Endangered persons advisory issued for missing Haskell County woman and her children

HASKELL COUNTY – The Haskell County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue an endangered persons advisory for a missing woman and her two daughters from Haskell County. The whereabouts of 23-year-old Martha Unger, and her daughters Madilynn Grace Unger, 2, and Haylie Faith Unger, 1, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested to help locate them. They were reported missing from their home in rural Haskell County today just before 7 p.m. It is believed Martha is driving a 2015 white Ford Explorer bearing Kansas tag 301RJY. Martha is a white female, approximately 5 foot...

SWMC Welcomes General Surgeon Dr. Peter Phan

Southwest Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Peter Phan, M.D., F.A.C.S., has joined our outstanding team of medical professionals. Dr. Phan brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving the community, and we are thrilled to have him on board. Dr. Phan’s journey into medicine was inspired by a calling he felt as a high school student in Washington State. Reflecting on his path, he shared, “For years, I wanted to serve God but didn’t know exactly which career would fit. Then one day in Sunday school, I heard about missionary doctors and it suddenly...

Governor Kelly Announces $8.6M Awarded to Cost Share Program Projects

EDWARDSVILLE – Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that $8.6 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share Program for spring 2024. “These new Cost Share projects will repair and modernize transportation infrastructure in communities across Kansas,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Collaboration on these selected projects address short-term challenges to bring long-term solutions to the places Kansans call home.” With today’s announcement, more than $260 million has been invested to support the 179 projects selected in the Cost Share Program since it began in the fall of...

Richard Charles Campbell

By Joe Denoyer
June 21, 2024

Richard Charles Campbell, age 93, died March 2, 2023, in Westminster, Colorado. He was born December 23, 1929, the son of Herbert and Lola (Hague) Campbell.

Richard farmed in Big Bow, Kansas, for over 50 years. Moving to Thornton, Colorado, after retiring. He passed on quickly and quietly after having a very good week and day of joking with his caregivers at Sunrise of Westminster, Colorado. He is missed and will always be missed by those that he gave so much to.

Preceded in death by his brothers, Herb Jr., Howard, and James Campbell; and his beloved wife Betty Jean (Eyman) Campbell.

He is the father of four, Michael, Ron, Tony Campbell and Patrick Barnes; Grandpa to ten, Great-Grandpa to ten and Great-Great-Grandpa to four.

Memorial graveside service will be Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Stanton County Cemetery in Johnson with Pastor Steve Swann, Jr. officiating. Military rites will be provided by Johnson VFW Post #3684. Memorial contributions may be given to Johnson VFW Post #3684 in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.