Steve L.

Lamont

Steven L. “Papa Steve” Lamont

Steven L. Lamont, lovingly known as “Papa Steve,” passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the age of 73. A lifelong resident of Smith County, Kansas, Steve was born on June 18, 1953, in Smith Center, KS, to Cecil and Carmen Lamont.

Steve was raised on the family farm south of Kensington, KS, where he also attended all twelve years of school. After graduating, he joined the Army National Guard. He spent his life devoted to the family farm, helping carry on the family tradition. He also worked for the Osborne County Rural Water District. He enjoyed riding horses and shooting guns. He was a part of the Deer Creek Regulators.

Family was an important part of Steve's life. He first married Ronda in 1974, and they welcomed their son, Andrew Jones, in March 1976. Following their divorce, Steve married Deborah Dierking. Together, they welcomed their son, Khil Lamont, in October 1978, and their daughter, Michelle (Lamont) Harrison, in August 1980.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Carmen Lamont; his sister, Joann Caldwell; his brother, Dennis Lamont; his granddaughter, Jade Elliott; and his nieces, Samantha Caldwell and Racquel Pennington.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Deborah Lamont; his son, Andrew Jones, and wife, Becky Jones; his son, Khil Lamont, and wife, Mindy Lamont; and his daughter, Michelle Harrison, and husband, Marcus Harrison.

He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren: Rhetley and Madeline Jones, Kaydence Stapel and husband, Clint Stapel, Karissa Lamont, Lane Lamont, Summer Harrison, Megan Harrison, and Taylor Harrison.

Steve's legacy lives on through his three great-granddaughters and one great-grandson.

Though he will be deeply missed, the memories he created and the love he shared with his family will live on for generations. His family will forever remember him as Papa Steve.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors, conducted by the Agra American Legion Post 357, will follow at Cedar Cemetery in Cedar, KS.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17th, 2026, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Steven L. Lamont Memorial Fund.

Arrangements by Hugunin Family Funeral Homes, Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.