Bryant Keith Artis (Brandy, Big B, Keedie), 60, of Suffolk, VA and Manhattan, KS, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 in Pittsburg, KS.

Bryant was born in Suffolk, VA on February 13, 1959, the son of Rosa Mae Artis and James Artis.

After high school, he was in Job Corps and then went into the US Army. While stationed in Ft Riley, KS, he met and later married Cynthia (Birdsong) Artis. Though their thirteen year union resulted in divorce, they remained good friends. Through this union, he is survived by two daughters Tychelle Schie’rre Jones, Manhattan, KS and Audrey Lynne Artis, Manhattan, KS. His three grandchildren who loved their PaPa dearly; De’Shon Tyrelle Vassol, Manhattan, KS; DaTasia Danyelle Vassol, Manhattan, KS; and JeNiyah Schie’rre Jones, Manhattan, KS.

He had various different job skills which he used throughout the years. Bryant loved music, hanging with friends and family, and most recently going to the casino with his girlfriend.

His other survivors include:

His mother Rosa Mae Artis (VA); brother Landa Artis (VA); brother Marvin Artis (NY); brother Donald Artis (VA); sister Deborah Artis-Esley (VA).

His girlfriend of eight years and caregiver through his illness up until his death, Terri Lowder.

A host of cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

He is preceeded in death by his grandparents and father James Artis.

Eugene (Gene) Ray Larson peacefully passed from this life on Tuesday, June 18th in Salina, Kansas surrounded by his wife and four girls. Gene was born in Clay Center, Kansas on September 18, 1947 to Earl and Edna (Koerner) Larson. Gene spent his early years in California before returning to Kansas, living in Industry and rural Dickinson County. Gene lived the majority of his adult life in the Wakefield and Chapman communities.
Gene proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy where he served 2 tours in Vietnam. He enjoyed careers in law enforcement, insurance planning, commercial trucking, and worked in the meat market at the Fort Riley Commissary. Through the years, he acquired many talents. He was skilled at fixing almost anything mechanical. He also enjoyed carpentry and making custom golf clubs.
Gene’s love for the game of golf was evident to anyone who knew him. Friendships that were made over tee times and during Men’s League lasted well past the days when he could no longer play. As much as he loved golf, his time with his wife, children, and grandchildren was the most meaningful to him. His friends and family could always count on him for words of wisdom or “Gene-isms”, bear hugs, and endless laughter.
He is survived by his wife Genevieve (Jenny); his daughters Amy (Jerry) Ford of Macksville, Tina (Shawn) Tinkel of Hays, Becky (Luke) Racette of Bennington, Valerie Weber of Chapman; his grandchildren Trey Ford, Jacey Ford, Thomas Harman, Hannah Harman, Alex Tinkel, Katie Tinkel, Colton Racette, Mackenzie Racette, Austin Weber; his brother Ronald (Sandy) Larson of Wakefield; his sister Joyce (Bruce) Elsasser of Wakefield; and several nieces and nephews.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Janice Torkelson.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, June 26th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Londeen Funeral Home, 206 West 5th, Chapman, Kansas. Services to celebrate Gene’s life will be also be held at Londeen Funeral Home on Thursday, June 27th at 10:00 am, followed by interment at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, Kansas at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Eileen R. Farmerie, 63, of Junction City, died Monday, June 18, 2019 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Eileen was born April 27, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of George and Jeanine (Zagorka) O’Leary.

She attended schools in Pittsburgh, and graduated from St. Thomas High School.

Eileen was a homemaker and enjoyed bowling.

Eileen married William J. “Bill” Farmerie on December 31, 1984 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Bill survives of the home. Other survivors include: a son, Christopher Ratica, Jeannette, Pennsylvania; a brother, Cliff O’Leary and his wife Donna, State of Washington; a sister, Susan Campbell and her husband, Steve, Virginia; and a granddaughter, Onica Ratica.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law.

As per Eileen’s request, cremation is planned and no services are scheduled.

Mass-Hinitt Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions is assisting with family with arrangements.

Larry Gene Wilkinson 78, of Clay Center, Kansas passed away on June 20, 2019, in Manhattan, Kansas.

Larry was born in Washington, Kansas to Raymond and Bernice (Elliott) Wilkinson on January 5, 1941.
He married Peggy Simnitt on December 24, 1961 in Morrowville, Kansas. He worked on Bridge Construction, was a Truck Driver and a Welder for many years.

