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Obituaries / HULL, Harvey James "Jimmy" - b...
Last post by patyrn - September 19, 2025, 09:01:38 AMHarvey James "Jimmy" Hull went to his heavenly home on January 19, 2025 at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Born on April 20, 1940 in Howard, Kansas, Jim's life was a beautiful testament to faith, family, and hard work.
The firstborn to Harold "Speck" and Betty (Hileman) Hull, Jim grew up surrounded by the warm, small-town charm of Howard. He attended Howard schools and proudly graduated with the Class of 1958. After school, he honed his carpentry skills, becoming a trusted craftsman in the community.
In 1963, Jim's life took a turn toward adventure when he joined the United States Army. That same year, he met Judith May Jackson, the love of his life. Their connection was instant and enduring, and they were married on July 23, 1964. Their first year of marriage was marked by both joy and duty as Jim and Judy were stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia during his military service. On July 23, 1965, exactly one year after their wedding, their daughter, Catharina, was born. Ten days later, the young family moved back to Howard, Kansas following Jim's honorable discharge. In July 1967, they settled in Towanda, Kansas where Jim built a life of love and stability. Their son, Christopher, joined the family on October 12, 1969, completing their cherished family of four.
Jim's hands were those of a craftsman, and his heart was one of a servant. He devoted his career to carpentry, working for various companies and pursing independent projects until his well-earned retirement at age 62. Beyond his professional work, Jim enjoyed building and working on cars and hot rods and going to car shows and hot rod runs. His hobbies also included camping, pond fishing, and bird hunting, but his greatest passion was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
A pivotal moment in Jim's life came in 1996 when he made the life-changing decision to walk down the aisle of a church in Howard, Kansas to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was baptized on Easter Sunday along with his beloved wife, Judy, his son, Chris, and his grandchildren, Jeremy, Nick, and Nicole, a profound moment of faith and family unity.
As a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Towanda, Jim poured his heart into the congregation not only as a deacon, but also in its Vacation Bible School program. He was a gifted whittler and designer, lovingly creating backdrops that inspired countless children. His creativity also extended to his passion for classic cars as a member of the El Dorroders Car Club.
Jim's legacy lives on in the lives of those he loved most: his devoted wife of 60 years, Judy; his children, Cathy (Tom) Wood and Chris (Angela) Hull; his grandchildren, Nick, Nichole, Jennifer, Jeremy, Gavin, and Colin'; and his great-grandchildren, Tyler, Mikayla, Mathis, Mace, Mia, Finlee, and Esther. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends. Jim was preceded by his parents, Harold "Speck" and Betty Hull.
Jim Hull's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and faith. His gentle spirit, quick wit, and unwavering devotion to his family and community will be deeply missed but forever cherished by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life was held on January 31, 2025 at the Fairview Baptist Church in Towanda, Kansas. He was laid to rest with military honors at Farview Cemetery directly across from the church. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Fairview Baptist Church Missionary Fund ensuring that Jim's legacy of faith and generosity continues to impact others. Heritage Funeral Home of Andover, Kansas was in charge of arrangements.
(taken from the Heritage Funeral Home website)
The firstborn to Harold "Speck" and Betty (Hileman) Hull, Jim grew up surrounded by the warm, small-town charm of Howard. He attended Howard schools and proudly graduated with the Class of 1958. After school, he honed his carpentry skills, becoming a trusted craftsman in the community.
In 1963, Jim's life took a turn toward adventure when he joined the United States Army. That same year, he met Judith May Jackson, the love of his life. Their connection was instant and enduring, and they were married on July 23, 1964. Their first year of marriage was marked by both joy and duty as Jim and Judy were stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia during his military service. On July 23, 1965, exactly one year after their wedding, their daughter, Catharina, was born. Ten days later, the young family moved back to Howard, Kansas following Jim's honorable discharge. In July 1967, they settled in Towanda, Kansas where Jim built a life of love and stability. Their son, Christopher, joined the family on October 12, 1969, completing their cherished family of four.
Jim's hands were those of a craftsman, and his heart was one of a servant. He devoted his career to carpentry, working for various companies and pursing independent projects until his well-earned retirement at age 62. Beyond his professional work, Jim enjoyed building and working on cars and hot rods and going to car shows and hot rod runs. His hobbies also included camping, pond fishing, and bird hunting, but his greatest passion was spending time with his children and grandchildren.
A pivotal moment in Jim's life came in 1996 when he made the life-changing decision to walk down the aisle of a church in Howard, Kansas to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior. He was baptized on Easter Sunday along with his beloved wife, Judy, his son, Chris, and his grandchildren, Jeremy, Nick, and Nicole, a profound moment of faith and family unity.
As a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Towanda, Jim poured his heart into the congregation not only as a deacon, but also in its Vacation Bible School program. He was a gifted whittler and designer, lovingly creating backdrops that inspired countless children. His creativity also extended to his passion for classic cars as a member of the El Dorroders Car Club.
