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D. Scott "Scooter" Ward
Jan 3, 2026
Dr. D. Scott “Scooter” Ward of Lawrence, Kansas—loved whole-heartedly and missed by many—was born Sept. 21, 1966, in Kingman, Kansas, the youngest son of Karen May Ward and Don Ward. His mother says he immediately charmed family and friends with his smile, and the family quickly came to see him as more of a “Scott” than a “Darrin,” his given...
Patience Nicole "Nikki" Woolfolk
Jan 14, 2026
Patience Nicole “Nikki” Woolfolk, 40, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 14, 2026, surrounded by her family and in the arms of the love of her life, after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer.
She was born on August 5, 1985, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Drake and Patience Maples and was raised in St. Charles, Illinois....
Jo Ann CLark
Jan 12, 2026
Jo Ann Clark, 84, of Eudora, Kansas passed away on January 12, 2026, at Medical Lodges of Eudora.
She was born on April 1, 1941, in Wright County, Missouri to John Richard and Avy Barnett Hopkins.
Jo Ann was a homemaker where she raised two children.
She is survived by her brothers: Frank Hopkins, Jerry Hopkins, and Bob Hopkins. She is also survived...
Julie Irene Langford
Jan 12, 2026
Julie Irene Langford (Garcia), lovingly known as Irene, passed away on January 12, 2026, just two days after her 80th birthday.
Irene was born on January 10, 1946, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Rosa (Romero) Garcia and Patricio Garcia. She was the third youngest of twelve children and grew up surrounded by the love and deep bonds of a large family—something that...
Betty Alexander
Jan 9, 2026
Funeral services for Betty J. Alexander, 91, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026, at Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 North 4th St. in Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Betty passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living in Lawrence, KS.
Betty was born on...
Dr. Gwendolyn Susanne Jacobs
Jan 8, 2026
A Memorial Service for Dr. Gwendolyn Susanne Jacobs, 54, Shawnee, KS will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. An Inurnment will immediately follow the service at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. A Visitation is from 6:00 ~ 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Gwendolyn...
Dr. John Blake Hiebert
Jan 5, 2026
Dr. John Blake Hiebert, 85, a distinguished physician and pioneering cardiologist whose innovative work helped shape cardiovascular care in northeast Kansas, died on January 5 in Lawrence, Kansas. Born March 3, 1940, in St. Paul, Minnesota, he was the son of Dr. Homer Leonard Hiebert and Grace Elizabeth Blake Hiebert.
John grew up in Topeka, Kansas, in a large, close-knit family...
Darlene Neal
Jan 3, 2026
Graveside services for Darlene Neal, 83, Eudora, KS, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Eudora Cemetery, 2229 N. 1420 Rd., Eudora, KS, 66025.
Darlene passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Advent Health.
Darlene was born on June 25, 1942, in Tulare, California, the daughter of Troy and Juanita (Royse) Rowland.
She married Wallace Neal on...
James Grauerholz
Jan 1, 2026
James Grauerholz, who died on New Year’s Day after a long illness aged 73, was a writer, scholar, editor, musician, and from 1974 the companion and later adopted son of the American writer William S. Burroughs for 23 years until his death. For another 28 years, James was the executor of Burroughs’ estate and guardian of his legacy.
The only child...
Craig Delaney Butler
Jan 1, 2026
Craig Delaney Butler, 79, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on January 1, 2026 at the University of Kansas Medical Center, after a brief illness.
Craig was born September 22, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Curtis and Hettie (Martin) Butler. Craig graduated from high school in Chicago, Illinois and then attended Bethel College – North Newton, Kansas and graduated with...
Nancy Boswell
Dec 31, 2025
ST. THERESE OF LISIEUSX’S LAST WORDS:
“I am not dying: I am entering into my life”
St. Therese was our mother’s patron saint, and she too has now entered into her life in the heavenly kingdom, surrounded by pure love. This brings our family great peace and joy.
Nancy Dean Boswell, was born on September 1, 1930 in San Diego, California, to Muriel...
Juanita Lou (Eaton) Werst
Dec 31, 2025
Juanita Lou (Eaton) Werst passed peacefully at Presbyterian Manor at the age of 91 on December 31, 2025, surrounded by family. Juanita was born March 28, 1934, in Bonner Springs, KS to Walter Jerald Eaton and Iris Irene (Terkildsen) Eaton. She graduated from Bonner Springs High School in 1952 and began her working career in the offices of Hallmark Cards...
Gary Lynn Ferrel
Dec 30, 2025
Gary Lynn Ferrel, age 67, of Lawrence, Kansas, entered eternal rest on December 29, 2025, surrounded by the peace of his home. He was born on August 15, 1958, in Butler, Bates County, Missouri, to Paul Edwin Ferrel and Helen Ruth Thomas Ferrel.
Gary was blessed with a gentle spirit and a gifted heart. Music was the language of his soul,...
Christopher Alan Mullen Sr.
Dec 29, 2025
Christopher Alan Mullen, Sr. of Eudora, Kansas died on December 29, 2025, at age 67.
A celebration of life will take place at the Eudora Community Center on January 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30.
Chris was born May 23, 1958, to Marcus Mullen and Patricia Rockwell in Clinton, Missouri.
He graduated from University High School in 1976 and worked on the...
Revers Shears
Dec 28, 2025
Funeral services for Revers Shears, 82, Lawrence will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the mortuary.
Revers was born February 24, 1943, in Hollandale, Mississippi, the son...
Mary Jo Bruce
Dec 27, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Josephine “Mary Jo” Bruce, 88, Canyon Lake, TX, formerly of Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Lawrence. Mary Jo passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, peacefully at her home...
Evelyn Sue Neustifter
Dec 26, 2025
Evelyn Sue Neustifter, 87, of Eudora, Kansas passed away on December 26, 2025 at KU Medical Center. She passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
A visitation will take place at 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm with a Celebration of Life to follow on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary—Eudora Chapel; 1003 John L. Williams Drive Eudora, Kansas...
Paul L. Hensler
Dec 25, 2025
Paul L. Hensler passed on December 25, 2025, at Homestead of Eudora surrounded by many loving family members at his bedside. Paul was born on November 13, 1933, in Barton, Wisconsin to Elmer Hensler and Lorain (Barnes) Hensler.
Paul graduated from West Bend High School in West Bend Wisconsin in 1951. He then served in the Air Force and was honorably...
Judith Tanner
Dec 24, 2025
Judith Berry Tanner, 93 of Baldwin City, KS, passed away December 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Judith was born December 19, 1932, in Birmingham, AL, the daughter of Homer Cruse and Edna Elsie (Lewis) Berry. She graduated with a teaching degree from Birmingham Southern College and taught in the Birmingham Public Schools for several years before...
Timothy Charles Segraves
Dec 23, 2025
A memorial service for Timothy Charles Segraves, 48 of Lawrence, KS will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
After a valiant battle with a rare type of cancer, Tim passed away December 23, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. Tim was born December 22, 1977, in Great Bend, KS, the son of...
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