Obituaries - Monday, October 26
Katherine Rebecca Worthen
September 18, 1946 - October 21, 2026
Katherine Rebecca Worthen, age 80, was born September 18, 1946, at Pueblo, Colorado. Her parents were Josie S. (Davis) and Elmer A. Taylor, Solomon, both deceased. She is survived by one son, Marcus Worthen, of Aberdeen, Maryland and one brother James Taylor of Safety Harbor, Florida.
Katherine attended the Solomon School System, was active in FHA and 4-H and graduated from Solomon High School in 1964. She relocated to Oklahoma City soon after, where she met and married her husband Marvin Worthen. After years of marriage they divorced and she remained single. She worked in several different sales and service fields before retiring back to the family farm at Solomon to assist in the elder care of her father.
Katherine was known for her willingness to assist others in whatever challenges they faced and was a participant in community activities such as the Christian Women's Club and the Smokey Hills Audubon Society. She died October 21, 2026, as the result of a pedestrian/auto accident at her home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon. Family will receive friends from 5-7 P.M., on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home.
Carlson-Becker Funeral Home
Diane Marie (Shippy) Lister
March 8, 1964 - October 14, 2026
Diane Marie (Shippy) Lister, 62, of Chapman died October 14, 2026. Born on March 8, 1964, to Eldon and Shirley (Hollinger) Shippy, Diane grew up in the Navarre community, where she was a part of the Navarre Church of the Brethren. Diane attended the Navarre School through 4th grade, where she was the only student in her class until the school closed.
Diane also attended Enterprise Elementary and graduated from Chapman Jr/Sr High School in 1982, where she was active in the Navarre Boosters 4-H Club and the Chapman FFA. She graduated with an Associate’s degree in Agribusiness from Cloud County Community College in 1984 and enjoyed livestock judging throughout her time there.
During her college years, Diane met Dwight Lister. They dated for 8 years before marrying on September 22, 1990, at the Navarre Church of the Brethren.
Diane started her career at the ALCO Corporate Office in Abilene. She later moved to Footlocker, working in Information Technology. For 17 years, she worked at the Irwin Army Community Hospital as the IMD Clinical Systems Trainer. Diane was also the owner of Lucky Charm Quilts in Chapman for 16 years.
Outside of work, Diane enjoyed quilting, embroidery and supporting her family’s activities, and gathering with family for Sunday dinners, reunions and family celebrations. She loved visiting with her quilt store customers, teaching quilting classes, leading Block of the Month and hosting ladies nights at the quilt store. She also enjoyed serving others and teaching youth how to sew.
Diane and Dwight raised two children, Dustin and Danielle. Diane is survived by her husband of 36 years, Dwight; her children, Dustin (Alex) and Danielle (Seth); one granddaughter, Eleanor; and her siblings, Deb (Ron) Brubaker, Larry (Teresa) Shippy, Robert Shippy and Dennis Shippy. She also leaves behind extended family, including several nieces, nephews and friends. Diane was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation for friends and family will be held on October 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Chapman United Methodist Church. A celebration of Diane’s life will be held on October 30 at 10 a.m. at the Chapman United Methodist Church. A private burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites honoring Diane through two memorial initiatives. Details are currently being finalized.
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home
