Phyllis Ann Rolfe
Apr 25, 2026
Phyllis Ann Williams Rolfe, beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 25, 2026 – one week after celebrating her 92nd birthday. Born on April 18, 1934, in Arcola, Illinois to W. Sumner Williams and Marjorie Edith (née Ewald) Williams, Phyllis and her family eventually moved to Kankakee, Illinois,...
Norma Edmiston Corpening Webb
May 28, 2026
Norma Edmiston Corpening Webb was born May 15, 1935, in Emporia, Kansas to Claude and Gettie Edmiston. In 1941 they moved to Americus, KS. Norma graduated from Americus High School in 1953.
In 1955 she married James H. Corpening in Emporia and they lived in Topeka for several years. They later divorced. She married Frank E. Webb in 1964, and they...
Billie Jean Mitchell
May 24, 2026
A Memorial Service for Billie Jean (Dillahunty) Mitchell, 84, Lawrence, KS, is set for 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS.
With heartfelt sorrow, we celebrate the Homegoing of Billie Jean (Dillahunty) Mitchell, a fun loving with a sometimes-aggressive personality. The kids loved her and always wanted to be around her. She would quip “I give...
David "Dave" House
May 24, 2026
David Henry House, Jr., was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to David and Mary (Fann) House on April 17, 1949. He spent the first half of his life living in Spring Hill, Kansas, where he graduated from Spring Hill High School In 1967. He married Jeanne Smith in 1968 and worked with his father-in-law, Chuck Smith, at the Spring Hill...
Tanner Kendrick Byrne
May 23, 2026
Tanner Kendrick Byrne, age 33, passed away on May 23, 2026. Born on July 28, 1992, in Merriam, Kansas. Tanner will be remembered for his kind heart, strong spirit, and the lasting impact he made on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Tanner attended Eudora High School and was a proud member of the Class of 2010. Throughout his life, he...
Quentin Lamerle Rials
May 19, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Dr. Quentin Lamerle Rials, 49, of Lawrence, KS, is set for 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 3312 Calvin Drive, Lawrence, KS, 66049 with a Visitation Friday, May 29, 2026, from 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM also at the church. Quentin took his seat in Heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at...
Mary Della Brubaker
May 16, 2026
Mary Della Brubaker, 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Neuvant House in Lawrence, Kansas.
Mary Della was born on January 11, 1935, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Joseph Harrison and Ila Rae (Barker) Cartmill. Her brother, Joe Wayne Cartmill, is deceased. Her younger brother Troy Cartmill resides in Lubbock, Texas. Mary Della was married for 63 years to Darrel...
Raymond "Bruce" Wright
May 15, 2026
Raymond "Bruce" Wright was born on February 07, 1960 in Ottawa, KS. He passed away on May 15, 2026 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his Dad and Mom, Claude Wright and Dolly (Ratliff) Wright-Gilliland and brothers, Kenneth and Neil Wright.
Growing up, the family moved a lot. His brothers Ken and Neil were...
Donna Lorraine (Krueger) Dole
May 12, 2026
Donna Lorraine (Krueger) Dole, formerly of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at the age of 88, surrounded by family at her residence.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence Kansas. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:30 AM, at Palmyra...
Jeffrey Eugene Smith
May 12, 2026
Jeffrey Eugene Smith 1966 – 2026
A memorial open house for Jeff "Chubby" Smith will be held on May 29, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary at 120 W. 13th Street in Lawrence, KS. A Catholic rosary will be prayed for Jeff from 5:00-5:30. The memorial open house is from 6:00-8:00 pm and visitors are welcome to come and go. From 6:30-7:00 pm,...
Angela Ann Leonard
May 11, 2026
Angela Ann Leonard, 53, of Eudora, Kansas, passed away on May 11, 2026, at Medicalodges of Eudora. Angela was born on May 31, 1972, in Lawrence, KS, to Kirby and Arletta Anders.
She will be remembered for her strong will, independent spirit, and remarkable ability to spring into action when needed. Raised on a small farm South of Eudora, she carried...
Stanley "Stan" Shepard
May 11, 2026
Stanley “Stan” Leroy Shepard, 92, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on May 11, 2026, at his home.
Stan was born on May 6, 1934, in Lawrence, KS to John Wesley and Margaret (White) Shepard.
He worked many years as a pipefitter for Hercules Inc. until his retirement in 1994. He was also a member of the First Regular Missionary Baptist Church in...
Mary Louise Evans Holcomb
May 10, 2026
Mary Louise Evans Holcomb, 92, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on May 10, 2026, at her home. Mary Lou was born on February 17, 1934, in Caldwell, KS. She was raised by her parents, Beryl J and Verna Evans, near Corbin, KS. She attended Corbin School through 8th grade, then attended and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1953. She...
Joseph Allen Baker
May 10, 2026
Joseph Allen Baker, 80, beloved husband, daddy, grandaddy, father-in-law and friend left this world on Sunday, May 10th, 2026 with his wife and daughters by his side. Joe was born December 27th, 1945 in Springfield, Missouri to Joseph Shelton Baker and Ruby Sifferman Baker.
In Springfield, Joe met his wife of 58 years, Patricia Roehrs, in 7th grade ballroom dancing. In...
John C. Hudnall
May 9, 2026
John C. Hudnall died May 9, 2026, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, KS, as a result of Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. He was born November 11, 1946, in Kansas City, MO, to James and Rosemary Hudnall.
John attended Hogan High School in Kansas City and received both an undergraduate and a master’s degree from the University of Central Missouri in...
Marion D. Abel Shutt
May 8, 2026
Marion D. Abel Shutt, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in rural Lawrence, Kansas, on Friday, May 8, 2026. Cindy will be forever grateful that Marion’s niece JoAnn Mott, and her sister-in-law Mary Abel were by her side at the time of passing. She was born July 28, 1933, in Gardner, Kansas, the daughter of Otto...
Bruce Lee Bundy
May 8, 2026
Services for Bruce Lee Bundy, 83, of Lawrence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Connect Church, Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, KS. The family will greet friends from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Bruce passed peacefully on May 8, 2026, at Neuvant House.
Bruce was born October 18,...
Alandra Rice
May 8, 2026
Alandra Rice went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on June 23, 1948, in Portland, Indiana, to Dewey and Lorene Richardson. One of three children, Alandra moved with her family to Eudora, Kansas, in the mid-1950s.
Alandra met the love of her life, Bob Rice, in the eighth grade...
Kenneth Leland Mitchell
May 7, 2026
A Memorial Mass for Kenneth Leland Mitchell, 84, of Lawrence, KS, is set for 10:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS, with an inurnment following at Oak Hill Cemetery, Veteran Section in Lawrence, KS. Kenneth passed on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS.
Kenneth...
