Richard Glenn Potter, 67, of Allen, passed away on March 21, 2020.  Richard was born July 25, 1952, in Emporia, to William and Katherine (Marlatt) Potter.  He grew up in Cottonwood Falls. He began his trucking career at a young age following in his big brother’s footsteps.  He spent many years trucking with JD Miller, Calhoun, and Peak and Dial trucking.   Richard was united in marriage to Gay Spry and to this marriage a son, Jason, was born. ...

Betty Bill Swift, 92, died March 8, 2020, at Life Care Center of Burlington. She was born April 22, 1927, in Wonsevu, to Fred and Alta (Sidner) Payton. Betty attended school in Cedar Point then moved to Strong City Grade and High School. She was a hard worker and loved gardening, canning, and being a farm wife. Betty was a Sunday school teacher for 39 years, enjoyed giving permanents to her friends and family, and was a member of the New Century Club. Betty and her...

Marjorie L. Scobee, 93, died March 2, 2020, at Chase County Care and Rehabilitation, Cottonwood Falls. She was born July 8, 1926, in the Homestead area, to Paul and Irene (Cheeseman) Stackley. Marjorie loved working on crosswords and putting together puzzles. She was married to DeForrest “Bill” Scobee. Marjorie is survived by: sister, Paula Jean Fruci and husband Dick of New Hampshire and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wilma...

Isla R. Swift, 98, died March 1, 2020, at her home in Matfield Green. She was born November 15, 1921, in Matfield Green to Arthur R. and Catherine A. (Golden) Hull. Isla was raised on her Aunt Stella and Uncle Edward’s farm outside of Burns. She attended school in Burns. Isla was a homemaker, had worked at the local café in Matfield Green and provided housekeeping services to several families in the community. Isla married Elmer Swift on February 25, 1939, at the Chase County...

Nancy M. Griffin, 67, died February 25, 2020, at her home. She was born February 23, 1953, in Wichita, to David and Hazel (Walker) Mercer. Nancy graduated from Chase County High School in 1971, attended Kansas State University and graduated from Emporia State University in 1975. Nancy grew up in the Homestead area and loved living in the Flint Hills and Chase County. Her strong faith was important to her and she was a very active member of Cottonwood Falls United Methodist Church and United...

Barbara J. Wells was born December 21, 1930 in Hillsboro and went to Heaven to be with her husband Harold Kip Wells Tuesday, February 4, 2020.  Barbara graduated from Elmdale High School in 1948. On August 5, 1948, she married Harold Kip Wells. After Kip graduated from Washburn Law School, they moved to Kansas City. Barbara was a stay at home mother who devoted herself to her family, her church, and many volunteer organizations. After Kip retired from his law practice in Overland Park,...

Jerry Dean Drummond, 78, died February 3, 2020. Jerry was born November 26, 1941, in Elmdale, to Donald W. and Hazel M. (Counsellor) Drummond. Jerry graduated from Elmdale High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as an assembler for over 30 years at Didde and 15 years as a corrections officer at Chase County Jail. Jerry loved spending time outdoors and fishing but his biggest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and watching them play...

Barbara Jean Fosdick, 92, died January 31, 2020, at Chase County Care and Rehabilitation, Cottonwood Falls. She was born April 19, 1927, in Madison to Louis W. and Bessie (Neiman) Thornton. Jean loved spending time with her family and her animals. She married Melvin “Chuck” Burright on June 6, 1945 and they later divorced. She married Harry Sarg June 1, 1974 and he died February 1978. On June 1, 1985, she married J.R. “Bill” Fosdick in Liberal. They shared 26 years...

Maxine Wambsganss, 94, of Silver City, IA, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.   Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Elk Community Cemetery in Elmdale, KS.   Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood, IA and Brown-Bennet Alexander Funeral Home in Cottonwood Falls, KS are caring for Maxine and her family. Betty Maxine Wait, daughter of Edmond Roy and Mabel Edna (Summerville) Wait was born on July 22, 1925 in...

Marjorie “Marge” A. Gibb, 93, died January 10, 2020, at St. Luke's Living Center, Marion. She was born October 24, 1926, in Newton to William B. and Ida Mae (Harless) Pringle. Marge graduated from Elmdale High School in 1944. She was a member of Elmdale United Methodist Church. On March 24, 1947, she married Harold E. “Doug” Gibb in Hutchinson. He died November 14, 1985. Marge loved being a homemaker and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed bird...