No public services are planned at this time for Ethel Marie Miller, 80, Lawrence, who passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at LMH Health.
She was born February 11, 1940, in Wilsey, Kansas, the daughter of Alfred and Bernice Roediger McCulle.
She worked as a CNA at various nursing homes.
Funeral services for Carol Virginia Turrentine, 77, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. A visitation will be from 6-7 pm, Monday.
Carol passed away at her home in Lawrence, KS, on July 28th, 2020.
Carol was born on March 8, 1943 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Roger and Lana Baskin, and spent most of her early years living in Hartman, Arkansas, with the exception of a two-year stint in San Francisco, California after WWII ended. In 1951, the Baskin family moved from Hartman to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. There she attended White Hall High School and graduated at the top of her class in 1961. She attended Arkansas State Teacher’s College (now the University of Central Arkansas) in Conway and graduated in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in French and a minor in Spanish.
While teaching at Pine Bluff High School, she attended St. Luke United Methodist Church where she was introduced to a fellow Sunday school classmate named Jim Turrentine. He asked her out to lunch after church one day and they continued to date for several months. During that time, Jim was drafted into the Army, and Carol received a National Defense Education Act (NDEA) fellowship to attend the University of Arkansas where she earned a Master of Arts degree in Spanish. Because of Jim’s engineering background, he wasn’t sent to Vietnam, but rather to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The couple was married on January 23rd, 1969 at that same church they met, and after completing her studies at the U of A, she joined her husband in Huntsville and taught Spanish at Grissom High School. The couple remained there until Jim’s discharge in 1970 and then moved back to Pine Bluff, where she taught at two junior high schools. In 1971, she became pregnant and gave birth to her first son (Clayton) in December 1971. In 1974, Jim landed a better engineering job at Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant, and the family moved to Lawrence, Kansas, where her second son (Edward), was born in November of that year. Then in March 1976, her third son (Michael) was born.
In 1987, she received a Master of Science in Education degree from the University of Kansas, with a focus on literacy. For a short time she tutored junior high students who had problems with reading.
In addition to reading, Carol also had a love for house cats, especially calicoes. Despite battling multiple sclerosis most of her adult life and the physical limitations that resulted, she was still able to swim 2-3 times a week.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Turrentine of Lawrence, KS, her three sons, Clayton Turrentine and his wife, Shirley, of Overland Park, KS, Edward Turrentine of West Palm Beach, FL, and Michael Turrentine and his wife, Susan, of Basehor, KS, and granddaughter Sarah Turrentine.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
Eddie C. Payne Jr., born on April 8, 1948, passed away at home with his family on Sunday, July 26th. On that day, our physical world lost an extraordinary man who defies description.
Eddie was born in San Diego, California, to Margie Louise Davis and Eddie C. Payne Sr. Ed had two dads, after Margie’s second husband, Jack Davis, took him in as his own when Eddie was around 7. All of these amazing people precede him in death, along with a beloved older sister, Sandy Payne. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Payne; three daughters, Yara Nielsenshultz, Maya Vance, Zabrina Doerck; and five grandchildren, Cade Vance, Skylar Vance, Liam Nielsenshultz, Aisling Nielsenshultz, and Ivan Doerck.
Although he remained a true San Diego native his whole life, he moved with his wife and daughters to Lawrence, Kansas in December of 1980, where his infectious laughter and easy charm immediately won over his cadre of reluctant in-laws, in spite of his weird, long-haired hippie ways. It was in Lawrence where he earned a degree in computer science and began his long career as a programmer.
Born to a family of progressives, artists and musicians, Eddie was a true Renaissance man. He was a lifetime adventurer, an elite athlete, an artist, a singer, a musician, a geologist, a miner, a carpenter, a beer brewer, an inventor, a historian, a philosopher, a house builder, a computer programmer, a dancer, an ultra-marathon runner, a pro bono running coach, a literal genius, a witty joker, a storyteller, a writer, an avid reader, a Do-It-Yourself maverick, a real-life MacGyver, and a collector of antiques ranging from Ludwig banjoes, to first edition Atlases, to classic cars and backhoes. The latter may have sometimes irritated his neighbors.
Eddie was outspoken. A rebel, an activist. He lived by his own rules. Unless a law made good logical sense, it didn’t pertain to him. The principles that governed him were those of friendship, loyalty, independence, love of family, love of knowledge, pursuit of adventure, physical fitness, and respect for all living things. To name just a few. He was a very principled person. And he expected no less from others.
