Feb 28, 2022

Frederick J. Abel, age 85, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 in Topeka.  Fred was born September 29, 1936 in Norfolk, Nebraska the son of Frederick and Rose Mary (Conner) Abel.  Fred served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.   He returned to Topeka and worked at the ATSF Railroad, retiring on September 30, 1996 after...

Feb 28, 2022

James L. Flott, age 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at Legends at Capital Ridge.  He was born December 10, 1940 in Topeka the son of Orren and Ruby (Neely) Flott.  Jim graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958.  He was active in coaching little league football and basketball.  He also was a football and...

Feb 27, 2022

Janie “Paulette” Broadbent, 75, of Topeka, Kansas died on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Topeka, KS.   She was born February 24, 1947 in Holcomb, Missouri, the daughter of Herman and Mae “Alfreda” Shultz.

In April of 1999 Larry had the fortunate opportunity of meeting Paulette on the internet, and through contacts on the internet they met for...

Feb 27, 2022

Due to weather conditions anticipated for this Friday, the memorial service for Norma has been rescheduled. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022 at First Southern Baptist Church.Norma "Shirley" Hall, 86, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022.She was born May 7, 1935, in Kimble, Missouri, the daughter of John and Ethel (Curley) Brinkley....

Feb 26, 2022

Betty Lou (Starkey) Lyon, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022.She was born May 15, 1937, in Clyde, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Demanette) Starkey. She went to Clyde High School. Betty married Donald Leonard Lyon on August 25, 1956 in Clyde, Kansas, he survives. Other survivors include her daughters, Shirley (Kloyce) Hamilton and Debra Anderson;...

Feb 25, 2022

Kathryn “Kathy” Louise Watson was born on March 31, 1949 to George and Nelly-Mae Kelly. Kathy departed this earthly life on Friday, February 25, 2022.

Kathy was the youngest of eight children and having lost her mother at a very early age, she depended greatly on her loving sisters and spoke fondly of them. Kathy attended school...

Feb 23, 2022

Michael “Mike” W. Franklin, age 69, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at the Topeka V.A. Hospital. Mike was born October 11, 1952 in Tuscaloosa, AL, the son of Carl and Runette (Dewberry) Franklin. He married Vickie Fox, they later divorced. He married Dena Cox, she preceded him in death February 5, 2009. He served in the...

Feb 22, 2022

Brandon Eugene Young, age 32, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital.  He was born September 9, 1989 in Topeka, the son of Eugene Young and Angela Callahan.  Brandon lived most of his life in Topeka, KS, attending Topeka West High School.  He worked in food services for most of his adult life.  Brandon...

Feb 22, 2022

Delores Evelyn (Hanson) Fritch, 83, of Topeka left us to meet her Savior on February 22, 2022.   She was surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born April 29, 1938 in Topeka the daughter of Bessie A. Hanson, she was her only child.  At twelve years of age Walker Harrison Ray (Bart) and Faye Ray...

Feb 22, 2022

Henry G. Cott, age 55, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at his home in North Topeka.  He was born September 9, 1966 in Topeka, the son of Frank and Barbara (Bloomer) Cott.  He worked construction all his life throughout Topeka.

He is survived by his life partner, Debbie Irwin; his children, Bobby Cott, Jesse...

Feb 22, 2022

Earl Samuel Woodard, 88, of Topeka, passed away on February 22, 2022 at home. Earl was born on June 22, 1933 to David and Ruth (Mills) Woodard in Foreman, Arkansas. He graduated from Perry High School. After graduation he joined the United States Army from 1952-1955 until being honorably discharged. After service he worked various jobs but then became a...

Feb 21, 2022

Marvel J. Beckwith, age 82, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022 at the Advena Care Home in Topeka.  She grew up in Topeka.  She married Dexter Beckwith September 9, 1959.  He preceded her in death August 21, 2003.

Marvel was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharron Ann Beckwith in 2018.  She is survived by...

Feb 21, 2022

Robert "Bob" Harry Reeder, 91, of Topeka, passed away on February 21, 2022 at Aldersgate Village. Bob was born on December 3, 1930 to William and Florence (Cochran) Reeder in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Washburn University with both a A.B. and J.D. While an undergraduate he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.During the Korean War he served...

Feb 20, 2022

Virgil D. Miller, 79, passed away in Topeka, KS on February 20, 2022.He was born in Junction City, Kansas on June 30, 1942 to Virgil Miller and Betty D. Brown. He attended Junction City schools and graduated in 1960.He grew up with a love of baseball and played all his life. Never one to run fast, he always said he...

Feb 19, 2022

Herbert Louis Manger, Jr., 87, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022.   He was born at Baltimore, Maryland the son of Herbert Louis Manger, Sr. and Thelma Mae Russell Manger.  He was raised in Maryland.  He joined the service at a young age.  He was a veteran of the Korean War.  He was awarded a bronze star,...

Feb 19, 2022

Janice Kay Ables, age 76, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home in North Topeka.  Janice was born May 2, 1945 in Topeka, the daughter of Vernon and Bonnie (Allensworth) Mosher.  She grew up in North Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School.  She married Charles Raber, they later divorced.  She married Emmett Ables January 15,...

Feb 19, 2022

Larry D. Flagler, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Saturday, February 19th, 2022, after a nearly three-year battle with lung cancer at the age of 83.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Flagler of Topeka, KS; his parents, Herman and Myrtle Flagler; his sister Kay Zeman of WaKeeney, KS; and his brother Worley (Jane) Flagler of Overland...

Feb 18, 2022

Judy Ann Lawson, born March 2, 1948, suddenly left this realm on February 18, 2022 to join her parents Lloyd and Rovene (Seaman) Lawson, three brothers, Don, Ronnie, and Darrel, and a nephew, Mark Lawson.

Judy is survived by a brother, Jack Callison; two sisters, Sharon (Gary) Hurley and Marla Bailey; 13 nieces and nephews; and extended...

Feb 17, 2022

Daniel R. “Smokey” Green, age 66, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his home in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka.  Smokey was born August 20, 1955 in Denver, Colorado.  Smokey graduated from Highland Park High School.  He married Linda Cox October 23, 1976.  Smokey worked as a plumber for Latta-Whitlow for several years.  Smokey enjoyed Harley-Davidsons,...

Feb 16, 2022

Shirley Ann Bailey, age 74, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her home.  Shirley was born December 15, 1947 in Topeka the daughter of James and Ruth (Hamlin) Bailey.  Shirley graduated from Shawnee Heights High School.  She married Clarence Pobjoy May 10, 1968.  They later divorced and he passed away January 26, 2017.  Shirley had several...