Spotts, Timothy David “Tim”         partner/MaryAnne Russo

s/Rev. Dr. Alfred and Jean (Creswell) Spotts

Obituary   The Bulletin, Sterling, Kansas, Thursday, April 9, 2020

Timothy David Spotts

Timothy David Spotts died suddenly in his home on April 2, 2020. He was born in Sterling, Kan. on Sept. 22, 1959.

After moving around Kansas for many years, Tim graduated Columbus High School in 1977.  He made friends in every town he live and enjoyed reconnecting with them through socia media.  Tim attended Louisana State University(LSU) and studied architecture. He graduated from the University of New Orleans with an engineering degree in 1986. He was licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of California.

Tim’s love and loyalty was demonstrated by the time he spent with those for whom he cared. He enjoyed any opportnity to be outside, camping, ideally with a fresh pot of coffee.  He often talked about retiring to be closer to family.

Time leaves behind his partner, MaryAnne Russo, siblings and siblings inlaw, Al Spotts and Maggie Steptoe, Louisville, Ky., Anne and Chuck Haspels, Cortez, Colo., Andy Spotts, Chicago, Ill., Jan Spotts and Jim McHenry, Katy, Texas and a number of nieces and nephews.  He is preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Dr. Alfred and Jean Spotts, and siblings, Jim Spotts, Joe Spotts and Jon Spotts.

Please consider donating in Tim’s name to Habitate for Humanity or a charity of your choice that you feel woul honor his memory.

Simpson, Deborah ‘Debbye’ Ann            d/Rev. Andrew Lee & Julia Frances(Burbridge)Simpson

Deborah Anne Simpson, beloved daughter of the late Andrew Lee Simpson Sr. and the late Julia Frances Simpson, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2024. She was born on June 15, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, in the embrace of her loving family. Deborah’s life was one of selfless dedication to others. She was preceded in death by her dear brother, Gideon Doyle Simpson, but leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion. Deborah is survived by her siblings: Andrew Lee Simpson Jr., Rebekah Wheaton, Olivia Burke (Simpson), Leon Burke and Jocelyn Simpson Furr. In addition to her siblings, Deborah leaves behind cherished nieces and nephews: Noel Burke, Angela Burke, Felicity Burke-Andrews, Malcolm Furr, Erica Glenn (Furr), and Daniel Glenn who will forever carry her memory in their hearts. Throughout her life, Deborah was deeply involved in her community. She found joy and purpose in her involvement with Children’s Bible Hour, her dedicated service in helping those in need, and her unwavering commitment to volunteering at her church and the Cat Association of Topeka. Deborah’s kindness and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her, and her memory will continue to inspire acts of love and service in the hearts of those she leaves behind. A celebration of Deborah’s life will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at St. Marks African Methodist Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Cat Association of Topeka in Deborah’s honor. Deborah’s legacy of love, compassion, and service will forever be remembered and cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. May she rest in eternal peace. Click this link to view additional details about Deborah’s Services, including any available live streams: https://my.gather.app/remember/deborah-simpson

Johnson, Susan Jennifer ‘Sue'(Parish)               w/James Owen ‘Jim’

Burial Date: 2024,  01/13

Age:  65

Plot: 1057 B  Crems

Susan Jennifer Johnson, age 65, of Sterling Kansas passed away into the arms of Jesus on January 3, 2024. Susan was born in Clinton, Iowa to Oliver and Anita Parish on December 1, 1958. She graduated from Sterling College and adored her community of Sterling. Susan loved the Lord as her Savior and actively served God in her church, King’s Cross. She loved and supported her husband with all her heart. She held her children close and prayed for them often. Susan has selflessly taken care of her parents. Her dedication to the Lord, to her family, and to her church community and friends was exemplary and admirable. Her mother states that she was stubborn, knew what she wanted to do and then made it happen-but what she strove to do was honor God. Susan worked in several libraries over the years and was administrative assistant to the Superintendent in Remington USD 206 for 10 years. Sue loved running and competed at the collegiate level. She is preceded in death by her father, Oliver Parish. She is survived by: her mother, Anita Parish; her husband James Johnson; her daughter, Melissa Ford; her son, Scott Johnson; her son, Brad Johnson; two grandsons, Ethan Hawkins and Oliver Ford; her brother Robert Parish; and her sister, Janet Befus. Memorial service will be at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church, Lyons, with Pastor Caleb Barrows and Pastor Robert Parish officiating. Burial will follow at the Sterling Community Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, January 12, 2024, at Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling. Memorials may be given to Sterling College in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Sterling.