As anyone who knew him would attest, Eddie had a way with words. He never said anything mundane. He turned even the simplest of statements into poetry and comedy. “I don’t like fish-shaped bits of bread.” “These Asics are a little dead shoe-ish.” “I regret to inform you that the cat shat on your rug.” “At the end of the day, your life is but the sum of your adventures.” One of his favorite quotes, from Bartleby the Scrivener, “I would prefer not to,” he was often known to proclaim with great gravitas. And, among many of his colorful parting phrases, “I love you too, but I fear it may be short-lived.”
Lately we learned of an anecdote, wherein one of his dear friends said in passing, “Allow me to introduce you to my genius friend. I have to race him when we run, it’s the only way I can get him to stop talking.” When Eddie told us this story, he was surprised his friend called him a genius. We all stared at him in disbelief. “Ed, everyone thinks you’re a genius. And it’s true, you never stop talking.” He was baffled. Although he was certainly aware of his own loquaciousness, he was very humble and never thought as much of himself as everyone else did. In spite of having the confidence to undertake any challenge, whether it be building a house, sewing a puppet for his daughter, running 70+ miles up a mountain in the snow, painting a beautiful landscape, serenading his family in his beautiful tenor voice … (we could go on forever) … he still thought of himself as just a regular guy. But one of the very best things about Ed was that no matter what, no matter where, no matter how – he always found the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Ed loved his wife, his family, Hemingway, Mark Twain, Bob Ross, the Jayhawks, basketball, playing guitar, music, “Ventura Highway,” “Harvest Moon,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Danny’s Song”, the ocean, the Spanish language, San Diego, museums, antiques, cars, the desert, the mountains, running, micro-brews, cooking, Mexican food, SweetTarts, a good steak, his dogs (we must especially mention Phog il Ferrari Argento here. That’s Sir Phog to you). He loved so many people and so many things. He loved life. And life loved him.
He is dearly missed by so many people whose lives he touched. We will be celebrating his life on Monday, August 3rd from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Overlook Park, Shelter 1 at Clinton Lake, N. 1402 Road, Lawrence KS. Due to the pandemic, our time together will involve physically distancing. Bring your own mask, we’ll provide hand sanitizer. We won’t be serving food, although people should feel free to bring their own. Ed enjoyed beer, so bring your favorite to toast him with. We want everyone to feel safe, even if that means waving from your car.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Italian Greyhound Rescue Foundation in Eddie’s name, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home,601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
James Allen Bradshaw II, 35, of Eudora, Ks, took his own life on July 26, 2020 after a long battle with mental health disease.
Visitation will be held at Rumsey-Yost funeral home on August 5th, 2020 from 10:00AM-10:45AM. Due to covid, the family asks that you pay your respects as timely as possible, as James has many friends and family. There will be a derby car procession from the funeral home to Memorial Park Cemetery following the visitation.
Graveside services will begin at 11AM at Memorial Park Cemetery.
James was born October 24, 1984, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, to James A. Bradshaw and Carol M. Mendell (Ray).
He was a hard working man. His most recent employment was at K’s tire. He enjoyed working at K’s and had a great friendship with his co-workers. James was also a family man and enjoyed lots of things such as derbying, mudding, hunting, fishing, mechanics, and much more. He loved his children more than anything.
James is survived by his mother Carol Mendell, his 5 children, George Grieb of Lawrence, Ks, Hunter Bradshaw and Leland Bradshaw of Eudora, Ks, Arabella Bradshaw of Stull, Ks, and Braxtin Bradshaw of Lawrence, Ks. James is also survived by 5 sisters, Charlene Mendell, Daisy Bradshaw, Carollynn Haar, Crimson Ruff and Lyndia Bradshaw. And many aunts, uncles and cousins.
James was preceded in death by his Father, James A Bradshaw, his brother Brian Scott Hamilton, his brother Richard Bradshaw, his sister Joy Vanderslice, His Aunt Charlotte Woodruff and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be donated to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
The family of James also wishes to thank those who have donated and contributed to his memorial fund and also purchased memorial merchandise to help fund the funeral. A Huge thank you also goes out to K’s Tire and all their employees for all their support.
If you or someone you know are struggling please reach out! You are loved and you matter.
National Suicide Hotline- 1-800-273-8255
Graveside services for Elsie Cathern Burden, 75, Lawrence, will be 11 am, Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery.
She died Saturday, July 25, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.
Elsie was born December 6, 1944, in Beloit, KS, the daughter of Fred and Nancy Hastings.
She worked as a baker before retiring. Elsie was a member of the American Legion and volunteered with Harvesters until she became too ill.
Elsie married A. Monroe Helm they later divorced.
Survivors include sons Morgan, Thornton, IA, Brendan, Eudora, Brett, Sylvania, GA,; daughters, Monica, Lawrence, Melissa, Lawrence, Cercie, Lawrence; 28 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Margaret Jane Rogers passed away July 23 2020, at Hickory Pointe Care and Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa KS. She had previously resided at Legend Healthcare in Tonganoxie for over 4 years prior to moving to Hickory Pointe.
