Obituaries - Friday, October 16
Delores "DeDe" Bowles
August 21, 1963 - October 11, 2026
Delores “DeDe” Bowles, of Abilene, passed away on October 11, 2026 after a battle with cancer. She was 63. DeDe was born on August 21, 1963, in Salina. She was full of life from the very start, the kind of person who never met a stranger. If you crossed paths with DeDe, you walked away feeling like you’d made a friend, because that’s exactly what happened. She wanted everyone around her to be happy, and she had a gift for making it so. Her greatest joy was always her family. Some of her happiest days were spent at Milford Lake, surrounded by her beloved lake family, soaking up the sunshine and the good company. DeDe also had a soft sport for cats, not just her own but every stray and neighborhood cat that needed a little looking after. Kindness came naturally to her, and she gave it freely to people and critters alike. A woman of faith, DeDe carried her Christian beliefs quietly through her life, trusting in God’s love and sharing that same warmth with everyone she met. DeDe is survived by her husband, Fred Barret; her sons, Nathan Smith (Kellie Smith) and Josh Smith (Rebecca Tanner) Aaron Barret; her granddaughters, Zoe Smith (Porter Hynes) and Mallory Smith; her grandson Hunter Carper; her brothers, Rodney Bowles and William Bowles; and her sister, Cassie Adcock. She is preceded by her son Jeremy Smith and her parents Lynn Bowles and Elizabeth Bowles. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to honor DeDe’s big heart and the joy she brought to all who knew her. Those who loved her are encouraged to remember her the way she’d want: happy, surrounded by family, and maybe keeping an eye out for a hungry neighborhood cat.
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home
Kendra Renee McGlothin
January 1, 1979 - October 9, 2026
Kendra Renee McGlothin (Conley)
Born January 1st, 1979, Passed October 9th, 2026
Heaven just got a little rowdier with the passing of Kendra McGlothin. Although she is taking the fun times with her, she is leaving behind the other half of the party.
Kendra was born in Hiawatha to Layna and Marion(Levi) Conley. Lived in Hiawatha for 3 years before moving to Chapman. Kendra grew up in Chapman, graduated from Chapman high school in 1997. Kendra joined the Army reserves from 1999 to 2001. She welcomed a daughter Abigayle in 2003. Not long after she met Micheal McGlothin and his son Dustin, she welcomed Hayden in 2007. Micheal and Kendra married May 25nd, 2008.
Kendra was an active member of Old Abilene town Gun Fighters, Republican Valley muzzle loaders, Kansas muzzleloaders association, She loved to be creative through crocheting, beadwork, and diamond art. Reading books was her passion. Although Micheal has two left feet, Kendra loved square dancing. Kendra was employed by Florence Corp. for 7 years.
You would never catch Kendra without a smart quip. She was very loved by everyone who knew her and would do almost anything for the ones she called family. Kendra joins her parents Layna and Levi Conley in heaven. She leaves behind a slew of people who loved her For 20 years she was with Micheal Shane McGlothin. Abigayle Webb (Jones) and her new husband Gabriel Vincent (Vinny) Webb. Dustin McGlothin and his wife Sierra and their 3-year-old son Phoenix. Her son Hayden McGlothin. Her brother Eric Conley. Plus, much more unmentioned family.
She will be missed dearly by everyone. Please send prayers to Michael, Hayden, and Abigayle. Abigayle asked to include a poem “
Shes in the sun, the wind, the rain” by Christie Ann Martine.
She’s in the sun, the wind, the rain,
She’s in the air you breathe with every breathe you take. She sings a song of hope and cheer there’s no more pain, no more fear. You’ll see her in the clouds above, hear her whisper words of love, you’ll be together before long until then, listen for her song.
Family visitation will be held at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel November 7 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to Michael McGlothin, They may be sent in care of Londeen Overlease Funeral Home PO Box 411 Chapman 67431.
Londeen-Overlease Funeral Home
