Apr 5, 2023

Michelle Anitra Salazar King age 46 of Topeka, Ks passed away April 5, 2023.

Michelle was born the daughter of Diana Camarillo and Michael A King Sr on April 17, 1977, in Topeka, Ks. Michelle was a you tube fanatic. She loved her sports, she was and avid fan of the KC Chiefs and KU Jayhawks.  She...

Apr 3, 2023

Richard Lee Thompson, AKA: Big Guy, also known to all as Rick, passed away on April 3, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas, due to liver failure. Born on January 17, 1959, in Bermuda.

Rick was a friendly, sarcastic, and ornery guy who was loved by so many. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathleen, and children, Adam...

Apr 2, 2023

Rex Scott, a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and partner, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023, in Scranton, Kansas, at the age of 71. Born on August 2, 1951, in Council Grove, Kansas, Rex was a proud and hardworking man who loved his family and his community.

Rex is survived by his three children, Jake Scott,...

Mar 28, 2023

Vivian K. Ribordy was called to be with the Lord at 5:19 a.m. on March 28, 2023, after battling Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) for months.

Vivian was born in Ottawa, Kansas on October 25, 1948, to Truman Jewell Forshee Sr. and Lola Leigh Grigsby Forshee.

Surviving at the home is her loving husband of twenty-seven years,...

Mar 28, 2023

Albert Walter Hiles-Jones (Jones III), a beacon of laughter and love, passed away on March 28, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of his family and friends. Born on April 12, 1967, in Cincinnati, OH, Albert spent his life inspiring others with his gentle touch, courageous spirit, and uproarious sense of humor. He was a loving son, brother, and husband,...

Mar 26, 2023

Doris Mae North, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 26, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on October 1, 1951, in Junction City, Kansas, to Cecil and Ruby Pearl (Cox) Anders. Doris was the oldest of 6 children. Doris was well-known for her kindness, friendliness, and warmth that was contagious to everyone she...

Mar 24, 2023

Laurie Ann McKenzie, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Topeka, KS, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 9, 1965, in Fort Atkinson, WI, Laurie was a beacon of light and laughter to those who knew her. Her infectious smile and kind heart will be remembered by all who were fortunate enough...

Mar 23, 2023

Garry F. Cook passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 at his home.

Garry was born on June 4, 1941 in Logan, Oklahoma to Edgar F. and Ada Lucille Cook. Garry graduated from Topeka HS in 1960 and joined the Army and then switched to the Navy. Upon being honorably discharged, he was a welder and fabricator...

Mar 20, 2023

Carol Lea Trauer, a loving, faith-filled woman, passed away on March 20, 2023, in Topeka Kansas, after a courageous battle with chronic heart failure, pulmonary failure, and a rare, aggressive leukemia. Born on June 28, 1945, in Great Bend Kansas, Carol spent her early life living on the farm near Hanston Kansas. She dedicated her life to her family,...

Mar 20, 2023

Clyde Anthony Jones, 73, of Topeka, KS, exited this life on Monday, March 20, 2023.

He entered this life on March 23, 1949, in Topeka the son of Marion and Eleanora (Bryant) Jones.

Clyde graduated from Highland Park High School and worked as a custodian at Westridge Mall for over 30 years.

He...

Mar 17, 2023

Antione Donnell Smith, 46, of Topeka, KS, departed this life Friday, March 17, 2023. He began his life journey on November 1, 1976, in Topeka the son of Donald Albert Smith, III and Laura J. "Jan" Smith.

Antione was a graduate of Seaman High School and worked for temporary services for many years throughout the Topeka area....

Mar 16, 2023

Judy Kay Ray, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 16, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on June 6, 1961, in Lawrence, Kansas, Judy was known for her kind and friendly nature, always making those around her feel welcomed and loved.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Ray...

Mar 16, 2023

Edward "Eddie" Wayne Mailen passed away at his home on March 16,2023. He was born on April 13,1946 to Kenneth Walstine and Doris Lucille (Wilson) Mailen at the Del Monte hotel that had been converted into a Naval hospital in Monterey, CA.

Eddie and Sherrie Lynne Bloomquist were united in marriage March 28,1972 in Las Vegas, NV....

Mar 13, 2023

Larry Frank Nigh, age 75, passed away in Lawrence, Kansas on March 13, 2023. He was the husband of Paula Helen Nigh.

Born in Mulberry, Arkansas, Larry was the oldest child of William (Bill) Frank Nigh and Beatrice (Betty) Virginia Paillet. He graduated from the University of Missouri—Columbia with a Bachelor's degree and Masters degree in Geography....

Mar 12, 2023

Shawn Paul Waldo, passed away on March 12, 2023, in Riverside, MO, just three days shy of his 48th birthday. Born on March 15, 1975, in Topeka, Shawn was a loving son, brother, and father who brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.

Shawn is survived by his daughter, Summer Waldo; sister, Crystal K. Weir;...

Mar 12, 2023

Ruth Jean Troth, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Dover, KS on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Ruth was born on March 23, 1934, in Iola, KS. She was the oldest of 5 children to her parents Vernon and Edith Thornbrugh. She attended high school at Horton High School in Horton, KS and...

Mar 10, 2023

Nolene N. Nehring McHugh (Manhattan) passed peacefully on March 10, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born August 30, 1935, the daughter of James Troy, Sr and Della Clark Altman in Pierce County, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Joseph Alan (JA) Altman, James Troy Altman Jr, Walter Edgar and sisters...

Mar 9, 2023

David 'Dave' N. Holman, 65, of Junction City, Kansas passed away March 9, 2023. Dave was born January 11, 1958, in Wichita Falls, TX, the son of Milton and Betty (Raleigh) Holman and grew up in Junction City.

Dave loved to fish and take his boat out to Milford Lake any time he could and was always...

Mar 8, 2023

Albert "Bert" Willis Corwin, 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.

He was born May 29, 1945 in Topeka the son of Jack and Doris (Taylor) Corwin.

Bert was a self-employed Farrier and a cook and trainer at Denny's Restaurants. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, fishing, and...

Mar 7, 2023

Helen Irene Sands, 87, of Meriden, KS passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in the comfort of her own home with her loved ones by her bedside.

She was born February 1, 1936, in Valley Falls, KS the daughter of William and LaVerne (Ferrell) Meyer.

She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1954, and attended...