On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 12:35 AM Mitchell “Mitch” Dae Reed, loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and dear friend passed away at age 80 comfortably in his home in Olpe Kansas. Mitch was born on September 29, 1941 in Batavia New York to Leslie Mitchell Reed and Aileen Marie Emmert-Reed. He was inducted into the United States Navy as an aviation machinist mate third class on May 16, 1963 and honorably discharged as an aircraft engine mechanic on May 3, 1966....

Ben D. Sigel, 55, died September 14, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. He was born November 11, 1966, in Emporia, to Eric and Diana (Fisher) Sigel. Ben attended Chase County High School and trade school. He had worked as a mechanic at IBP, at a coal mine in Wyoming and was employed at PrairieLand Partners in Marion before his passing. Ben was a master fisherman, the best cook in the world and enjoyed canning vegetables from his own garden.  On February 14, 1993, he married Kathy...

Walter Lee “Buddy” Blount, Jr., 82, died September 6, 2022, at his home in rural Cottonwood Falls. He was born June 2, 1940, in Emporia to Walter Sr. and Leona (Potter) Blount. Buddy worked at Z-Bar Ranch and Evan Koger Ranch as a cowboy and then retired from KDOT after 23 years. In his younger years, he was on the Mercy Scuba Diving Team and helped with Boy Scouts. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, reading Western books, and spending time with his grandsons. Buddy...

Beverly G. Pinkston, 62, died September 5, 2022, at home in Bazaar. She was born August 19, 1960, in Emporia, to Dudley and L. Faye (DeWitt) Pinkston. Beverly had an infectious smile and inherited her father’s musical talents and love of music. She was a devoted and active member of Cottonwood Falls United Methodist Church and a strong faith in God and Jesus that sustained her all her life. Beverly had a passion for needle point and crafted many beautiful pieces. She was owner and...

Jerry J.R. Collins, 66, died September 3, 2022, at his home in Matfield Green. He was born June 18, 1956, in Strong City to Vernie E. and F. Hazel (Ramsey) Collins. Jerry was a hardworking man who built his house and worked for Chase County Road and Bridge as a road grader. He also enjoyed collecting items. On June 17, 1995, he married Pamela (Dodson) Wunderlich. They shared 27 years of marriage. Jerry is survived by: wife, Pamela of the home; sons, Craig Collins of Elmdale, Michael...

Craig Allan Cooper died August 8, 2022, peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Craig was born October 3, 1949, to Lois June and William Joel Cooper at the Strong City Stubenhofer mid-wife house. The family lived on Diamond Creek and he attended Elmdale Grade School and later Chase County Community High School. He graduated in 1967 and went on to Kansas State Teacher’s College (now Emporia State University). He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Agriculture in...

Burton L. Buchman, 89, died July 31, 2022, at Parkside Homes in Hillsboro, a temporary stay. His lifetime home was on Diamond Creek, rural Elmdale, KS, where he was devoted to caring for the land and the cattle that grazed on the Flint Hills tall grass. Burton was born March 8, 1933, in Cottonwood Falls, to Louis C. and Doris E. (Burton) Buchman. He married Mary Lou Davis June 14, 1953, in Mary’s family home, also on Diamond Creek. They shared 69 happy years of marriage. Burton was...

John Edmund Bock was born on January 25, 1925, near Lebanon, KS, to Christine Ferguson Bock and Elmer Bock. He died on July 30, 2022, at The Piper Assisted Living, Kansas City, KS. He lived on his family farm in Smith County until they moved to a farm near Zeandale, KS. He graduated from St. George High School in 1943. In WWII, John served in the South Pacific (Philippines), 6th Infantry Division, Company D, 20th Infantry. He served in Leyte, Manilla and later as part of the occupying force...

Sharon N. Tatman, 74, died July 23, 2022, in Cottonwood Falls. She was born August 1, 1948, in Lamont, to Wallace and Gladys (McCoy) Tatman. She graduated from Garland High School in Garland, TX. Sharon enjoyed doing cross stitch in the summer and crocheting in the winter because the blanket she was working on would help keep her warm. She also enjoyed playing Facebook games, reading, collecting bear figurines, sitting on the porch and bowling. Sharon is survived by: children, Gloria...

Judy E. McClellan, 78, died July 5, 2022, at her home in Elmdale. She was born May 15, 1943, in Maryville, MO, to Francis E. “Dick” and Edytha “Helen” (Slayden) Mildward. Judy was a passionate caregiver to her family who didn’t like to have attention on herself. She loved dancing, photography and eagles. She would spend hours out at the Chase County State Lake taking pictures. When her husband was a truck driver, they would ride together and traveled all over...