Obituaries

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V. Jeanne Purcell-Littell

V. Jeanne Purcell-Littell

V. Jeanne Purcell-Littell

Jeanne was born at the Epworth Hospital in Liberal, KS to Forrest and Frances Holland-Purcell.  She was the older sister to Larry and Gary.  Jeanne started her education at the Voorhees country school south of Hugoton with eight grades and on teacher.  She graduated from Hugoton Rural High School in 1955.

She...

John Eugene Dudley

John Eugene Dudley

Full obituary coming soon.

Jay Alexander

Jay Alexander

Dear Jay:

We never expected to grow old together

No one promised us the future

However, we didn’t expect it to be so short

You were a husband,

a father,

a grandpa

You loved nature, art and beauty.

You loved learning...

Charles “Warren” Banning

Charles “Warren” Banning

Warren Banning was born on June 25, 1925. He grew up on a farm near Clinton Lake and attended a small school called Model School for eight years. When Warren’s father became the sheriff, they moved to town and lived in the county jail for four years. Warren then went to Memorial High School and played football. He enjoyed...

Peter “Jesse” Carleton

Peter “Jesse” Carleton

A Celebration of Life for Peter “Jesse” Carleton will be held from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at LBC in Lawrence.  Green Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Jesse was born in Burlington, Vermont, August 24,1938, and always was a true Vermonter, but loved...

Ron Jones

Ron Jones

Ron Jones was a force of nature. And it was in nature where he found himself most at home. His rescue and rehabilitation of an injured juvenile sparrow hawk named Moonshine in the early ‘80s was a storied example of his connection with birds and all the creatures that inspired his wild life.

His talents were many:...

David Matthew Sprinkle

David Matthew Sprinkle

David was born on October 5, 1956, in Mobile, AL to Albert Sprinkle Sr. and Josephine “Edris” (Klein) Sprinkle.

He was the 5th of 6 children, Albert Jr. Mike, Russ, Wes, and Sally. Preceding him in death are both parents, brother Russ, nephew Mike Jr, and his beautiful babies who are now with him in heaven.

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Pamela Andrene’ Morgan

Pamela Andrene’ Morgan

Pamela was born on August 4, 1945 in Holstein, Iowa to Hazel and Roert E Mohr.  She was the oldest of five children, her being the only daughter.  She grew up on a farm in Cushing, Iowa and belonged to the 4-H Club, played sports and was active in the Lutheran Youth Group.  She loved spending time with her...

Lillian Kay Carl

Lillian Kay Carl

Lillian Kay Carl, mother and friend to many, died Wednesday after a long battle with lung and heart disease and cancer. She was 80 years old.

Ms. Carl was born on Nov. 15, 1943, in Duluth, Kansas, the second child of Iverna and Ben Teske. She graduated from high school in 1961. It was her dream to...

Duane Bruce Smith

Duane Bruce Smith

Funeral services for Duane Bruce Smith, 79, Eudora, KS, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora.  A burial will follow at the Eudora City Cemetery.  The family will greet friends from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Eudora.

Duane was born on January 30,...

Scot Michael Grabbe

Scot Michael Grabbe

Scot Michael Grabbe, 51, of Lawrence, KS passed on March 3, 2025. Memorial Mass will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Parish; 1234 Kentucky Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Donations in Scot’s name may be made to the organization or charity of the donor’s choice and may be...

Reta Mae Ellis

Reta Mae Ellis

Services for Reta Mae Ellis, 91, De Soto, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the mortuary.  Burial will follow the service at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence.

Reta was born November 29, 1933, in De...

David Richard Theel

David Richard Theel

No formal services are planned.