Obituaries

Ernest Kent Hayes, age 88, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2025. Kent was born in Bronson, Kansas, to Clare and Lois (nee Osborne) Hayes, who were longtime residents... continue reading

A Celebration of Life gathering for Virgie Mae Farmer, 85, of Eudora, will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Family and friends are warmly... continue reading

Rex Eugene Sterrett, age 82 of Baldwin, passed away December 19, 2025.  Arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Sharon Arlene Eaton Hime Yeahquo, age 88 of Linwood, Passed away December 20, 2025.  Arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence. continue reading

Scot Joseph Schwartz was born August 11, 1968, in Lawrence, KS. Being the youngest son of Don and Jane Schwartz, he grew up on the family farm west of Baldwin, with his brother Greg... continue reading

Funeral services for Sharon Louise Musick, 80, Eudora, will be 11 AM, Monday, December 29th 2025, at Eudora United Methodist Church. Burial will follow the services at Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be... continue reading

Services for Norman Daniels, 95, of Lecompton, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery. Norman passed Friday, December 19, 2025... continue reading

Services for Joseph Pennewell, 62, of Lawrence, KS, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday December 27, 2025, at North Lawrence Christian Church. He was born February 5,1963, in Kansas City, KS, the son of... continue reading

Gene was a talented storyteller and painter, an honored veteran, and a beloved father, grandfather, and husband. Eugene “Gene” David Jacobson was born on March 21, 1933, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Dan and... continue reading

Randolph C. Moredock peacefully passed away after a short illness on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at home with his partner Elizabeth (Liz) Black at his side. Randolph (Randy) Charles Moredock was born on... continue reading

Celebration of Life Services for Zjaiton Lee Lewis, 21, Lawrence, will 4 pm, Wed, Dec. 17, 2025, at Broken Arrow Park Park. He died December 8, 2025. continue reading

Crystal Jo Cunningham Krause, 69, died in her home in Lawrence, Kansas of natural causes on November 17, 2025. Born in 1956 and the daughter of the late Arthur L Cunningham and the late... continue reading

Dr. Wei Chen, 44, born in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A brilliant scholar, he earned two PhDs from Chinese Academy of Sciences and... continue reading

Wanda Jean Vanderpool-Tobin died of peritonitis following surgery in Lawrence, KS, on Dec 1, 2025, at the age of 80 years, five months, and 28 days. The youngest of five children, Wanda was born... continue reading

Clyde Charles Rogers, Jr. passed away on Dec 2nd, 2025 at age 81.  Clyde, also called “Chuck” by many family and friends, was born in Tacoma Washington and was undoubtedly one of the first... continue reading

Dr. Josephine Alice (Rusher) Bartow Ruud, 104, of Lawrence, Kansas, died on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living. She was the daughter of Frank and Mina (Allen) Rusher, born on October... continue reading

Born Stuart Lee Shafer on 2/23/54 to Norma Lea Curry and Lloyd Theodore Shafer in Hays, KS, Stu left this world peacefully from Lawrence on 11/23/25 after living resiliently with brain cancer for over... continue reading

Christine Louise Taber passed away peacefully early Friday morning, November 21, 2025, on the dawn of her 83rd birthday. Her family was with her for her last birthday celebration, sharing her favorite dessert, pineapple... continue reading

Margaret Arnold Obituary Services for Margaret Jean (Smith) Arnold will be at 10 AM on Saturday, November 29 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Dr. Arnold died Saturday. November... continue reading

Wilma Stratton Rife, born September 15, 1928, in Newton, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 16, 2025.  Service and reception will be held at 2pm, Saturday, November 29th at Plymouth Congregational... continue reading