Obituaries in Arkansas City, KS

Errol Lee Skibbe, 89, passed away February 1, 2026 at the Presbyterian Manor in Arkansas City, KS. Errol was born April 27, 1936 in Blackwell, OK to Clarence and Hellen (Buchanan) Skibbe. He was raised on the family farm in South Haven, KS. He graduated from South Haven High School in 1954.Errol pro...

Michael Hayes, 73, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at home in Arkansas City, KS. Micheal was born July 7, 1952 to Jonny and Irma Hayes in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended school there and graduated in 1970.Michael had a love for playing piano, gambling, collecting coins but most of all he loved go...

Corey Duane Jennings was born on November 16, 1979, in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He lived alife defined by resilience, generosity, humor, and an unwavering love for his family andcommunity.Corey’s passion for barbering began at home, where he learned by cutting the hair of his father,Charles Jennings, a...

Clyde D. “C.D.” Shellenberger, age 84, passed away on January 4, 2026.Clyde was born on February 7, 1941, in the family home in Bushong, Kansas. Growing up in Bushong, he developed a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for rural life that stayed with him throughout his years.He spent several y...

Later in life, Gail Stark, in comforting assurance of meeting again, ended each family farewell by saying, “Good bye for now!” What became her mantra actually serves as an apt metaphor for her eventful life of hellos and goodbyes. Gail said hello to the world in Arkansas City, Kansas on March 27, 1...

Jimmie Claude Robinson Sr, passed away January 1, 2026 surrounded by family at William Newton Hospital, Winfield, KSGraveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Arkansas City.He was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas on April 8, 1941 to Bertha G...

John Andrew “Andy” Watts was born on November 1, 1947, in Arkansas City, Kansas. He passed away on January 15 while residing at Presbyterian Manor. Andy was raised in San Pedro, California, where he spent much of his youth. He proudly served his country as a Vietnam veteran, serving on the front lin...

Marilyn Joan Boswell, 94 of Arkansas City died, Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Arkansas City.Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in Arkansas City. Mr. Wayne Robbins will officiate. Interment will follow in the Parker Cemetery.Marilyn...

Donald Eugene Howarth transitioned to his forever home on December 7, 2025. Born on April 9, 1930, in Newkirk OK to Arthur and Opal Howarth, Don was a man of great character. His generosity, kindness, and love were hallmarks of his life. Don spent time daily studying God’s Word then sharing what he ...

Linda Sue Grant (1948-2025)Linda Sue Grant, 76, of Arkansas City, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2025.She was born in Pennsylvania but grew up mostly in Lamar, Missouri. She graduated from Lamar High School in 1967. She graduated from Pittsburgh State University in December...

Cathy Jo (Haslett) Bowker, 60 of Wichita, departed from this earth peacefully on December 22, 2025.Cathy was born on August 21, 1965 to Alice Hubbard and Donald Haslett in Arkansas City, Kansas. She attended Arkansas City schools. In January 1993 she married Stephen Bowker. Cathy was a CNA for Siste...

Gilford Claude Branch, 87 of Winfield died, Thursday, December 25, 2025 in Derby.Private family services will be held.Gilford was born April 11,1938 to Gilford Clayton Branch and Amma (Enistine) in Arkansas City. He graduated from Arkansas City High in 1955. He later married Nila M. Cross in Arkansa...