Marvin E. Emley
Apr 18, 2026
Marvin E. Emley formerly of Hartford, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Diversicare in Sedgwick, Kansas. He was 84.
Marvin was born on May 18, 1941, to Ray W. Emley, Sr. and Clayoma Pope Emley. Marvin grew up on a farm southeast of Emporia and attended a one room schoolhouse until high school and graduated from Hartford High School.
Marvin...
Larry Joseph Birk
Apr 17, 2026
Larry “Stonie” Joseph Birk, 77, of Americus, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at his home.
Stonie was born August 27, 1948, in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Harold Joseph and Irene Mildred (Isch) Birk. He married Catherine Krueger on June 6, 1971, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Emporia.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine Birk, of the home; his...
Lilly Walker
Apr 12, 2026
Lilly Walker, 71, Council Grove, Kansas, passed away at The University of Kansas Medical Center on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Lilly Rochat was born July 6, 1954 at Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Gene and June Elizabeth (Rhodes) Rochat. Lilly married James Norton in Emporia, Kansas on July 27, 1974, They later divorced and he survives. On June 22, 1984 Lilly...
Robert L. "Bub" Kewley
Apr 9, 2026
Robert L. “Bub” Kewley, 88, Emporia, Kansas, died Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Robert Lyle Kewley was born in Winner, South Dakota on September 7, 1937, the son of William and Mary (Schulz) Kewley. Bub and Judith Tuxhorn were married at Grace United Methodist Church, Emporia, Kansas on February 9, 1964. She survives....
Jane Evelyn Gorton
Apr 8, 2026
Jane E. Gorton, 70, Emporia, Kansas, passed away surrounded by her family at home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Jane Evelyn Russell was born in Evansville, Indiana on January 15, 1956, the daughter of William and Velma (Reasoner) Russell. Jane married Christopher Gorton at First Southern Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas on November 20th, 1976. She is survived by her husband...
Leslie B. Anderson
Apr 8, 2026
Leslie B. Anderson of Emporia passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at his home. He was 85.
Les was born on February 20, 1941, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Carl E. and Pearl Irene (Patterson) Anderson. He married Betty J. Jorgensen on June 3, 1961, in Kennard, Nebraska.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty J. Anderson of the...
Dale Lewis Moore
Apr 3, 2026
Dale Lewis Moore of Emporia died on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was 80.
Dale was born on August 20, 1945, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of L.J. and Hazel Lewis Moore. He married Barbara Gravatt on June 27, 1970, at the First Church of God in Emporia. She survives.
He is survived by his wife,...
Alicia Ysabel Pedraza Egusquiza
Apr 1, 2026
Alicia Ysabel Pedraza Egusquiza, 84, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Emporia Presbyterian Manor, Emporia, Kansas.
Alicia was born in Ancash, Peru on January 1, 1942. She married Elias Pinto and he passed away in Lima, Peru on September 1, 1983. Surviving family members are son: Jose Pinto, Burlington, Kansas, daughters; Yovana Weller, and Rosa Hammond both...
Leslie G. Potter
Apr 1, 2026
Leslie Gerald "Les" Potter, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, in Emporia, Kansas, at the age of 79. Born on July 11, 1946, the first baby born to a war bride, in Emporia, Kansas, Les lived a life deeply connected to his community and devoted to his family, work, and passions.
Les was the beloved husband of Linda Potter and...
Darton Vaughn Poff
Mar 31, 2026
Darton Vaughn Poff of Emporia KS, died on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, in Hastings NE.
Darton was born on September 10th, 1992, the son of Gary Lee and Marlina Sue Poff. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Marlina Poff of Burlington KS, his brother, Ric Poff of San Diego CA, his sister Kaylani Bronson of Emporia KS, his grandparents...
Joy Ann Morgan
Mar 31, 2026
Joy Ann (Strawderman)Morgan
February 17,1962-March 31, 2026
Joy passed away peacefully in Hospice care at The Gardens at Aldersgate in Topeka, Kansas on March 31, 2026, after a courageous long-term illness. Joy was 64.
Joy was born in Eldorado, Ks to Jack G. & Dorothy J. Strawderman. Joy last of four daughters. Joy graduated from Lawrence High in 1980. Joy moved & lived...
Gary R. Christy
Mar 29, 2026
Gary R. Christy, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away Sunday morning, March 29, 2026, surrounded by his family, at the age of 88.
Gary was born November 14, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Howard L. and Wilda (Reed) Christy. He was united in marriage to Doris Lou Ott on June 5, 1960, at the Gridley United Methodist Church. Together, they...
Mary Louise "Pidgeon" Tabares
Mar 26, 2026
Mary L. “Pidgeon” Tabares, 79, Emporia, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas.
Mary Louise Cisneros was born in Emporia, Kansas on June 7, 1946, the daughter of Felix and Faye (DeLatore) Cisneros. She married Anthony “Toppy” Tabares at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Emporia, on October 1, 1966. He survives. Other surviving family members...
Gregory Scott Campbell
Mar 26, 2026
Gregory Scott Campbell of Emporia, died on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Marion County. He was 32.
Greg was born on April 29, 1993, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Tammera (Campbell) and Ron Kreger. Greg had the most beautiful blue eyes and contagious laugh. These charms landed him with his wife, Megan and they were married November 11, 2024,...
Heather Marie Mattox
Mar 25, 2026
Heather Marie Mattox
June 4, 1991 – March 25, 2026
Heather Marie Mattox, 34, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on March 25, 2026, in Emporia. Her passing was sudden and deeply heartbreaking, leaving a space that cannot be filled but will always be honored.
Heather was born on June 4, 1991, in McCook, Nebraska. She moved to Emporia in 1998, where she built...
Aaron James Allen
Mar 21, 2026
Aaron James Allen, a cherished son, grandson, caring big brother, loving nephew and uncle, and loyal friend, passed away on March 22, 2026, at the age of 40. Born on August 28, 1985, Aaron’s passing leaves a void that can never be filled in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Aaron spent much of his life in the...
Erwin Andrews Eberle
Mar 20, 2026
Erwin A. Eberle, 75, rural Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home early Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
Erwin Andrews Eberle was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 12, 1950. Erwin married Sharon Oversen and they later divorced. He married LeAnn Redeker in Emporia, Kansas on December 22, 1990. She survives of the home. He is also survived by daughters; Twyla...
Dennis Wayne Linebarger
Mar 20, 2026
Dennis Wayne Linebarger of Emporia, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home. He was 78.
Dennis was born on April 19, 1947, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Virgil and Bernice Mills Linebarger. He married Lannette “Lanny” Susan Mounkes on August 31, 1968, in Emporia. She passed away on December 28, 2025, in Emporia.
Surviving family members include his...
Michael Wayne Jefferis
Mar 19, 2026
Michael Wayne Jefferis — known to nearly everyone as Mike — died on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Newman Regional Health in Emporia, Kansas. He was 86 years old, and lived every one of those years on his own terms.
Born on March 10, 1940, in Ottawa, Kansas, to A.J. and Marjorie Paine Jefferis, Mike graduated from Ottawa High School in...
Don L. Nelson
Mar 17, 2026
Don L. Nelson, 100, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Don was born June 5, 1925 in Hawarden, Iowa, the son of Roy Lewis and Lucille (Nolan) Nelson. Don married Imogene “Jean" Seward June 17, 1950 in Masonville, Iowa. She passed away in Emporia, Kansas on February 22, 2014. Surviving him are Kirk (Sue) Nelson,...