Jim's legacy lives on in the lives of those he loved most: his devoted wife of 60 years, Judy; his children, Cathy (Tom) Wood and Chris (Angela) Hull; his grandchildren, Nick, Nichole, Jennifer, Jeremy, Gavin, and Colin'; and his great-grandchildren, Tyler, Mikayla, Mathis, Mace, Mia, Finlee, and Esther. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends. Jim was preceded by his parents, Harold "Speck" and Betty Hull.
Jim Hull's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and faith. His gentle spirit, quick wit, and unwavering devotion to his family and community will be deeply missed but forever cherished by all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life was held on January 31, 2025 at the Fairview Baptist Church in Towanda, Kansas. He was laid to rest with military honors at Farview Cemetery directly across from the church. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Fairview Baptist Church Missionary Fund ensuring that Jim's legacy of faith and generosity continues to impact others. Heritage Funeral Home of Andover, Kansas was in charge of arrangements.
(taken from the Heritage Funeral Home website)
#32
Obituaries / HARROD, Jerry Ralph - b. July ...
Last post by patyrn - September 17, 2025, 06:56:02 AMJerry Ralph Harrod was born July 10, 1943 in Eureka, Kansas to Ralph W. and Elizabeth (Clum) Harrod. He attended Fiat Grade Schoolin rural Elk County before moving to Howard, Kansas where he completed his education, graduating with the Class of 1961 from Howard High School.
Jerry married Mary Buffalow on October 12, 1963, and to this union were born two sons, Gary and Greg. Jerry worked in construction before starting his own business in 1970 - Harrod's Blacksmith and Welding. He, along with Mary and Gary, grew and expanded their business to serve the needs of their local and surrounding communities, creating Harrods, Inc. From helping the small farmer to supporting large oil field companies, Jerry devoted himself to applying his many skills and years of experience to solve almost any kind of challenges his customers faced.
Even when his aging body began to fail him, he found ways to make his backhoe his "right hand man" so he could keep working, as he did almost every day of his life. While Jerry was deeply committed to the business, he was just as committed to loving and caring for his family.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary of the home; sons, Gary Harrod of Howard, Kansas and Greg (Kiersten) Harrod of Wichita, Kansas; his brother, Weldon Harrod of Ottawa, Kansas; and his sister, Janis (Nathan) Fuqua of Douglass, Kansas. Jerry had five grandchildren, Kayla Fulsom, Ashley Porter, Aidan, Donovan, and Keegan Harrod and six great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Carly, Reese, and Halle Fulsom and Millie and Ada Porter. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas with burial to follow at Grace Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 5:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to contribute to the Elk County Community Foundation to help support the community in which Jerry lived his entire life. These memorials may be left with or sent to the funeral home. Online condolences for the family may be left online at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home. 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Jerry married Mary Buffalow on October 12, 1963, and to this union were born two sons, Gary and Greg. Jerry worked in construction before starting his own business in 1970 - Harrod's Blacksmith and Welding. He, along with Mary and Gary, grew and expanded their business to serve the needs of their local and surrounding communities, creating Harrods, Inc. From helping the small farmer to supporting large oil field companies, Jerry devoted himself to applying his many skills and years of experience to solve almost any kind of challenges his customers faced.
Even when his aging body began to fail him, he found ways to make his backhoe his "right hand man" so he could keep working, as he did almost every day of his life. While Jerry was deeply committed to the business, he was just as committed to loving and caring for his family.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Mary of the home; sons, Gary Harrod of Howard, Kansas and Greg (Kiersten) Harrod of Wichita, Kansas; his brother, Weldon Harrod of Ottawa, Kansas; and his sister, Janis (Nathan) Fuqua of Douglass, Kansas. Jerry had five grandchildren, Kayla Fulsom, Ashley Porter, Aidan, Donovan, and Keegan Harrod and six great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Carly, Reese, and Halle Fulsom and Millie and Ada Porter. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, a daughter-in-law, and a grandson.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.at Countryside Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas with burial to follow at Grace Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 from 5:30 p.m.to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, you are invited to contribute to the Elk County Community Foundation to help support the community in which Jerry lived his entire life. These memorials may be left with or sent to the funeral home. Online condolences for the family may be left online at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home. 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#33
Obituaries / ALLOWAY, Jay Eugene - b. Septe...
Last post by patyrn - September 16, 2025, 05:14:30 PMJay Eugene Alloway was born September 24, 1947 in Wichita, Kansas to Harold Jay and Juanita (Ehrman) Alloway. He graduated from Southeast High School in Wichita before earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas State University in 1970.
Jay began his career at the Kansas State University Computing Center in 1969. Over the course of 48 years of dedicated service, he served in numerous roles including systems analyst, systems programmer, Assistant Director, and acting Associate Director. The hundreds of thousands of individuals who used the K-State Listservs over the years have him to thank. His passion for computers made his career both a calling and a lifelong hobby. His wife and daughters are also left pondering how they will crack his hand-coded home office machine drives without his beautiful mind to guide them through the process.
