April 28, 1961 — July 29, 2023
Mapleton, Kansas
Dennis N. Mayes, age 62, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 28, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Floyd William and Esther Marie Kent Mayes Sr.
He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hostetler. She died in the accident as well. He worked as a carpenter, mechanic and basic all around handyman. He liked to fish and tinker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Linda Hill. Dennis is survived by three sons, Jason Mayes (Savannah), Phillip Mayes (Christa), and Christopher Mayes; two daughters, Nicole Elliott (Steve) and Stephanie Rueda; five brothers, Floyd Mayes Jr., Randy Mayes, Rick Mayes, Raymond Mayes, and Samuel Mayes; and eight grandchildren.
A service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to Paws & Claws, 8 N. Judson, Fort Scott, Kansas 66701. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.
(Published in the Linn County Journal on August 3, 2023.)