Obituaries

Mary Anne Corcoran

Mary Anne Corcoran

Jun 27, 2026

Mary Anne Corcoran, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on August 4, 1941, in Manhattan, New York, Mary’s life was defined by warmth, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family.

For 62 years, Mary proudly called New York her home. Her life’s journey led her to new places and...

Terrance Allan "Terry" Poe

Terrance Allan "Terry" Poe

Jun 26, 2026

Terrance Allan “Terry” Poe, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. He was born December 16, 1954 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, the son of Kenneth Hopkinson and Eleanore Mastrangelo and adopted father, Lenley Poe.

Terry attended Highland Park High School in Topeka and Carl Albert High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He served...

Rex Patty, II

Rex Patty, II

Jun 26, 2026

Rex Patty II, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born November 28, 1952 in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Clifton and Marlene (Golobay) Patty.

Rex graduated from El Dorado High School in 1970. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Rex obtained his Paramedic Certificate from KU Medical Center and...

Roy Mark Rice

Roy Mark Rice

Jun 22, 2026

Mark Rice, our friend and brother, was a kind, gentle and generous soul. Always ready to help his friends, never groaning about it. In fact, you’d usually be met with a smile and real concern for how you were doing. That sweet disposition was wrapped in a bit of rebellion as well; just enough to give him a bit of...

Dorothy Reeder

Dorothy Reeder

Jun 21, 2026

Dorothy Marie (Zellers) Reeder, 88, of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

She was born February 8, 1938, in Purdy, Missouri, the daughter of William Henry and Mattie E. “Dessie” (Terry) Zellers. She was a graduate of Purdy High School.

Dorothy married Paul Henry Reeder on July 1, 1959, in Miami, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on August...

Lenora Annette Scroggins

Lenora Annette Scroggins

Jun 19, 2026

Lenora Annette Scroggins, lovingly known as Annette, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on July 28, 1950, in Checotah, Oklahoma, to Clarence and Mildred, Annette lived a life defined by compassion, laughter, and an unwavering love for others.

A longtime resident of Topeka, Kansas, Annette dedicated 36 years of service to the...

Sally Lee Wright

Sally Lee Wright

Jun 17, 2026

Sally Lee Wright, 88, earned her angel wings on June 17, 2026.

Sally was born on March 20, 1938, in El Dorado, Kansas, to Grayden R. and Vivian L. (Willis) Waldorf. She spent her early years in El Dorado and moved to the Topeka area in 1970, where she built a successful career and a life centered on family.

On June 1,...

Victoria "Vickie" Richmond

Victoria "Vickie" Richmond

Jun 16, 2026

Victoria “Vickie” Sue Richmond (Waetzig), was born August 25, 1964 in Topeka, KS to Margaret “Peggy” (Young) Waetzig Chittenden and James “Burr” Robert Waetzig Jr. of Carbondale. She graduated from Topeka High School.

Vickie is survived by her spouse, Jimmy A. Belshe of Topeka; children, Christopher Michael Richmond and his wife Charla Marie Thomas, and Nicole Victoria Richmond and her husband...

David Lee Gibbs

David Lee Gibbs

Jun 16, 2026

David Lee Gibbs, age 61, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on June 16, 2026.

David was born on November 4, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, to Zelda (Manis) and Dale Gibbs.

David served in the United States Army and later retired from Goodyear after 25 years. He was a loving father, proud grandfather, hard worker, and a funny person. He enjoyed riding his...

Patricia K. Spencer

Patricia K. Spencer

Jun 16, 2026

Patricia Kay Spencer, 84, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

A full obituary will be available later.

Honoring her request, cremation is planned. No services are planned.

Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting the family.

To share a memory of Patricia or leave a special message for her family, visit the guestbook below.

John Hamilton Marye

John Hamilton Marye

Jun 15, 2026

John Hamilton Marye, born on July 24, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.

John lived a life devoted to education and sports. He began his teaching career in Great Bend in 1964 and completed it in Valley Falls in 2000. Alongside teaching, John served as a Junior High coach and Athletic Director...

Arthur E. "Art" Palmer

Arthur E. "Art" Palmer

Jun 14, 2026

Arthur E. “Art” Palmer, 87, passed away in Topeka on June 14, 2026. A lifelong resident of Kansas, he was born in Emporia, Kansas, on November 18, 1938, to Robert O. Palmer and Mary (Whitney) Palmer. Art was raised on a cattle ranch in Chase County, Kansas and graduated from elementary and high school in Strong City, Kansas. He received...

Gregory L. "Greg" Christenberry

Gregory L. "Greg" Christenberry

Jun 13, 2026

Gregory L. "Greg" Christenberry, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born August 18, 1956 in Topeka, the son of Mel and Shirley (Green) Christenberry.

Greg graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. He resided in Topeka and Wichita. Greg was employed as an RN for several different care facilities. He enjoyed playing pool and visiting the...

LaVeta Louise Mages

LaVeta Louise Mages

Jun 12, 2026

LaVeta Stowell Mages, 81, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep and into heaven on Friday, June 12, 2026.

She was born November 13, 1944, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Virgina Ellen Johnson and Floyd Eldon Stowell. She graduated Seneca High School, worked as hairdresser from 1963-1975, owned a plant store from 1976-78 & served in a law...

Jewell Kathleen Carlson

Jewell Kathleen Carlson

Jun 10, 2026

Jewell Kathleen Carlson was born October 30, 1936, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Julius Drinnen and Rutha May Rodarmel Sherrick. She departed this life on June 10, 2026, at the age of 89.

On February 14, 1957, Jewell was united in marriage to the love of her life, Nelson Carlson. Together they built a beautiful life and welcomed three children: Berni,...

Christine H. Jackson

Christine H. Jackson

Jun 10, 2026

Christine H. Jackson, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born February 23, 1933, in Como, Mississippi, the daughter of William and Everlena (Callicutt) Hardin.

Christine owned and operated Jackson Upholstering Company for over 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Christine married Wesley L. Jackson on May 11,...

Aileen L. Cozart

Aileen L. Cozart

Jun 10, 2026

Aileen L. Cozart, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born April 6, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Emil and Florence Vivian (Hampshire) Alliett.

Aileen graduated from Raytown High School in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a cosmetologist for over 30 years prior to retiring.

Aileen married Herbert...

Robert Bruce Hearrell

Robert Bruce Hearrell

Jun 10, 2026

Robert Bruce “Rob” Hearrell, 69, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on June 10, 2026. He died from injuries sustained when what was intended to be a pleasant motorcycle ride on a nice evening ended tragically when a deer ran into his path.

Rob was born January 29, 1957 and was the son of Albert and Dolorise Hearrell. He...

James William Nelson

James William Nelson

Jun 9, 2026

James "Jim" William Nelson, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

He was born November 3, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of George and Frances (Lynch) Nelson. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1959, and attended Washburn University. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard.

Jim was an accountant for Fleming Foods, B.B. Anderson Construction Company, and...

Marlin Vernon Carson

Marlin Vernon Carson

Jun 9, 2026

Marlin Vernon Carson, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 8th, 1944, in Holton, Kansas, Marlin was the son of Clem and Irene (Kientz) Carson. He attended Topeka High School and later started his own successful heating and air conditioning business.

Marlin's life was marked by...

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