Jay was a man of deep faith. He joined College Heights Baptist Church in Manhattan, Kansas in 1965 where he served as a deacon and sang with the choir. He later moved his membership to Lenexa Baptist Church in Lenexa, Kansas in 2021. As a college student, he served as a summer missionary in Guyana with the Home Mission Board (now the North American Mission Board) of the Southern Baptist Convention.
These are the facts of Jay's life, but this summary does a woefully short job of describing the man he was. Thanks to his brother, Jay met Beth Osborne during the fall semester of 1968. A simple ride to church in November became a date, much to Beth's surprise, and they were talking marriage by Christmas. Even though she didn't want to be an 18-year-old bride, she agreed with Jay that living separate for a whole summer was too long, and she married him on June 1, 1969. His relationship with Beth, including his support of her desire to return to work as a young mother and encouragement throughout her career journey, was a hallmark of his character. He was an advocate for women and their ability to achieve whatever they set their minds to do.
Jay loved learning. As a teenager, he loved taking things apart and rebuilding them, was a Ham Radio operator, and taught himself to code before coding was a thing. He took online classes alongside his children so he could have informed conversations about their interest areas, trained as a volunteer EMT, held a lifetime subscription to Motor Week, and delighted in introducing his family to new technology.
Hidden behind his highly technical mind and strong guiding principles of what was right and proper was a sly sense of humor. Those who knew him best enjoyed his smirks and unexpected comments. Unlike the rest of the family, he never marked Christmas presents with a to/from tag and pretended every year to be surprised when we thanked him for his gift. Fourth of July celebrations (never held on July 4 because we were a busy family) were incomplete without the use of a blow torch to light the fireworks. The torch was used to light up an occasional birthday cake as the years added candles.
Like the machines he worked on, Jay played the backbone role in his family. While his wife and girls were running to school plays, 4-H events, choir practice, band practice, and a host of other activities, Jay made sure the family was financially stable, cars were replaced, the lawn was mowed, and home appliances repairs were completed. A lifelong night owl, it was impossible for his girls to arrive home without Dad being awake to greet them. While other parents might despair over learning Common Core math, Jay's girls have only known how to do new math, not surprising for a man who taught himself Calculus. He also served as a happy runway fashion observer after every school shopping stock-up-trip and taste tester for all fair food entries. This required exceptional tasting skills - sometimes more than one bite, of course - and a discerning eye to decide which three items were exactly the same size, shape, and color.
Jay's wife and daughters were delighted to meet Grandpa "Papa" Jay when grandchildren joined the family. Known as a firm dad during their growing years, his daughters discovered an indulgent grandfather who adored all eight of his grandchildren. He introduced them to technology, developed a special Grandpa Jay wave, and listened to their many stories, all while reminding them to "not touch his things".
Jay is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Beth Osborne Alloway; daughters, Shannah (Kelly), Heather, and Tami (Josh); eight grandchildren; sister, Sheryl (Richard); and a large, loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Juanita Alloway, and his brother, Tom Alloway in 1977.
Jay passed away September 14, 2025 at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. His family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the many dedicated medical professionals within the University of Kansas Health System during the last six months of his life.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at College Heights Baptist Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Family visitation will take place at the church on the evening of Friday, November 21, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to College Heights Baptist Church or the Lenexa Baptist Church Foundation. More than monetary gifts, the family treasures your stories and memories of Jay. 88
(taken from the Heartland Cremation website)
Jay Alloway is the husband of Beth (Osborne) Alloway who grew up in Howard, Kansas. Beth is the daughter of Lloyd and Marvel Osborne and graduated from Howard High School in 1968.
Jay began his career at the Kansas State University Computing Center in 1969. Over the course of 48 years of dedicated service, he served in numerous roles including systems analyst, systems programmer, Assistant Director, and acting Associate Director. The hundreds of thousands of individuals who used the K-State Listservs over the years have him to thank. His passion for computers made his career both a calling and a lifelong hobby. His wife and daughters are also left pondering how they will crack his hand-coded home office machine drives without his beautiful mind to guide them through the process.
Jay was a man of deep faith. He joined College Heights Baptist Church in Manhattan, Kansas in 1965 where he served as a deacon and sang with the choir. He later moved his membership to Lenexa Baptist Church in Lenexa, Kansas in 2021. As a college student, he served as a summer missionary in Guyana with the Home Mission Board (now the North American Mission Board) of the Southern Baptist Convention.
These are the facts of Jay's life, but this summary does a woefully short job of describing the man he was. Thanks to his brother, Jay met Beth Osborne during the fall semester of 1968. A simple ride to church in November became a date, much to Beth's surprise, and they were talking marriage by Christmas. Even though she didn't want to be an 18-year-old bride, she agreed with Jay that living separate for a whole summer was too long, and she married him on June 1, 1969. His relationship with Beth, including his support of her desire to return to work as a young mother and encouragement throughout her career journey, was a hallmark of his character. He was an advocate for women and their ability to achieve whatever they set their minds to do.
Jay loved learning. As a teenager, he loved taking things apart and rebuilding them, was a Ham Radio operator, and taught himself to code before coding was a thing. He took online classes alongside his children so he could have informed conversations about their interest areas, trained as a volunteer EMT, held a lifetime subscription to Motor Week, and delighted in introducing his family to new technology.
