Cheryl Ann Barton
Apr 27, 2026
Cheryl Ann Barton, 68, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor on Monday April 27, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
Cheryl Ann Morgan was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 30, 1957, the daughter of Clifford D. and Wanda Mae (Baker) Morgan. She married Gary L. Barton at the Lyon County Courthouse, Emporia, Kansas on June 28,...
Thomas L. Quinn
Apr 25, 2026
Thomas L. Quinn of Hartford, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Newman Regional Health, Emporia. He was 81.
Tommy was born on January 11, 1945, in Emporia, Kansas the son of Harold T. "Hap" and Clara Dryden Quinn.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Donna Papps, stepbrothers Wayne and Edgar Schroeder.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
Sandra Jean Graham
Apr 23, 2026
Sandra Jean Rathke Graham, known lovingly as Sandy, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Chase County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. She was 85 years old. Born on December 1, 1940, in Emporia, Kansas, to Ernest Rathke and Hattie Vahsholtz Rathke, Sandra grew up with a generous spirit and a warmth that would define her entire...
Susan R. Humphrey
Apr 22, 2026
Susan Renee Humphrey passed away suddenly on the morning of April 22, 2026. She was born November 9, 1967, in Kansas City, to John Vernon “Vern” Humphrey and Sandra Ruth (Slayton) Humphrey. She grew up in Emporia and graduated from Emporia High School in 1986. She married Chris Walburn. They later divorced.
Susan loved her family and especially cherished her nieces...
Alice Marie Bechtel
Apr 21, 2026
Alice M. Bechtel, 79, Olpe, Kansas, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Alice Marie Schneider was born October 31, 1946 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Albin J. and Irene E. (Vohs) Schneider. Alice and Harry Leo Bechtel wre married at Saint Joseph Catholic Church , Olpe, on June 12, 1965. Harry survives of the home. Also surviving...
John Duane Harding
Apr 18, 2026
John Duane Harding of Emporia died on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his home. He was 87.
John was born in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Walter John and Faye Ellen Phillips Harding. He married Marie Elaine Johnson on June 29, 1962, at the North Lawrence Christian Church in Lawrence. She survives.
Surviving family members include his wife Marie Harding of the...
Marvin E. Emley
Apr 18, 2026
Marvin E. Emley formerly of Hartford, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Diversicare in Sedgwick, Kansas. He was 84.
Marvin was born on May 18, 1941, to Ray W. Emley, Sr. and Clayoma Pope Emley. Marvin grew up on a farm southeast of Emporia and attended a one room schoolhouse until high school and graduated from Hartford High School.
Marvin...
Larry Joseph Birk
Apr 17, 2026
Larry “Stonie” Joseph Birk, 77, of Americus, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home.
Stonie was born August 27, 1948, in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Harold Joseph and Irene Mildred (Isch) Birk. He married Catherine Krueger on June 6, 1971, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Emporia.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Birk, of the home; his...
Lilly Walker
Apr 12, 2026
Lilly Walker, 71, Council Grove, Kansas, passed away at The University of Kansas Medical Center on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Lilly Rochat was born July 6, 1954 at Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Gene and June Elizabeth (Rhodes) Rochat. Lilly married James Norton in Emporia, Kansas on July 27, 1974, They later divorced and he survives. On June 22, 1984 Lilly...
Robert L. "Bub" Kewley
Apr 9, 2026
Robert L. “Bub” Kewley, 88, Emporia, Kansas, died Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Robert Lyle Kewley was born in Winner, South Dakota on September 7, 1937, the son of William and Mary (Schulz) Kewley. Bub and Judith Tuxhorn were married at Grace United Methodist Church, Emporia, Kansas on February 9, 1964. She survives....
Jane Evelyn Gorton
Apr 8, 2026
Jane E. Gorton, 70, Emporia, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Jane Evelyn Russell was born in Evansville, Indiana on January 15, 1956, the daughter of William and Velma (Reasoner) Russell. Jane married Christopher Gorton at First Southern Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas on November 20th, 1976. She is survived by her husband...
Leslie B. Anderson
Apr 8, 2026
Leslie B. Anderson of Emporia passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home. He was 85.
Les was born on February 20, 1941, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Carl E. and Pearl Irene (Patterson) Anderson. He married Betty J. Jorgensen on June 3, 1961, in Kennard, Nebraska.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty J. Anderson of the...
Dale Lewis Moore
Apr 3, 2026
Dale Lewis Moore of Emporia died on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was 80.
Dale was born on August 20, 1945, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of L.J. and Hazel Lewis Moore. He married Barbara Gravatt on June 27, 1970, at the First Church of God in Emporia. She survives.
He is survived by his wife,...
Alicia Ysabel Pedraza Egusquiza
Apr 1, 2026
Alicia Ysabel Pedraza Egusquiza, 84, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Emporia Presbyterian Manor, Emporia, Kansas.
Alicia was born in Ancash, Peru on January 1, 1942. She married Elias Pinto and he passed away in Lima, Peru on September 1, 1983. Surviving family members are son: Jose Pinto, Burlington, Kansas, daughters; Yovana Weller, and Rosa Hammond both...
Leslie G. Potter
Apr 1, 2026
Leslie Gerald "Les" Potter, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Emporia, Kansas, at the age of 79. Born on July 11, 1946, the first baby born to a war bride, in Emporia, Kansas, Les lived a life deeply connected to his community and devoted to his family, work, and passions.
Les was the beloved husband of Linda Potter and...
Darton Vaughn Poff
Mar 31, 2026
Darton Vaughn Poff of Emporia KS, died on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, in Hastings NE.
Darton was born on September 10th, 1992, the son of Gary Lee and Marlina Sue Poff. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Marlina Poff of Burlington KS, his brother, Ric Poff of San Diego CA, his sister Kaylani Bronson of Emporia KS, his grandparents...
Joy Ann Morgan
Mar 31, 2026
Joy Ann (Strawderman)Morgan
February 17,1962-March 31, 2026
Joy passed away peacefully in Hospice care at The Gardens at Aldersgate in Topeka, Kansas on March 31, 2026, after a courageous long-term illness. Joy was 64.
Joy was born in Eldorado, Ks to Jack G. & Dorothy J. Strawderman. Joy last of four daughters. Joy graduated from Lawrence High in 1980. Joy moved & lived...
Gary R. Christy
Mar 29, 2026
Gary R. Christy, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 88.
Gary was born November 14, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Howard L. and Wilda (Reed) Christy. He was united in marriage to Doris Lou Ott on June 5, 1960, at the Gridley United Methodist Church. Together, they...
Mary Louise "Pidgeon" Tabares
Mar 26, 2026
Mary L. “Pidgeon” Tabares, 79, Emporia, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.
Mary Louise Cisneros was born in Emporia, Kansas on June 7, 1946, the daughter of Felix and Faye (DeLatore) Cisneros. She married Anthony “Toppy” Tabares at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Emporia, on October 1, 1966. He survives. Other surviving family members...
Gregory Scott Campbell
Mar 26, 2026
Gregory Scott Campbell of Emporia, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Marion County. He was 32.
Greg was born on April 29, 1993, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Tammera (Campbell) and Ron Kreger. Greg had the most beautiful blue eyes and contagious laugh. These charms landed him with his wife, Megan and they were married November 11, 2024,...