Larry is survived by his wife Peggy Wilkinson, Daughter Christy (David) Balfour, Daughter in law Lori Wilkinson. Grandchildren Shaun (Hillary) Wilkinson, Danielle (Curt) Judd, and Madisyn Balfour. Great Grandchildren Benjamin Wilkinson, Abigail Wilkinson, and Brooklyn Judd. Brothers Paul Wilkinson and Ronald Wilkinson.

Larry is preceded in death by his Parents, Sister Wanda Rhine, Brothers Dale Wilkinson, Donald Wilkinson, Phillip Wilkinson and two Sons, Terry Lee Wilkinson, & Randy Gene Wilkinson.

The family of Larry Wilkinson wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the Wroten House of Meadow Lark Hills.

Burial will be at Morrowville City, Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.

Stanley Robert Fells died on June 19, 2019 at his rural home in Herington.  He was born on March 30, 1944, at Enterprise, to Clifford J.  and Anna Elizabeth (Strauss) Fells.  On September 2, 1962, he married Patricia Ann Schlesener, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Woodbine, and together they raised one daughter, Bobbi Ann.

Stanley was active in the Woodbine community over the years, enjoying daily friendships with his coffee bunch, his farming associates, and construction work building ponds, terraces, pushing and hauling dirt. Stanley was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church, and graduated with the Woodbine High School class of 1962.

Survivors include his wife, Patty Fells of the rural home in Herington; a daughter, Bobbi Bush (husband-Matt) of Lee’s Summit, MO; two brothers, Jim Fells (wife- Phyllis) and Pete Fells of rural Herington; two grandchildren, Ashley (Nathan) Myers, Danielle (Connor) Byrnes; 3 step-grandchildren, Mackenzie Gerhardt, Molly Bush, and Madeline Bush; and one step great grandson, Owen; four step great granddaughers, Caydence, Harper, Falyn, and Lea.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 23, 2019, at Woodbine United Methodist Church between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Services will be at Woodbine United Methodist Church on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at the Woodbine Cemetery.

Memorial contributions have been designated to the Woodbine United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society and they may be sent to Yazel, Megli, Zeiner Funeral Homes – Herington Chapel.

Funeral services for John G. Olson, age 86, of Smithville, Missouri will be 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Abilene Cemetery in Abilene with Reverend John Collins officiating. Mr. Olson passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at his home in Smithville.

He was born May 3, 1933 in Salina the son of Arvid and Ruby (Rucas) Olson. John served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following the war, John worked for the Burlington-Northern Railroad as a switchman for many years until retiring. He was also a member of United Transportation Union Local 0005, Lifetime Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10906, and The American Legion Post 58

On April 19, 1953, John was united in marriage to Gladys Allen in San Francisco, California. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his daughters Janice Thompson of Gladstone, Missouri and Cathy Olson of Smithville, Missouri; two granddaughters Tami and her husband Kile Reynolds, Shannon and her husband Cody Schremmer, great grandchildren are Matt “little Johnny” Reynolds, Dakota Reynolds and Riley Schremmer. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Three Rivers Hospice and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Wilma’s life began on August 4, 1927, in Newton.  She is the daughter of Homer H. and Esther J. (Corfman) Motter.  Wilma is a graduate of Whitewater High School.  Wilma was courted by a young man named Phillip Everett, who gave her two pigs to raise and when asked by his brothers why he did that he proclaimed, I am going to get the girl and those two pigs back, and he did.  Wilma and Phillip were united in marriage on February 18, 1946, in Cottonwood Falls.  Wilma was a true farmer.  She could drive mule and horse teams in the field; she could milk cows and pull calves.  Wilma was a gardener and canned much of the family’s food.  She enjoyed baking, driving tractor and her dogs.  Wilma enjoyed quilting and sewing, making many of her family’s clothes.  She enjoyed life on their Homestead farm.

Wilma’s greatest joy was her family which includes her children Mary Jane Grimmett of Florence, Linda Rae (Ed) Hepburn of Benton, and John (Arletta) Everett of Grenola, KS; grandchildren Justin (Rachelle) Grimmett, Tyson (Melanie) Grimmett, Travis (Michelle) Swift, Tanner (Tara) Swift, Lisa Everett and Tom (Tristan) Everett; and 15 great-grandchildren.  Wilma passed away on June 18, 2019, at St. Luke’s Living Center.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Phillip, and infant brother Donald Motter.

Wilma’s family will gather with friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home- Marion Chapel.  Her funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Florence United Methodist Church led by Pastor Kevin Seuser.  She will be laid to rest in Whitewater Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.  Memorial contributions in Wilma’s name may be directed to the Activity Fund at St. Luke’s Living Center.