns. Bill enjoyed gardening and...

Charles William Smith was born May 6, 1928 to Allen and Mary (Kelley) Smith. He served in the US Air Force and participated in the Berlin Air Lift, dropping food and supplies to the starving families behind the wall. Charles continued his military career, serving in the Kansas Air National Guard, until his retirement in 1985. He is survived by his wife of 67 years Joyce, his brother Clifford (Judy) of Skiatook, OK and four children: Charles Smith of Tacoma, WA, Peggy Connolly of El...

Longtime Benton, Kansas resident Kathleen Clifton died Friday, November 1, 2019 at her home, with her loving family by her side. She was 71 years of age. She was born Kathleen Estes on December 3, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Fred L. and Wanda (Hayes) Estes. She grew up in Wichita and attended Wichita Heights High School. On December 3, 1964, Kathy was united in marriage to Thomas “Lewis” Clifton in Pryor, Oklahoma. She began working in the aircraft industry after she was...