Obituaries

Alan Rayford Johnson, 75, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, at KU Medical Center with his wife, Terri, and children, Jake and Erin, by his side. Alan was born on... continue reading

Tracy Adair Derning, 52, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Her family was by her side. She was born June 15, 1973 in... continue reading

Shelby Dyan Copp, age 33, of Oskaloosa, KS passed away on August 31, 2025. She was a devoted mother, a loyal friend, and a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew her.... continue reading

David William Bosh July 2, 1969 – September 28, 2025 David William Bosh, 56, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away after a long and courageous battle  with cancer.  Born in Denver, Colorado, to the late... continue reading

Odis “Lee” Helm, 88, Lawrence, passed away on Monday, October 13th, in his home surrounded by his family and hospice team. In honoring Lee’s wishes, all friends and family are invited to gather for... continue reading

Duane Timothy “Tim” Smith Sr, 68, of Lawrence, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home, with family. He was born November 11, 1956, in Georgetown, Ohio, the son of Dallas and Loretta Smith.... continue reading

John Robert Baldwin, age 86 of Lawrence, passed away October 6 2025.  John was born January 31, 1939 in Excelsior Springs, Missouri to parents Kenneth Baldwin and Edith Mae Humbard Baldwin.  He worked for... continue reading

Visitation for Danny Lee Dillon, “Toby”, 86, will be at 6 P.M. Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Services will be held 10 A.M. Friday, October 24, 2025, and a graveside burial... continue reading

Services for Sarah Louise Hopkins, 48, Oskaloosa, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died October 10, 2025. continue reading

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael (Mike) R. Cheek, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Michael passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 21st, 2025,... continue reading

Monica René Davison, 48, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025.  She was born October 11, 1976, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of David Duane Davison and Deborah Ann Coffelt. Monica had a... continue reading

Elizabeth Killary Fowler, 93, died Oct. 5 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, in Lawrence, Kansas. The third of four sweet sisters, Libby was born Dec. 19, 1931 to Dr. Howard Frederick Killary and Gladys... continue reading

A Celebration of Life for Cecil L. Snyder, 67, Lawrence, KS will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at the Clinton Presbyterian Church (590 N 1200 Rd Lawrence,... continue reading

Arrangements are pending for David William Bosh, age 56 of Lawrence, who died on September 28, 2025. Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Virgil T Glenn Jr AKA(Ted, Dad) 93 of Tonganoxie Ks., formally of Pahrump, NV., and Topeka, Ks., died Wednesday Sept. 24,2025. A private internment is planned at a later time at West Lawn Memorial... continue reading

Mary Ann Williams died September 24, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born December 4, 1949, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Homer Paul Bowen and Grace L. Bowen. She graduated from Linwood High... continue reading

Services for Stephen James Campbell, 81, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died September 26, 2025. continue reading

Marilee Roper Parrish Hurst, 88, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on September 23, 2025 surrounded by family. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, and raised in Oklahoma City, Marilee attended Classen High School and then in... continue reading

Graveside Services for Supan (Inpata) Pratt, 83, of Lawrence, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Memorial Park Cemetery. Supan was born August 20, 1942 in Nan, Thailand, the daughter of... continue reading

Arrangements for Kathi Joy Mapes, age 73 of Lawrence, who died September 19, 2025 are currently pending.  Arrangements are with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading