Bates County News

Monday, April 28, 2025

Paul Dean Benham, age 80 of Pleasanton, Kansas

Paul Dean Benham, age 80, Pleasanton, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025. Funeral service will be 11 am Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Schneider Funeral Home, Pleasanton Chapel.  Burial will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, April, 30, 2025 at the Pleasanton Chapel.  Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pleasanton Old Timey Missionary Baptist Church.  Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Paul is survived by his wife Genie, a son, Ronald Benham and wife Lara, two daughters, Paula Rothenberger, and Karesa Benham, a brother, Ralph Benham, a sister, Donna Howerton, stepson, Marcus Lewis, and numerous grand, and great grandchildren.



Annual Fishing Derby McGennis Youth Center

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