ELLINWOOD — Deborah Kay Wedd (Hatcher) was born Dec. 1, 1950, in Ellinwood, Kan., to Holand A. and Billie Jo Hatcher. She passed Nov. 5, 2023 at the age of 72. She graduated from The Kansas school for the deaf in 1969 and went on to become a beautician, she worked other jobs as well where she could interact with the public, which is what she enjoyed.

Deborah is survived by son Donald Wedd, his wife Karen, and their children, Brittany, Jimi, Sarita, Tristan, and Tanner, as well as Deborah’s sister Donna Zorn, her husband James, and their children, Gabriel and Matthew. She was preceded in death by her parents Holand A. Hatcher and Billie Jo Anderson; and her stepfather Herman Joe Anderson. 

We will not be having a public service at this time. Family and close friends will be gathering to celebrate Deborah’s life. 

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 11, 2023