Obituary Listing

Mar 20, 2022

Mark K. Handke, Emporia, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the age of 62.

Mark Kevin Handke was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 17, 1960, to Norma Locklin and he was the adopted son of Kenneth and Elda (Betty) (Marr) Handke. Mark married Terry Eileen Duvall in Atchison, Kansas on September...

Mar 14, 2022

Leona Marie Moore formerly of Emporia died on Monday, March 14, 2022 in Austin, Texas where she had moved last September to be closer to family.  She was 88 years old.

Marie was born on October 16, 1933 in Emporia, Kansas and she lived on the family farm southwest of Emporia until moving...

Mar 11, 2022

John G. Glover, 82, Kingman, Kansas and formerly of Madison, Kansas, passed away in Kingman on Friday, March 11, 2022.

John Gail Glover was born in Americus, Kansas on April 14, 1939, the son of Glen Gail and Edith Maxine (Beam) Glover.  John and Margaret Ann (Schwindt) were married at the Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church in...

Mar 11, 2022

Gary Ray Robinson of Emporia died on Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor.  He was 83.

Gary was born on February 26, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the only son of Ray Edward and Ellen “Elaine” Anderson Robinson.  He loved his dogs and was an exceptional athlete, playing basketball, track, baseball,...

Mar 8, 2022

Helen A. Spencer, 94, Emporia, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Holiday Resort Care Center, Emporia.

Helen Alma Spencer was born in Emporia, Kansas on December 9, 1927, the daughter of Jesse Lavern and Mary Roxsena (Dunn) Spencer.  Helen is survived by her sister, Betty Lee, Milan, Kansas, Nieces and nephew; Debra Hall, Roxsena Brewer,...

Mar 8, 2022

Elizabeth “Lisa” Rangel, 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in the loving home of her eldest niece Laura Banuelos of Wichita, Kansas.

Lisa was born on May 8, 1953 in Emporia, Ks., the 9th of 13 children born to Merced and Guadalupe (Torres) Rangel.

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Mar 8, 2022

Carol Lynn Nichols of Emporia died on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her home.  She was 50.

Carol was born on December 25, 1971 in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Edward Leroy and Ligaya “Lily” Aguasan Nichols.

Surviving family members include: father, Edward Leroy Nichols of Emporia; mother and...

Mar 5, 2022

Lillie Anna Rhoads, 87 of Emporia, Kansas died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor.

Lillie was born July 16, 1934 in Neosho Rapids, Kansas the daughter of George and Minnie M. (Making) Rosenquist. She worked for many years as a Nurse Aide at Newman Regional Health in Emporia. Lillie was a member...

Mar 5, 2022

Ray Terrell of Emporia died on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his longtime companion’s house. He was 87.

Ray was born on May 1, 1934 in Grainfield, Kansas the son of Walter F. and Fern Irene (Organ) Terrell.  He married Jacqueline Patton in June 1963 in Emporia.  They later divorced.

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Mar 4, 2022

Jolene Polley, age 92, of Overland Park, KS died March 4, 2022.  She was a PBX Operator for the Santa Fe Railroad in Newton, KS for 15 years then was a homemaker.  Jolene was born October 8, 1929 in Cottonwood Falls, KS, the daughter of Leslie and Beth (Byram) Mann.  She married Raymond Polley on October 30,...

Mar 1, 2022

Robert Lynn Stonebraker of Emporia died on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Flint Hills Care Center, Emporia.  He was 77.

Bob was born on October 3, 1944 in Emporia, Kansas the son of Warren and Edith Raines Stonebraker.

Surviving family members include: sisters, Sharon VanSickle of Admire, Kansas and...

Feb 20, 2022

Wayne W. VanGundy of rural Americus died at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022.  He was 98.

Wayne was born on October 30, 1923, in Neosho Rapids, Kansas, the son of David and Nellie Clark VanGundy.  He married Emma Lou Rains on February 17, 1946, in Emporia, Kansas.  She died on May...

Feb 18, 2022

Roberto Sanchez, 62 of Emporia, Kansas died Friday, February 18, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Roberto was born May 31, 1959 in Chihuahua, Mexico the son of Anselmo Solano and Maria Del Refugio Sanchez. He enjoyed playing and listening to music, riding his bike and lifting weights. Roberto was a member of the St. Catherine’s...

Feb 16, 2022

Scott Bardell Senft, 66 of rural Emporia, Kansas died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at his home.

Scott was born July 17, 1955 in Delaware, Ohio the son of Donald Bardell and Gretta Arlou (Brown) Senft. He worked as farrier for 37 years. Scott attended the West Side Baptist Church in Emporia and was a member of the...

Feb 13, 2022

Adrianne FuDong “Annie” Harrison, 19 of Emporia, Kansas died Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Newman Regional Health in Emporia while giving birth to her son.

Annie was born February 20, 2002 in Hunan Province, China. She is the daughter of Dr. Pamela Harrison. Annie worked at Journeys in attendant care and was a...

Feb 12, 2022

Larry Dale Barnhart, 84 of Emporia, Kansas died Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

Larry was born January 5, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Ty Raymond and Ruth Elsie (Keller) Barnhart. He had worked as a farmer, carpenter, at Bunge Soybean Mill, Kansas Power and Light and retired as a lineman...

Feb 11, 2022

Grayson Ford, the infant son of Sean and Michelle Foster Ford of Cottonwood Falls was born on Thursday, February 10, 2022 and passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Newman Regional Health, Emporia.

Surviving family members include: parents, Sean and Michelle Ford of Emporia; grandparents Connie and Richard Foster of St. Mary’s,...

Feb 7, 2022

Charles Day, 87, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home on Monday, February 7, 2022.

Charles Duane Day was born on January 17, 1935 in Allen, Kansas, the son of Truman and Lena Goldie (Madsen) Day.  He married Peggy Marshall in Topeka, Kansas on April 12, 1957. She survives the home. He is also survived by his...

Feb 7, 2022

Carlton Ardell Bird of Emporia died on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.  He was 85.

Carlton was born on December 6, 1936 in Olpe, Kansas the son of Carl L. and Gladys Elizabeth Zimmerman Bird.  He married Nancy Jane Diebolt on October 20, 1956 in Olpe, Kansas. ...

Feb 6, 2022

Timothy Charles Valentine was born on July 15, 1969 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Larry and Diane Valentine. His family moved to Liberty, Missouri in 1972, and then to Emporia, Kansas in 1985, graduating Emporia High School in Emporia, KS. in 1988.

Tim had a lifetime of interest in Naval Vessels and joined the US Navy after high...