Hidden behind his highly technical mind and strong guiding principles of what was right and proper was a sly sense of humor. Those who knew him best enjoyed his smirks and unexpected comments. Unlike the rest of the family, he never marked Christmas presents with a to/from tag and pretended every year to be surprised when we thanked him for his gift. Fourth of July celebrations (never held on July 4 because we were a busy family) were incomplete without the use of a blow torch to light the fireworks. The torch was used to light up an occasional birthday cake as the years added candles.
Like the machines he worked on, Jay played the backbone role in his family. While his wife and girls were running to school plays, 4-H events, choir practice, band practice, and a host of other activities, Jay made sure the family was financially stable, cars were replaced, the lawn was mowed, and home appliances repairs were completed. A lifelong night owl, it was impossible for his girls to arrive home without Dad being awake to greet them. While other parents might despair over learning Common Core math, Jay's girls have only known how to do new math, not surprising for a man who taught himself Calculus. He also served as a happy runway fashion observer after every school shopping stock-up-trip and taste tester for all fair food entries. This required exceptional tasting skills - sometimes more than one bite, of course - and a discerning eye to decide which three items were exactly the same size, shape, and color.
Jay's wife and daughters were delighted to meet Grandpa "Papa" Jay when grandchildren joined the family. Known as a firm dad during their growing years, his daughters discovered an indulgent grandfather who adored all eight of his grandchildren. He introduced them to technology, developed a special Grandpa Jay wave, and listened to their many stories, all while reminding them to "not touch his things".
Jay is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Beth Osborne Alloway; daughters, Shannah (Kelly), Heather, and Tami (Josh); eight grandchildren; sister, Sheryl (Richard); and a large, loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Juanita Alloway, and his brother, Tom Alloway in 1977.
Jay passed away September 14, 2025 at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas. His family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the many dedicated medical professionals within the University of Kansas Health System during the last six months of his life.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at College Heights Baptist Church in Manhattan, Kansas. Family visitation will take place at the church on the evening of Friday, November 21, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to College Heights Baptist Church or the Lenexa Baptist Church Foundation. More than monetary gifts, the family treasures your stories and memories of Jay. 88
(taken from the Heartland Cremation website)
Jay Alloway is the husband of Beth (Osborne) Alloway who grew up in Howard, Kansas. Beth is the daughter of Lloyd and Marvel Osborne and graduated from Howard High School in 1968.
#34
Obituaries / CRUM. Sylvia Ruth (Justvig) - ...
Last post by patyrn - September 16, 2025, 03:13:40 PMSylvia Ruth Crum, age 86, of Eureka, Kansas, passed away September 13, 2025 at her home. She was born on May 13, 1939 at Fort Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Rev. Harry S. and Ruth G. (Hessel) Justvig.
After high school, Sylvia married William Edward "Bill" Crum on June 30, 1956. Sylvia and Bill worked alongside each other farming and ranching while Sylvia also worked several years for Southwestern Bell. They were married for 42 years until his death on October 5, 1998.
Growing up, Sylvia had a special love for horses and all other animals. In her younger days, she was involved in rodeos, Mulvane Saddle Club, and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. She loved horse racing. She was a woman of strong Christian faith, hardworking, talented quilter, outgoing, and being social with her friends and family. She enjoyed going boating, singing, fishing and hunting, and enjoying life. Most importantly, Sylvia loved her family.
Survivors include her three children, Kelly Crum of Moline, Kansas, Chip and Nancy Crum of Howard, Kansas, and Casey and Loralei Crum of Springhill, Kansas; her sister, Esther Ferrence of Arizona; five grandchildren, Heather Bouchard, Billy Crum, Chris Crum, Ethan Robertson, and Katelynn Crum; and five great-grandchildren, Lane, Carson, Canon, Mila, and Milo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; and siblings, Ronny Justvig, Marla Vaughn, and Harry Justvig.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to the Elk County Community Foundation and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home in her memory. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
After high school, Sylvia married William Edward "Bill" Crum on June 30, 1956. Sylvia and Bill worked alongside each other farming and ranching while Sylvia also worked several years for Southwestern Bell. They were married for 42 years until his death on October 5, 1998.
Growing up, Sylvia had a special love for horses and all other animals. In her younger days, she was involved in rodeos, Mulvane Saddle Club, and was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association. She loved horse racing. She was a woman of strong Christian faith, hardworking, talented quilter, outgoing, and being social with her friends and family. She enjoyed going boating, singing, fishing and hunting, and enjoying life. Most importantly, Sylvia loved her family.
Survivors include her three children, Kelly Crum of Moline, Kansas, Chip and Nancy Crum of Howard, Kansas, and Casey and Loralei Crum of Springhill, Kansas; her sister, Esther Ferrence of Arizona; five grandchildren, Heather Bouchard, Billy Crum, Chris Crum, Ethan Robertson, and Katelynn Crum; and five great-grandchildren, Lane, Carson, Canon, Mila, and Milo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; and siblings, Ronny Justvig, Marla Vaughn, and Harry Justvig.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, Kansas. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to the Elk County Community Foundation and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home in her memory. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349 has been entrusted with arrangements.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#35
Politics / Re: OVAL OFFICE BUFFOONERY
Last post by CCarl - September 16, 2025, 09:57:22 AMTrump Should Be Charged!
