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Martha L. (Bell) Barr

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A Celebration of Life for Martha L. (Bell) Barr, 87, Lawrence, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012, at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Kent Winters-Hazelton officiating. Private inurnment will take place at Pioneer Cemetery on the University of Kansas campus.

Mrs. Barr died Thursday, July 19, 2012, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

She was born Nov. 23, 1924, in Birmingham, Ala., the daughter of Jesse Allen and Geneva Gregory Bell. She graduated from Ensley High School in Birmingham in 1942, and later attended the University of Alabama and the University of Kansas.

She married Billie Griffith ‘Bill’ Barr on Apr. 28, 1945, in Birmingham. He preceded her in death on Mar. 20, 2006. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack Bell and Buron Bell, and one sister, Mary Bell Latham.

Martha is a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who dedicated her life to helping others. She loved cooking and gardening. She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church, the University Women’s Club, the KU Alumni Association, Prairie Acres Garden Club, and P.E.O. She was a Girl Scout leader for ten years in Prairie Village and Lawrence, and volunteered for many groups, including Presbyterian Manor, the Lawrence Public Library, and local schools

Survivors include a son, William G. Barr (Lise), Omaha; two daughters, Patricia Barr Clarke (Mark), Denver, and Deborah Barr (Jerzy Wirth), Wilmington, Del.; seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

The family suggests memorials to Visiting Nurses (Hospice), Cottonwood, Inc., or First Presbyterian Church, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

John A. “Jack” Moorhead Sr.

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Graveside services with military honors for John A “Jack” Moorhead Sr. 86, Lawrence, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday August 21, 2012 at Fort Scott National Cemetery, Fort Scott Kansas.

Mr. Moorhead died Friday August 17, 2012 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar.

He was born January 19, 1926, in Chicago, IL, the son of Arthur and Hazel Virginia Johns Moorhead.  He graduated from St. Johns Military Academy, Delafield, Wisconsin in 1944.

Mr. Moorhead served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army in WW II with the 1st Infantry from Fort Riley, Kansas.

After his service he moved to Lawrence and went to college at the University of Kansas.  He was one of the founding members of the Jayhawk Review.  He also helped start the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and formed a band that played all the dances.  Years later he volunteered his time helping the girls basketball team and girls track team and was a KU Relays volunteer across three decades.

After three years at KU, Captain Moorhead re-enlisted in the U.S. Army joining the 25th Infantry as a combat officer in Korea in 1951. At the conclusion of his tour of duty and enlistment, Mr. Moorhead moved to Wichita, Kansas where he worked for Boeing Aviation until 1964.  Mr. Moorhead left Boeing to start his own company, (John A. Moorhead Associates), and was recognized world wide as a leader in Training and Consulting for Computer Controlled Manufacturing.

In 1966 he moved back to Lawrence and was a founding member of the Numerical Control Society, (NCS), which was one of the first organizations in computer aided design and manufacturing.  In 198o, his book, “Numerical Control Fundamentals” was published as the NCS bible.  Over the next 16 years he traveled the world training engineers and machinists in Japan, Kenya, England, Germany, Bulgaria, Israel, Switzerland, Canada and throughout the United States.

Mr. Moorhead, a life long Episcopalian, was a Lay Reader at St. John’s Episcopal Church inWichita and was instrumental in starting St. Andrew’s Episcopal in Derby, Kansas serving as a Lay Reader, Elder and raising funds to build the church that still stands there today.

Survivors include one son, Jack “Kim” Moorhead Jr., Kansas City, MO, one daughter Melissa Wilson, Cicero, Indiana, one brother, James “Jim” Moorhead and wife Cecilia, Lone Tree, Colorado, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Thomas A. Moorhead, and a daughter, Virginia “Ginger” Folks.

Family suggests memorials made to the American Cancer Society in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS 66044.

Friends may call from noon to 8 p.m. on Monday.

Helen Rawlings

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Helen Rawlings, 76, formerly of Springfield, Mo., died August 5, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Ks.

Helen was born November 11, 1936, in Springfield, Mo. to Roy G and Jesse Gregory. She attended Southwestern Missouri State and was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority. She owned and operated the H&R Block business in Monett, Mo for over 15 years.

She is survived by her 3 children: Cheryl Weaver and husband Doug of Lawrence, Ks; Mike Rawlings and wife Lori of Columbia, Mo; Pat Rawlings of San Jose, CA,10 grandchildren, and her siblings Eleanor Pierce and husband Bill, Leroy Gregory and wife Vanda, and Roger Gregory.

Services will be held in Dallas, Tx. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions sent to Douglas Co. Senior Center, 745 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044.

