Obituaries

Wesley H. Williams

Wesley H. Williams

Aug 31, 2024

Wesley H. Williams (Wes) passed away Saturday, August 31 st , 2024, at his home at Brandon Woods Community Center in Lawrence KS at age 94.

He was born December 31 st , 1929, in Blackstone Virginia. The son of King S. Williams and Anne M. Williams (Hall). He graduated from Highland Springs High School in Virginia....

Judy Kay Secory

Judy Kay Secory

Aug 28, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Kay Secory a beloved family member and friend to many.  After a valiant fight with cancer Judy died at home on August 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Born and raised in Spring Lake, Michigan, Judy was a 1958 graduate of the Grand Haven Buccaneers ...

Marietta F. Winfrey

Marietta F. Winfrey

Aug 28, 2024

Marietta F. Winfrey passed away on August 28, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas. Marietta was born to Louis and Phyllis Fergerson in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on December 11, 1948.

Marietta married John Winfrey in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 19, 1969. Marietta and John had known each other all their lives, having attended kindergarten together in Texas. Marietta...

Nicki Gale Hedgecock

Nicki Gale Hedgecock

Aug 28, 2024

Nicki Gale Hedgecock, age 61, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at her home.

Nicki was born on October 18, 1962, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Robert Earl and Sandra (Smith) Garner. She was always happiest when surrounded by her friends and family, and was tireless in her efforts to let those around her know...

Mary Ann Lee

Mary Ann Lee

Aug 26, 2024

A Visitation for Mary Ann Lee, 74, will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. Mary passed on August 26, 2024 at her home.

Mary was born on June 25, 1950, in Hughes, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jessie...

Quay H. Smith

Quay H. Smith

Aug 21, 2024

Quay H. Smith was born January 10, 1925, in Vine Creek, Kansas to Nellie and Ray Smith at the homestead before the doctor could arrive. He was the fourth child of ten and the last of the siblings to depart this physical world. Proceeding him in death were Oren James Smith, Ray O. Smith, Samuel Smith, Maude Emma Tyler,...

Howard James Pollock

Howard James Pollock

Aug 20, 2024

Services for Howard James Pollock will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA) 3312 Calvin Dr. Lawrence, KS.  The family will greet friends prior to the service at the church.  A private family burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence.  Howard passed away on August 20, 2024, at Pioneer Ridge in...

Robert Grant Halbert

Robert Grant Halbert

Aug 19, 2024

Memorial Services for Robert Grant Halbert, 86, will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. with a Visitation starting at 2:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary at 120 W 13 th St, Lawrence, KS 66044. Robert passed on August 19, 2024 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Robert was born on February 3, 1938, in Mount Gilead,...

Gale Edgar Pinegar

Gale Edgar Pinegar

Aug 18, 2024

Graveside services for Gale Edgar Pinegar, 82, Lawrence will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. He died August 18, 2024, at LMH.

Gale was born May 17, 1942, in Welda, Kansas the son of Edgar and Leona (Traw) Pinegar.  He graduated from Peculiar High School, Peculiar, Missouri in...

Shirley Belle Harrell

Shirley Belle Harrell

Aug 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved matriarch, Shirley Belle Harrell, who left us on Friday, August 16, 2024 after a beautifully lived life. Shirley was born on November 29th, 1929 and lived a life full of love, laughter, and depthless kindness touching the lives of everyone who knew her. Shirley lived a...

David Miller Griffin

David Miller Griffin

Aug 13, 2024

Memorial service for David Miller Griffin, 90, Lawrence, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence, reception to follow. David passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his parents James and Helen Griffin, brothers James...

Nancy Haun Dykes

Nancy Haun Dykes

Aug 13, 2024

Nancy Haun Dykes, Prairie Village, Kansas died August 13, 2024.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was born November 3, 1934, in Kingsport, Tennessee, the daughter of Paul B. and Beatrice Marsh Haun.  She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport and from the University of Memphis.

She married Archie R. Dykes...

Christian Jonn Camlin

Christian Jonn Camlin

Aug 6, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Chris “Christian” Jonn Camlin, 59, Lawrence, will be held at 1:00 p.m. CST on August 27, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence, KS  2415 Clinton Parkway Lawrence, KS 66047. Christian went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home.

Christian was born on April 21, 1965,...

Katherine Ruth Gillihan

Katherine Ruth Gillihan

Aug 6, 2024

Katherine Ruth Gillihan passed away peacefully August 6,2024 at Cedarhurst Senior Living/Memory Care in Lawrence, Kansas with family by her side.  A celebration of her life will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Kathy was born June 1, 1934, in Buffalo, Kansas to Samuel and Rachel (Jordan) Solomon and...

Charles Harold Bowen

Charles Harold Bowen

Aug 4, 2024

Graveside services for Charles Harold Bowen, 82, Perry KS, will be held on Tuesday, August 13 th at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.  A visitation will take place on Monday, August 12 th from 6 to 8 p.m.  at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13 th Street, Lawrence, KS.  Charles passed away on Sunday, August 4 th...

Heather Marie French

Heather Marie French

Aug 3, 2024

Funeral services for Heather Marie French, 36, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. A burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Heather passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at her home.

Heather was born on June 18, 1988, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of...

Stanley “Stan” David Roth, Jr.

Stanley “Stan” David Roth, Jr.

Aug 3, 2024

Stanley David Roth Jr., 89, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 3, 2024, in Lawrence, KS, with family by his side. A memorial service will be held Monday, August 12, at 10am at the First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm on Sunday, August 11, at Warren McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

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Thomas Roswell Carmody

Thomas Roswell Carmody

Aug 2, 2024

Thomas Roswell Carmody, 91, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on August 2, 2024 at LMH Health Hospital in Lawrence Kansas. He was born on May 18, 1933, in Cleveland, OH to Thomas and Mary Carmody.

Tom is survived by his wife of 67 years Grace and children Tom  (Kay), John  (Wendy), and Mike  (Dee Dee), grandchildren Tyler...

Patrick Tyler Connell

Patrick Tyler Connell

Jul 31, 2024

Memorial service for Patrick Tyler Connell, 31, Eudora, KS, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora. Burial will follow at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary–Eudora Chapel, with a visitation to follow until 7:00...

Deborah Anne & Gaylen Curtis Koons

Deborah Anne & Gaylen Curtis Koons

Jul 30, 2024

Deborah Anne Koons

Born Deborah Anne Glaser on February 8, 1955, in Emporia, Kansas, our Deb bid her final goodbye to the Yellow Brick Road on July 30, 2024.

As a child Deb was once labeled as feral by her sister because she spent so much time away from home on the hunt...

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