How Is He Not Guilty?
Trump has no legal authority to kill drug-war suspects, including foreign citizens. Deadly force can only be used in self-defense against the use of deadly force or the threat of deadly force. In other words, if a U.S. vessel had approached that Venezuela boat and those 11 people who were killed had begun firing guns at the U.S. vessel, the U.S. vessel could have responded with deadly force.
U.S. Code provides that murder of a foreigner by an American citizen on the high seas is a federal criminal offense. See 18 U.S.C. Section 1111, and 18 U.S.C. Section 7).
The U.S. Constitution provides that the president shall be removed from office on impeachment and conviction of "high crimes." It goes without saying that murder is a "high crime."
In other words, Trump should be criminally prosecuted, then removed from office via impeachment, for the murder of 11 Venezuelan citizens on the high seas. Furthermore, military personnel who carried out Trump's orders also be prosecuted and convicted of murder.
How Is He Not Guilty?
Trump has no legal authority to kill drug-war suspects, including foreign citizens. Deadly force can only be used in self-defense against the use of deadly force or the threat of deadly force. In other words, if a U.S. vessel had approached that Venezuela boat and those 11 people who were killed had begun firing guns at the U.S. vessel, the U.S. vessel could have responded with deadly force.
U.S. Code provides that murder of a foreigner by an American citizen on the high seas is a federal criminal offense. See 18 U.S.C. Section 1111, and 18 U.S.C. Section 7).
The U.S. Constitution provides that the president shall be removed from office on impeachment and conviction of "high crimes." It goes without saying that murder is a "high crime."
In other words, Trump should be criminally prosecuted, then removed from office via impeachment, for the murder of 11 Venezuelan citizens on the high seas. Furthermore, military personnel who carried out Trump's orders also be prosecuted and convicted of murder.
#36
Obituaries / EVANS, Brandon Lee - b. Octobe...
Last post by patyrn - September 12, 2025, 07:53:54 AMBrandon Lee Evans, age 28, of Howard, Kansas, died unexpectedly on September 5, 2025 at his home. He was born on October 31, 1996 in Victorville, California, the son of Lloyd W. Evans and Cynthia M. (Fracasso) Calvin.
Brandon was an online gamer and enjoyed spending time with his online friends. He had a great love for his pets that he raised and enjoyed spending time with. He enjoyed being outdoors, going fishing and target practicing, and riding go-carts. Most importantly, Brandon loved being an uncle and spending time with his nephews.
Brandon is survived by his parents, Cynthia Calvin and husband, Todd and Lloyd Evans, all of Howard, Kansas; and siblings, Amy Evans and Cory Blanch with their son, James of California, Jeffrey (Shelly) Conn and their family in California, Nicole (Jesse) Harper and their sons, Jason and Damon of Howard, Kansas, Tyler Fracasso of Wichita, Kansas, and Kyle Means of Howard, Kansas. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Cremation has been requested with no services planned at this time. The family suggests memorials in Brandon's memory to the Kansas Humane Society. These may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Brandon was an online gamer and enjoyed spending time with his online friends. He had a great love for his pets that he raised and enjoyed spending time with. He enjoyed being outdoors, going fishing and target practicing, and riding go-carts. Most importantly, Brandon loved being an uncle and spending time with his nephews.
Brandon is survived by his parents, Cynthia Calvin and husband, Todd and Lloyd Evans, all of Howard, Kansas; and siblings, Amy Evans and Cory Blanch with their son, James of California, Jeffrey (Shelly) Conn and their family in California, Nicole (Jesse) Harper and their sons, Jason and Damon of Howard, Kansas, Tyler Fracasso of Wichita, Kansas, and Kyle Means of Howard, Kansas. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Cremation has been requested with no services planned at this time. The family suggests memorials in Brandon's memory to the Kansas Humane Society. These may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#37
Obituaries / McCAMMON, Charlene Mae (Belew)...
Last post by patyrn - September 01, 2025, 03:19:41 PMCharlene Mae McCammon, age 85, of rural Howard, Kansas, passed away on August 30, 2025 at Pleasant Valley Nursing Center in Sedan, Kansas. She was born June 1, 1940 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Charles Robert and Winifred Mae (Yeager) Belew.
Charlene was the second of five siblings. The family moved to Peck, Kansas where she attended grade school. High School was in Clearwater, Kansas where she graduated as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1958.
Charlene met Gale McCammon at the Haysville Church of the Nazarene. They married May 29, 1958. Two children were born to this union, Gale, Jr. and Judy. They lived in Milan, Kanas for many years and then moved to rural Mulvane, Kansas. Charlene worked at Coleman, Kansas Mattress Factory and retired from Boeing. At home, she loved to cook, crochet, and sew, making most of her children's clothes.
