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DEC. 25, 1932 - SEPT. 8, 2023 Jean Davidson Nichols, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 8, 2023, in Conroe, Texas, at the age of 90. Born on Christmas day in 1932 in Wellington, Kansas, Jean was the daughter of Herb and Helen Davidson, and she was the youngest of three siblings. She attended Wellington Junior and Senior High School and graduated with the Class of 1950. During her high school years, Jean’s life took a beautiful turn when she met the love of her life, Ron Nichols. Their love story spanned an incredible 71 years, beginning with their wedding on June 21, 1952. After Ron’s graduation from college, he enlisted in the Air Force, leading them to various locations, including Georgia and Kansas. Through these early years, they forged lifelong friendships, and Jean cared for their daughters while supporting Ron’s Air Force career. In 1957, Ron and Jean joined Virgil and Margaret Nichols in the family business back in Wellington. Nichols Electric was established in 1926, and was known for its exceptional service, offering Frigidaire appliances, Zenith electronics and Lennox heating / air conditioning to the community. Jean took charge of bookkeeping responsibilities while attending to the needs of customers. After 64 years in business, Ron and Jean made the decision to close Nichols Electric in 1990 to follow their shared passion of camping and travel. The couple sold their home and embarked on a 17-year journey as full-time RVers, traversing the country, creating cherished memories, and forging enduring friendships. Their adventures took them to the far reaches of the western United States, Alaska, Canada, and New Brunswick. During most summers, they enjoyed being campground hosts at Lightner Creek Campground in Durango, Colorado, where they had the opportunity to spend time with their daughter and her family. Eventually, they settled in Cottonwood, Arizona, just south of the beautiful Sedona re

A field survey for the proposed culvert improvements on U.S. 81 south of Wellington started this week.

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Verlene Adell (Bradshaw) (Gaddie) Miller, 97, of Belton, Missouri, passed away August 15, 2023, with family members at her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur (Roy) & Clara (Blunck) Bradshaw, her husband of 44 years, Sam T.

1986-2023 Jesse Todd Chilson, of Oldsmar, Florida passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. He is survived by his two beloved children Emily and Joseph Chilson, his parents Pam and John Chilson, his brothers Josh and Jason Chilson, his sister-in-laws Michelle & Julie, his nephews James and Jaxon, and his niece Olivia. Jesse was born in Winfield on March 15, 1986. He grew up in Wellington and then Winfield where he graduated from high school in 2005. Jesse was a skilled electrician. A profession he was both quite good at and loved very much. His daughter Emily and son Joe were the absolute joys of his life. He loved them both dearly as he did his many friends and family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Truman and June Chilson, Robert and Amy Parker, and Carol Geren. And his uncle Robert Parker, Jr. who he was especially close to.