Oct 27, 2022

On October 27, 2022, Willadene Hudson passed away peacefully at her home. She was 93 years old. A long time Emporia native, Willadene was well-loved in her community. From her early years of working at Didde Corporation, to volunteering, and being an active member of the First Baptist Church, she always made time for the people she loved. Willadene...

Oct 26, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Kay Abitz, Onaga, formally from Wheaton. She died at the age of 79 on October 26, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with cancer. A grave side service and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be sent to the...

Oct 21, 2022

Craig was born October 12, 1951, in Pratt, Kansas. He left this earth on October 21, 2022.

He is survived by his two sisters, Vivian Johnson, Wichita, KS; Yvonne Carey (Steven) Murfreesboro, TN; nieces and nephews: Ernest Warren (Jaime) Wichita, KS, Angela Sanders, Dallas, TX; Amber Villa (Mike), Wichita, KS; Ebony Deputy, Orlando, Florida, Danisha McCloud, Wichita,...

Oct 18, 2022

Robert Dean Nelson (Bob) died at the Stoneybrook Care Center, Manhattan, Kansas, on

October 18, 2022. Bob was born on August 20, 1944, to Martin and Eulah Nelson, Olsburg,

Kansas. He graduated from Blue Valley High School, Randolph. Following graduation, he

resided in Manhattan for a short time where he was a member...

Oct 14, 2022

Donna Jean (Bell) Ethridge was born on December 26, 1943, in Ellsworth, Kansas. Her parents were Samuel Paul and Martha Kathryn (Belt) Bell. While very young, her family moved to Salina, Kansas where she graduated from Salina Central High School. Donna was known for her kind, loving, and compassionate personality so after graduation she moved to Topeka, Kansas where...

Oct 10, 2022

John "Jack" Wesley Tarvin, 86, of Oketo, KS, passed way Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Marysville.

He was born October 22, 1935, in Marysville the son of Earl, Jr., and Genevieve (Koch) Tarvin.

Jack retired from the US Government where he worked as an Electronics' Technician.

He married...

Oct 8, 2022

John Graham Levin, 84, of Topeka, passed away on October 8, 2022, at McCrites Plaza Senior Living long-term care after a hard-fought battle with Leukemia. John was born in Fremont Nebraska, on January 10, 1938, to Fredrick H. Maryott and Florence Ella Wood Graham Maryott (Born in Oakland, CA. 1908, died Topeka 2005). He had a brother Fredrick (Barbara)...

Oct 8, 2022

Trace Gregory Henderson, 23, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 9, 1998 in Topeka the son of Lance and Amber (Quinn) Henderson.

I have been unable to make myself write this as there are no words to describe the gapping hole in our lives. Trace...

Oct 4, 2022

Alan "Al" Johnston passed away on October 4th, 2022 at the age of 57. He was born on June 25th, 1965 to David and Donna Johnston. Al was a beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, and friend. He enjoyed football, NASCAR, and fixing, as well as playing games on, computers. A celebration of life will be held on October 22nd...

Oct 4, 2022

Shara "Stevie" Gilbert, 64, of Topeka, KS passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Stevie was born October 2, 1958, in Topeka, the daughter of John L. and Vera F. Gilbert.

She had many gifts and talents but her passion for fashion topped them all, she owned a clothing store by the name of "Now Shop". ...

Oct 2, 2022

On Sunday October 2, 2022 John A. Moore, Jr.passed away at the age of 78 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas; he was surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his mother Mae (Ramsey) Moore who passed July 1, 1999.

John is survived by his wife Deborah, to whom he was a...

Oct 1, 2022

Twila A. Oberhelman-Schneider (58), passed away at home October 1st, 2022. Born March 18, 1964 in Topeka, KS to Norman E. Oberhelman and Marie J. Bozarth-Oberhelman. Graduated St. Mary's High School in 1982 and attended Washburn University. Married July 31st, 1992, to Frank L. Schenider, who preceded her in May 2022. Survived by their son, Bren M. Schneider (28)....

Sep 27, 2022

Tanner Lucas Watson, 41, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 27, 2022 at his home in Topeka. He was born on March 27, 1981.

Tanner grew up in Osage City and graduated high school in 1999. Tanner will be forever remembered for his kindness, humor and creative imagination.

Tanner is survived by his...

Sep 24, 2022

Mary Allene Jones, August 18, 1940 – September 24, 2022

After a bravely fought battle with myeloid leukemia, Allene passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on September 24, 2022.

Family would describe her as strong, independent, colorful, and she definitely wouldn't hold back on telling you what she had on her mind at...

Sep 23, 2022

Richard Wayne Stair, 77, of Hoyt, KS passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, KS.

He was born March 12, 1945, in Independence, KS the son of Glen and Dorothy (Schicke) Stair.

After graduating from Independence High School in 1964, Richard worked on the family dairy becoming a co-owner...

Sep 21, 2022

John C. Oswalt, 71, of Valley Falls, KS, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at his home with his beloved wife, Victoria,

holding his hand.

He was born March 31st, 1951, in Marysville, KS the son of Francis and Winona (Harrison) Oswalt.

Per his wishes cremation has taken place.  A graveside service will...

Sep 21, 2022

Dorothy Joan Rivers Levin, 91, of Topeka, passed away on September 21, 2022, at McCrites Plaza Senior Living long-term care. Joan was born in Newark, Ohio on December 11, 1930, to Clayton Mines Lee and Thelma Virginia Scheffler Lee.

Dorothy decided to use the name Joan early in life because she thought the name Dorothy was an...

Sep 20, 2022

Sharon Denise Huffman, 68, of Berryton, KS passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was an army brat and lived in a variety of states and countries. She worked for the State of Kansas for 31 years. Sharon also was an Army veteran having served her country from 1973-1976. She graduated from Wichita State...

Sep 19, 2022

Daniel "Danny" Robert Brickei, 57, of Topeka, KS, passed away September 19, 2022, at the House at Midland Care.

He was born January 27, 1965, in Abilene, KS, the son of Daniel Raymond and Virginia Marie (Longoria) Brickei.

Danny was a 1984 graduate of Topeka High School. He was a mechanic and body repairman by...

Sep 17, 2022

On Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 12:35 AM Mitchell "Mitch" Dae Reed, loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and dear friend passed away at age 80 comfortably in his home in Olpe Kansas.

Mitch was born on September 29, 1941, in Batavia New York to Leslie Mitchell Reed and Aileen Marie Emmert-Reed.

He was inducted into...