Robert Small
Apr 1, 2021
Robert "Bob" Small, 74, Carbondale, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at a local hospital.Bob was born June 29, 1946 in Albany, CA, the son of Edward and Mary (Jackson) Small. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1965.He served in the U.S. Navy from 1965 - 1968.He was employed as a Tire builder at Goodyear for 37 years,...
Mary L. White
Mar 31, 2021
Mary Louise (Bammes) White, age 88 passed away on March 31, 2021 at Meadowlark Retirement Center in Manhattan, Kansas.Mary was born on October 15, 1932 in St. George, Kansas. The daughter of Walter and Maxine Bammes. She was one of five children and grew up on the family farm and attended school in St. George. Mary married Harrison "Dale" White...
Helen I. Farrar
Mar 30, 2021
Helen I. Farrar, 100, of Tecumseh, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at a Topeka care center. She was born September 19, 1920 in Osborne, Kansas, the daughter of Emmett and Alice (Surprenant) Higgins.Helen graduated from Salina High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Emporia Teachers College. She was employed as a teacher in the Salina...
Karen Lea Linn
Mar 29, 2021
Karen Lea Linn, 78, of Topeka passed away on March 29, 2021 at Rolling Hills Health Center. She was born on May 9, 1942 to Roscoe and Wilma (Karr) Rowlands in Long Beach, California. Though she spent most of her life worshipping in the Christian church, Karen joined the Catholic faith in 2002 after reconfirming her life to the Lord...
Vanessa Monique Jackson Lewis
Mar 28, 2021
Vanessa Monique Jackson Lewis, 42, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born October 14, 1978 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of James Nobel and Carole A. (Trahan-Word) Jackson. She was the fourth eldest of six children and the twin sister of Caroressa Jackson. They shared many wonderful times together.Vanessa graduated...
Frank J. Griffin, Jr.
Mar 28, 2021
Frank J. Griffin, Jr., 90, of Topeka, peacefully passed from this earth on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at home. He was born October 25, 1930 in Topeka, the son of Frank and Vera (Gerard) Griffin. Frank graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. He was very athletic in his youth. He was employed by Adams Business Forms, the Topeka State...
James Michael Gordon
Mar 27, 2021
James Michael Gordon, 37, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.He was born December 22, 1983, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Michael and Lisa (Brier) Gordon. He attended Topeka public schools and Washburn University. James was self-employed as a bladesman, building beautiful knives from scratch and selling them all over the world. He loved to travel throughout the...
Barbara A. Hodge
Mar 27, 2021
Barbara A. Hodge, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born February 16, 1931 in Trumansburg, New York, the daughter of Bartelow and Marie (Townsend) Vergona.Barbara graduated from Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York. She had resided in Topeka since 1988. She was employed as an Administrative Assistant for the...
Russel F. Hamilton, Jr.
Mar 26, 2021
Russell F. "Rusty" Hamilton, Jr., 54, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was born June 19, 1966 in Topeka, the son of Russell F. and Vera F. (Thomas) Hamilton, Sr.Rusty graduated from Topeka High School. He was an Army Veteran. He enjoyed collecting coins and stamps.Survivors include his mother, Vera Ward of Topeka, and his brothers,...
Betty Marie Fenton
Mar 25, 2021
Betty Parli Fenton, 92, of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 25, 2021.She was born September 21, 1928, in Axtell, Kansas, the oldest daughter of Edward and Marie (Wolf) Parli. She raised four children and later was a Santa Fe Credit Union branch manager. Mrs. Fenton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Topeka,...
Dana Karl Wells
Mar 24, 2021
Dana Karl Wells, 69, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born August 15, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Lillian and Tommie (Fannin) Wells.Dana graduated from Highland Park High School. He was an LPN and was also employed in the construction field. Survivors include one son, Brett Wells of Houston, Texas,...
Sherry April Cox
Mar 24, 2021
Sherry April Cox, 48, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021.She was born April 18, 1972, in Topeka, the daughter of Thomas Ronald and Beverly Jo (White) Cox. Sherry married Miguel Angel Suarez. Survivors include her daughter, Lacee Araujo of Topeka; grandson Christopher Hyde of Topeka; her mother Beverly Zutten of Topeka; her sister Virginia Dorsey (Matt); and her...
Dennis Mayo
Mar 23, 2021
Dennis Mayo, 75, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021.He was born August 28, 1945, in Tunbridge Wells, England the son of Shirley and Joan (Nott) Mayo. Dennis graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1964 with honors and was a multi-sport athlete earning a football and track scholarship to Washburn University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business...
Colton M. Uzzell
Mar 19, 2021
Colton M. Uzzell, 23, of Topeka, KS, passed at his home on March 19, 2021 due to complications of Prader-Willi Syndrome. He was born February 6, 1998 in Kansas City, KS. He attended Tonganoxie School District growing up, graduating from Lawrence Free State High School in 2016. After graduation, Colton completed the Community Transition Program (CTRAN) in Lawrence, KS in...
David Michael Pyle
Mar 19, 2021
David Michael Pyle, 41, of Topeka, passed away on March 19, 2021. He was born on February 13, 1980 to William and Terrie (McKeever) Pyle in Great Bend, KS. David enjoyed being outside and loved astronomy. David loved to travel and learn about anything and everything and he was an avid reader. David was a very skilled carpenter and treasured...
Toan Cong Nguyen
Mar 18, 2021
Toan Cong Nguyen, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021.He was born October 31, 1951, in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, the son of Ba Thu and Thi My Nguyen. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the Pittsburg University in Kansas. He served in the Vietnamese Military during the Vietnam War working with the United States Military. Toan was employed...
Theran Larry Stebbins
Mar 16, 2021
Theran Larry Stebbins, 68, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021.He was born June 14, 1952, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Donald "Herb" and Eunice (Stewart) Stebbins. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School. Survivors include a brother, Arliss Stebbins (Kay) of Lawrence; nephews Brian and Jeff and nieces Beth and Mandi; and four grand-nephews and two grand-nieces. He...
Doris Petersen
Mar 15, 2021
Doris "Jean" Petersen, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born November 8, 1933 in Powhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Hayworth) Poston.Jean was employed by Sherwin-Williams for 48 years before retiring in 2015. She enjoyed flowers.Jean married John Petersen in 1951. He preceded her in death...
Vanessa A. Eichorn
Mar 14, 2021
Vanessa A. Eichorn, 30, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021.She was born February 26, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nevada the daughter of Stanley R. Eichorn and Marika F. (Cook) Thurman. Survivors include her mother, Marika (Harold) Thurman of Topeka; her two sons, Adrian Eichorn and James Sailors of Topeka; her sister, Camille Eichorn of Lawrence and a host...
Carl E. Forshee
Mar 12, 2021
Carl E. Forshee, 84, of Topeka, received his wings on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born January 26, 1937 in St. James, Arkansas, the son of Truman J. and Lola L. (Grigsby) Forshee, Sr.Carl married Lula "Peggy" Ford on August 11, 1959 in Mountain View, Arkansas. Carl is survived by his wife, Peggy, two daughters, Tammy (Tim) Lawson, Carla...