Bettie Jo Wagler, 94, of Lenexa, Kansas, formerly of Hutchinson, went home to her Lord on September 13, 2019. Bettie was born April 13, 1925, in DeKalb, Texas, to William and Mary (Telford) Butler. She grew up on her father’s cattle ranch surrounded by her sisters, Emma and Ouida, countless animals, and a lot of joy. While attending the University of Texas, Bettie met Albert Amos ‘Al’ Wagler, a young airman. They were married in 1945 in DeKalb and lived for a time at the Moore Air Base. Bettie and Al moved to Hutchinson in late 1945. They welcomed William Ernest ‘Bill’in 1947 and Mary Camille ‘Camille’ in 1949.

Bettie taught first and second grade at Roosevelt Elementary School for over 25 years. She and Al were lifelong members of Trinity United Methodist Church, and found great friendships, peace, and support there through the years. Bettie loved playing tennis and played well into her 80′s, always while looking fashionable. She also volunteered at the Hutchinson Hospital information desk for over 20 years. Bettie loved watching KU and UT sports, but not nearly as much as she loved her family and seeing her grandkids grow up and start their own families. She always looked sharp, her hair was beautiful to the end, and she was a smart, kind, and giving woman. While she lived the last year of her life in Lenexa, Hutchinson was always her home.

Bettie is survived by: son, Bill of Lenexa, Kansas; grandson, Lucas and wife Jennifer and their children, Carter, Presley, and Holden; grandson, Logan and wife Jennifer and their children, Brooklyn, Landon and Keaton, all of Lenexa, Kansas; and granddaughter, MacKenzie Harvison and husband Scott and their children, Hank, Holly, and Weston of Overland Park, Kansas.

Bettie was preceded in death by: her husband, Al; daughter, Camille; daughter-in- law, Sue; and her sisters and parents.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2019, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. The casket will remain closed.

Memorial contributions may be made to the V Foundation or a cancer research organization of your choice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Bettie believed in Jesus, she believed in the Resurrection, and she believed that there is victory in death. She is home, she is with loved ones, and she is happy.

Charlyne A. Williams, 85, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019 at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, KS.

Charlyne was born March 2, 1934 in St. Joseph, MO., the daughter of Ray and Lucy (Christopher) Kerns. On August 11, 1951 she married Howard W. Williams in St. Joseph, MO., to this union they were blessed with five children, Robert, Edward, Steven, Cindy, and Tammy. Charlyne was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending her time gardening, sewing, crocheting, cooking and canning, but most of all she has a love for small animals. She also attended Countryside Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard; an infant son; brothers, Glen Kerns, Junior Kerns, and Dennis Kerns; sisters, Rosalie Licktieg and Lorene Tolbert; a great grandson, Wiley Stewart.

Charlyne is survived by her sons, Robert (Debbi) Williams, Edward (Marsha) Williams and Steven (Sherry) Williams; daughters, Cindy (Phil) Schmitt and Tammy (Jason) Stanley; grandchildren, Shanan (Wes) Stewart, Misti (Todd) Loyle, Jason (Susan) Williams, Matthew (Tresza) Williams, Jennifer Williams, Michael Williams, Gary Williams, Alex Schmitt, Zach Schmitt, Brianna Stanley, Miranda Stanley, Caitlyn Stanley and Jacob Stanley; 15 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30 th Ave., Hutchinson, KS, with Pastor Wayne Pittman officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel. Burial will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, KS. Memorials may be given to the Hutchinson Humane Society and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Debra Jean ‘Debbie’ Yoder, 62, died Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Ascension Via Christi, St. Francis Campus, Wichita. She was born June 30, 1957, in Wichita, to James Frederick and Myrna Marie (Wynn) Pike.

Debbie was a 1975 graduate of Nickerson High School. She graduated from Hutchinson Community College and Wichita State University. Debbie was a retired Registered Nurse for the Cheney Medical Center and Kingman Health Clinic.

On July 3, 2010, she married Steven L. Yoder in Galveston, Texas. He survives. Also surviving are: daughters, Tabitha Haskett and husband Jason of Eudora, Jessica Pohlman and husband Dylan of Maize, Melissa Balthazar and husband Justin of Hill City; stepmother, Lillian Pike of Hutchinson; stepchildren, Tamela Yoder of Lecompton and Timothy Yoder and wife Lisa of Baldwin; uncle, Albert Wynn of Herington; sisters, Annette Pike of Partridge, Beth Bolia of Arkansas City, and Nancy Turner and husband Norm of Geneseo; and 14 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; and brothers, Albert Butch Pike and Jimmy Dode Pike.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2019, at Elliott Chapel, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery presiding. Burial will be in Hazen Cemetery, Plevna. Visitation with family present will be from 10 a.m. until service time Monday at Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, Hutchinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial suggestions are to the Wichita Cancer Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Detective Jon ‘JC’ Culley, 59, of Hutchinson, died September 11, 2019, at his home. He was born June 3, 1960, in Topeka, to Donald and Jacqueline (Hughes) Culley.

JC graduated from Topeka High School in 1978 and attended Kansas State University. While in college, he played the saxophone in the Kansas State Marching Band and was a member of Acacia Fraternity. JC began his career with the Reno County Sheriff’s Department August 18, 1986, working in the jail division. A year later, he transferred to the patrol division. In 2006, JC was promoted to detective, currently working as a juvenile detective. His career spanned 33 years with the Reno County Sheriff’s Department. During the summers, he also worked as a ranger at Cheney State Park. JC was a member of FOP Lodge #18. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, grilling, and going to his cabin at Kanopolis Lake. JC’s passion was helping others and making the world a better place.

JC is survived by: daughter, Kristen Culley (fiancé, Ash Borgstrom); son, Bryce Culley, all of Hutchinson; siblings, Patrick Culley (Suzanne), Jayne Hood, Matthew Culley; mother of Kristen and Bryce, Kimberly (Kelsey) Culley; and a host of extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, September 20, 2019, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford and the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Burial will follow in Buckeye Cemetery, Kanopolis. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the Reno County Sheriff’s FOP Lodge #18, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Walter L. ‘Moose’ Carter, 85, of Hutchinson, died, September 12, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Communities, South Hutchinson. He was born December 19, 1933, in Hutchinson, to John Wesley and Laura Margaret (Price) Carter.

Walter worked for Betts Bakery, K-Mart, construction, and as a school bus driver for public schools.

He is survived by wife, Sharon Carter, Mission, Texas;  sons, Michael Carter, Topeka,  Steve (Carol) Carter, Hutchinson, Kevin (Patsy) Carter, Hutchinson, and Bobby and Billy Carter; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; step daughters, Shannon, Marcy, Tracy, and Kimberly; and sisters, Frieda McGill, South Hutchinson, Doris (Dave) Clark, South Hutchinson, Lorana (Ed) Stay, Hutchinson.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents; son, Duane Carter; step son, Douglas; sister, Vesta Stewart; brothers, John Haines and Darrel Carter.

Cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2019, at Mennonite Friendship Chapel, South Hutchinson, with Tim Cox officiating. There will be a private family burial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Hospice of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.