Dixie Lee Kley
1950-2015

Dixie Lee Kley 65, of Atchison, Kansas passed away Saturday July 4, 2015 at her home.She was born April 28, 1950 in Greenville, South Carolina daughter of Blanche & William Griffin. She worked as a drug and alcohol Counselor for many years, and was a licensed therapeutic foster parent. she was a member of – L.D.S. in Atchison, KS. Dixie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, William Duane Smart. She is survived by 3 daughters, Billie Smart of Atchison, KS, Denise Mattox of Rushville, MO, and Amy Wiehe, a step-daughter, Angela Kley of UT, and a son Tom Smart of Indiana, 10 grandchildren, Cody, Joseph, Steven, Benjamin, Edward, Eugene, Carlos, William, River, and Wanda, brother, William Griffin, and a sister, Michele Cardenas. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 4:00 pm at the Church of LDS in Atchison, KS, a celebration of life will follow at the family home in Atchison.She has been cremated under the direction of the Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolence and obituary at www.ruppfuneral.com

 

Freda Christeen (Caruthers) Bell
1932-2015

Freda Christeen (Caruthers) Bell was born January 26, 1932, in Little Rock, AR to David M. and Fanny C. Caruthers, who preceded her in death. Freda is survived by her faithful husband of 67 years, Charles Bell; her three children and their spouses: sons C. Douglas Bell and wife Vicki, and Dennis Bell and wife Cheri and daughter Nancy Nelson. Also surviving are grandsons Dennis Bell and wife Kelly, Scott Bell and wife Debbie, Brian Bell and wife Lynn, Joel Woodward and wife Melinda, Bradley Wilson and wife Jessica; granddaughters Amy Maudlin and husband Mike and Ashley Castle and husband Daniel. Fredas brother Jesse Bagwell and sister Margaret Midge Roach survive her, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Nine great-grandchildren survive her: Alex, Courtney, and Reagan Maudlin, Amanda Woodward, Cooper Wilson, Hailey, Taylor, Dylan and Trevor Bell. Freda was a faithful wife, and devoted mother, sister, grandmother and daughter who dedicated her life to the care of those around her. She worked as both a beautician and real estate agent, but her heartbeat was as a homemaker. Her most notable attribute was her generosity and willingness to reach out to others. Fredas faith in Jesus served as a source of motivation through life and was a comfort and peace as she transitioned from this world. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, Leavenworth National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to Focus on the Family. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.