Steven D. Rhoads

Steven D. Rhoads, 70, Emporia, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Ascension Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Steven was born in Emporia on June 27, 1955, the son of Lee Roy and Roberta Inez (Lambeth) Rhoads. He is survived by his sister; Virginia Smith (Joe) Emporia, Kansas, brothers; Donald Rhoads (Nena), Emporia, Kansas and Thomas Rhoads, Americus, Kansas and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents, and younger brother, Roscoe.

Mr. Rhoads was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a self-taught drummer and enjoyed working on cars and his house.

Cremation has occurred.  Graveside services will be held at the Lebo Creek Cemetery, south of Lebo, Kansas on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:30 A.M. Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.