Sfc (Ret.) William H. Tucker, Jr.
Jun 21, 2024
SFC (Ret.) William H. Tucker, Jr., 69, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on June 21, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House. William was born on December 22, 1954, to William Sr. and Helen Tucker. He grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia and graduated high school from there. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1976, and served in the Infantry...
James Lightfoot
Jun 21, 2024
James Lightfoot, 38, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on June 21, 2024. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Junction City, Kansas on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Chaplain Linda Lewis. James was born on February 12, 1986, to Tony and Lorry (Applegate) Lightfoot in Junction City, Kansas....
Wilma C. Schoendaller
Jun 21, 2024
Wilma C. Schoendaller, 93, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Via Christi Village in Manhattan, Kansas. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024, at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr. Kerry Ninemire officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Johnson Funeral...
Linda A. Hofman
Jun 21, 2024
Linda A. Hofman, age 72, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away quietly at home on June 21, 2024. Linda was born December 6, 1951, in Ft. Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Ray and Doris (Bock) Hofman. Ray’s military career had the family stationed twice in Ft. Benning, along with Ft. McClellan, Alabama and Ft. Richardson, Alaska, before coming to Manhattan...
Barbara M. "Smiley" Shaw
Jun 14, 2024
Barbara (Smiley) M. Shaw (48), of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on June 14, 2024 at Stormont Vail in Topeka, Kansas. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those whose lives she touched along the way. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Smiley will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the...
Vera Lou "Bambi" Davis
Jun 13, 2024
Vera (Bambi) Lou Davis, 54, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on June 13, 2024, at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus. Vera was born on December 16, 1969, to Virgil L. Davis Sr. and Flora E. (Martin) Davis in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Vera's greatest joy in life was her family. She spent most of her later years with her grandchildren...
Teresa L. "Terri" Wright
Jun 11, 2024
Teresa L. "Terri" Wright, 65, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Johnson and Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Contributions can be...
Patricia "Patty" Rosell
Jun 6, 2024
Patricia "Patty" Rosell, 70, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on June 6, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Healthcare. Patty was born on December 27, 1953, to Edward W. Rosell and Bernice (Shibilo) Rosell at Poughkeepsie, New York. While growing up, Patty enjoyed spending time with her large family. She grew up with six siblings all of which would look after and...
Kathy Marie Walls
Jun 6, 2024
Kathy Marie Walls, 62, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on June 6, 2024, in her home. Cremation has taken place and a private Celebration of Life service will be held at Church of Christ, 1125 N. Adams, Junction City, Kansas 66441 on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Kathy was born on Valentine's Day in...
Donald R. "Red" Walker
Jun 2, 2024
Donald R. "Red" Walker, 65, of Junction City, Kansas died on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. A celebration of life service is pending at the residence in his garden. Cremation will take place. Red was born May 9, 1959, in Columbus, Georgia the son of Betty Jean Walker. Red served in...
Raymond D. Evans
Jun 1, 2024
Raymond D. Evans, 66, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on June 1, 2024, at Via Christi Nursing Home. He was born on September 4, 1957, to Harry Evans, Jr. and Betty (Simmers) Evans in Glenmoore, Pennsylvania. Raymond worked as a gardener for most of his life. He first started in landscape with the Robert Montgomery Horticulture Center located near...
Leslie L. Ayon
May 31, 2024
Leslie was born the oldest of three children on September 2, 1957, in Junction City, Kansas. She went to school in Junction City through the seventh grade. Then she moved to Manhattan, Kansas to finish middle school and complete high school. Leslie graduated from Manhattan High School in 1975. After, she attended Kansas State University for two years pursuing a...
Chang Hwi Calhoun
May 25, 2024
Chang Hwi Calhoun, 78, of Junction City, died on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas. Cremation will take place. No services are planned. Chang was born June 12, 1945, in Seoul South, Korea. Chang worked for Wal-Mart in Junction City, Kansas for many years. She is survived by her husband Jimmy of Junction City, Kansas; one...
Dorinda Lee Ritter
May 25, 2024
Dorinda Lee Ritter, 79, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on May 25, 2024, at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus. Cremation has taken place and a family led service will take place at a later date. Dorinda had many different jobs in her life, a few of them to mention are Bonham Nursing Care in Bonham Texas, Electro-Wire in...
Eileen M. Martino
May 23, 2024
Eileen M. Martino, 93, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Cremation has taken place. A private family celebration of life service will take place at a later date. Eileen was born March 3, 1931, the daughter of Walter and Mamie (King) Heldstab. Eileen was a lifetime resident of...
Pierrette T. Roberge
May 22, 2024
Pierrette T. Roberge, 83, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation will take place. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City, Kansas. Pierrette was born...
Virginia Beatty
May 20, 2024
Virginia Lee Beatty, 87, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Valley View Senior Life. Virginia was born on October 16, 1936, to George “Frank” and Lucenia (Hamilton) Threlkeld at Shelbina, Missouri. She married CSM Samuel "Junior" Beatty, Jr., (ret. & dec.) of Clarence, Missouri on October 1, 1955, and together had five children. They would...
John J. Davis
May 19, 2024
John J. Davis, 75, formerly of Junction City, KS transitioned on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his residence in Topeka, KS. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Johnson & Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington Street. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at St....
Sgt (Ret) Michael Roberto Simpkins
May 12, 2024
SGT (RET) Michael Roberto Simpkins, 72, passed away at his home in Junction City, Kansas, on May 12, 2024. Michael was born in Manhattan, New York, to Jim Henry Simpkins and Alice Rose Smith. The family moved to Brooklyn, New York, where Michael graduated from Samuel J. Tilden High School. Michael then joined the United States Army. After 20 years...
Joseph M. Brown
May 9, 2024
SGT (RET) Joseph (Joe) M. Brown, 44, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus. Joe was born to Marybeth McLaggan (Dunakin) and Frank Charles Wass Jr., being raised by his mother in Maine from an early age. Joe attended school in East Millinocket, where he participated in baseball, basketball, and...
