Mary Theresa Hayes
Feb 11, 2026
Mary Theresa Hayes (Metz), age 84, passed away on February 11, 2026. She was born on December 29, 1941, to parents William Metz and Mary Elizabeth Metz (Matile) in Olpe, Kansas, where she grew up on the family farm that shaped her strong values, love of family, and deep faith.
Mary was raised as part of a large, close-knit family of...
Samuel Eugene "Sam" Kraft
May 24, 2026
Samuel Eugene “Sam” Kraft, 90, Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Newman Regional Health, Emporia.
Sam was born in Gridley, Kansas on April 15, 1936, the son of Samuel Emanuel and Esther (Esslinger) Kraft. Sam and Carol Ann Nichols were married June 17, 1956 at Hamilton, Kansas. He married Mary Ann (Smith) Teichgraeber on December 11,1993 in...
Marvin Nicholas Brown
May 23, 2026
Marvin Nicholas Brown, 88, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 7, 1937, in Olpe, Kansas, the son of George Matthew Brown and Mary Catherine Schneider Brown. Marvin graduated from Lamont High School in 1955. In November 1960, he was drafted into the United States Army...
Clayton Hobble
May 22, 2026
Clayton Vene Hobble, formerly of Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home in Helotes, Texas, on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the age of 85.
Born on January 16, 1941, in Emporia, Kansas, he was the son of Wilbur and Lena Smith Hobble. Clayton married Clois Erlene Ensminger, his beloved wife, on August 18, 1962, in Emporia. She preceded him in...
Debra Sue Knoll
May 20, 2026
Debra Sue Knoll of Emporia, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home. She was 73.
Debra was born on September 28, 1952, in Belleville, Kansas, the daughter of Leslie and Dorlene Cower Cossel. She married Theodore Knoll on September 29, 1969, in Junction City. He died on October 17, 2017, in Emporia.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Knoll,...
Glenna J. Gamblian
May 20, 2026
Glenna Jo Gamblian of Emporia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor. She was 90 years old.
Glenna was born on March 2, 1936, in Eureka, Kansas, the daughter of Noland B. and Harriett Devier McDonald. On January 28, 1952, she married the love of her life, Larry Gamblian, in Eldorado, Kansas. Together they built...
Virginia Lee Morris
May 18, 2026
Virginia Lee Morris, a lifelong resident of Emporia, Kansas, passed away at her home on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 84. Known as Ginger, she was born on October 28, 1941, in Emporia to Olma and Velma Peak.
Ginger built her life around hard work, horses, and determination. She dedicated many years to working at Emporia Livestock Sales...
Lucya Bernadene Davis
May 17, 2026
Lucya Bernadene Davis of Emporia, Kansas, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Her passing marks the end of a life dedicated to education, family, and community service.
Born on February 22, 1946, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Emporia, Lucya was the cherished daughter of Alva Leslie and Adeline Maria Kahle Davis. She...
McCoy Lee Haag
2026
McCoy Lee Haag, the infant son of Walker and Dominique Tullis Haag, was born silent into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Newman Regional Health, Emporia. He is survived by his parents Walker and Dominique Haag of Olpe; big brother, Crue Haag of Olpe; grandparents, Michael and Leanne Haag of Olpe and Robert Tullis of McLouth, Kansas...
Kathleen F. Robert
May 9, 2026
Kathleen F. “Kathy” Robert, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia. She was 83 years old.
Kathy was born on June 7, 1942, in Severy, Kansas, to Marvin and Alene Benest. On November 5, 1961, she married the love of her life, Larry Robert, in Pratt, Kansas. Together they built a...
Bonnie Schmidt
May 8, 2026
Bonnie Turney Schmidt, 93, Emporia, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at Homestead Emporia.
Bonnie Lee McCabe was born in Bazaar, Kansas on September 27, 1932, the daughter of James B. and Mildred V. “Verna” Heathman McCabe. She married Charles E, Turney on September 6, 1953, in Elmdale, Kansas. He passed away on August 30, 1986. On October 30, 1987,...
Juan Vicente Rivas Figueroa
May 7, 2026
Juan Vicente Rivas Figueroa, 45, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at the Emergency Department of Newman Regional Health, Emporia, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Juan was born September 17, 1980 at Metapan, El Salvador, the son of Vicente and Fidelina Figueroa Rivas . He is survived by his companion of over 20 years, Yuliana Ivonne Franco, his parents, son; Kevin Alessandro Rivas,...
Richard Lee Kuhlmann
May 6, 2026
Richard Lee Kuhlmann, 84, formerly of Emporia, Kansas passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, at Andover Court Assisted Living in Andover Kansas, surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born on May 25, 1941, in Emporia, the son of Paul and Regina Schaefer Kuhlmann. He was united in marriage to Wilma Stiner on June 19, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic...
Peter A. Gutierrez
Apr 29, 2026
Peter A. Gutierrez, 75, Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, Apri 29, 2026 at the Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas
Peter was born in Emporia, Kansas on April 23, 1951, the son of Pedro and Maria Natividad (Rodriguez) Gutierrez. He married and later divorced Deborah Watts.
He is survived by sons; Peter A. (Kathy Mitchell) Gutierrez, Jr. Lenexa, Kansas, daughters; Melissa Ann (Corey...
Kenneth Dale Fuller
Apr 28, 2026
Kenneth Dale Fuller, 97, passed away peacefully at home on the family farm on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Kenneth was born northwest of Allen, Kansas, on July 6, 1928, to John Simpson Fuller and Elma Marjorie White. He grew up in the Allen area and built a life centered on family, hard work, and the land.
For...
Cheryl Ann Barton
Apr 27, 2026
Cheryl Ann Barton, 68, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at the Emporia Presbyterian Manor on Monday April 27, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
Cheryl Ann Morgan was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 30, 1957, the daughter of Clifford D. and Wanda Mae (Baker) Morgan. She married Gary L. Barton at the Lyon County Courthouse, Emporia, Kansas on June 28,...
Thomas L. Quinn
Apr 25, 2026
Thomas L. Quinn of Hartford, died on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Newman Regional Health, Emporia. He was 81.
Tommy was born on January 11, 1945, in Emporia, Kansas the son of Harold T. "Hap" and Clara Dryden Quinn.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Donna Papps, stepbrothers Wayne and Edgar Schroeder.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday,...
Sandra Jean Graham
Apr 23, 2026
Sandra Jean Rathke Graham, known lovingly as Sandy, passed away on April 23, 2026, at Chase County Care and Rehabilitation Center in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. She was 85 years old. Born on December 1, 1940, in Emporia, Kansas, to Ernest Rathke and Hattie Vahsholtz Rathke, Sandra grew up with a generous spirit and a warmth that would define her entire...
Susan R. Humphrey
Apr 22, 2026
Susan Renee Humphrey passed away suddenly on the morning of April 22, 2026. She was born November 9, 1967, in Kansas City, to John Vernon “Vern” Humphrey and Sandra Ruth (Slayton) Humphrey. She grew up in Emporia and graduated from Emporia High School in 1986. She married Chris Walburn. They later divorced.
Susan loved her family and especially cherished her nieces...
Alice Marie Bechtel
Apr 21, 2026
Alice M. Bechtel, 79, Olpe, Kansas, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Alice Marie Schneider was born October 31, 1946 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Albin J. and Irene E. (Vohs) Schneider. Alice and Harry Leo Bechtel wre married at Saint Joseph Catholic Church , Olpe, on June 12, 1965. Harry survives of the home. Also surviving...