Rawlins, Paul Ora                 h/Jodie(?) Penner/Stella(?)Brashears

Burial Date: 2024, 01/02

Age: 90

Plot: CS-0008  H

October 7, 1933 ~ December 26, 2023 (age 90)

Paul Rawlins Obituary

Brown, Barbara Ellen(Dipert Potts)               w/Donald Gene

Burial Date:  2023,  12/30

Age: 78

Plot: 656 J

Barbara Ellen Brown, 78, of Hutchinson, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Barbara was born November 20, 1945 to Bill and Mary Dipert (both deceased). She was raised by Mary and Delbert Potts, also deceased, with brothers, Cecil (Buddy) and Earl; sisters, Paulette Smith (deceased), Nancy Savage, Nash OK, and Delberta Rodriguez, Kinsley, KS.
In March of 1969, Barbara married Donald Gene Brown (deceased) in Dodge City KS.
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Pamela Sue Pease, of Hutchinson, KS, and Debra Kay Larsen, of Allingaabro, Denmark; granddaughters, DeLora Buck, and Rayna Buck, both of Wichita, KS; and great grandson Dalton Spence.
Barbara lived at Wesley Towers since the fall of 2015. She really blossomed and came into her own whilst there. Her ornery nature made her a staff favorite and won her a place in all their hearts, and they hers. Activities were very important to her. If you visited at Bingo time, you had to wait until the game was over, or pull up a chair and join in. No matter her own limitations, she was always willing and eager to help in any way she could. She was truly a remarkable person.
Barbara was on Hospice Care the past few months and so enjoyed the Hospice staff when they visited. They were truly awesome to the very end.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Wesley Towers Chapel, 3709 Asbury Place, Hutchinson, KS with Pastor Barry Rodriquez officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time at Wesley Towers. Burial will take place at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, KS.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Reno County and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave., Hutchinson, KS 67502.

Wilkey, Mary Sue(Lamb)

Burial: 2023, 12/28

Age: 77

Plot:  1220 B

Wilkey, Mary Sue(Lamb)                                   w/Elmer Van

Mary Wilkey Obituary

Name: Mathews, Floyd Lee       h/Esther Martha(Bailey)Rasnic

Burial Date: 2023, 12/02

Age At Death: 80

Plot Location: 099 I

Floyd Mathews Obituary

Name: Stewart, Janice ‘Jan’ Kay(Stange)    partner/Ellis ‘Kip’ Stewart

Burial Date:  2024, 11/27      Died November 23, 2023

Age at Death: 80

Plot Location:  990 C   Crems

JAN’S OBITUARY

Name: Murphy-Wyatt, Lois Louise(Ramery)

Burial Date:  2023, 11/13

Age: 85

Plot Location:  459 1/2 B

Lois Louise (Ramsey) Murphy-WyattOctober 19, 1938 ~ November 5, 2023 (age 85)

Name:  Long, Dorothy Jean(Pierce)

Burial Date: 2023,  10/30

Age at Death: 76

Plot Location: 957 A  Crems

Notes: Wife of Jefry Long

Dorothy Jean Long

MAY 27, 1947 – AUGUST 29, 2023

Dorothy Jean (Pierce) Long, 76, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023 from Frontotemporal Degeneration. She was born on May 27, 1947 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Ernest and Alma (White) Pierce.

Dorothy graduated from Lyons High School, then attended Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia.

She held a variety of jobs, including working at Iowa Beef Packers, TG&Y Variety Store, childcare, MetLife Computer Center, and running an antique booth. She spent the last years of her life as a homemaker, enjoying her three cats, Casper, Gizmo, and Alley.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Jim Pierce, Ernie Pierce, Junior, and Stephen Pierce. She is survived by her husband Jef of Mulvane, Kansas, children Vicki of Dallas, Texas and Matt of Berlin, Germany, and sisters Gwen Hogg of Lyons, Kansas and Debbie Cookson of Boulder, Colorado.

A graveside service in Sterling, Kansas will be delayed until the end of October.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.AdvantageWichita.com for the Long family.