Obituaries in Arkansas City, KS

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...

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Sharon Kay Hudson, 80, of Arkansas City peacefully passed away on December 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2026 at Springside Cemetery. Kay was born June 25, 1945 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Bert and Sadie Sparks. Survivors ...

Our Dad, Ronald Sterling Tousley, 94, rode off into the sunset to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 20th.Ron T, as mom had lovingly called him, was born on May 28, 1931, in Grainola, OK, to Sterling “Punk” Tousley and Bessie Vaden Tousley.Dad grew up in the Dexter, Maple City, and Ha...

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...

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...

Marcia Cales, 75, of Arkansas City, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center surrounded by her family.Marcia was born on November 25, 1950, to Harold and Lucille (Murphy) Henkel. She was raised in her hometown and graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1969....

Billie Inez Vining, 94, left behind her earthly family as she peacefully stepped into glory joining her risen Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, on the evening of December 10, 2025.Born on January 10, 1931, in Arkansas City, Kansas, she was the daughter of Robert Roy and Ina Faye Morgan. Billie, a lifel...

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...

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...

Joyce Nadine Hampton was born in Newton, KS on September 28, 1930, to Gladys and Floyd Hampton. She was the third of four siblings; James, Nettie, and Shot (Sheldon). Floyd was employed by the Santa Fe Railway, so the family was fortunate enough to avoid many of the struggles of the depression. Joyc...