Charlene is survived by her children, Gale (Twila) McCammon and Judy (Greg) Rau; grandchildren, Kiley (Chris) Wilson, Logan (Sari) Rau, Amanda (Michael) Perkins, and Endra (Marty) Dick; great-grandchildren, Kenna, Colton, Kari, Clayton, Heath, Seth, Breya, and Oliver; a sister, Darlene; and brothers, Charles and Robert. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gale; a sister, Belah; and a great-granddaughter, Echo.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Moline City Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to Gentiva Hospice and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
Charlene was the second of five siblings. The family moved to Peck, Kansas where she attended grade school. High School was in Clearwater, Kansas where she graduated as the Valedictorian of the Class of 1958.
Charlene met Gale McCammon at the Haysville Church of the Nazarene. They married May 29, 1958. Two children were born to this union, Gale, Jr. and Judy. They lived in Milan, Kanas for many years and then moved to rural Mulvane, Kansas. Charlene worked at Coleman, Kansas Mattress Factory and retired from Boeing. At home, she loved to cook, crochet, and sew, making most of her children's clothes.
Charlene is survived by her children, Gale (Twila) McCammon and Judy (Greg) Rau; grandchildren, Kiley (Chris) Wilson, Logan (Sari) Rau, Amanda (Michael) Perkins, and Endra (Marty) Dick; great-grandchildren, Kenna, Colton, Kari, Clayton, Heath, Seth, Breya, and Oliver; a sister, Darlene; and brothers, Charles and Robert. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gale; a sister, Belah; and a great-granddaughter, Echo.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Moline City Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to Gentiva Hospice and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.
(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)
#38
Obituaries / RUMBAUGH, Joyce Kathleen (Mich...
Last post by patyrn - August 27, 2025, 01:30:49 PMJoyce Kathleen Rumbaugh, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 17, 20215 at Minneloa Longterm Care in Minneola, Kansas. She was born on February 25, 1942 at Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Delmar and Irene (Nuss) Michaelis.
Joyce grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa which is where she graduated high school. She worked as an OR tech at the Cedar Rapids Hospital. She married Jack Richard Holt. They later divorced. On May 7, 1976, she married Stanley Rumbaugh in Dodge City, Kansas. She received her LPN degree from Dodge City Community College, and her nursing career began as a floor nurse at Trinity Hospital and then later Dodge City Regional Hospital. Joyce worked in several hospitals and clinics throughout her career, retiring in 2001. She enjoyed designing floral arrangements and collecting all types of watermelon decor. She also enjoyed going antiquing with her husband.
Joyce was a member of the Sweet Adelines of Dodge City and Wichita, Kansas, Show Me Harmony of Joplin, Missouri, and Emerald City Chorus of Wichita, Kansas. She was also a member of Crosswalk Christian Church of Minneola, Kansas.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Rev. Stan Rumbaugh of Minneola, Kansas; three sons, Dennis Duane (Mary) Rumbaugh of Minneola, Kansas, Kevin Lee Rumbaugh of Wisconsin, and Jack Richard Rumbaugh of Wisconsin; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jerry Michaelis; a son, Jerry Holt; and a grandson.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Crosswalk Christian Church, 232 S. Main Street, Minneola, Kansas on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with Brad Kefouver presiding. There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Prairie or ALPHA Children's Home, both in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.swaimfuneralhome.com. Swaim Funeral Chapel, 1901 6th Avenue, Dodge City, Kansas 67801 has been entrusted with arrangements.
(taken from the Swaim Funeral Chapel website)
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Rev. Stan Rumbaugh was pastor at the Christian Church in Moline, Kansas for several years.
Joyce grew up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa which is where she graduated high school. She worked as an OR tech at the Cedar Rapids Hospital. She married Jack Richard Holt. They later divorced. On May 7, 1976, she married Stanley Rumbaugh in Dodge City, Kansas. She received her LPN degree from Dodge City Community College, and her nursing career began as a floor nurse at Trinity Hospital and then later Dodge City Regional Hospital. Joyce worked in several hospitals and clinics throughout her career, retiring in 2001. She enjoyed designing floral arrangements and collecting all types of watermelon decor. She also enjoyed going antiquing with her husband.
Joyce was a member of the Sweet Adelines of Dodge City and Wichita, Kansas, Show Me Harmony of Joplin, Missouri, and Emerald City Chorus of Wichita, Kansas. She was also a member of Crosswalk Christian Church of Minneola, Kansas.
Joyce is survived by her husband, Rev. Stan Rumbaugh of Minneola, Kansas; three sons, Dennis Duane (Mary) Rumbaugh of Minneola, Kansas, Kevin Lee Rumbaugh of Wisconsin, and Jack Richard Rumbaugh of Wisconsin; 6 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jerry Michaelis; a son, Jerry Holt; and a grandson.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Crosswalk Christian Church, 232 S. Main Street, Minneola, Kansas on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with Brad Kefouver presiding. There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Prairie or ALPHA Children's Home, both in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at www.swaimfuneralhome.com. Swaim Funeral Chapel, 1901 6th Avenue, Dodge City, Kansas 67801 has been entrusted with arrangements.
