Christopher James Kanelakos, 53, of Arkansas City, Kansas passed away at South Central Kansas Medical Center Wednesday, January 12, 2022.   A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 17, 2022, at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Arkansas City. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kanelakos Children Education Fund, donations may be left in the care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home. Donations may also be made to defray funeral expenses, these...

Manuel Gutierrez, 49, of Arkansas City, KS passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at his home. Private candlelight services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shelley Family Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses. Manuel was born in Las Angeles, CA to parents Jose and Vera (Sosack) Gutierrez. He attended high school in Taft, CA and later earned his GED, and afterward started working as an oil rigger. On December 21, 2011 he was united in marriage to...

Louise Jane Baird, 90, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor of Arkansas City. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Union-Graham Cemetery in Winfield. Visitation will be held from 4-6 P.M. Friday, January 14 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield, the family will greet friends from 5-6 P.M. The family requests that attendees please wear masks to the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Manor,...

Darin L. Teague, 56, of Gueda Springs, KS passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Cremation has taken place and the family will hold a private service at a later date. Memorials may be made out to "Darin Teague Grandchildren’s College Fund", donations may be left in the care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Ark City. Darin was born in Eureka, KS on April 14, 1965 to parents Johnny Lee and Judy (McMullen) Teague. Darin graduated from Oxford High School in...

David Eugene Charles, 82, of Wichita, KS passed away at his home surrounded by family Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Graveside services will be held in the summer. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior project and left in the care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home. Dave was born on June 13, 1939 in Richmond, IN to parents William Herbert and Iola Pearl (Wert) Charles. He graduated from Tuscan High in 1957. He was an office machine tech and later a service manager for...

Glen Bloyer, 94, of Winfield, KS passed into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ Monday, January 3, 2022 at the South Central Kansas Medical Center. Visitation will be held from 5-7 P.M. Thursday, January 13 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield. Community members are welcome to greet the family at the Visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project; donations may be left in the care of the funeral home. Graveside service for the family will...

Sherilynn Etoyle Baxter, 82, of Arkansas City, KS passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Sherry was born August 2, 1939 at the Arkansas City hospital to parents Myron Oscar Webb and Willma Etoyle (Williams) Webb. She graduated from Arkansas City High School in 1957 and married the love of her life, David Baxter that same year at Central Christian Church of Arkansas City. She worked as a florist at her and David’s business, McCool’s Flower Shop...

Dennis Leroy Unruh, 68, of Arkansas City, KS passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Winfield Senior Living. Private family services are scheduled at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, donations may be left in the care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home. Dennis was born January 14, 1953 in Arkansas City, the son of Cecil and Helma (Penner) Unruh. He attended high school in South Haven and Arkansas City, graduating from Ark City High...

Doloris Maxine Godsey, 92, of Winfield, KS passed away peacefully Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Winfield Rest Haven. Doloris was born December 9, 1929 in Winfield, KS the daughter of Kenneth and Frances Thelma (Kimsey) Golightley. She lived most of her life in Winfield and attended Winfield High School. She worked at Safeway Grocery in the butcher department for over 25 years. She was united to Gerald Godsey July 7th, 1967. Doloris was a member of the Winfield First United...

Carol Ann Smith, 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield. Interment will follow services at Highland Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, January 4 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvest Christian Church, New Hope Fellowship and Central Baptist Church,...