Obituaries

Former Arkansas City resident

Sally Jo Butters, 70, of Loudon, Tennessee, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Though Marlene's passing leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of those who loved her, her memory will live on through her family and the many lives she touched.

Longtime Winfield resident

Larry Reeves, 81, of Parkerfield, Kansas, passed away Friday morning, August 14, 2026, at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita.

On August 10th, 2026, Mariana (Mari) Waite Wallrabenstein joined her husband, Tom, resting in the loving arms of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Grace United Methodist Church. Gifts in memory of her may be given to the following: Legacy Foundation for Winfield Habitat for Humanity, or Legacy Foundation for P.E.O. Gertrude Hankins Scholarship, and left in the care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home.

Larry Junker 83, of Winfield, KS, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 12, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Jamie Jo Dillard, 48, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Ronald L. Irvin, 80, of Derby, Kansas, passed away Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026, at Westview of Derby Rehab and Healthcare Center.

Royce Eleanor Hurst, 93, of Arkansas City, KS passed away August 8, 2026 at Presbyterian Manor.

Nelda I. Haskins, 78, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 9, 2026 at the Kansas Veterans Home.

Dennis Wayne Moore, 68, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Winfield Senior Living.