TJ Reever TJ Reever, 46, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, died Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home from COVID-19. He was born September 15, 1975 in Hays, Kansas the son of Richard and Janet (Myers) Reever.  TJ graduated from Thomas More Prep-Marian High School and attended Fort Hays State University.  He worked in IT security for several corporations in Kansas City, and although he called Kansas City home for 25 years, his heart was always in Hays. Survivors include his five...

Ralph F. Taxter Ralph F. Taxter, 96, Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Via Christi Village. Ralph “Freddie” was born March 5, 1926 in Garnett, Kansas, the son of June and Ethel (Benjamin) Taxter.  He was always appreciative of the A.M. Canady family of Garnett, who welcomed his grandfather Fred into their home off of the Orphan Train from New York City in 1885.  Ralph graduated from Welda High School in Welda, Kansas in 1944.  He...

Joyce Ann Misiag Joyce Ann Misiag, 72, Aiken, South Carolina, loving wife and mother of four, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. She was born June 4, 1950 in McCook, Nebraska the daughter of Francis and Wilburma (Shields) Winkler.  She graduated from Oberlin High School and went on to receive her nursing degree from Washburn University.  Joyce was a practicing pediatric, home health, and hospice nurse for 40 years.  On October...

Gerald D. “Jerry” Matheson Gerald D. “Jerry” Matheson, 85, Hays, died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at his home. He was born May 19, 1937 in Liberal, the son of Ted and Edith (Woodrum) Matheson.  He was a graduate of Liberal High School and attended Fort Hays State University.  On November 1, 1958 he was united in marriage to Betty Mae Davis in Hays, and they were married 57 years before she preceded him in death on January 16, 2016.  Jerry worked for...

Laurine F. Werth Laurine F. Werth, 90, Schoenchen, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at HaysMed. She was born June 4, 1932 in Schoenchen, the daughter of Frank and Lidwina (Tauscher) Werth.  She married Larry Werth (Nick and Magdalena Werth family) on September 26, 1949 in Schoenchen, and they were married 64 years before he preceded her in death on March 8, 2014.  They lived several years in Wichita and returned to Schoenchen where they farmed and operated a sand business for many...

Roger L. Hanhardt Roger L. Hanhardt, 76, Hays, died Monday, July 11, 2022 at HaysMed. He was born June 17, 1946 in Great Bend, the son of Albert and Ella (Folkerts) Hanhardt.  Roger grew up in Albert and graduated from Pawnee Rock High School in 1964.  Throughout high school he enjoyed playing basketball and met many good people who remained lifelong friends.  In 1964, he graduated from Kansas School of Barbering in Wichita and worked briefly before he was drafted into the...

Michael Francis Diehl Michael Francis Diehl, 65, longtime Hays resident, died Monday, July 11, 2022 at Kenwood View Health Center in Salina. He was born May 29, 1957 in Hays, the son of William F. and Bridget (Jacobs) Diehl.  He attended the Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe, graduating in 1976.  Michael was an avid sports fan and always cheered for the Kansas City Chiefs. Survivors include his two brothers: William and Kenneth Diehl, four sisters: Virginia Ekey, Lillian Van...

Trevor E. McLaughlin Trevor E. McLaughlin, 36, Hays, died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis of injuries from an oilfield accident. He was born October 7, 1985 in Hays the son of Craig and Chris (Miller) McLaughlin.  On July 21, 2012 he was united in marriage to Kara Norris.  Trevor worked as a roughneck for Murfin Drilling Company and was a member of Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church.  He enjoyed playing guitar, listening to music, and was an...

Judd Thomas Cherryholmes Judd Thomas Cherryholmes, infant son of Cole Thomas and Nikki Kay (Delzeit) Cherryholmes, Hays, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. After his parents learned about Judd’s sickness, this little fighter lived for another 118 days in his mommy, achieving the status of “full-term baby”.  The family wasn’t promised any of this time, but during it, Judd’s family made the most of it.  Judd was...

Agnes Mae Schrant Agnes Mae Schrant, 90, longtime Hays resident, died Friday, June 17, 2022 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence. She was born January 5, 1932 in Victoria, the daughter of Frank C. and Agnes Mae (Dinkel) Sander.  She graduated from Victoria High School in 1950.  On June 9, 1951 Agnes was united in marriage to Ralph W. Schrant in Victoria, and they were married nearly 53 years before he preceded her in death on April 23, 2004.  She was a member of...