Joe David Cox, Jr.
Sep 15, 2014
Joe David Cox, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 15th, 2014 at Midland Care Hospice Center in Topeka KS, surrounded by his family.'David' was born February 27, 1932 in Shreveport, Louisiana, the son of Coach J.D. Cox and Dorothy Barnes Cox. He was an active member of the Baptist church, and graduated with the Class of 1950 at...
Deborah Darlene Nichols
Sep 14, 2014
Deborah Darlene "Debbie" Fisher Nichols, 63, of Topeka, passed away September 14, 2014. She was born to Benjamin F. and Maude Darlene (Blankenship) Fisher on August 16, 1951 at Travis Air Force Base in California. Her father's career moved the family to many places including South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Nebraska and Canada. She graduated from Papillion-LaVista High School in Papillion,...
Warren Robert Connors, Jr
Sep 14, 2014
Warren Robert Connors, Jr., 67, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital.Warren was born May 18, 1947 in Eugene, OR, the son of Warren Robert and Francis Maxine (Starmer) Connors, Sr. He graduated from Madison High School in Long Beach, CA. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 to 70, serving 1 tour in Vietnam.He...
Billy Killingsworth
Sep 11, 2014
Bill passed away on September 11, 2014. He was born on February 17, 1929, the son of John Henry and Lula Killingsworth in McCrory, Arkansas. Bill served 35 years in the US Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. He married Marian Teter on July 3, 1952. Bill was cremated.He is survived by his wife; four children, Debbie (Rick)...
Gracia J. Howard
Sep 10, 2014
Gracia Jo Howard died peacefully on September 10, 2014, at Homestead Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas. She was 78.Gracia was born in Borger, Texas, on November 6, 1935, to Calep and Thelma (Andrew) Howard. She graduated from Attica High School, Attica, Kansas in 1953. After raising her family, she worked at Washburn University and Southwestern Bell Telephone Company until her...
Barbara Petro
Sep 10, 2014
Barbara Sheidley Petro, 90, of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 surrounded by family members.She was born in Kansas City, Missouri, December 1, 1923. She was the eldest child of Betsey Edwards and Hubert O. Sheidley. She was educated in the Kansas City, Missouri Public Schools and attended the University of Missouri, Kansas City and Kansas...
Jimmy D. Russell
Sep 9, 2014
Jim Russell, 76, of Topeka, passed away September 9, 2014. He was born November 11, 1937 to Paul and Betty Jean (Taylor) Russell at Council Grove, Kansas. Jim owned and operated Russell Hardwood Floors for many years. He was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church. Jim enjoyed car racing and John Wayne movies but his greatest joy in life...
Pearl F. Thomas
Sep 9, 2014
Pearl Thomas of Topeka passed away September 9, 2014. She was born in Franklin County, Kansas near Princeton on July 26, 1913, the daughter of John and Nita Lloyd. She was married to Peter P. Thomas in Pueblo, Colorado. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1975.Mrs. Thomas graduated from Ottawa High School in 1931 and attended Emporia State...
Harold K. Anthony
Sep 9, 2014
Harold K. "H.K." Anthony, 83, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was born July 9, 1931, in Wynnewood, Oklahoma, the son of Alford J. and Viola (Mitchell) Anthony. Harold, employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 36 years, retired in 1987 from the Valuation Department. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, Lions...
Stephen T. Heinrich
Sep 9, 2014
Stephen T. "Skip" Heinrich, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born November 16, 1944 in Topeka, the son of Stephen and Barbara McCubbin Heinrich. Skip graduated from Highland Park High School. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Journeyman Sheet Metal worker for...
Billy Gene Williamson
Sep 8, 2014
Billy Gene Williamson, 82, Topeka, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2014 at the home. He was born September 23, 1931 in Jonesboro, Arkansas the son of George and Bertha (Prince) Williamson. He graduated from the Kansas School of Barbering in 1957.Billy was a barber and proudly owned and operated Fairlawn Plaza Style Center in Fairlawn Plaza Shopping Center for...
Michael Patrick Pendley
Sep 7, 2014
Michael Patrick Pendley, 42, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital.Mike was born May 27, 1972 in Creve Coeur, MO, the son of William and Joanne (Burns) Pendley. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1990 and from TWA Aircraft Mechanic School at KCI Airport in Kansas City in 1996.He served in the U.S. Navy...
Richard E. Hayes
Sep 7, 2014
Richard E. "Dick" Hayes, 88, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at a care center in Nortonville.Dick was born July 15, 1926 in Mt. Ayr, IA, the son of Loren and Madeline (Reynolds) Hayes. He graduated from Mr. Ayr High School and attended Washburn University.He served as a Weather Technician with the U. S. Air Force for 20 years,...
Angela Dawn Roberts
Sep 6, 2014
Angela Dawn Roberts, 46, went to be with Jesus, September 6, 2014. Angela was born July 18, 1968 in Hutchinson, KS, the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Sims.Angela was raised in Hutchinson and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1986. After high school, Angela joined the U.S. Army and was a Private 1st Class and was a member of the...
Richard J. Brost
Sep 6, 2014
Richard J. "R.J."Brost, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born February 11, 1945 in Topeka, the son of Carl and Loreda Deeringer Brost. R.J. graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. He was employed by Stauffer Publishing Company. R.J. married Roberta Terhune. They later divorced. Survivors...
Carrie Mae Kramer
Sep 3, 2014
Carrie Mae "Mimi" Kramer of Topeka passed on September 3, 2014. She was born in Bristow, OK, on April 20, 1924, the daughter of Wilson Clinton (of the Yuchi Nation) and Cubah (Martin) Clinton. Her Native name was Ta-shar-he-antay. After her mom's death in June 1931, her father remarried to Gladys (Warrick-Thompson) in July 1932. Carrie's childhood years in Bristow...
Carletta Jo Maddux
Sep 3, 2014
Carletta Jo "Carly" Maddux, 46, Carbondale, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014.Carly was born October 11, 1967 in Colby, the daughter of Ronald and Rita (Ginn) Wear. She graduated from Andale High School. She attended Kansas State University and graduated from Washburn University.She had worked as a Labor & Delivery nurse at St. Francis Hospital and St. Luke's South in...
Vanessa A. Waller
Aug 31, 2014
Vanessa Owens-Waller, 45, Osage City, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 after a battle with cancer.Vanessa was born July 16, 1969 in Chanute, the daughter of George Bearden and Verna Owens.She attended Chanute High School.Vanessa married Jeremy Waller in 1995. He survives. Other survivors include sons, Daniel Waller, Devin Waller; daughter, Tamia Waller, all of Osage City; mother, Verna Owens;...
Olen W. Liggett
Aug 31, 2014
Olen W. "Wes" Liggett, 89, of Berryton, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at a Topeka care facility. He was born June 21, 1925 in Topeka, the last surviving child of Charles and Laura Barker Liggett. Wes graduated from Topeka High School and attended the University of Kansas. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Wes was...
Blanche M. Vaughn
Aug 29, 2014
Blanche Vaughn, 80, of Topeka, passed away on August 29, 2014. She was born April 22, 1934 in Providence, Rhode Island to Joseph G. and Octavia M. Berry-Cross. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Olive Cross-Tann.Blanche was raised in Providence, RI until her move to Topeka at the age of 16, where she attended Topeka...
