Obituaries
Phillip A. Godwin, Md
Dec 15, 2022
Celebration of Life (January 24, 1928 – December 15, 2022)
“Wear the white coat with dignity and pride—it is an honor and privilege to get to serve the public as a physician.” —Bill H. Warren, MD
Phillip Andrew Godwin, MD, 94 of Lawrence was devoted to his family, church, community and the patients he served...
Donald Richard Raybern
Dec 11, 2022
Memorial services for Donald Richard Raybern, 77, Lawrence, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. Don passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, from Parkinson’s complications at his home, surrounded by family.
Don was born on March 10, 1945, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Joseph N....
Arthur M. Barton, Sr.
Dec 9, 2022
A Memorial Service for Arthur M. Barton, 86, Lawrence, KS will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Southside Church of Christ in Lawrence, KS. Arthur passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at LMH Health.
Arthur was born on February 6, 1936, in Thompsonville, KS, the son of Isaac and Cecilia (Gieber) Barton.
...Marjorie Lou (Folks) Black
Dec 7, 2022
Marjorie Lou (Folks) Black passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on December 7, 2022. She was 93 years old.
Marge was born in October 1929 to Guy and Eunice (Manter) Folks as the youngest of six children, raised on a farm. Marge attended Riverside, a one-room schoolhouse, and Liberty Memorial High School in Lawrence, KS....
Mona R. Crump
Dec 5, 2022
Mona R. Crump passed away on December 5, 2022, a resident of Brandon Woods retirement community in Lawrence, Kansas. Mona was born in McPherson, Kansas on September 4, 1928 to Dan and Louise (Martens) Ratzlaff. Mona’s childhood years were spent in Hillsboro, Plains, and Lakin, Kansas, and she graduated from high school in Bakersfield, California. She attended the University...
Benjamin (Ben) C. Cole
Dec 2, 2022
Benjamin (Ben) C. Cole, 68, Lawrence, passed away December 2nd at LMH. Family will announce a future gathering in Colorado at a later date.
Sharon J. Noble
Dec 2, 2022
The family of Sharon J. Noble, 82, Eudora will greet friends from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel. A private family graveside will be at the Eudora Cemetery. Sharon passed away Friday, December 2, 2022, at Medicalodges in Eudora.
Sharon was born December 25, 1939, in Buffalo,...
Douglas Lawrence
Dec 1, 2022
Douglas Lawrence was part of that unusual group of people for whom one career simply isn’t enough. His varied and prolific contributions to music and ministry blessed many for more than 60 years. Doug was born on September 26, 1942 in El Segundo, California to Floyd and Marjorie (Hesser) Lawrence. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s...
Daniel Casey Moore
Dec 1, 2022
Daniel Casey Moore, 52, passed peacefully on December 1 st , 2022, at Overland Park Regional Hospital, surrounded by loving friends and family.
Casey was born on February 3 rd , 1970, in Dallas, Texas to Molly Mulloy and Philip Austin Moore. Needless to say, he was a lifelong and VERY passionate Cowboys fan! Casey resided in...
Donna Caley
Dec 1, 2022
Donna Marie (Anderton) Caley, age 84, passed away on December 1, 2022 in Lawrence KS. Donna was born the oldest of three daughters in Kansas City, MO and grew up in both Brooklyn, NY (during World War II) and Kansas City, MO. A talented pianist, she graduated from East High School in 1956 and attended William Jewel College. She...
John W. Hadl
Nov 30, 2022
Memorial services for John W. Hadl, 82, Lawrence, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Lied Center of Kansas. Masks are suggested but not required. John passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community.
John was born on February 15, 1940, in Lawrence, the son of Jess and...
Jimmie Donald Dickerson
Nov 27, 2022
There are no formal services for Jimmie Donald Dickerson, 84, Eudora, KS. Jimmie passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Homestead of Eudora.
Jimmie was born on April 29, 1938, in Jackson County Missouri, the son of Napoleon Bauguard Dickerson and Margaret Marie (Hawks) Dickerson.
Survivors include his children, Donald Eugene Dickerson (children, Renee,...
Robert “Bob” Lawrence Goombi
Nov 27, 2022
Robert “Bob” Lawrence Goombi was born on November 8 th , 1933, on his grandparent’s farm in Mountainview, OK. He departed to his heavenly home on November 27 th , 2022, at the age of 89 in Eudora, KS.
Bob is the son of Robert and Bessie Goombi. He spent his childhood and early teen years at...
Marilyn Sue (Northington) Wilson
Nov 26, 2022
A private family graveside service will be held for Marilyn Sue (Northington) Wilson, Friday, December 2nd 2022, at Eudora Cemetery. The family will welcome friends and family at Marilyn’s home: 115 W 15th Street, Eudora, KS from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022. Marilyn passed peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 26th, 2022.
...Lillian Sudlow
Nov 23, 2022
A full, rich, and long life ended with the passing of Lillian Doris Gehb Sudlow on November 23, 2022 in Lawrence, Kansas. Born on July 29, 1924, in Berkeley, California to Julius Gehb and Emma Lux Gehb, Lillian attended Thousand Oaks Elementary School and Berkeley High School. Both she and her sister Betty were talented artists, and Lillian had an...
Judith “Judy” Allen Morris
Nov 23, 2022
Private Family only Graveside services for Judith “Judy” Allen Morris, 84, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Oak Hill Cemetery. Judy passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at LMH Health.
Judy was born on January 20, 1938, in Hays, KS, the daughter of Milton and Isabel (Perry) Allen.
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Dennis Ray Dunavin
Nov 21, 2022
Dennis Ray Dunavin, 74, of Lawrence Kansas passed away on Monday November 21, 2022, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
Dennis was born on July 31, 1948, in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, the son of Paul and Ruth (Ryan) Dunavin.
Dennis spent his childhood growing up DeSoto Kansas. After serving in the U.S. Army...
Carlene Blackburn
Nov 20, 2022
Funeral services for Carlene Blackburn, 94, Lawrence, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2022 at Cornerstone Community Church, 2500 O’Connell Road, Lawrence, KS. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Carlene passed away on November 20, 2022 at her home.
Carlene was born on April 12, 1928 in Waldron, AR, the daughter of Ernest...
Jack D. Keim
Nov 18, 2022
Jack D. Keim, 82, Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022.
On January 12, 1940, just one day shy of his parents’ first anniversary, Jack was born to Donnis and Roxie (Sherraden) Keim. He had to wait nearly 5 years to meet his Marine father coming home from serving in WW2. While he was gone,...
Ernest “Ernie” Simon
Nov 16, 2022
Ernest “Ernie” Simon, age 74, of Eudora KS
Passed away November 16,2022 peacefully at his home.
Ernie was born September 15,1948 in Colwich KS.
The son of Al and Helen Simon. He spent his youth growing up in Parsons KS.
Following graduation Ernie moved to Eudora KS where he spent the...
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