Nov 15, 2021

Mary E. Yoder, 93, of Topeka passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021.   She was born August 14, 1928 on a farm west of Elmont the daughter of Carl and Emma Stovall Ausherman.   Mary graduated from Seaman High School in 1945.  She was married to Harley Yoder on July 6, 1985.   She had attended Northland Christian Church and Highland...

Nov 15, 2021

William “Billy” Ray Cox, age 68, of Linn, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 following an auto accident in rural Franklin County, Kansas.  Billy was born April 19, 1953 in Topeka the son of Glenn and Marylyn (Miller) Cox.  He grew up, graduating from Holton High School.  Billy served in the U.S. Army National Guard.  Billy married Shirley...

Nov 15, 2021

Grace Runkle, 93, of Topeka passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021.  She was born August 14, 1928 on a farm west of Elmont the daughter of Carl and Emma Stovall Ausherman.  Grace graduated from Seaman High School in 1945.  She attended Elmont United Methodist Church her entire life.  She married Jack Runkle on April 10, 1949 at her...

Nov 15, 2021

Timothy "Timmy" Joel Bouton, 54, of Meriden, passed away on November 15, 2021 at his home. Timmy was born on October 3, 1967 to Melvin and Patricia (Catt) Bouton in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1986. Timmy worked as a Plumber and Pipe Fitter for Local Union 441 for 15 years. He loved fishing, dove hunting...

Nov 13, 2021

Theodora “Teddy” Annette Flowers, 67, of Carbondale, Kansas passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021.  She was born December 18, 1953 the daughter of R.T. and Eldora Marion Reece Flowers in Topeka.   Teddy was a huge fan of the outdoors. Whether gardening, working, or wildlife, you could always find her outside enjoying herself, as she was the ultimate hippie. ...

Nov 13, 2021

Burton Lloyd Scofield Jr., 67, of Valley Falls, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.He was born July 12, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Burton and Mabel (Standbury) Scofield. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1972. He served in the Army. Burton was employed in landscaping, roofing and finally as an auto mechanic.Survivors include a daughter Misty...

Nov 13, 2021

Mary A. Harrison, 92, of Topeka, passed away on November 13, 2021 at Health Care Resort. She was born on April 10, 1929 to Willis and Grace (Klesath) Mason in Topeka, KS.She married the love of her life Raynard "Tiny" Harrison on June 25, 1947, after graduating from Highland Park High School. Together they had three children. Ray and Mary...

Nov 12, 2021

Bryan BJ Snow, 67, of Topeka passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.  He was born at Pueblo, Colorado the son of Betty Jones Snow.  He was raised in Colorado, graduated from high school and joined the Air Force.  While stationed at Forbes Air Force Base he met Janette Brown.  They were married on January 19, 1974.  He was...

Nov 10, 2021

Marjorie R. Little, 88, of Topeka passed away on November 10, 2021.  She was born October 5, 1933 in Colorado Springs, Colorado the daughter of Paul and Grace F. Daniel Ferguson.  She lived in Colorado and Wyoming while growing up. Her dad was an Assembly of God pastor.   She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and worked...

Nov 10, 2021

Evelyn E. Phillips, 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.   She was born March 20, 1934 in West Palm Beach, Florida.   She was raised in Florida and attended school in West Palm Beach.   She was married to Ed Phillips on January 3, 1954.  Ed served in the Air Force and Evelyn and Ed were stationed and lived in...

Nov 9, 2021

Wallace A. Falter, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.  He was born January 15, 1925 at Alta Vista, Kansas the son of Albert and Lida Ahlers Falter.  He was raised near Alta Vista, helping farm  while growing up.  Wallace even made limestone fence posts for the farm.  He graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1943.   He...

Nov 8, 2021

Shirley Kay Pletcher, 79, passed away on November 8, 2021 after battling breast cancer for several years.   Shirley was born January 7, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas to Walter H. Kuritz and Lois N. Faidley Kuritz.  She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Earl E. Hubbart.

She was married to Keith Tolbert and they had a daughter...

Nov 8, 2021

Derek D. Tate, age 61, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home in North Topeka following a short battle with lung cancer.  Derek was born September 17, 1960 in Topeka the son of James and Margaret (Van Hyning) Tate.  He grew up in Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 1978 where he played on...

Nov 8, 2021

Betty L Sides, 83, of Hoyt, passed away on November 8, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1938 to Clinton and Charlene (Bridge) Rhodes in Marysville, Kansas. Betty graduated from Marysville High School. On July 4, 1965 she married Gary Lee Sides in Marysville. He preceded her in death. She worked as a Bridal Consultant...

Nov 8, 2021

Joan Olga (Perdue) Nelson-Hale, 87, of Topeka, passed away on November 8, 2021 at home. She was surrounded with love and will be missed by many. She was born on May 2, 1934 to Thomas Hendricks and Helga Emelia (Bache) Perdue in Horton, Kansas. Joan graduated from Huron High School in 1952 in Huron, Kansas Joan worked for Southwestern Bell...

Nov 7, 2021

Richard J Kelly, 76, of Topeka lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, November 7. He was born May 8, 1945 in Topeka, KS, the son of Richard and Margaret (Mitchell) Kelly. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1963. Rick worked in the Santa Fe Offices before serving in the United States Army for two years. After his return...

Nov 5, 2021

Leslie "Wayne" Shrimplin, 86, of Topeka, passed away on November 5, 2021 at McCrite Plaza. He was born on January 10, 1935 to John T. and Naomi (Guinn) Shrimplin in McLouth, KS. He was raised by Ernest and Naomi (Guinn) Kingsley in Oskaloosa, Kansas.Wayne graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1954. After graduation, he joined the United States Army, and...

Nov 4, 2021

Judith Ann (Halderman) "Judy" Allen, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Judy was born on December 18, 1938 in Alma, Kansas to Marvin and Dora Halderman in the home of her grandparents. Judy graduated from Highland Park High School in 1956. She married the love of her life Garland G. Allen on June 15, 1956.Judy was a cake...

Nov 3, 2021

Isabelle L. McConnaughey, age 96-⅓ (we find you count months when you’re under 5 and over 90), passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  Isabelle was born June 23, 1925 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Frank Lindsey and Lillian Rosemond (Pharris) Lindsey. She married Joseph McConnaughey on November 3, 1942.  He preceded her in death in 1974.  She was...

Nov 2, 2021

Violet P. Jolly, age 90, of Ft. Worth, Texas, formerly of Topeka, KS passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her daughter's home in Ft. Worth, Texas.  Violet was born September 28, 1931 in Summerfield, KS the daughter of Hubert and Daisy (Tripp) Lilly.  She worked as a seamtress most of her life.  She married Delbert Jolly June 1,...