She was born January 10, 1938, to William and Frances Loving of Wellsville. She attended school in Ottawa and later obtained her GED in Lawrence.
She married John Willard Rogers in 1959. They had two children Dale Gene Rogers and Karen Kay Rogers. John and Margaret operated a pest control business from their home for 30 years.
Margaret also babysat many children in the Lawrence area for more than 40 years. She had attended various Baptist churches most of her life with her most recent being First Southern Baptist. Prior to her declining health she had resided at Babcock Place and had many friends there. She was known for her constant companion Skippy.
Survivors include two children, Dale of Lawrence and Karen of McLouth. Granddaughter Jessica of Oskaloosa, great grandchildren Justina, Rylan, Brandon, Carter, Kamdon and John of McLouth, cousins Jerry (Margerite) Schwietzer, Lois (Howard) Gray of Western KS, nephews James (Carol) Garrison of Olathe and Jeff Garrison of Ottawa. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Irma Baker, mother Frances Loving, aunt and uncle Agnes (Lloyd) Schwietzer, husband John, sister Joanne Garrison and cousins Jean Sackman and Joyce Green.
Nora Louise Hulse, 88, of Lawrence, Kansas passed peacefully at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor on July 24, 2020. Her daughters were by her side.
Nora was born on February 27, 1932, in Clay Center, Kansas to Andrew and Nora Carlson. Her older half-brother, Leroy, predeceased her.
Nora’s first love was music. She began playing piano by ear at the age of 3. At age 4, her mother–a graduate of Chicago’s American Conservatory of Music in the 1900s–began formally teaching her piano, then taught her pipe organ and violin. She soon became an in-demand piano/organ accompanist and piano instructor. After listening to Hit Parade on Saturday night radio in high school, she began playing Boogie Woogie for her friends in high school–against her mother’s wishes.
A lifetime of juggling jazz and classical music followed. During early adulthood, Nora played ragtime music in Cripple Creek, Colorado, then studied at the Interlochen National Music Camp in Michigan, the Kansas City Conservatory of Music, and K-State University. She later earned a Bachelor of Science in music education in 1973, a master’s in music performance in 1976, a master’s in pipe organ performance in 1979, and a Doctorate in Music Curriculum and Education in 1988.
By the end of her career, Nora was a retired music professor, performer, writer, researcher, and expert in female ragtime composers. She produced five CD’s and companion music folios of womens rag, performed at ragtime festivals across the country, did ragtime lecture recitals, co-authored an annotated ragtime lexicon, and earned countless awards and certificates, including the prestigious Scott Joplin Award for her extraordinary contribution to ragtime music at the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival in Sedalia, Missouri.
After moving to Columbia, Missouri in 1966, Nora met her husband Mark while playing music at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor. They quickly fell in love, and married the following year. While in Columbia, they performed for 15 years on “Pepper and Friends,” a live talk show broadcast on KOMU-TV. For years, their duo, Ragtime Razzmataaz, performed at ragtime societies and jazz banjo festivals all over the country.
Nora and Mark moved to Lawrence, Kansas in 2006 to be closer to family. In the following years, they spent every Thursday evening playing in the Junkyard Jazz band at the American Legion with many close friends and their daughter, Sue Nanninga, who contributed vocals and played ukulele. They continued to live full, busy lives together until Mark passed in 2017.
Nora is survived by her daughters Jane Morrison, and Sue Nanninga; sons Bryan Hulse, Michael Hulse, and Matthew Hulse; and grandchildren Andrew Hulse, Shelby Politte, Jared Hulse, and Benjamin Hulse.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Legion, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1260, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Private family services for Donald Frank Ogden, 83, Lawrence, will be 10 am Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Live streaming will be on Rumsey-Yost Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/RumseyYostFuneralHomeandCrematory Streaming will be broadcast at Victory Bible Church. Everyone is welcome to attend the burial at Oak Hill Cemetery following. A visitation will be 6-7:30 pm, Friday, July 24, 2020, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Don passed on July 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born October 26, 1939 in Cairo, Kansas, the son of Frank “Ervin” and Christina Elizabeth Wilbanks Ogden. He spent the first three years of schooling in a one room school house in Cairo, KS. The rest of his schooling took place in Preston, Kansas. He graduated from Preston High School in 1954.
During high school he worked for Simmons Grocery in Preston, KS. Later he worked at the Pratt Tribune in 1954 as ad salesman and page composition for the next 8 years. On May 7, 1962, Don worked as the ad and page composition person for the Lawrence Journal World and would do this for the next 45 years. During this time he worked part time at Outlook Weekly in 1962.
