Day: January 26, 2020

Ruth J. Brandt, 75, of McPherson, KS passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020, surrounded by family at McPherson Hospital.  Ruth was born on August 27, 1944, in Ottumwa, Iowa. She was the daughter of John and Cora McCall and was the youngest of five children. Ruth attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas where she met the love of her life, Eugene Brandt. She graduated from Central College in the summer of 1964, and they were married on July 5. They were blessed with three daughters, Anita, Debbie and Jeanne. They celebrated their 55th anniversary this last summer. Ruth

William “Bill” Wayne Snyder, 71, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Buhler, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. Bill owned and operated Seams Unlimited, a custom embroidery business. Bill was born on April 30, 1948, in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Charles E. and Marian Louise (Teter) Snyder.  He graduated from Buhler High School in 1966.  On March 3, 1967, Bill was united in marriage to Sharon Elaine Smith in Hutchinson, KS. He was a member of Light Capitol Kiwanis Club, Mid State Car Club of Hutchinson, and Wheat State Road Riders.  He attended Countryside

Kevin P. Gordley, 58, of Pratt, KS and formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at The Cedars, McPherson.  He was employed in the oil industry for Halliburton Services and most recently was an area manager for Basic Energy in Pratt. Kevin was born on November 2, 1961, in Great Bend, KS, the son of Dennis and Shirley Gordley.  Kevin attended school in Great Bend, Ness City, and graduated from McPherson High School in 1980.  He received an associate’s degree from Barton County Community College. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid