Obituaries

Body Samuel Clayton Jackson, 87, passed away on June 29, 2024, surrounded by family in Oklahoma City. Born on May 7 1937, in Wichita, Sam graduated from North High School and attended Wichita State University.

Body Brenda Kay Pipkin, 75, of Cheney, died on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center after a battle with cancer. She was born March 5, 1949, in Hardtner, Kan., to Charles and Hazel (Warren) Kaminska.

Body Memorial services for Margie J. Turrell, 87, of Fairview, Okla., were held on Tuesday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 518 W. Randolph, Enid, Okla., with the Rev. Dr. John Toles officiating. A viewing was held from 4 to 8 p.m.

Body Mindi Rene Friess, 47, special education teacher, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita.

Body Timothy E. Peterson, 70, of Conway Springs, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi-St.

Body Donald J. Becker, 84, passed away, June 19, 2024, at his home after a long-fought battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 6, 1939, in Nashville, Kan., to William “Bill” and Rosa Hageman Becker. On Aug. 5, 1967, he married the love of his life, Lois Jansen, at St.

Body Eric J. Plush, 55, of Wichita, died Thursday, June 20, 2024 in Wichita. Eric was born June 16, 1969 at Wichita, the oldest son of Richard Duane “Dick” Plush and Barbara Lynn (Burford) Plush. He grew up in Wichita and attended Wichita public schools.

Body Lawrence (Rich) Richardson Jr., peacefully passed away June 14, 2024 at the age of 72 at the Cheney Golden Age Home. He was born July 16, 1951, in Wichita. On July 15, 1972, he married the love of his life, Pam Shipley, at the Church of Christ in Kingman.