Carolyn L. Henderson, 73, of Minneapolis, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 20, 2016. She was born January 9, 1943 in Abilene, Kansas to Oliver Dean and Reva M. (Smith) Seymour.

She attended school in Solomon and Minneapolis and graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1961. On May 27, 1961 she was united in marriage to Harvey L. Henderson at the First Baptist Church in Minneapolis. They spent their married life in Minneapolis.

Throughout her lifetime, Carolyn worked at the Parker Hotel, Eldorado Motor Corporation, Ottawa County Health Center and as a daycare provider and EMT. She loved her grandkids, great grandkids, riding her scooter and Mickey Mouse.

Survivors include: daughters, DeLisa (Rance) Steinbrock, Rebecca Williamson and Deana (John) Sanchez; son, Harvey Jr. (Lisa) Henderson; grandchildren, Ally (Tim), Katelin, Erin, Carrie (Noah), Preston (Genelle), Kendra (Daylin), Keaton, Keagon, Keircey, Trenton, Isaiah, and Kaden; great-grandchildren, Decklin, Tatum, Charlee, and Harley; three brothers; five sister in-laws; and a brother in-law.

She was proceeded in death by: her husband; parents; son, Robert LaVaughn; brother, Ernest Seymour; and sister, Cheryl Kovar.

Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Sunday, July 24 at the Wilson Family Funeral Home in Minneapolis with the family receiving 5-7 p.m.

Funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 25 at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Memorials may be made to the Ottawa County Service Corp. for the Hometown Carnival or The Lucky Fin Project.

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Yvonne Lorraine “Dodie” Dix,  passed away July 19th,  at Diversicare of Council Grove.  She was 90.  She was born October 20, 1925, to Roy W. and Flo Wiggans of Delavan.  She attended school in Delavan and graduated from Delavan High School.  That is where she met the love of her life, Warren Dix.  Dodie attended Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina after graduation and returned home to marry Warren before he left to travel to Europe with the U.S. Army in 1945.  Dodie worked at the Delavan Air Base until Warren safely returned home and they set up their home on a windy hill east of Delavan.  This was to be their homestead for 65 years.  There they raised their children, spoiled 3 grandchildren and enjoyed a long retirement together before moving to Council Grove.

Dodie loved life.  She was an avid animal and bird lover.  She loved to fish, sew, and embroider, was a master furniture refinisher.  She loved to paint and garden.  She loved her KU Jayhawks and Boston Red Sox.

Dodie was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, (Russel, Leland,  Roland Coover, Lyn, and Jr. Wiggans) and son-in-law Bob Hensley.

Dodie is survived by her son Steve, and wife Megan of Wilsey, and daughter Marsha Hensley of Council Grove.  She is also survived by three adored grandchildren: Christy and Steve Buchman, Matthew and Nichole Hensley, all of Council Grove, and Sarah and Sean DeMars of Idaho.  She leaves seven great grandchildren: Cale and Blake Buchman, Riley and Tanner Shade, Macey Hensley, and Cooper and Graham DeMars.  Also special to Dodie were her brother-in-law Don Dix and wife Linda of Emporia.

Memorials to the Lyon County Humane Society, Emporia, Kansas, and they may be sent to Zeiner Funeral Home at 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449.

Private inurnment service for Dodie and Warren will be held at Delavan Cemetery at a later date.

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MARION – Jack D. Williams, age 82, passed away July 21, 2016, at Via Christi – St. Francis, Wichita.  He was born December 25, 1933, at Marion, the son of Irvin and Elsie (Hett) Williams.  He was a graduate of Marion High School.  He proudly served his country with the United States Army.  On August 2, 1959, he was united in marriage to Carolyn “Sue” Hazlip.  They farmed and raised chickens for many years.  He was preceded in death by his wife Sue in 2011; a daughter Linda Holub in 2010; a daughter-in-law Michelle; and a brother Dean.  He is survived by his sons:  Gary (Becky) of Marion; Neil (Jennifer) of Herington; Bruce (Diane) of Marion; and Jim of Marion; his sisters:  Jeanette Clark and Donna Fruechting; 13 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 13 step-great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be from 6- 8 p.m., Monday, at Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion.  Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Aulne United Methodist Church.  Interment will be in the Marion Cemetery.  Memorial Funds have been established for the Marion County Relay for Life or the Aulne United Methodist Church in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm, Marion, KS, 66861.  Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.

