Obituary Listing

Jul 14, 2025

Calvin Jacob Werner of Topeka, Kansas, died on July 14, 2025. He was 21 years old.

Calvin was born on August 27, 2003, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Aaron Werner and Esther (Sparks) Umanos. He graduated from Emporia High School.

Surviving family members include his son, Kareem Jacob Werner, and girlfriend, Destinie Johnson of...

Jul 12, 2025

Roger Dale Potter of Rural Emporia passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home.  He was 77.

Roger was born on January 14, 1948, at his grandma's house in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, the son of Carl Welda and Hawa M. North Potter Beyer.  He married Beverly Masoner, the love of his life, on August 26,...

Jul 9, 2025

Anna Hoggatt, 92, Emporia, and formerly of Virgil, Kansas, passed away at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor on Thursday, July 9, 2025.

Anna Colleen Kulander was born at Virgil, Kansas on October 22, 1932, the daughter of Laten and Norma (Harris) Kulander.  Anna and Charles Hoggatt married in Wichita, Kansas on October 26, 1952. He died July 30,...

Jul 9, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Sue Kiser, age 69, of Emporia, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025, at home after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born on July 4, 1956, at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia, Kansas, Ginny was the beloved daughter of Claude and Dorothy (Green) Schultz.

Ginny lived a life full of laughter, love, and loyalty....

Jul 8, 2025

Doris Ruth Rogers Evans, 93, passed away peacefully into eternal life at home on July 8, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born September 27, 1931, in Independence, Mo, Doris was the only child of William and Esthel Rogers. She grew up during the Depression, developing resilience and a lifelong appreciation for family, faith, and hard work. Learning...

Jul 2, 2025

JoAnn Woods, Emporia, Kansas, died July 2, 2025, peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. She was 82 years old.

JoAnn was born on April 9, 1943, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin A. and Ione E. (Clow) Hinshaw. She married Ray H. Woods in Emporia, Kansas, on July 1, 1962. They later divorced.

Jun 27, 2025

Lena Lee Guerro passed away at her home on Jun 27, 2025, at the age of 67.

Lena (she always went by Lee) was born on January 27, 1958, in Pinehurst, New Jersey the daughter of Francis Guerro and Cecelia Weigner. She had one child, Laura Guerro. She had a life partner, Frank McCollum whom she met...

Jun 26, 2025

Terry Jay Thompson, 68, of Emporia, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at home with family, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Terry was born on March 1, 1957, in Emporia, KS, to Richard and Velma (Danford) Thompson.  He married Marcia French on October 10, 1981, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in...

Jun 19, 2025

Shirley Marie Papps, Emporia, Kansas, died June 19, 2025. She was 89 years old.

Shirley was born on February 12, 1936, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of John Lester and Dorothy (Barnett) Cramer. She married Clinton Richard Eubank, and later divorced. Shirley later married Harry K. Papps in Emporia, Kansas, and he passed in 2004.

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Jun 18, 2025

Darrell Wayne and Terry Lynn (Myler) Bontrager went to be with their Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at their home in Emporia, Kansas. Darrell was 78, Terry was 73.

Darrell and Terry were married in Emporia, Kansas, on December 26, 1970, at the Nazarene Church.

They are survived by their children; Daryn...

Jun 18, 2025

Darrell Wayne and Terry Lynn (Myler) Bontrager went to be with their Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at their home in Emporia, Kansas. Darrell was 78, Terry was 73.

Darrell and Terry were married in Emporia, Kansas, on December 26, 1970, at the Nazarene Church.

They are survived by their children; Daryn...

Jun 17, 2025

Richard Lee "Herm" Herrman was known for being a successful, bright and cheery business owner.  Herm succumbed to a long battle of Parkinson's disease at Sunflower Care Home in Emporia on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 88.

Richard was born on January 1, 1937, to Boniface and Mary (Legleiter), in Liebenthal, Kansas, the youngest...

Jun 13, 2025

Judith Arleen Kegin of Emporia died on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her home, surrounded by family. She was 84.

Judy was born on June 2, 1941, in Weed, California, the daughter of Oscar Byron and Melba Dragseth Mossbarger. She married Dr. James LeRoy Kegin on November 27, 1964, in Denver, Colorado. Jim later died on October...

Jun 12, 2025

On the early morning of June 12th, 2025, as the clouds broke and soft hues of pink, yellow, and blue sunlight filled the room, our beloved Mom/Grandma Carolyn Sue "Martin" Herndon passed away peacefully at the age of 80, surrounded by her loving family.

Carolyn Sue Herndon was born on September 14th, 1944, at Saint Mary's Hospital...

Jun 7, 2025

Jose Luis Ruiz, Emporia, Kansas, died June 7, 2025. He was 30 years old.

Jose was born on March 9, 1995, in McAllen, Texas, the son of Hugo and Susie (Diaz) Ruiz. He graduated high school from Emporia High, and married Mia Knoll on February 7, 2018. She survives of the home.

Survivors include sons...

Jun 1, 2025

Imegene Hammer Marsh, born Martha Imegene Hammer on March 11, 1922, in Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the age of 103. She was the beloved daughter of Berlin E. and Lola Mae Swangin Hammer and sister to Albert E. Hammer and Berlin E. Hammer, Jr. and sister Dorothy Rowlands Bradford....

May 23, 2025

Carl Lee Bedner, 88, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Sunflower Care Center, Emporia

Carl was born in Emporia, Kansas on October 12, 1936, the son of Cyril John and Lola Lee (Tucker) Bedner. Carl and Janet Carlene Hansen were married January 24, 1959. She survives.

He was preceded in death...

May 23, 2025

Nelta Isabelle Harder, age 86, of Emporia, passed away at her son Daniel (Rhonda) Harder's home on Friday, May 23, 2025, surrounded by family.

Nelta, also fondly known as the "cinnamon roll lady" was born in Newton on March 12, 1939, the daughter of Howard and Josephine (Seeney) Britton.  She married (P.T.) Percy Thomas Harder on April...

May 22, 2025

Ronald J. Morgan age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home in Emporia, Kansas surrounded by family.

Ron was born on February 20, 1946 at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia, Kansas to parents Edgar Morgan and Esther (Baker) Morgan. He went to school at Emporia High School after which he joined the Army....

May 15, 2025

Stephanie Dawn (Smith) Bachert, 48, passed away May 15, 2025, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia.

Stephanie was born Sept. 29, 1976, in Olathe, the daughter of Lynn and Steven Smith. She married Kevin Bachert on March 21, 2015.

Stephanie was a journeyman wireman and member of IBEW Local Union 226. She was the first...