Obituaries

Mary Alice (Ferrell) Sperry, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

No service will be held.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Mary Ellen (Andrew) Ferrell, and siblings, Jack Ferrell, Joe Ferrell, Max Ferrell, Jeannie Ferrell, and Don Ferrell.

She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Sperry of Clearwater; children, Levi E. (Angie) Sperry of Blue Grass, Iowa, Scott C. (Pam) Sperry of Long Island, N.Y., Justin W. (Katie) Sperry of Topeka, and Preston F. Sperry of Portland, Ore.; an five grandchildren.

Keith E. Brown, 53, died March 31, 2026.

He was born Jan. 8, 1973, at Kingman, the son of Donald E. and Donna Rogene Carter Brown.

Keith was an aerospace machinist. He enjoyed shooting and riding Harleys.

Survivors include his brother, Terry Nelson, and his wife, Lynn; sister, Linda Oller and her husband, Brad; and multiple nieces and nephews.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Memorials may be made with the Kingman County Humane Society and sent to Livingston Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman KS 67068.

Kenneth Eugene Bradfield, of Argonia, passed away at his home on Monday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 67.
Ken was born the son of James and Geneva (Robertson) Bradfield on Dec. 11, 1958, in Wichita.

Richard Maurice Harding, 87, peacefully went home to be with his heavenly father on March 13, 2026.

Born on the family farm in Cheney on Nov. 27, 1938, to Maurice and Goldie Harding, he was the only son with four sisters. Richard had an abundant life that included working the family farm, firefighting, construction, meat packing, gardening, hunting, water-skiing, and flying small aircraft. After 27 years of service, he retired from Cheney Door Company in 2005.

Mary Jane Haden received her eternal reward as she passed on March 16, 2026. She will be joyfully reunited with her husband of 68 years, Leon, and numerous family and close friends who have preceded her.

Mary was born on July 14, 1930, Glade, Ark. She was one of 11 children. Mary was introduced to the love of her life, Leon Haden, when she was 16. They were married on Oct. 16, 1949, and enjoyed a loving life together, raising their four children, and traveling the country in their beloved motor home and on trips overseas during retirement.

Merita “Rita” Margaret (Walker) Lovato, 74, of Milton, passed away on March 14, 2026.
Rita was born on Oct. 29, 1951, in WaKeeney, Kan., to Violet and Irvin Walker. She lived a life centered around family, kindness, and creativity. Rita devoted many years to caring for her family as a homemaker and also worked as an office assistant and clerk for the register of deeds.

Alice Jacobs, 94, homemaker, of Wichita, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, and funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, both at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Evelyn Orth; husband, Joe M. Jacobs; son, Craig Jacobs; sisters, Lorestine Hemberger, Joanne Hemberger and Roberta Bogner; and brother, Glenn Orth.

Donald Gilbert Black was born to Farrell and Irene (O’Brien) Black on October 12, 1936, in Cheney. He was a 1954 graduate of Cheney High School.

Robert “Bob” Louis Kerschen, 90, of Cunningham, went home to be with his Lord on March 8, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, father-in-law, uncle, and friend whose querying presence, genuine concern and steady faith will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Barabara H. Hahn, 92, of Garden Plain, died on March 6, 2026. Mrs. Hahn was born March 21, 1933 ,to Michael & Anna (Brost) Becker in Garden Plain.

Barbara devoted her entire life to the farm and her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John A “Jiggs” Hahn; son, Michael J. Hahn; and sisters, Martha Horsch and Delores Keiter.