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Roger Benton Bailey, 75, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 1:23 p.m., Thursday, July 21st, 2016 peacefully, at Mercy Hospital Inc., Moundridge, Kansas.

Roger was born in Marshall, Missouri on March 26, 1941, a son of Mildred Opal (Simms) and William Thomas Bailey.

Roger attended the Benton Elementary School and graduated from Marshall High School, Marshall, Missouri in 1959.

He attended First Christian Church McPherson, KS.

Through the years Roger worked for Keehart’s Furniture Store, and Eco Lab Pest Elimination, both of Marshall, Missouri; Certain-teed Corporation, Mid Kansas Coop, and for 9 years worked for U.S.D. 418 at the McPherson High School, all of McPherson, Kansas.

Roger was a member of the Optimist Club and served on the City Council, both of Marshall, Missouri. Roger enjoyed fishing, hunting, football, Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, listening to music, his family and grandchildren. He also enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels and eating at Mr. B’s Restaurant
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Roger Benton Bailey was united in marriage to Sue Fluty in 1960 in Marshall, Missouri. Roger Benton Bailey was united in marriage to Mimi Cruz Henson in 1982 in McPherson, Kansas. In 1997 he had a very special friend and life companion, Shirley Rowin until her death in 2012.

Roger is survived by his children, Wendy Hartley and her husband Todd, of Marshall, Missouri; Mindy Kissner and her husband Jim, of Blue Springs, Missouri; Christian Bailey and his wife Kelly, of Wichita, Kansas, Samantha Bailey and her significant other Joe Petty, of McPherson, Kansas, and Aaron Bailey and his wife Katey, of McPherson, Kansas; his brother, Tom Bailey and his wife Donna, of Liberty, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Emily Bailey, Alexis Bailey, Grant Bumgardner, Kate Hartley, Abbey Hartley, Anna Hartley, Jake Kissner, Meg Kissner, Audrey Bailey and Vivianna Petty; nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Bill Bailey; and a life companion, Shirley Rowin

Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 5 to 8 p.m. with family present from 6 to 8. p.m. at Glidden – Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas.

Funeral service will be held at Glidden – Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 with Reverend Kevin Thames officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals On Wheels of McPherson or Mercy Hospital, Inc. and they can be sent in care of the Glidden – Ediger Funeral Home; 222 West Euclid Street; McPherson, Kansas 67460.

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Melvin E. Hoss, 82, passed away July 22, 2016 in Ellsworth. He was born March 6, 1934 in Kanopolis, KS to Harold and Helen (White) Hoss.

A lifetime resident of Kanopolis, Melvin married Sharon L. Monfort in Ellsworth on October 12, 1984. He was a farmhand/ranchhand and a member of the United Methodist Church in Kanopolis.

Melvin is survived by his nephew, Terry Hoss (Carol) of Kanopolis; niece, Judy Root (Robert) of Fredrick; granddaughter, Tiffani Graham of St. Francis; great-niece, Heather Hoss of Ellsworth; great-nephew, Scott Hoss of Ellsworth; niece, Barb Holm (Jeff) of Ellsworth; and niece, Diane Mangels of Parker, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sharon; sisters, Roberta Hoss, and Phyllis Fleming; brother, Willard Hoss; and nephew, William Fleming.

Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Monday, July 25, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home.

Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Parsons Funeral Home with burial following in the Buckeye Cemetery, rural Kanopolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.