David B. Wilson, 66, died May 25, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi, Manhattan. He was born July 24, 1953, in Strong City, to Everett and Ruth (Ellis) Wilson. He graduated from Chase County High School and earned two years of college credits. David retired as a railroad engineer from BNSF. He was a member of Cottonwood Falls United Methodist Church and former Lions Club President. David was a die-hard University of Kansas fan, enjoyed watching the Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV, and would catch a...

Ruby Lucille Harlan Baker, our mother, passed away on May 23, 2020 at her home in Sun City, Arizona at the age of 94, surrounded by her family and under the care of Banner Home Health Hospice.  She was born on December 10, 1925 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.  The daughter of Earl and Leona Harlan, she graduated from Chase County Community High School in 1943.  She was married to Guy Baker, Jr on October 7, 1944 prior to his leaving for the Army and World War II in Germany as an...

Henry P. “Hank” Englehaupt, 76, died May 4, 2020, at his home in Cottonwood Falls, KS. He was born January 11, 1944, in Ottawa, IL, to Richard and Louise (Kaecker) Englehaupt. Hank worked for Equistar as a process operator before retiring. He was an artisan wine maker, master gardener, and known for his home-cured bacon and home-made sausage. He served in the U.S. Army as an engineer and was a Vietnam veteran. Hank was very proud of his service to his country. On July 29, 1973,...

Rosa Joan Brown, age 86, of Cottonwood Falls, died April 8, 2020, at Chase County Care & Rehabilitation Center, Cottonwood Falls.  The daughter of Ralph and Helen (Fisher) Thompson, Joan was born December 29, 1933, in Emporia. She graduated from Elmdale High School in 1951 and Kansas State Teachers College in 1953. Joan married Wyatt Dean Brown on October 19, 1956, at Elmdale, and taught elementary school in Matfield Green before becoming a mother.  She later worked in the...

Wayne L. Jeffrey, 86, died March 30, 2020, at Wilshire at Lakewood, Lee’s Summit, MO. Wayne was born February 7, 1934, in Cottonwood Falls, to Ellsworth and Emily Ruth (Merrit) Jeffrey. Wayne served in the United States Army from January 1957 to October 1957.  He completed Cooking and Baking courses at Fort Riley, then was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.  He worked as a foreman for Kansas Lumber Company, and later Mark II Lumber in Emporia. Wayne enjoyed...

Shirley A. Lincoln, 81, died March 28, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born March 24, 1939, in Cedar Point, to Walter L. and Ethel L. (Potter) Blount. Shirley graduated from Chase County Community High School in 1957. Shirley retired as the City Clerk of Cottonwood Falls, she was also a member of Chase County Chamber of Commerce, Board of Historical Society, and Treasurer of Cottonwood Falls Housing Authority. Shirley loved to travel and had visited almost every state. She...

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...