Ryan Haxton

Ryan Donald Haxton, 26, died Jan. 12, 2010, at his home in Kinsley. He was born Dec. 28, 1983, at the Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley, the son of Rod and Marsha (Rose) Haxton. He attended Kinsley schools through the fifth grade, moving to Scott City as a sixth grader. He was a student at Scott City Middle School for one year before attending Kansas State School for the Blind, Kansas City, for the next five years. He returned to Scott City and graduated from Scott Community High School in 2002. Ryan grew up in the newspaper business at The Kinsley Mercury and later as distribution manager for The Scott County Record, Scott City. Ryan was also owner and operator of Ry-Dogg Entertainment DJ service for 11 years. Survivors include his parents: Rod Haxton and Kathy Jasnoch, Scott City, and Tim and Marsha Bagby, Kinsley; grandparents Don and Boots Haxton, Scott City, Wayne and Ila Rose, Kinsley, and Don and Fran Fredelake, Kinsley; a step-brother, Tony Jasnoch, North Platte, Nebr.; and two step-sisters, Melissa Jasnoch, Atwood, and Susan Bagby, Tulsa, Okla.; in addition to numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tyler. Funeral service will be held on Fri., Jan. 15, 2:00 p.m., at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be held at Wayne Cemetery, Lewis. Conducting the service will be Pastor Ron Moser. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be sent to the Ryan Haxton SCHS Field House Memorial Fund in care of the Scott Community Foundation, 303 Court, Scott City, Ks. 67871.