Carol Anne Renfro
Jan 17, 2026
Carol Anne Renfro of Emporia, died on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor. She was 78.
Carol was born on March 22, 1947, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of M.O. “Pat” and Beulah Bowers Burnell. She married Carl Wayne Renfro on November 1, 1980, in Emporia. He died on April 26, 2021, in Emporia.
She is survived by many...
Margaret "Suzie" Sue Nelon
Jan 14, 2026
Margaret Sue “Suzie” Penley Nelon, 83, of Emporia, KS and formerly of Swannanoa, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was 83.
A native of Swannanoa, NC, Margaret was born on November 28, 1942, to the late George W. and Emma Morgan Penley. She was a 1961 graduate of Charles D. Owen High School and attended Gardner Webb University....
Marilyn "Becky" Watts
Jan 11, 2026
Marilyn “Becky” Watts of Emporia, died on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Homestead of Emporia. She was 83.
Becky was born on April 19, 1942, in Wellington, Kansas, the daughter of John and Madeline Graves Welch. She married Gary Watts on August 2, 1964, in Conway Springs, Kansas.
She is survived by her husband, Gary Watts of Emporia; son, Dave (Jelinda) Watts...
Patricia Marie Gavin
Jan 11, 2026
Patricia M. Gavin, 91, Emporia, Kansas, passed away Sunday morning, January 11, 2026 at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor, Emporia, Kansas
Patricia Marie Nigh was born in Long Beach, California on February 11, 1934, the daughter of Lewis and Nancy (Kislokoff) Nigh. She married John Gavin on March 18, 1955. He died April 10, 2011. She is survived by her son; Brad...
Dirk Haegert
Jan 8, 2026
Dirk Haegert of Emporia, died on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at his home after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was 65.
Dirk was born on July 1, 1960, in Harper, Kansas, the son of Daryl and Joanne Rundell Haegert. He graduated in 1978 from Satanta High School in Satanta, KS. After graduation he attended and played football at St. Mary...
Mark Steven Senn
Jan 5, 2026
Mark Steven Senn, Strong City, Kansas, died January 5, 2026, in Emporia, Kansas. He was 69 years old.
Mark was born on August 17, 1956, and was raised in Valley Falls, KS, by his parents, Frank and Shirley (Lonard) Senn. He was a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather.
Mark loved his family deeply. His surviving family includes his daughter Danielle, son-in-law...
John Lee Way
Jan 3, 2026
John Way, 72, rural Emporia, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
John Lee Way was born June 27, 1953 in Pratt, Kansas, the son of Ellis and Catherine (Sandquist) Way. He married Janet Blaufuss on February 14, 1981 in Olpe, Kansas, She survives of the home. Also surviving is his sons; Jason Thomas (Erin) Way, Americus,...
Jason Lee Haegert
Jan 2, 2026
Jason Lee Haegert of Joplin died on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. He was 41.
Jason was born on May 9, 1984, in Shawnee, Kansas, the son of Dirk L. and Joy (Schleicher) Haegert.
Surviving family members include his parents Dirk and Joy Haegert of Emporia; sister, Janna (Jack) Lewis of Shawnee; some very close friends Russel, Heather, J.P., Zach...
Santos Ruiz Estrada
Jan 2, 2026
Santos Ruiz Estrada, 76, Emporia, Kansas, died at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Emporia. The family will receive friends at the Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia, Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Lloyd W. Christmore
Jan 1, 2026
Lloyd W. Christmore, 83, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Lloyd was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on August 17, 1942, the son of Gerald E. and Mildred (Lafferty) Christmore. Lloyd and Marilyn Schwindt were united in marriage in Emporia, Kansas on November 22, 1967. She survives of the home. Also surviving is his son; Darrin...
Lannette "Lanny" Susan Linebarger
Dec 28, 2025
Lannette “Lanny” Susan Linebarger of Emporia, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Flint Hills Care Center in Emporia. She was 78.
Lanny was born on March 21, 1947, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd P. and Pauline Smith Mounkes. She married Dennis Linebarger on August 31, 1968 in Emporia.
Surviving family members include her husband, Dennis Linebarger; sons,...
Wilbert Eugenne "Gene" Whitson
Dec 25, 2025
Wilbert ‘Gene’ Whitson, 80, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at the North Kansas City Health Hospital in North Kansas City, Missouri
Wilbert Eugene Whitson was born in Rolla, Missouri on April 8, 1945. From a young age he was raised by his grandparents, Walter and Rachel Whitson. Wilbert was joined in marriage by Marietta S.E. Sunderhuse on...
Mark Thomas Bueno
Dec 24, 2025
Mark Thomas Bueno, Emporia, Kansas, died December 24, 2025, at his home. He was 51 years old.
Mark was born on April 30, 1974, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Bernard and Debbie (Tabares) Bueno.
Survivors include son Dawson Taylor Hill Bueno, Emporia, Kansas; daughter Salena (Leobardo Castillo) Rodriguez, Emporia, Kansas; brothers Bernard (Beth Blosson) “BJ” Bueno Jr.; Rusty Bueno, Emporia, Kansas;...
Rex Allen Parks
Dec 23, 2025
Rex Allen Parks, formerly of Emporia, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Advena Living on Tenth in Topeka. He was 74.
Rex was born on September 10, 1951, in Allen, Kansas, the son of Herbert and Amanda Seamen Parks. He married Janie Louise Ragsdale, but they later divorced.
He is survived by his son, Rex (Shelly) Parks, Jr. of Salina; daughter,...
Marsha Louise Bell
Dec 23, 2025
Marsha Louise Bell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at the age of 77.
She was born on May 4, 1948, to Clara Mockery and Milfred Vogts in Emporia, Kansas. Marsha was raised on a farm and grew up in the country around Olpe and Madison, Kansas where she learned the value of hard work and dedication.
She was married...
Duane F. Schmidt
Dec 22, 2025
Duane F. Schmidt, 91, of Olpe, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor.
Duane Francis Schmidt was born on September 26, 1934, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Leonard Joseph and Ida Anne (Sterbenz) Schmidt. On April 30, 1960, he was united in marriage to Jeanette H. Getz at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emporia....
Joan Ellen Phillips Fowler
Dec 16, 2025
Beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Joan Ellen Phillips Fowler of Emporia, died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Osage Nursing Center in Osage City, Kansas. She was 81.
Joan was born on August 4, 1944, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver Henry (Pete) and Hazel L. Johnson Bolyard. She married Robert E. Phillips on January 29, 1965....
Richard Dean Leiszler
Dec 14, 2025
Richard Leiszler (78) passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025. Following Richard's wishes, there will be no services. Burial will take place at Maplewood Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Emporia, Kansas. Roberts-Blue-Barnett is assisting with arrangements.
Sandra Sue Koch
Dec 13, 2025
Sandra Sue Koch, 85, Emporia, Kansas, passed away in Overland Park on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Sandra Sue Clements was born June 14, 1940 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick Reuben and Leona Berner Clements. Sandra married her soulmate and true love, James A. “Jim” Koch on June 7, 1959 at the Grace United Methodist Church, Emporia, Kansas. Over their...
Lewis Theodore Carr Jr. "Ted" "Lonewolf"
Dec 8, 2025
Lewis Theodore Carr Jr., affectionately known as “Ted” and “Lonewolf” died on December 8, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Emporia, Kansas. He was 87 years old.
Ted was born on December 9, 1937, in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Lewis Theodore and Hazel Ruth (Pfister) Carr. He married Sharon May Potter in Emporia, Kansas, on June 14, 1959. She died on...
