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MaryBeth Erpelding


Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Erpelding was born to Viola “Betty” and Lloyd “Slim” Jordan on September 8th, 1931 in El Dorado, KS. She was united in marriage to Leonard “Leo” Erpelding on June 6th, 1959. During their marriage you rarely saw either of them apart. They enjoyed a long and happy 61 years together until Leo’s death in 2020. Mary Beth graduated from El Dorado High School and subsequently attended Junior College in El Dorado. She...

Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Erpelding was born to Viola “Betty” and Lloyd “Slim” Jordan on September 8th, 1931 in El Dorado, KS. She was united in marriage to...

Connie Dreher


Connie’s life began on September 6, 1954 in Liberal, Kansas; the daughter of Donald Adams, Glenda and Robert (Stevens) McKinley. She graduated from High School in the small town of Hooker, Oklahoma. Her servant’s heart and love of helping people was evident in her many years working at different hospices, mostly as a bereavement and volunteer coordinator until she retired from Interim Hospice. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Bernard “Ben” Dreher on July 24,...

Connie’s life began on September 6, 1954 in Liberal, Kansas; the daughter of Donald Adams, Glenda and Robert (Stevens) McKinley. She graduated from High School in the small town of Hooker,...

Janelle Goering


Janelle D. Goering 3/6/1936-6/9/2024 Obviously, to her children she was the greatest mother to have ever lived. She taught us by example to be thrifty and charitable; responsible and forgiving; confident and humble; tough and tender. She was absolutely devoted to her family while pursuing her own independent interests, which usually enriched the lives of others. For example, she was a prolific and skillful seamstress, handcrafter, and decorator. She was a natural gardener, whose efforts...

Janelle D. Goering 3/6/1936-6/9/2024 Obviously, to her children she was the greatest mother to have ever lived. She taught us by example to be thrifty and charitable; responsible and forgiving;...

Patricia L Cameron


Patricia “Pat” Cameron’s life began on October 13, 1926 in Oakland, California; the daughter of Eugene and Myrtle (Fuller) Bashore. Pat attended Bradford College and worked for a short time as an administrative assistant for McCall’s Magazine. She met and married John Cameron on May 20, 1954. Spending time as a rancher’s wife, Pat enjoyed playing bridge with friends, knitting playing tennis and judging 4-H Knitting competitions. She loved her family and loved to...

Patricia “Pat” Cameron’s life began on October 13, 1926 in Oakland, California; the daughter of Eugene and Myrtle (Fuller) Bashore. Pat attended Bradford College and worked for a...

Errick Anthony Clayborn


Errick’s life began on August 31, 1972 in El Dorado, Kansas; the son of Dell Clayborn. Errick earned his Pre-Med degree from Kansas University and earned his PHD in Veterinary Science from Kansas State University. He proudly served his community offering veterinary services though Clayborn Veterinary Services and Caring Hands Humane Society in Newton. Errick was united in marriage to Carissa Yarnall on December 31, 2018 in El Dorado. Errick was a deeply generous and devoted man to his...

Errick’s life began on August 31, 1972 in El Dorado, Kansas; the son of Dell Clayborn. Errick earned his Pre-Med degree from Kansas University and earned his PHD in Veterinary Science from...

Virginia "Ginger" Ruth Cook


Virginia “Ginger” Ruth Cook’s life began on November 21, 1937 in Cherokee, OK; the daughter of Henry C. and Estella (Fletcher) Watkins. Ginger was detail oriented and had a passion for numbers, working hard for her family as a secretary and bookkeeper. She also had a passion for children which was evident in the numerous years she worked at the day care in Augusta, Kansas. She was united in marriage to Jim Cook on July 6, 1958 at the El Dorado First United Methodist Church. Ginger...

Virginia “Ginger” Ruth Cook’s life began on November 21, 1937 in Cherokee, OK; the daughter of Henry C. and Estella (Fletcher) Watkins. Ginger was detail oriented and had a passion for...

Judith "Judy" Ann McCully


Judith “Judy” Ann McCully’s life began on May 8, 1935, in Wichita, KS; the daughter of James and Virginia (Selover) Deewall. Judy graduated from El Dorado High School in 1953 and graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1957 with high honors. She had a 39-year career as a medical technician at Susan B. Allen Hospital in El Dorado. On August 11, 1957, she was united to Larry McCully at the First Presbyterian Church in El Dorado. Judy...

Judith “Judy” Ann McCully’s life began on May 8, 1935, in Wichita, KS; the daughter of James and Virginia (Selover) Deewall. Judy graduated from El Dorado High School in...

Edward "Ned" C. Ellet, Jr.


Edward “Ned” Carpenter Ellet, Jr’s life began on May 18,1941in Wichita, KS; the son of Edward C. and Jane (Reigart) Ellet, Sr. Ned was united in marriage to Gail Pfeiffer on September 18, 1971 in Webster Groves, MO and celebrated 52 years of marriage. Ned worked hard for hisfamilyretiring as a Compliance Officer for Rose Hill Bank in Rose Hill, Kansas. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time outdoors, assisting Gail planting flowers. He...

Edward “Ned” Carpenter Ellet, Jr’s life began on May 18,1941in Wichita, KS; the son of Edward C. and Jane (Reigart) Ellet, Sr. Ned was united in marriage to...

Brek Dyer Banion


Brek Dyer Banion, 63 of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Brek was the son of Loren “Doc” Banion and Florence (Saylor) Banion. He was born on February 17, 1961, in Springfield, Ohio. He is a proud alum of Abilene High school where he graduated in 1979. Brek attended Kansas State University, and then went on to pursue a career in retail management where he managed businesses including ALCO, Orschelns, and Lowes. He married his high school sweetheart,...

Brek Dyer Banion, 63 of El Dorado, Kansas, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Brek was the son of Loren “Doc” Banion and Florence (Saylor) Banion. He was born on February 17,...

Dale (Gene) Eugene George II


Dale Eugene (Gene) George II, June 1, 1959 – May 17, 2024, 64 years old. Gene was born in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Dale and Donna George. He died peacefully surrounded by family after a four-year battle with kidney cancer.Gene graduated from El Dorado High School in 1977 and Butler Community College in 1979. In 1979, he also married Cindy Baer. Together they moved to Lawrence, Kansas. Here Gene completed a bachelor’s degree in journalism, a master’s degree in Eastern...

Dale Eugene (Gene) George II, June 1, 1959 – May 17, 2024, 64 years old. Gene was born in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Dale and Donna George. He died peacefully surrounded by family after a...

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