Dodge City men’s basketball squared off with Coffeyville in a Top 15 KJCCC battle on the road and despite a solid effort the Conquistadors fell 94-78. The loss moves the Conqs to 14-6 on the season and 10-4 in KJCCC marking the third straight loss for the Conqs as they are now a half-game behind Coffeyville for first place in the conference.
Dodge City baseball team heads into the 2023 season ready for year two under Head Coach, Brett Doe who guided the Conquistadors to a 28-27 record in his first season last spring. Headed into the 2023 season the Conqs have 15 guys returning from last year’s team and 21 newcomers to the roster that are a mix of freshman and transfers.
PLAINS Lawrence Edward (Larry) Donahue, age 90, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 24, 2023, at the Kansas Medical Center, Andover, Kansas. He was born May 3, 1932, at Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Patrick J. and Lucille M. (Sullivan) Donahue. Vigil services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 29, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Plains. Holy Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 30, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mortuary in Meade. Interment will follow in the Plains Cemetery, Plains.
Lewis Earl Byers, 77, of Edmond, OK died January 19th, 2023, of natural causes. Louie was born to Jesse and Tessibel Byers in Dodge City, KS in 1945. He grew up on the family farm In Jetmore, KS learning all about animals, farming, and the dairy business. Louie also attended Dodge City High School until 1963. Louie then married Donna Davidson-Osborn in Dodge City, KS in 1965 and had 3 children together, Tonya, Doug, and Jenny. Later he married Linda “Lindy” McLemore-Gillott in Dodge City, KS in 1989. Louie eventually sold the farm, moved to Dodge City for some time, then inally settled in Edmond OK with Lindy until his death Louie always had a natural knack for conversation. He would talk to anybody and everybody about anything. He also used that natural gift with his grandkids by giving them hugs, showing them who the real cowboys were, or teaching them the ‘bean’ song. Louie was so easy to be fond of. Although he struggled at the end, he never stopped smiling, or thinking of and helping others. Louie is preceded in death by both parents, daughter Jenny Byers, stepson Shawn Barnard, long time best friend Tom Ragsdale, and his fur baby Tigger. Louie is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lindy Byers; sister, Wilma Webb, and her husband Herb; stepbrother, Mark Waugh; daughter Tonya Byers; son, Doug Byers; stepdaughter, Angie Gehrer and hus- band Rob stepson Michael Gillott and iancé Erin y grand children, 15 great-grandchildren, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Daniel Richard Woodworth, age 86 years, passed away on January 19, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society of Hutchinson, KS. He was born June 11, 1936, in Satanta, KS, to Norval Winston and Vida Yvonne (Baty) Woodworth. Richard lived most of his life in Dodge City, KS and was a graduate of Dodge City Senior High School, Dodge City Community College and Fort Hays State University. On August 19, 1956, he married his high school sweetheart, Patsy E. Rowton. Richard and Patsy began their teaching careers in Jetmore and Holyrood, KS before settling in Dodge City. Richard taught civics and coached at the middle school and high school levels until his retirement. His family was his true passion and he was never happier than when he could share his hobbies (boating, fishing, hunting and golfing) with them. Richard was raised in the Methodist faith and never veered from that foundation of love and faith and commitment to justice and equality for all. He was a kind and generous man with a big heart. Richard is survived by his children and their families: Pam (Charles) Pierce, Hutchinson, KS (Sarah and Kevin Reade and children William, Elizabeth, and Jackson; Andrew Pierce and Adrianne Ghio); Jeff (Denise) Woodworth, Ellis, KS (Erin and Charlie Bauer and children Cassidy, Caden and Stormie and son CJ, Cinzly, Conrad, and Cally; Tara and Brevin Labarge and children Grayson, Wyatt and Parker; Toby and fiancé, Delany; Karen (Mario) Garcia, Lacrosse, KS (Joey and Bailey Garcia and sons Everson and Max; Jeremy and Gaby Garcia and son Harrison; Jack Garcia and fiancé Tylor; Emma Garcia and daughter Halle), Kathy (Bill) Keeley, Lacrosse, KS (Mitchell and Kylie Keeley and daughter Lainey; Olivia Rice and children Brady and Rosalynn; Kip and Tessa Keeley). He also leaves behind his sisters, Sharon Woodworth and Geri Hill; sister-in-law, Ellen Rowton; as well as his beloved extended family of nieces nephews and dear friends. Richard was preceded in death by infant son, Larry Brent, his paren
Dodge City Community College (DC3) hosted Healthcare and Social Services Day on Wednesday, Jan. 25, in the Student Activity Center. At the event, nearly 60 area high school students had the opportunity to speak with seven different vendors from the healthcare field. After these round-table discussions, five seniors were awarded $500 scholarships to attend DC3 next fall.
Consultant Joe Coles makes networking easy. True to his purpose, he created a culture of outstanding teammates inside the Dodge City Civic Center Thursday, Jan. 26, when about 170 students from area high schools attended the Southwest Kansas Entrepreneur Tech Ed/Vocational Showcase.
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Programming at Dodge City Public Library is in full swing! Check out what we have coming up. We are starting several new recurring programs here at DCPL this week.