Shirley Ann Doane

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Shirley Ann Doane, 76, passed away from natural causes on August 13, 2012 at her home in Lawrence, KS.

Shirley was a homemaker and longtime friend of Bill W. Shirley was born May 16, 1936 in Hondo, NM, the daughter of Sydney E. Langley and Falba Moss Langley. They preceded her in death.

On June 1, 1952 she was united in marriage to George R. Doane. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1973. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Allen Doane.

Survivors include two brothers, Garland Edsel Langley, Aurora, CO and Isaac Boyd Langley, Exeter, CA; two sons and a daughter, George R. Doane, Jr., Livingston, TX, Dennis Wade Doane, San Antonio, TX and Danita Ann Long, Lawrence, KS.

The family will greet friends and family at her Celebration of Life from 12:00-3:00 Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Lake Shawnee Shelter House #1 in Topeka, KS.

The family suggests memorials in her name be sent to Stop the Silence, Inc.

Opal F. Facklam

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Funeral services for Opal F. Facklam, 82, Winchester, formerly of Lawrence, will be at 10 am Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Lt. Matt McCluer of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Facklam died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in Winchester.

She was born July 12, 1930, in Woodston, Kan., the daughter of Clarence J. and Nellie Maie Bolon Worden. She attended schools in Woodston.

Mrs. Facklam worked as a crossing guard for 12 years. She previously had worked at Lawrence Laundry and Cherry Manor. She enjoyed needleworking and volunteering at the Salvation Army.

She married Warren N. Facklam on Oct. 2, 1956, in Lawrence. He survives of the home.

Other survivors include a son, Raymond House and wife Wanda, Pocatello, Idaho; grandchildren Amy Schoen (Michael), Beverly Taylor (Donald), and Raymond House Jr. (Amber); great grandchildren Michaela Schoen and Brandon Taylor; step grandson Kevin Parks; step granddaughter Kelsey Parks; and step great grandson Joshua Parks.

Friends may call from 8 am to 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time Monday.

The family suggests memorials to the Salvation Army, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Glen Ernest Hutcherson Jr.

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Funeral services for Glen Ernest Hutcherson Jr., 88, Lawrence, will be 10 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012 at Old Mission United Methodist Church in Fairway, Kansas. Burial will follow at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri.

Mr. Hutcherson died Monday, August 6, 2012, at Brandon Woods at Alvamar, in Lawrence, Kansas.

He was born August 24, 1923, in rural Clinton, Missouri, the son of Glen Ernest and Iva Mae Shobe Hutcherson, Sr. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1941.

Mr. Hutcherson worked as a District Sales Manager for Ken Tile Floors Inc. retiring in 1987. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time. Glen was witty, kind, gentle, and a devoted husband, son, and brother.

He married Mary Louisa Newman on August 1, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. They recently celebrated 55 years together. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a first cousin, Elizabeth Hutcherson of Clinton, Missouri, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers; Eugene, Maurice, and James Hutcherson.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. The family will receive friends from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday at Old Mission United Methodist Church.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Old Mission United Methodist Church sent in care of the funeral home.

Dale A. Mayhew Sr.

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Born August 1, 1932 in Lawrence, Kansas and passed away in his home on August 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Harrison Mayhew and Ida Viola Tevis, and two beloved sisters, Virginia “Kathleen” Knight and Joan Thompson. He is survived by two children, Dale Arthur Mayhew Jr of Missouri and Victoria Mayhew Kushima of Hawaii. 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Burial will be at Underwood Cemetery.

Dayrl E. Wrightsman

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Funeral services for Dayrl E. Wrightsman, 87, Linwood, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, with Pastor Paul Pruett officiating, Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. Wrightsman went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

He was born Nov. 11, 1924, in Wichita, the son of Samuel and Beulah Thomas Wrightsman. He served in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Wrightsman farmed since 1961, and had also delivered fuel for Standard Oil. He later worked at Farmland for 28 years

He married Helen Naomi Miller in 1949. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Gregory Dean Wrightsman (Michelle Kriner), Winfield, Penn., and a daughter, Darla Scott (Leonard), Osawatomie, and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sons, an infant, and Jeffrey Allen Wrightsman in 2001, two brothers, and a sister.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Monday.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of the funeral home, 601 Ind., Lawrence, KS, 66044.

Venita B. Hickman

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No public services are planned for Venita B. Hickman, 84, Lawrence. Cremation is planned.

Mrs. Hickman died Thursday, July 26, 2012, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 6, 1927, in Garden City, Kan., the daughter of Oscar J. and Ruth Meadows Downing. She graduated from high school and later earned a bachelor’s degree.

Mrs. Hickman was a homemaker.

Survivors include a son, Randy Hickman, Lawrence.

Eventual inurnment will be in Deerfield, Kan.