Clarence “Nody” Anthony Rayton

Funeral Services for Clarence “Nody” Anthony Rayton, 66, Lawrence, will be 1 pm, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11am-1pm.

He passed away on February 23, 2026 at home surounded by family.

Nody was born August 5, 1959, son of Harry Sr. and Freda Rayton. Nody was the 13th child out of 14 children. Gloria Brooks (Deceased), Harry Rayton Jr. (Deceased) Leonard Rayton (Deceased), Marvin Rayton (Deceased), Charles Rayton of Lawrence, Larry Rayton (Deceased), Jeanette Peterson of California, Barbara Barfield (Deceased), Donald Rayton(Deceased), Joyce Muhammad of Topeka, William Rayton (Deceased), Alfreda Rayton (Deceased), Gary Rayton of Topeka.

Nody married his high school sweetheart Kim (Guggisberg) Rayton February 14, 1980 and had 2 children.

Survivors include two children – James (Krystie) Rayton of Bourbonnais, IL and Kayla Rayton Lawrence, KS; 5 grandchildren– Denice Rayton, Tyrese Rayton, Samantha Barnes, Jordan Rayton, Destiny Rayton and 1 great grandson Alexander.

Nody worked at KU as a Landscaping Supervisor for 40 years and was their number 1 Football and Basketball fan. He also served in the National Guard for 25 years.

He was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend to everyone.

Lewis Trinidad Nunez Jr

Lewis Trinidad Nuñez, 50, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 3:22 a.m. in Texas.

A loving son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend, Lewis will be remembered for his steady presence, generous heart, deep devotion to his family, and playful nature.

Lewis was born on June 20, 1975, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Lewis Trinidad Nuñez, Sr. and Brenda Louise Nuñez (Brown). He grew up in Lawrence and attended Lawrence High School, forming lifelong friendships and memories in the community he always called home.

Family was the foundation of Lewis’s life. He began his journey into fatherhood with his oldest daughter, Kayleigh Nuñez, who brought him immense pride and joy. He later married Adrienne Nuñez and together they built a family filled with love and laughter. From that union came Olivia Nuñez, Ashlee Nuñez, and Jaylen Nuñez, and he embraced his role as stepfather to Joseph Johnson with the same care and commitment. His children were his greatest accomplishment, and he carried deep love for each of them.

Lewis moved to Texas after a divorce where he built a life rooted in hard work and determination. He worked as a bus operator for Cy-Fair Independent School District, operated a chartered limousine, and later became a CDL over-the-road driver. Through long hours and many miles, he demonstrated dedication, resilience, and a strong work ethic, always striving to provide for his children.

Lewis is survived by his parents, Lewis Trinidad Nuñez, Sr. and Brenda Louise Nuñez (Brown); his sisters, Raquel Thornton, Juanita Armstrong, and Sandra Coleman; his children; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and friends who will cherish his memory.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence from 10:00am – 11:30am. Funeral services will be help immediately after at the same location. Graveside services will be immediately following. He will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.

Though his time here was far too short, Lewis’s love, strength, and spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Kimberly Kay Wren

Kimberly Kay (McCoy) Wren, 62, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1963 in Clayton, GA, to Mary Alice (Lee) McCoy and William “Bill” Ellis McCoy, later raised by her step-father Erwin Hilscher.

Kimberly was a hardworking, loving, generous and accepting person. She was quick to help, always ready to look out for her family and loved ones. She was kind, caring and inviting, surrounded by many who would call her family and friend. She was a wonderful mother who enjoyed being with her family and holding her girls every chance she had.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her father, William “Bill” Ellis McCoy; mother and step-father Mary Alice (Lee, McCoy) and Erwin Hilscher; brother, Billy Wayne “Butch” Long; sister, Ruth Ann Woolsey; and her nephew, Brandin McCoy.

Surviving are her daughters, Jessica (Joseph) Abbott and Taylor Breyann Wren; grandchildren Collin, Kynzington and Avery; her sister Alice Marie Lyming, brother Grant McCoy, sisters Sherry Lynn McCoy and Mary Hutchens; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Her viewing will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. and services will follow after from 2-3 p.m. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS, 66044. Flowers and donations towards funeral expenses are welcome.