Jan and Jay Laughlin were originally from the Vinland area, but had been living recently in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. They had two daughters.

Jay died Feb. 14, 2013, in Hot Springs Village. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed spending time with family.

Memorials may be made to Village United Methodist Church, or the American Diabetes Association.

She was born June 22, 1932, in Lawrence, the daughter of Galen A. and Mary O. Warren Gorrill. She graduated from Liberty Memorial High School.

Elizabeth worked as a secretary for Kansas Power and Light for many years. Previously, she had worked for the Baldwin City newspaper, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and managed the Alley Shop in downtown Lawrence. She enjoyed Scrabble, crossword puzzles, knitting, gardening, Reader’s Digest, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her companion, Harold Haskett, of the home; a son, Robert G. Sterling, Lawrence; three daughters, Cathy Lewis and husband Brian, Lawrence, Virginia Mofid, Lawrence, and Vicki Pendleton and husband Raymond, Jacksonville, Fla.; 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and three on the way.

Memorials may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society, P.O. Box 651, Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Any services for Elizabeth will be announced at a later date.

Bob was born Jan. 30, 1930, in Willis, Kan., the son of C.W. and Bessie Tinsley Taylor. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at Washburn University, and his Master’s and additional Doctoral coursework at Kansas University.

Mr. Taylor spent his entire career with Lawrence School District 497, initially as principal at Pinckney Elementary, later as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and finally as Assistant Superintendent until his retirement in 1995 after 35 years of service. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, along with numerous civic and professional organizations. He enjoyed traveling, reading, and yard work. Bob had a passion all his life for dogs and rarely didn’t have one in the home.

He married Fern Wolff in 1951 in Everest, Kan. They divorced in 1978. He married Romaine Douglas on Aug. 28, 1978, in Valley Falls. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Kent Taylor and wife Cheryl, Lawrence; a daughter, Susan Grier and husband John, Chula Vista, Calif.; a step daughter, Claire Oxtoby and husband David, Claremont, Calif; seven grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister.

The family suggests memorials to Friends of the Lawrence Public Library, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

In accordance with his last wishes, he will be cremated at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, Lawrence, KS. There will be no services.

Arthur was born on Oct. 8, 1958 in Lawrence, KS to Milton and Eva (Hicks) Polk. After graduation, he joined the United States Army, but, due to health complications, he was discharged shortly afterwards. He worked for the World Company, Lawrence, KS as a driver prior to his death.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Eva Polk.

He is survived by his sister, Ruth Rocker, Beavercreek, OH; a cousin, Kim Davis, Salina, KS; a cousin, Lee Shoemate, Lawrence, KS; a nephew, Dustyn Polk, Lawrence, KS; and a niece, Traci Hegarty, Colorado Springs, CO.

She died on the May 5. Burial will be in California.

Mr. Cooley died Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Lawrence.

He was born August 29, 1945 in Pomona, Kansas, the son of Joseph Cress and Marjorie Alice Ward Cooley. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1963, and has lived in the area for most of his life.

Mr. Cooley served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and worked for “Wood N Stuff” as a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and helping people.

Survivors include three sons, Tony Allen Cooley of Lawrence, Tye Ambrose Cooley and wife Amber of Olathe, KS, and Clayton Whitten of Florida; his mother, Marjorie Alice Cooley of Lecompton, KS; grandchildren, Kaden, Lexi, Hannah, Dane, Gemma, Alora, and Ava; nephews, Joseph and Eric Lipp; and niece, Bobbie Jo Smith.

He was preceded in death by his father, and a sister, Joyce McClenton.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the LeRoy A. Cooley Memorial Fund, or the American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Mrs. Fewins died Friday, May 10, 2013 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 16, 1924 in Elder, Colorado, the youngest of 16 children to Henry James and Bessie Irene Bellis Mason.

Mrs. Fewins was a member of the Methodist Church in Elsmore, Kansas.

She married Cecil W. Fewins February 26, 1945. He preceded her in death June 28, 1983.
Survivors include daughters, Crystal Louise Downing and husband Dale, Celia F. Tebe and husband Lloyd, Betty B. Ray and husband Rick, Myrl L. Roberts and husband Richard, and Pat Gibson; sons, Cecil Fewins and wife Darlene, Frank Fewins; 10 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Margaret Louise Fewins in 1945, and a granddaughter, Ginger in 2000.

Howard died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his home.

Howard was born February 6, 1931, Lawrence, KS, the eldest son of Glen Everett and Alice Jane Kizer Walker.

Howard graduated from Liberty Memorial (Central) High School, Lawrence, KS, in 1948. He went on to serve his country, enlisting in the United States Army during the Korean War.

After leaving the Army, Howard began his career at Rumsey’s Funeral Home as a porter, and soon obtained his funeral directors license from the Kansas State Board of Funeral Directors. He retired from Rumsey-Yost Funeral home after 40 years of service. Howard was also a self-employed business man, who established his own janitorial and bartending service, Howard Walker and Sons.

Howard was a passionate leader of the community, fighting for civil rights in Lawrence and surrounding community. He was instrumental in the integration of the Lawrence education, social and athletic systems; ensuring that Blacks were allowed equal rights and privileges in education, team sports, homecoming court, and swimming pools. He served as president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, co-founded the West Lawrence Community Center and the Community Issues Forum, member of the Kansas Democratic Party, and as a member of the American Civil Liberties Union. His support of the community also included the United Fund, Senior Citizen’s Council, and East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corporation (ECKAN) and Ballard Center board of directors.

Howard had a passion for music and working with kids, and was a strong believer in youth development. He served as president of the Pinckney School Parent-Teacher Association, vice-president of Children’s Hour Day Care, Webelos leader for the Boy Scouts of America, and co-founder of Electa’s Daughters and Sons Masonic youth group. He also served as band manager of The Recitations, and coached the community basketball team, the Wolverines.

Howard was a devoted member of Calvary Church of God in Christ, and organized the annual Easter and Christmas baskets for the kids. He was also great outdoorsman; he loved to travel, hunt and was an avid sports enthusiast.

Howard also served as Past Master of Western Star Lodge No. 1. F. & A.M., Lawrence; was Past Worthy Patron in the Order of Eastern Star, Grand Chapter, Kansas Jurisdiction; Worthy Patron Siloam Chapter No. 10, Lawrence, Past Potentate Shrine Temple No. 29, Topeka; and was an Illustrious 33o member of the Kaw Valley Consistory No. 16, Topeka.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 39 years, June Wilma (Wilhoite); brother, Wesley Walker; and his daughter Delores E. Walker.

Howard is survived by his children, Glen H. Jr. (Kristen), Lawrence, Wilma Jean Walker, New Brunswick, NJ, John W. (Karen), Newburgh, IN, Wayne Allen (Lynn), Lawrence, Alice D. (Cedric) Walker-Flemming, Dallas, TX, Perry Walker, Lubbock, TX, Michael Lewis, Kansas City, MO; Lucy Mae Walker, Oklahoma City, OK; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; two brothers, Donald (Doretha) Walker of Wichita, and Steven (Barbara) Walker of Lawrence; sister-in-law, Willa Wilhoite; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

There will be a Masonic service at 6 pm. Friday at the funeral home and the family will receive friends until 7:30.

The family suggests memorials to the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center or Cosmopolitan International – River City Chapter, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.