Obituaries

Nov 21, 2024

Bettie Charlene Wilson, 74, a cherished resident of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on November 21, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House, Kansas City, MO. She leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. She was born on May 15, 1950 in West Hollywood, CA to  Adelaide Lucille “Searle” Wilson Creath and Charles Francis Wilson (both deceased). Her life...

Nov 21, 2024

Alexander B. Perez, 82, passed peacefully from this earth on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home in Lawrence, Kansas.  A Visitation followed by Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 1234 Kentucky St., Lawrence, Kansas. Visitation will last from 1:30 pm until 2:15 pm, when a Rosary Recitation...

Nov 20, 2024

John M. Spurgeon, 75, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 pm on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 West 13th Street, in Lawrence, KS. A Memorial Mass will be held 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November...

Nov 20, 2024

A Visitation for Charles Curtis Tidd, 88, Lawrence, KS will be held from 2:00 ~ 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS. Charles passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at LMH Health in Lawrence, KS.

Charles was born on April 21, 1936, in Salina, KS, the son of Walter Glen and...

Nov 19, 2024

Patricia (Pat) Corken Sublett passed away on November 19, 2024, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Lawrence surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 23, 1935, in Hiawatha, KS to Robert N. Corken and Caroline Jane Porch Corken.  She had one brother, Robert Corken who preceded her in death.  She grew up in Hiawatha, graduating from Hiawatha High...

Nov 19, 2024

There are no formal services scheduled at this time for Brian Paul Bouton, 61, Tonganoxie, KS. Brian passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his residence.

Brian was born on January 31, 1963, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Edwin H. And Agnes E. (Grindstaff) Bouton.

Survivors include his sister, Gail (Troy) Mailen, brother,...

Nov 16, 2024

Rhiannon Avery Jane Goss of Topeka, Kansas passed at her home on November 16, 2024. Funeral Service will take place on November 30, 2024, at 11a.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS. A visitation will be held one hour prior at 10 a.m.

Rhiannon was born on September 17, 2024 to Samantha Orender and...

Nov 16, 2024

Julianne (Julie) S. Hack – July 21, 1929 – November 16, 2024

Julie Hack was born on July 21,1929 in Omaha, Nebraska.  She was the daughter of Helen Claire Payne and Carl Gustav Seashore.  She attended high school in State College, PA She attended Northwestern University and Penn State University.  She married Alan G. Hack, Jr on...

Nov 16, 2024

No formal services are planned for R. Michael Pinegar, 72, of Lawrence, KS.  He died November 16, 2024 at his home in Lawrence.

He was born on January 16, 1952, in Colony, Kansas, the son of Roy Francis and Marion Zoe (Cackler) Pinegar.

He served his country in the US Army.

He married...

Nov 15, 2024

Celebration of life services for David Harlan Livingood, 71, of Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence. He died on November 15th, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka after a short battle with lymphoma.

Dave was born September 1, 1953 at the University of Kansas hospital,...

Nov 11, 2024

Longtime Lawrence resident Sharon Ruth Brown (neé Burton) passed away peacefully on the morning of November 11, 2024. She was 80 years old.  Sharon was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 16, 1944, the third child and first daughter of Charles and Ruth Burton. She attended Washington High School, where she served as the editor of the school...

Nov 10, 2024

James “Jamie” Franklin Lowe, 60, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away suddenly on November 10, 2024. His family is devastated by this loss.

Jamie was born on September 21, 1964, in Lawrence, Kansas to Robert Nelson and Anne Louise (Stoner) Lowe. He grew up in Winona, Kansas, graduating from Triplains High School in 1983. He received degrees from...

Nov 9, 2024

Services for Jimmy Ray Elder, 93, Linwood will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Basehor United Methodist Church, Basehor, KS.  The burial will follow at Mt. Sidney Cemetery in Linwood, KS.  The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Basehor United Methodist Church.

Jimmy was born...

Nov 9, 2024

Graveside inurnment services for Terry Lee McGreevy, veteran of the United States Army, 76, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 12:30 p.m. on November 29, 2024, at Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. Terry passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, LMH Health in Lawrence, KS.

Terry was born on October 7, 1948, in Seneca, KS, the...

Nov 9, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Eugenia Walters “Jean”, 75, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on November 23, 2024, at St. Johns The Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS, with a visitation starting at 9:00 a.m., also at the church. Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Jean passed away on...

Nov 8, 2024

Judy Jane Meyer – Harbison – Bradley, 80, formerly of Lawrence, KS. Judy passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at The Piper Assisted Living and Memory Care in Kansas City, KS.

Judy was born on August 18, 1944, in Pauline, KS, the daughter of Ray and Delphia (Bailey) Meyer.

Judy was preceded in death...

Nov 5, 2024

Graveside services for Billy Edward Yates, 84, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024, at Paola City Cemetery in Paola, KS. The service will be officiated by his son, Rev. Mark Yates, pastor of Bent Knee Cowboy Church in Bonner Springs, KS. Billy passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his daughter’s...

Nov 4, 2024

Tino James White

Born January 22, 1984

Died November 4, 2024

Tino grew up and lived in Lawrence, Kansas his whole life, where he attended Lawrence public schools located on the east side of Lawrence. He enjoyed working on vehicles as a mechanic. He even dabbled with tattooing, leaving his mark on others....

Nov 2, 2024

Memorial services for Cherylene Sylvia (Hayslett) Morriss, 75, Lawrence, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.  The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.  Cherylene passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the home of her daughter Elizabeth.

Oct 31, 2024

Dorothy Dean Williams died October 31, 2024. Her husband of 71 years, Wesley, proceeded her in death on August 31, 2024. Dorothy grew up in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Susie and Charlie Tustin. Her parents owned and operated an ice cream plant called PICCO (Pittsburg Ice Cream Co) where Dorothy worked many years as a soda jerk. She...