(taken from the Swaim Funeral Chapel website)
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Rev. Stan Rumbaugh was pastor at the Christian Church in Moline, Kansas for several years.
#39
Obituaries / ROBERT, Christina Marie "Chris...
Last post by patyrn - August 25, 2025, 11:59:45 AMChristina Marie "Christi" Robert, age 59, passed away on August 21, 2025 while sleeping peacefully at home in Colwich, Kansas. If you knew Christi, you probably felt your world lose some of its magic. If you didn't, it's only because she hadn't gotten to you yet.
Though she played many different roles - beloved daughter, sister, wife, artist, teacher, hippy, and rebel, Christi's favorite was MOM. She and Donnie Robert, the absolute love of her life since 8th grade, raised their seven kids to think bigger, push limits, and question everything. They ignored "typical" parenting methods in favor of those the children would never forget, like making pancakes in her old prom dresses or attempting to domesticate and even potty-train a free-roaming rabbit. She encouraged their use of silverware to dig out tiny towns in the backyard and believed that any surface in the house was a canvas for creativity.
As the kids got older, her need to nurture led her back to her other true passion: teaching. To say she was a mother/mom/"mome" of seven is grossly misleading because to Christi, every single student who walked her halls also had a piece of her heart; she loved them like one of her own.
Christi leaves behind her sister, Terri; her mother, Martina Hubbell; her high school sweetheart, Donnie Robert; her seven children, Levi, Jace, Jerimiah, Rayna, Sage, Zane, and Timber whom she adored and raised from birth; two grandchildren, Nazareth and Tomlin, with one on the way; and the many others lucky enough to be drawn into her orbit.
We take peace and comfort in knowing Christi is now pain-free in heaven, finally wearing heels again, playing the music a little too loud, and making sure we all live our lives to the fullest................or else.......
Please join us in celebrating everything that Christi was with those who loved her most on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Ridgepoint Church, 8000 W. 21st Street North, Wichita, Kansas. Livestream of the Celebration of Life will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at www.ridgepointwichita.com/funeral. Memorial donations are suggested to the Campus High School Art Department in care of Wulf-Ast Mortuary, 911 Biermann, Garden Plain, Kansas 67050.
(taken from Wulf-Ast Mortuary website)
Though she played many different roles - beloved daughter, sister, wife, artist, teacher, hippy, and rebel, Christi's favorite was MOM. She and Donnie Robert, the absolute love of her life since 8th grade, raised their seven kids to think bigger, push limits, and question everything. They ignored "typical" parenting methods in favor of those the children would never forget, like making pancakes in her old prom dresses or attempting to domesticate and even potty-train a free-roaming rabbit. She encouraged their use of silverware to dig out tiny towns in the backyard and believed that any surface in the house was a canvas for creativity.
As the kids got older, her need to nurture led her back to her other true passion: teaching. To say she was a mother/mom/"mome" of seven is grossly misleading because to Christi, every single student who walked her halls also had a piece of her heart; she loved them like one of her own.
Christi leaves behind her sister, Terri; her mother, Martina Hubbell; her high school sweetheart, Donnie Robert; her seven children, Levi, Jace, Jerimiah, Rayna, Sage, Zane, and Timber whom she adored and raised from birth; two grandchildren, Nazareth and Tomlin, with one on the way; and the many others lucky enough to be drawn into her orbit.
We take peace and comfort in knowing Christi is now pain-free in heaven, finally wearing heels again, playing the music a little too loud, and making sure we all live our lives to the fullest................or else.......
Please join us in celebrating everything that Christi was with those who loved her most on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Ridgepoint Church, 8000 W. 21st Street North, Wichita, Kansas. Livestream of the Celebration of Life will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at www.ridgepointwichita.com/funeral. Memorial donations are suggested to the Campus High School Art Department in care of Wulf-Ast Mortuary, 911 Biermann, Garden Plain, Kansas 67050.
(taken from Wulf-Ast Mortuary website)
#40
Politics / Re: NATURAL RIGHTS & FREEDOM
Last post by CCarl - August 23, 2025, 01:20:15 PMWAKE UP, SLAVES
Recognize that freedom and slavery exist as extremes of a gradient. Between the plantation owner's whip and complete autonomy lie a series of arrangements; from serfdom, indentured servitude, debt bondage, to various forms of regulated participation in society. Consider where we actually fall within that spectrum when;
- you cannot keep the majority of your labor,
- you cannot opt out without facing state violence,
- you cannot choose how your extracted labor is used,
- you face increasing surveillance and restriction of movement, and
- "they" use terms like 'social contract' and 'civic duty' prevent us from examining what's really happening.
How far from the slavery end of the spectrum are we really? The sophistication of modern slavery lies in maintaining compliance through comfort rather than from suffering. A golden cage is still a cage, and a comfortable slave is still a slave.
Need to understand more? You surrender 30-50% of your labor before you ever see it. If you refuse, men with guns will eventually arrive at your door. The extraction is comprehensive and inescapable. Every economic action becomes a revenue opportunity for the system that owns your labor.
