Courtney Lynn Canfield
Nov 3, 2024
Courtney Lynn Canfield, 47, of Topeka passed away on November 3, 2024. Courtney was born in Richardson, Texas on March 11, 1977. She was a lifelong resident of Topeka. Courtney was a fan of Snoopy and loved collecting Snoopy. She had many furry companions - Fuzz Wuzz, Murphy, Bailey, Scout and Tyson - during her lifetime.
Courtney...
Phillip Leroy Williams, Ii
Nov 1, 2024
Phillip LeRoy Williams II, age 56, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024. He left behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
He was a devoted husband and father, known for his unwavering love, support and kindness. His enthusiasm for sports was matched only by his collection of memorabilia, which he treasured and often shared...
Robert Eugene Mock, Jr.
Nov 1, 2024
Robert Eugene Mock, Jr. was born on January 27, 1948, in Leavenworth, Kansas and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 1, 2024, in Holton, Kansas. Robert's life was a testament to resilience, camaraderie, and dedication to family.
Bob's early years were spent in the Leavenworth Kansas area, where he learned commercial fishing from his...
Dr. Myron Joseph Zeller
Oct 30, 2024
Dr. Myron Joseph Zeller, a loving husband, devoted physician, and cherished Papa, joined his Heavenly Father on October 30, 2024. He was 86 years old.
Born on June 25, 1938, in Paxico, Kansas, Myron was raised in Kansas City, Kansas, where he graduated from Maur Hill High School. He went on to pursue higher education at St....
Sharon Simons
Oct 28, 2024
Sharon Simons, a cherished mother, grandmother, sibling, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the age of 76 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on May 11, 1948, in Emporia, Kansas, Sharon's life was a testament to the power of love, family, and the joy found in the simple pleasures of life.
She is remembered with...
Gary Wayne Rose
Oct 27, 2024
Gary Wayne Rose, known affectionately to all as Gary, embarked on his final adventure on October 27, 2024. Born on April 28, 1961, in Topeka, Gary's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, laughter, and the kind of stories that would make even the sternest of faces crack a smile. He was a man who saw life through...
Melvin Vincent "Skip" Hansen, Jr.
Oct 24, 2024
Melvin Vincent "Skip" Hansen Jr., a beloved husband, father, entrepreneur, outdoorsman, and U.S. Navy veteran passed away peacefully on the evening of Oct 24th after a long courageous battle with cancer leaving behind a legacy of outdoor sportsmanship, hard work, and dedication to everyone and everything he loved. Born on January 17, 1948, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Skip proudly...
Christy Ruth Ann (Simon) Hatfield
Oct 24, 2024
Brethren, it is with a heart full of bittersweet joy that I stand before you today to celebrate the homegoing of a truly remarkable child of God, Sister Christy Ruth Ann (Simon) Hatfield. On the 24th of October, 2024, our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, called her home from Topeka, Kansas, where she had been a beacon of...
Robert Livingston Longyear Iii
Oct 23, 2024
Robert Livingston Longyear III passed away On October 23,2024 at the age of 76 at The University of Kansas Health System (Topeka, Ks.) surrounded by family and friends.
Robert was born on November 24,1947 to Mariam Crispell (Mother) and Robert Livingston Jr. (Father) in Mexico City, Mexico.
Robert graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy (Wayne ...
Rory Jay Dake
Oct 21, 2024
Rory Jay Dake, known as "RJ" and later affectionately as "Papa Dake," went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on August 3, 1959, in Lincoln, Nebraska, RJ grew up in Orleans, Nebraska, raised with a love of faith, farming, family, and community.
RJ's living family include his wife...
Barbara Jean Metzger
Oct 21, 2024
Barbara Jean Metzger passed away October 21, 2024, at Homestead Assisted Living of Topeka.
Barbara was born to Stephen Smith and Ruth Royer Smith on April 13, 1932. She is survived by three daughters, Merry Magill (Ray), Melody Pollom (Alan), and Holly Anderson. She is also survived by nieces and nephews Stephanie Cook, Stephen Smith III, Kris...
Joshua Young Greening
Oct 18, 2024
Joshua Young Greening, 44, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, in Topeka. He was born September 24, 1980, in Horton, Kansas. He is the son of Gary and Rhonda Greening of Meriden.
Josh graduated from Seaman High School in 1999 and Vo-Tech with a certificate in auto body collision repair.
Josh...
Charles Robert Carter, Iii
Oct 16, 2024
Charles Robert Carter III, affectionately known as Charlie to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2024, at the age of 75, due to complications from diabetes. He was born on May 21, 1949, in Tachikawa, Japan, to the late Charles Robert Carter Jr. and Mabel (Tucker) Carter.
Because of his father's military...
Kevin James Smith
Oct 13, 2024
Kevin James Smith, a treasured member of the Topeka community, known affectionately as Kevin to his friends and family, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 13, 2024, at the age of 69. Born in Topeka, Kansas, on April 9, 1955, Kevin lived a life marked by devotion to his loved ones, his work, and his many passions....
Pamela Jean Pasley
Oct 13, 2024
Pamela Jean Pasley passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, in Rossville, KS at the age of 66. Born on December 4th, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to Donald & Grace Pasley, her zest for life was evident in everything she did.
Pam was a graduate of Silver Lake High School - Class of 1975, and married Jeffrey...
Jack Dean Newell
Oct 8, 2024
Jack Dean Newell, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024, in his hometown of Topeka, KS, at the age of 93. Born on July 11, 1931, to Roy and Stella Newell, Jack was a lifelong resident of Topeka and a beacon of love and selflessness to all who knew him.
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Dorla D. Fancher
Oct 7, 2024
Dorla D. Fancher, 94, died October 7, 2024 surrounded by her daughter and granddaughter. Dorla was a homemaker of her beloved residence for over 65 years.
Dorla Dean Fancher, the daughter of John Heckathorn & Lola Overlin was born on April 30, 1930 in Emporia, KS. She married George W. Fancher on August 18, 1947.
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Richard "Rick" Andrew Davey
Oct 6, 2024
Richard Andrew Davey, known affectionately as Rick to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024, at the age of 62 in his hometown of Topeka, KS after a brief battle with multiple myeloma. Rick's life was one marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and selflessness - traits that endeared him to all who knew him.
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John Thomas Beavers, Jr.
Oct 5, 2024
John Thomas Beavers, Jr. passed away at his home in Topeka, KS on October 5, 2024, after a long and brave battle with chronic lung disease. John was born on January 16, 1974, in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. John's family moved to McFarland, KS when John was very young.
John grew up within a close-knit extended family...
Rolland Eugene Jackson, Sr.
Oct 5, 2024
Rolland Eugene Jackson Sr., aged 83, of Mayetta, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, in Topeka, KS. Born February 21, 1941, in Scranton, KS, to loving parents, Eugene and Aletha May. Rolland's life was one of dedication, passion, and joy, which he shared generously with everyone he knew.
Rolland met and married the love of his...
