Obituary Listing

Nov 23, 2023

Susan LaVerne Knight of Eskridge, Kansas died on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her home.  She was 73.

Suzi was born on May 17, 1950, in Washington, Missouri, and was adopted in infancy by William E. and Eileen D. Ready Bullington.  She married Kenneth W. Knight on September 1, 1968, in Eskridge.  He survives at home.  She...

Nov 19, 2023

Charles Eugene "Gene" Chapman of Emporia died on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his home.

Gene was born on March 23, 1953, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Ralph Alden and Esther Marie Andrews Chapman.

Surviving family members include brother, Jack A Chapman of Emporia, sister, Rosalie Fowler of Emporia.

Gene worked for...

Nov 19, 2023

Emiko (Inoue) Risley, Emporia, Kansas, died November 19, 2023. She was 92 years old.

Emiko was born on August 20, 1931, in Kanagawaken Fujisawa City, Japan, the daughter of Sannosuke and Aki (Uno) Inoue.

Survivors include son Kevin (Carolyn) Risley, Emporia, KS; daughter Tammy (Jason) Montgomery, North Pole, AK; sister Matsue Nishio, Japan; grandchildren Bryson...

Nov 17, 2023

Peggy Ann (Hayes) Traner, Emporia, Kansas, died at home November 17, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Peggy was born on May 30, 1935, in Olpe, Kansas, the daughter of Matthew Lawrence and Margaret Ann (Eisenbeis) Hayes.

Peggy married Warren Allen Traner on April 7, 1956, in Olpe, Kansas. He survives of the home.

Nov 17, 2023

Homer Leroy Pritchard, 85, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023, at his home in Emporia, Kansas surrounded by his family.

Leroy was born on February 4, 1938, on the family farm southwest of Dunlap to Wilbur and Mabel (Baker) Pritchard.  He helped with the farm operation growing up and was a member...

Nov 16, 2023

Lynette Yvonne Ramirez of Emporia passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.  She was 53.

Lynette was born on May 14, 1970, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Larry and Patricia Thompson Ramirez.

Surviving family members include: husband, Roy Douglas Johnson of the home;  ...

Nov 14, 2023

Joyce E. Grimsley, rural Americus, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Sunflower Legacy Care Center, Emporia, at the age of 87.

Joyce Elizabeth Davidson was born February 23, 1936 in Allen, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene and Wilma (Karr) Davidson.  Joyce married Jack Grimsley on January 21, 1955 in Emporia, Kansas. He died June 24,...

Nov 11, 2023

Jimmy “Jim” Earl Dillman, 90, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2023. Jimmy was born in Hesston, KS in 1933 to Dearmin and Sylva (Wenger) Dillman. As a boy he worked on his parents’ farm. During the Korean War, he enlisted in the United States Army.  While in basic training the war ended. Instead of...

Nov 10, 2023

Judith K. “Judy” Yearout-Boehme, 84, Emporia, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at her home.

Judith Kay Jones was born in Emporia, Kansas on November 19, 1938, the daughter of Dave and Margaret Lillian (Lewis) Jones.  She was raised in Emporia and attended Emporia Schools, graduating from Emporia High School. While in high school, she was the...

Nov 7, 2023

Carol Louise Stock, 81 of Emporia, Kansas died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 in Emporia surrounded by her family.

Carol was born on October 1, 1942 in Frankfort, Kansas the daughter of George and Elinore (Lindsey) Tebbutt. She was a 1960 graduate of Marysville High School. On July 9, 1961, Carol married the love of her life, Larry...

Oct 31, 2023

Mary Anne Howell Atherton of Emporia, died on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor in Emporia.  She was 89.

Anne was born on March 29, 1934, in Henderson County, Tennessee, the daughter of Dewey Edison and Verdie Reed Howell.  She married John (Jack) Griffith Atherton on August 26, 1960, in Lexington, Tennessee.

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Oct 31, 2023

Randy Lee McClure, 67 of Strong City, Kansas died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at The Center at Waterfront in Wichita, Kansas.

Randy was born December 1, 1955 in California. He was the son of Wilford Howard Hemenway and Carrie McClure. Randy retired from Tyson Meats in April of 2020 after working 35 years as a maintenance engineer....

Oct 29, 2023

Roger Dean Anderson, 68 of rural Americus, Kansas died Sunday, October 29, 2023 at the Diversicare of Council Grove.

Roger was born June 4, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Donald and Elsie (Nielsen) Anderson. He was a farmer. Roger was active in the Americus community, enjoyed playing the trumpet and played “Taps” for Memorial Day...

Oct 27, 2023

Warren G. Forrester, 83, Emporia, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Valley View Senior Living Center.

Warren George Forrester was born in Enterprise, Kansas on April 23, 1940, the son of Henry Everett and Helen Lucile (Eberspacher) Forrester.  He married Sharon Thompson in Emporia, Kansas on July 31, 1999. She survives of Emporia.  He...

Oct 24, 2023

Freda N. Ponder, 97, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

She was born August 28, 1926 in Stark, Kansas, the daughter of Austin and Leila Myers.

Freda is survived by a son, Kirk Hale, daughters, Teresa Rinker and LaDonna Curzon, Four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She will be truly missed, but wonderful memories of...

Oct 22, 2023

Linda K. Soendker of Emporia died on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  She was 71.

Linda was born on February 12, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Walter Benjamin and Eula Evangeline Witmer Pooler.  She married Clarence J. Soendker on November 23, 1973, in Topeka.

Oct 22, 2023

Betty Jean Rhoads of Neosho Rapids, Kansas died on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at her home.  She was 76.

Betty was born on July 15, 1947, in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer L. and Eva M. Grefe Palmer.  She married Joseph Edward Rhoads on March 25, 1966, in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.

Oct 19, 2023

Leroy Roscoe “Ross” Rhoads, Jr. 58, Emporia, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

Ross was born September 11, 1965 in Emporia, the son of Lee Roy and Roberta Inez (Lambeth) Rhoads. He married, and was divorced from, Carrie Phillips Rhoads, Cynthia Jones Rhoads Gehring, and Stacia Dawes Morgan.  Surviving family...

Oct 18, 2023

Wilbur Gene Barrett died on the morning of October 18, 2023, at Homestead Assisted Living, formerly known as Emporia Place. He was 99. Wilbur was born in Emporia, KS on August 27, 1924, and was one of 11 children. His parents, Fred and Annie Barrett, resided on a small family farm north of Emporia. Wilbur married the love of...

Oct 16, 2023

Cathy Lynn Coop, of Emporia, Kansas, died October 16, 2023, at home. She was 67 years old.

Cathy was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on January 12, 1956, the daughter of Ralph Leroy and Alma Lorene (Ford) Harris. She married Marvin Coop on January 12, 1980, in Emporia, Kansas. He passed in August of 1985. Cathy then married...