Ray A. Miller, age 66, passed away on January 20, 2026, at his home in Emporia, Kansas. He was born on November 29, 1959, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Carl A. and Peggy J. (Spillman) Miller. Ray spent his entire career in the construction industry. A hardworking and dedicated man, he worked for Star Construction for nearly 30 years and retired as a foreman from Bruce Davis Construction. Ray enjoyed fishing, country cruising, watching westerns, ...

Brent Allen Miller, 36, died January 18, 2026, at Chase County Care and Rehabilitation, Cottonwood Falls. He was born April 16, 1989, in Emporia, to James “Jim” Miller and Julie Scott. Brent attended Emporia High School. Brent’s main job was being a grandson, son, and father. He enjoyed video games, collecting baseball caps and was a computer whiz. He could fix anything wrong on the computer with no problem.  Brent is survived by: father, Jim Miller and wife Monica ...

Born in Bakersfield, California in 1948, she was the daughter of Nolan and Priscilla Cornelius and was raised by Priscilla and Oscar Stephens. She shared a devoted marriage with her husband, Gary Pinkston, and together they built a life grounded in faith, commitment, and family. She was a loving mother to two daughters, Tiffany Myers (married to Matt Myers) and Crystal Pinkston, raising them with strength, compassion, and unwavering support. Her guidance, faith, and steady presence shaped ...

Robert “Rob” Benzer, II, 61, died December 28, 2025, at Newman Regional Medical Center, Emporia. He was born May 3, 1964, in Milwaukee Wisconsin to Robert B Benzer Sr. and Babette Moliter Benzer.  Rob was a hardworking man and thoroughly enjoyed his career. He had worked for U.S. Stone as a heavy machine operator for almost 25 years. When not working, Rob would enjoy doing yardwork and being outside. Crafting his dream estate, and rescuing various critters. On November ...

Hazel Irene (Carpenter) Everett, 99, died December 24, 2025, at Chase County Care and Rehabilitation in Cottonwood Falls, KS. She was born November 9, 1926, in Cottonwood Falls to Ernest and Rose (Laloge) Carpenter. On June 10, 1943, she married Daniel Everett in Cottonwood Falls. They shared almost 53 years of marriage before he died on March 11, 1996. Hazel worked alongside Dan on their farm northeast of Strong City, KS for many years. She later worked at the Chase County Nursing Home as ...

Larry H. Edwards, 85, died December 11, 2025, at Halstead Health and Rehabilitation. He was born June 20, 1940, in Benkelman, NE, to Herbert L. and Ruth Belle Edwards. Larry was an over the road truck driver for PFS and then retired from John Deere. He was a member of Homestead Friends Church. Larry proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 until he was honorably discharged in 1965. On August 22, 1960, Larry married Rebecca A. Robinson in Haviland. They shared almost 62 ...

Sandra K. Schroeder, 83, died Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living, Emporia. She was born May 13, 1942, in Allen, to Vernon H. and Lois A. (McAuley) Maxwell. Sandra graduated from Northern Heights High School in North Lyon County and from ESU with a bachelor of science in business. She worked in the student loan office before retiring. Sandra didn’t stay retired long before she went to work in the financial aid office at the VoTech. She tried the retirement life ...

Kathryn “Kathy” Diane Sigel, 65, died December 6, 2025, at her home in rural Marion. She was born April 30, 1960, in Kansas City, KS, to Darrell and Myrna Jean (Roush) Shepherd. Kathy graduated from Atchison High School in 1978. She worked for 18 years at Dolly Madison before they were bought out by Hostess. She then went on to drive a school bus until she retired. Kathy enjoyed music, flowers and gardening. On February 14, 1993, she married Benton “Ben” D. Sigel in ...

Delbert Ray Swift, 85, died December 5, 2025, at Chase County Care and Rehabilitation, Cottonwood Falls. He was born September 22, 1940, in Strong City, to Elmer Ray and Isla (Hull) Swift. Delbert graduated from Matfield Green High School in 1968. He worked at IBP before retiring. Delbert enjoyed deer hunting and farming. On June 19, 1982, he married Ethel Lou (Wilson) Self in Americus. They shared almost 42 years of marriage before Ethel passed away on March 14, 2024. Delbert is survived ...

Darnell E. Bosch, 73, died November 24, 2025, at Flint Hills Care Center, Emporia. He was born July 11, 1952, in Salina, to Louis M. and Vera M. (Neumeyer) Bosch. Darnell proudly served in the United States Navy. He worked in various careers over his years, longest was as a general contractor. Darnell enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was able. Darnell married Ann T. Cook in Miami, OK. They had three children before they divorced. Darnell is survived by: children, Jamie Bailes of ...