Don married Dolores Jean Sparks on December 27, 1959, at the Church of God in Pratt, KS. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his son, Derk Leon Ogden and wife Hope, grandchildren Joshua Luke, Ashley Nicole, C. Trey, step grandchildren, Nicole Risi, Cami Jo Ford, Colton Staus, great grandkids Jeffrey Espinosa and Kaylee Ogden, Vonn and Nikaia Risi, son D. Christopher Ogden, granddaughter Jun A. Ogden and her mother Jun Liang.
He accepted Jesus Christ at the Church of God in Pratt, KS. October 1958. His commitment to ministry began at that time and has never wavered. Don has worked in all aspects of ministry: janitor, youth leader, board member, Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent, and Lay Minister (Preached his first sermon at the old Church of God on New Hampshire St.) He also preached the first sermon at Indian Hills Church of God. Don was ordained by International Ministers Forum in April 6, 1987, ministering in the Garnett Area and Louisburg KS., Word of Life Church. He helped start Bethel Fellowship in Cleveland, Mo for 22½ years.
Fulfilling a 45 year old desire to work at a funeral home, he helped with services at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home until the fall of 2019.
Ministering to Don was not just within the walls of the church. He has shared his home with countless persons who needed a place to live. Sunday dinners were provided for a group of KU students after Church. Lots of food was enjoyed. Still in contact with several after 50 years. Don was privileged to perform several weddings and funerals for some Journal World employees. He was on assignment to his fellow dialysis patients and staff, giving them an encouraging word and praying for them. As one of his doctors said, “Don you are living your faith.”
Don attended regularly and preached on occasion at Victory Bible Church until his health made him unable to do so.
In lieu of flowers Don suggested memorial contributions in his name made to Victory Bible Church, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Maurice Eugene Thomas, a navy veteran and lifelong resident of Kansas, died accidentally on Sunday July 5th at the age of 54.
Maurice leaves to cherish his memory: daughters Tashawna Thomas, 34, and Shakerah Thomas, 29, granddaughter Carliyah Evans, 14, brother Lester Thomas, sister Tamasha Foster, 1st Ex-wife Kelly Thomas, mother of his daughter Tashawna, Shirley Thomas, mother of his daughter Shakerah, 2nd ex-wife and love of his life and soul-mate Phyllis Wilson-Thomas as well as a host of nieces, nephews as well as his dog, Lady Lily. Maurice is preceded in death by his parents Joyce A. Foster and Charles Allen both of Kansas City, KS, his step-father Leonard Foster as well as his aunts and uncles on his mother’s side.
He was born in Kansas City, KS at Bethany Medical Center Hospital on December 13, 1965 to Joyce A. Foster and Charles Allen. He graduated from F.L. Schlagle high school class of 1984. The following year Maurice enlisted in the US Navy July 25, 1985 serving active duty until February 17, 1993; he was honorably discharged then served 4 more years in the US Navy Reserves. During his time he earned a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (1 Star).
Maurice was an avid angular who loved catching catfish in particular which he called the “Big Daddies”. Maurice was also a sports fanatic; following the KU Jayhawks, KC Chiefs, KC Royals, and Sacramento Kings. He claimed there was “no bigger fan in the land” and that he bled “red and blue”, “Hello Dice, you better ask somebody, rolling 7 and 11”. He confessed his belief in Christ at a young age and was baptized at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in KCK. At the time of his passing, he was a member of Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church here in Lawrence, KS. His favorite book of the bible was Matthew, in particular The Lord’s Prayer; he cared for his brothers and sisters in Christ and so always prayed for them. Maurice’s smile, laughter, humor and his love for life, family and sports will be greatly missed. We thank him for his service to this country and his love for God and his creations.
A viewing will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home 601 Indiana Street Lawrence. KS on Saturday July 18th, 2020 from 3:30pm-5pm. Interment at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery TBD.
Memorial contributions may be made to Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.
No services are planned for H. Lee Zimmerman, 94, Lawrence, who died on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at his home.
Mr. Zimmerman was born Nov. 30, 1925, and raised in Eudora. During World War II, he served as a Merchant Marine. After returning to Lawrence, he married Kathy Broers. They later divorced.
Mr. Zimmerman was the longtime owner and operator of Zimmerman Steel in Lawrence.
Survivors include a son, Kim Lee Zimmerman (Karen), Lenexa; a daughter, Nancy Zimmerman Roberts (Tony), Venice, Fla.; and two sisters, Kathryn Heylman, Spokane, Wash., and Carolyn Engelken, Denver.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, PO Box 1260, Lawrence KS 66044. Online condolences may be left at rumsey-yost.com.
