Jul 14, 2019

Charles Eric Harkness, 68, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was born July 9, 1951 in San Bernardino, California, the son of Josephine (Barney) Harkness and Charles A. Harkness, III.Eric earned a B.S. from the University of Illinois in 1973; in 1981, at the University of Kansas, he completed the requirements to become a Registered Pharmacist;...

Jul 14, 2019

Farrell Lee Fouts, 81, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 from a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's disease at Oakley Place2.Farrell was born May 30, 1938 in Topeka, the son of William "Gene" and Minnie Knisley Fouts.He graduated from Berryton High School in 1955. Farrell married Janet Ellis on August 9, 1958. They were married...

Jul 12, 2019

Bertha "Louise" Sherred Elrod was born on Sep 4, 1929. She lived a long, vivacious life full of love for Jehovah, family, and friends. She was the daughter of Walter Sherred, Sr. and Bertha Johnson Sherred. She grew up in Williamston, SC. She married Alvin Elrod, Sr. and they had 12 children whom she loved wholeheartedly: William, Mattie, Sandra, Elaine,...

Jul 7, 2019

Juanita “Nita” Guzman, age 92, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 in Topeka. Nita was born June 25, 1927 in North Topeka the daughter of Jose and Sabas (Ramirez) Guzman. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and was active at the Topeka Lulac Senior Center. Nita enjoyed music, dancing and spending time...

Jul 6, 2019

Isabel Elizabeth Cook-Adams, 81, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Ozawkie, Kansas. She was born on February 21, 1938 in Meriden, Kansas, the daughter of Perry and Ellen (Sneegas) Cook.Isabel was raised on the Perry Cook Farm and attended Meriden High School where she participated in basketball, cheerleading and home economics until graduating in 1955. After graduation she...

Jul 3, 2019

Arthur “Art” Dean Schimmel, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Topeka. Art was born August 25, 1939 in Lawrence, KS the son of Ralph and Doris (McMinn) Schimmel. Art graduated from Silver Lake High School. He enlisted and served in the U.S. Army. He later worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant in Topeka....

Jul 3, 2019

Janice Marie Elder, 61, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019.She was born December 24, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ronald and Ione (Herr) Williams. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1975. Janice was a supply technician for the Kansas National Guard for 28 years.She was a member of Wild Women of the Frontier and Pride and...

Jul 2, 2019

Sonja Kay Willms, free-ranging, nonfiction author, old punk rock girl, infinite being of light, working for equality, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her home on the prairie in Rural Hoyt at the age of 47.  Sonja was born August 5, 1971 in Topeka, the daughter of Ronnie and Susan (Myers) Willms.  She grew up in Topeka, graduating...

Jul 1, 2019

Larry L. Purdie, 78, Harlingen, TX, formerly of Lecompton, KS, he went to be with his Lord & Savior on Monday, July 1, 2019.He was born July 17, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Buford and Judy (Gregory) Purdie.Larry was employed with DuPont/Flexel for 29 years. He later worked for Huhtamaki, retiring in 2002.He was a member of the...

Jun 28, 2019

Sherlita “Shirley” V. Ragsdale, age 67, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 at the K.U. Medical Center in Kanas City. Shirley was born September 1, 1951 in Sipocot, Philippines the daughter of Saturnino and Patrocenia Vina Rivares. Shirley worked at the Walmart Supercenter in the bakery. She was a member of the Filipino Association in Topeka. She...

Jun 28, 2019

Shane Lee Lux, age 52, of Eskridge passed away Friday, June 28, 2019 in Topeka. Shane was born April 12, 1967 in Lawrence, KS the son of Richard and Linda (Coffman) Lux. Shane attended Seaman schools. He married Lori Calvin February 18, 1989 in Topeka. They later divorced. Shane worked construction most of his life. He was a member...

Jun 27, 2019

William Bobby Gunnells, 76 of Carbondale, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Bobby was born in Olar, South Carolina on April 12, 1943 the son of Shelley Gunnells and Judith Hair Gunnells. Bobby married his high school sweetheart Margaret “Maggie” Sheddan on August 21, 1965 in a...

Jun 26, 2019

Marvin A. "Butch" Palmer, 83, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019.He was born December 15, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Milton and Mabel (Johnson) Palmer. He graduated from Seaman High School. Butch was a US Army veteran. He was employed with Santa Fe Railroad, retiring as lead clerk after more than 43 years of service.He was a...

Jun 24, 2019

Ronald E. Sheldon, 79, of Ozawkie, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019.He was born July 14, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Vernon and Thelma Sheldon. He graduated from Meriden High School and later served in the National Guard. Ron retired from Farmland Industries after 43 years of employment. On October 2, 1981 he married Sharon Groff in Topeka....

Jun 22, 2019

Vernon “Ray” Jackson, age 87, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Ray was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 18, 1932, the son of Henry Clay Jackson and Lavonia Esther (Rogers).  Ray was the youngest of three children. He attended Seaman High School and Highland Grade School.  Ray was a man of many talents. He...

Jun 21, 2019

Helen “Louise” Lemons, 84, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019.   She was born September 27, 1934 in Topeka the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Christine P. Percifield Lemons.   Louise was the secretary for the president of Blue Cross Blue Shield and retired after working her entire career there.

She enjoyed road trips with friends, going to...

Jun 21, 2019

Corinne E. Gilkison, 95, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019.She was born March 17, 1924, in Mankato, Kansas, the daughter of Gilbert and Lydia (Frank) Jordan. Corinne was married to Edwin Gilkison. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Charles Haynes and Clayton Gilkison and five siblings.Survivors include a son, James (Mary)...

Jun 19, 2019

Charlotte M. Brady, age 52, of Topeka, formerly of Santa Rosa, California, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her current home in Topeka. Charlotte was born September 15, 1966 in Ft. Riley, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Doris Laul Brown. Charlotte graduated from Novato High School in California. She lived in California most of her life. She...

Jun 19, 2019

Samantha Josephine “Josi” McGoyne, age 21, of Overbrook, KS, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 after a brief struggle with pancreatitis. Josi was born January 14, 1998 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Phillip and Vicki (Cloud) McGoyne. She graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 2016...

Jun 18, 2019

Dorothy L. Wade, 92, formerly of Grantville, passed away on June 18, 2019 at Lexington Park Assisted Living in Topeka. She was born on February 13, 1927 in Holton, KS the daughter of Roy Daugherty and Ruth (Gibson) Daugherty. She married Eugene Wade on April 11, 1948. He preceded her in death on February 14, 2008. She was also preceded...