Mar 9, 2025

Donna Marie Cullins, 76, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at her son's home in Scranton, Kansas, after a courageous battle with ALS.

She was born on June 12, 1948, in Omak, Washington, and for many years called Scotland, AR home until she had to leave for medical reasons.

Donna's warmth and generosity touched...

Mar 7, 2025

Good evening, we come to you with a heartfelt reflection on the life of Larry Samuel Schmidt, a beloved member of our community, who passed away on March 7th, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on September 27th, 1948, in Sedalia, Missouri, Larry's journey through life was one marked by dedication, warmth, and a passion for the things he loved....

Mar 7, 2025

Rita Marie (Blomberg) Lewis Remmert was born in Manhattan, KS on August 10, 1941 and passed away from cancer on March 7, 2025 in Topeka, KS at the age of 83.

Rita was a loving soul who loved to laugh. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Olin Remmert, and her daughter,...

Mar 6, 2025

Stephen Craig Lincoln, known affectionately as Steve to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 59. Born on November 27, 1965, in Trenton, New Jersey, Steve was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather whose warmth and generosity touched all those around him.

Steve is...

Mar 4, 2025

Laurence Edward Stewart was born on May, 13th 1956 to Russell & Myrna Stewart.

Throughout the different chapters of his life, Larry enjoyed Acrylic Painting, bowling, playing drums during teen years, competing in foosball tournaments, playing pool, playing spades with his Navy friends, scuba diving, airbrush painting tee-shirts for his kids, working on his hotrods with his...

Mar 3, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Nicolay passed away peacefully at McCrite Senior Living in her hometown of Topeka, KS on March 3 at age 87.

Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Nick" Nicolay. She is survived by her children: Julie (Wayne) Larrivee, Rob (Gerry) Nicolay, Matt (Tracy) Nicolay and Chris Nicolay; and grandchildren: Scott (Rachel) Larrivee, Bryan...

Mar 2, 2025

Roberta Ann Lewis, age 74 of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2025. She was born in El Dorado, Kansas, on September 29th, 1950. Roberta is the daughter of Bert N. Duff & Annie Alvena Duff.

Roberta married Melvin H. Lewis III on July 30th, 1976. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter, Alicia...

Mar 1, 2025

Ernest Milton "Pete" Petry, 86 of Council Grove (Formerly of Lawrence) died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after surgery to repair a broken hip and a stroke that he suffered shortly thereafter.

Pete was born on May 28, 1938, in Ellis, Kansas to Ernest Franklin Petry and Florence Irene Adamson. He was the middle child of 3....

Feb 28, 2025

Cheri Lynne Cherry Craft , 64, of Topeka passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 at home, surrounded by love, after a hard fought battle with breast cancer.

Cheri was born on November 24, 1960 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Alvin and Mary Cherry while living in Delhi, Oklahoma before they moved to Amarillo, TX where Cheri went...

Feb 27, 2025

Roger Dean McCracken, known affectionately as Roger to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in his hometown of Topeka, KS, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born on May 18, 1960, in Topeka, Roger's life was one marked by devotion to his loved ones, a strong work ethic, and a passion for the simple...

Feb 27, 2025

Gabriel (Gabe) Dean Duran, 67, of Topeka, KS, unexpectedly took a wrong turn and exited the highway of life on February 27, 2025. Gabe was born in Topeka, KS to Augustine and Rosario Duran. He went to Topeka High School and ultimately ended up at the Goodyear Topeka Tire Distribution Plant for over a span of 20 years.

Feb 27, 2025

Ruby I. Davis, age 91 passed away February 27th, 2025.

Ruby was born on October 17th, 1933, in Butler Missouri, the daughter of Willard and Goldie Scholes Craft.

On December 14th, 1952, Ruby married Davey Lee Davis at the Olathe Naval Base.

Ruby is survived by daughters, Pamela G. Fisk and Dawn L....

Feb 26, 2025

Derek L. Ditmore, of Topeka, passed away on February 26, 2025, at 62 years old. Derek was born in Santa Maria, California on September 7, 1962, to Lynne Fesler and Terrill (Terry) Ditmore. Derek grew up and attended school in California on the Central Coast and in the Central Valley.

Derek moved to Topeka in 1984. He...

Feb 25, 2025

Pamela Jean Farris, affectionately known as Pam or Pammy to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Emporia, Kansas. She was born on November 11, 1958, at Fort Riley, Kansas. Pam's journey through life was one marked by devotion to her loved ones and serving others.

Pam's early years were spent moving...

Feb 24, 2025

Edward Leroy Nichols was a man who lived for his family. Born in Emporia, KS, Leroy grew up in a large family where he learned the values of loyalty, hard work, and looking out for those he loved.

Leroy proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1975 stationed in the Philippines. He worked for years...

Feb 24, 2025

Carroll Griffin McCarty died February 24, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. She was born Dec. 17, 1946, in Emporia, KS, to Myrl and Jessie Griffin of Burlington, KS. She attended the Burlington schools and then entered Emporia State University, majoring in Special Education. During her senior year she married Stephen McCarty. Following graduation, they moved to...

Feb 24, 2025

Dale Wade Huskins, a faith-filled and generous man known for his amiable personality, passed away at the age of 60 on February 24, 2025, in Topeka, KS. Born on September 17, 1964, in Baltimore, MD. Dale served his country with honor as a veteran of the Army.

He leaves behind a loving family including his daughters, Ashley...

Feb 23, 2025

James Franklin Hoy died at home on Sunday morning, February 23, 2025. He was born December 15, 1939, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Marteil Hoy. He was a graduate of Kansas State University, Emporia State University, and the University of Missouri, where he earned a PhD in 1970. He was a professor of English at...

Feb 22, 2025

Joshua Thompson Hoy died in Fort Worth, Texas, on Saturday, February 22, 2025. He was born January 17, 1971, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Jim and Cathy Hoy. He was a lifelong cowboy and rancher in Chase County, Kansas, known for his innovative ranching practices at the Flying W Ranch in the Kansas Flint Hills. Alongside his wife,...

Feb 22, 2025

Mark Shawn Fender, known affectionately as Mark by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, in his hometown of Topeka, KS, at the age of 62. Born on April 14, 1962, in Topeka, Mark was a man whose resilience and jovial spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him. His courageous battle with...