Obituaries

Delitta “Dee” Fields, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 5, 2026. Dee courageously battled cancer to remission but succumbed to treatment complications. She was... continue reading

Dennis Harper passed away peacefully at Bridge Haven in Lawrence, Kansas following an admission to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He received loving care from LMH, Bridge Haven and Ascend Hospice staff. Dennis caught a mean... continue reading

Rex Dean Rictor, age 84 of Ottawa, Kansas passed away February 3, 2026.  Rex was born July 30, 1941 in Scott City, Kansas to parents Alvin Lee Rictor and Mary Ann Green Rictor.  As... continue reading

Richard Allen Brown, age 71, was called home by our loving Father and passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas,... continue reading

Joann Brandon, age 85 of Eudora, passed away February 1, 2026.  Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Ellen Susan (McVey) Hess, 87, of Lawrence died February 1, 2026 at home. Susie was born October 3, 1938 in Iola, the daughter of Kenneth Barlett and Velma Lee (Manbeck) McVey. She grew up in... continue reading

No Services are planned at this time for Bonnie Jean Buntemeyer, 83, Lawrence. She died January 31, 2026, at Star Living in Lawrence. Full Obituary will come soon. continue reading

Donald Linden Payne, age 70 of Lawrence, passed away on January 24, 2026.  Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Richard Paul Hughes passed away peacefully in his sleep January 28, 2026. He is survived by his wife Sharon Marie. Richard was the loving father of Tracy Lanaman, Andy Hughes, and Rhonda Bordman. He... continue reading

Patsy Darlene Kirkman (née Jones), 84, born May 8, 1941, in Oswego, Kansas, to John L. Jones and Norma R. Garrison, passed away January 27, 2026.  In 1960, Patsy married Roger Anderson, with whom... continue reading

Jeanne Pauline (Messenhimer) Haider passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, in her hometown, Lawrence, Kansas. Jeanne was born on May 18, 1949, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Claudine Messenhimer.  She grew... continue reading

Amy Diane Schneider, 56, of Lawrence, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. A Celebration of Life honoring Amy will be announced at a later date. continue reading

Judy Ann Smith Neslage passed January 27, 2026 in Baldwin City, Kansas surrounded by her three children and grandson. Judy was born January 18,1942 in Pampa, Texas, the daughter of Floyd N. and Maurine... continue reading

Services for Khamkhane Anonthysene, 88, Lawrence, will be at 12:00 p.m. (noon), Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. The cremation procession will follow the services. Mr. Anonthysene died Sunday, January 25, 2026,... continue reading

Bill Bump died on January 27, 2026, at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Dighton, Kansas on September 23, 1945, the youngest son of Stephen and Alice Bump. Growing up, he lived... continue reading

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Melvin Wayne Goin on January 23, 2026, following a thirteen-year battle with Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia (FTD) and Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). Melvin... continue reading

Services for Mona Hargadine, 76 of Overland Park, KS will be at 10:00am Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Rumsey –Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS. Private burial will take place at Oak... continue reading

Leslie Eugene Christenson was born July 8, 1934, the eldest son of Everett and Clara (Seele) Christenson. He counted it his good fortune to have been born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. He graduated... continue reading

Betty Darlene Nichols (Carr) 78, of Lawrence, KS passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2026 at Azria Health in Olathe, KS. Betty was born October 14, 1947 to Harry and Marion Carr, who proceeded... continue reading

Don Plummer, 91, of Lawrence, died Friday, January 16, 2026, at Bridge Haven in Lawrence. Private family services are planned and Don will be laid to rest at De Soto Cemetery, Silent City Cemetery. continue reading