Brian Scott Crow
Oct 9, 2026
Brian Scott Crow, 68, of Willard, KS, passed away on October 9th, 2026, having lived exactly the kind of simple life he intended. He was born to Neil and JoAnn (Dudney) Crow, July 19, 1958 in Topeka, but Dover is where his foundation was poured.
Brian was a man of firm convictions and few possessions. By trade, he was a concrete...
Beverly A. Sourk
Oct 9, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Beverly A. Sourk, who peacefully departed this world on Friday, October 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility. Born on September 18, 1936 in Goff, Kansas. Beverly lived a life rich in love, laughter, and indomitable spirit. Beverly was the cherished daughter of Gerald...
Roy "Bozo" A. Hale
Oct 8, 2026
Roy Aloysius “Wah Sah Wok” “Bozo” Hale, 96, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at Midland Hospice House, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born October 19, 1929 in Mayetta, KS, the son of Joseph P. “Shakey” Hale and Jane (Blandin) Puckkee.
Roy graduated from Circleville High School in 1948 and he graduated from Haskell...
Ernest L. Keehn
Oct 6, 2026
Ernest “Ernie” Lee Keehn, 86, of Wetmore, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born April 28, 1940, in Corning, Kansas, the son of Frederick L. and Mary Belle (Holt) Keehn.
Ernie graduated from Soldier High School in 1959 and later attended Highland Community College in Highland, Kansas. He owned and operated...
Francis "Frank" Irving Gray, Jr.
Sep 18, 2026
Francis “Frank” Irving Gray Jr., 82, of Circleville, KS, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. He was born December 18, 1943 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Francis Irving Gray Sr. and Marie Charlotte (Space) Gray.
Frank graduated from Shawnee Mission High School. He proudly served in the United States Army during the...
James "Jim" Leander Cashman
Sep 17, 2026
James “Jim” Leander Cashman, 77, of Whiting, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at his home in Whiting, KS. He was born January 24, 1949, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Leander Orland and Catherine Rose (Poston) Cashman. Jim graduated from Whiting High School in 1968.
Jim worked as a heavy equipment mechanic for Scheid Construction for many years before...
Kenny Ray Jerome
Sep 15, 2026
Kenny Ray Jerome, 65, of Circleville, Kansas, passed away at his home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
He was born April 8, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenneth Raymond and Rose Lee (Richard) Jerome. Kenny graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1979.
On November 16, 1990, Kenny was united in marriage to Delpha “Lynn” Edwards in Oskaloosa, Kansas. They...
David L. Ferrell
Sep 13, 2026
David Lawrence Ferrell, 68, of rural Mayetta, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born October 10, 1957, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Claude V. and Esther L. (Miller) Ferrell. He graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1975. David was raised in the First Christian Church of Valley Falls and was...
Warren Hardy "Pikitchwano" Eteeyan
Sep 10, 2026
Warren Hardy “Pikitchwano” Eteeyan, 75, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Thursday September 10, 2026 in Topeka, KS. He was born October 9, 1950 in Claremore, OK, the son of Elizabeth Eteeyan Harness.
Hardy graduated from Topeka Police Academy in 1993. He worked as a Deputy for Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and later for Tribal Police. He worked for over 20 years...
Jon Brandon Williams
Sep 6, 2026
Jon Brandon Williams, 56, of Inola, OK, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at his home. He was born July 14, 1970 in Kansas City, KS, the son of George Blaine and J “Elaine” (Smith) Williams.
He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1988. In his early years, he worked for Ace Hardware in Topeka, KS. He was an over-the-road...
James Lee Anquoe
Aug 31, 2026
James Lee Anquoe, 78, of Kansas City, MO passed away August 31, 2026 at his home.
Graveside Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Wishkeno Cemetery in Mayetta, KS. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton, KS.
An updated obituary will be posted...
Patricia A. Smith
Aug 25, 2026
Patricia Ann “Dolly” Smith, 91, of Holton, KS, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS, with family by her side. She was born November 24, 1934 in Soldier, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil and Edna (Ewing) Burnett.
Pat graduated from Soldier High School in 1952. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother....
Darlene K. Akers
Aug 23, 2026
She was born on January 14, 1947, the daughter of Lee Warren and Doris Ilene (Griffin) Cripps. Darlene lived a life centered on family. Darlene K. Akers, 79, of Harveyville, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from natural causes.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and her family was her whole world....
Paul R. Marsh
Aug 22, 2026
Paul Richard Marsh, 52, of Holton, KS, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He was born December 1, 1973 in San Bernardina, CA, the son of Richard and Lynn Ann (Benway) Marsh.
Paul graduated from Eisenhower High School in 1991 in California. In 1998, he graduated from KLETC (Kansas Law...
Clifton J. Wabaunsee
Aug 21, 2026
Clifton “Wasato” John Wabaunsee, 45, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. He was born March 6, 1981 in Holton, KS, the son of Richard Wabaunsee and Peggy C. Romero.
Clifton worked for Joe Conroy Contractors as a concrete finisher in Topeka, KS.
Clifton enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling, being outdoors, helping where...
Delores A. Maines
Aug 20, 2026
Delores Ann “Kademkokwe” Maines, 67, of Mayetta, KS, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026 at her brother’s home in Topeka, KS, with family by her side. She was born October 9, 1958 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Frank E. and Elizabeth (Rice) Maines.
Delores graduated from Chilocco High School. She worked at Oldham’s Meat Packing for many years and also...
Ella May Bahret
Aug 17, 2026
Ella May Bahret was born on October 2, 1963 in Onaga, KS the seventh child and second daughter born to Carol (Elder) Bahret and Blair Eddy Bahret. Ella came home to a lively family that grew with the addition of five more siblings.
Ella attended grade school in Havensville and graduated from Onaga High School in the Class of 1982. Ella...
Linda L. Kirkham
Aug 13, 2026
Linda Lee Kirkham, 74, of Holton, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Anew Healthcare Nursing Home in Holton. She was born March 23, 1952, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Eugene and Katherine Mary (Welch) Robinson.
Linda graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1971. Throughout her life, she was a familiar and hardworking presence in the...
Ellen Josephine Nixon
Aug 10, 2026
Ellen Josephine Nixon, 87, of Holton, KS, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at Homestead of Holton with family by her side. She was born November 27, 1938 in Waco, OK, the daughter of Leo Garnett and Ella Dorothea (Matilda) Barber. She was raised in Elko, NV, lived in Belleville, KS for 22 years and lived in Holton since 2000.
Ellen...
Wilma Charlene Chancellor
Aug 7, 2026
Wilma Charlene Chancellor, 69, of Holton, KS, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at her home in Holton, KS. She was born August 5, 1957 in Manhattan, KS the daughter of Boyd Eugene and Opal Mae (Edman) Noland. She graduated from Royal Valley High School in 1976.
On December 4, 1976, Wilma was united in marriage to Glenn Lewis Chancellor...