- you earn money, you pay income tax,
- you own property, you pay property tax,
- you spend money, you pay sales tax,
- you save money, you lose to inflation tax,
- you invest successfully, you pay capital gains tax,
- you start a business, you pay for licenses,
- you run a profitable business, you pay corporate and personal tax,
- you give money away, you pay gift tax, and
- you die with assets, your estate pays inheritance tax, and
- you can't opt out of funding wars you oppose, surveillance systems that monitor you, or bureaucracies that regulate your choices. Your 'property' can be seized for unpaid taxes, even if you own it outright.
Historically, slaves at least knew they were enslaved. The violence was visible, the coercion obvious, the enemy identifiable. Today's slaves are convinced they're consumers. But here is the real masterpiece: you've been convinced this is freedom.
Traditional slaves were told they're property; modern slaves are told they're customers. Traditional slaves were controlled through fear; modern slaves through convenience. Traditional slaves were kept ignorant; modern slaves are overwhelmed with controlled information that shapes their conclusions.
The plantation owner never convinced his slaves that chains were jewelry. The Congolese warlord doesn't pretend the child-labor cobalt mine is a wellness center. But we've been convinced that surveillance is safety, that debt is prosperity, that algorithmic control is empowerment.
Traditional slavery was economically inefficient—you had to house, feed, and guard your property. Modern slavery is self-maintaining: the slaves pay for their own monitoring devices, compete for their positions, and attack anyone who suggests they're not free. We've been conditioned to love our cages so thoroughly that questioning them feels like madness.
But wait, here is what's in the wings, here is what comes tomorrow:
• Identity Capture: Biometric databases make anonymous existence impossible.
• Data Processing: Massive server farms process every biometric signature in real-time.
• Interface Elimination: 'Contextually aware' devices remove conscious choice friction.
• Cognitive Control: AI systems shape how you think about questions themselves.
• Economic Dependency: Digital income tied to compliance monitoring.
• Biological Integration: Neural interfaces turn your cells into network nodes.
See; Joshua Stylman @substack for more incisive thoughts.
Recognize that freedom and slavery exist as extremes of a gradient. Between the plantation owner's whip and complete autonomy lie a series of arrangements; from serfdom, indentured servitude, debt bondage, to various forms of regulated participation in society. Consider where we actually fall within that spectrum when;
- you cannot keep the majority of your labor,
- you cannot opt out without facing state violence,
- you cannot choose how your extracted labor is used,
- you face increasing surveillance and restriction of movement, and
- "they" use terms like 'social contract' and 'civic duty' prevent us from examining what's really happening.
How far from the slavery end of the spectrum are we really? The sophistication of modern slavery lies in maintaining compliance through comfort rather than from suffering. A golden cage is still a cage, and a comfortable slave is still a slave.
Need to understand more? You surrender 30-50% of your labor before you ever see it. If you refuse, men with guns will eventually arrive at your door. The extraction is comprehensive and inescapable. Every economic action becomes a revenue opportunity for the system that owns your labor.
- you earn money, you pay income tax,
- you own property, you pay property tax,
- you spend money, you pay sales tax,
- you save money, you lose to inflation tax,
- you invest successfully, you pay capital gains tax,
- you start a business, you pay for licenses,
- you run a profitable business, you pay corporate and personal tax,
- you give money away, you pay gift tax, and
- you die with assets, your estate pays inheritance tax, and
- you can't opt out of funding wars you oppose, surveillance systems that monitor you, or bureaucracies that regulate your choices. Your 'property' can be seized for unpaid taxes, even if you own it outright.
Historically, slaves at least knew they were enslaved. The violence was visible, the coercion obvious, the enemy identifiable. Today's slaves are convinced they're consumers. But here is the real masterpiece: you've been convinced this is freedom.
Traditional slaves were told they're property; modern slaves are told they're customers. Traditional slaves were controlled through fear; modern slaves through convenience. Traditional slaves were kept ignorant; modern slaves are overwhelmed with controlled information that shapes their conclusions.
The plantation owner never convinced his slaves that chains were jewelry. The Congolese warlord doesn't pretend the child-labor cobalt mine is a wellness center. But we've been convinced that surveillance is safety, that debt is prosperity, that algorithmic control is empowerment.
Traditional slavery was economically inefficient—you had to house, feed, and guard your property. Modern slavery is self-maintaining: the slaves pay for their own monitoring devices, compete for their positions, and attack anyone who suggests they're not free. We've been conditioned to love our cages so thoroughly that questioning them feels like madness.
But wait, here is what's in the wings, here is what comes tomorrow:
• Identity Capture: Biometric databases make anonymous existence impossible.
• Data Processing: Massive server farms process every biometric signature in real-time.
• Interface Elimination: 'Contextually aware' devices remove conscious choice friction.
• Cognitive Control: AI systems shape how you think about questions themselves.
• Economic Dependency: Digital income tied to compliance monitoring.
• Biological Integration: Neural interfaces turn your cells into network nodes.
See; Joshua Stylman @substack for more incisive thoughts.
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