Obituaries

Sep 8, 2024

A Celebration of Life service for Alice S. Blair, 101, Lawrence will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024 at the Warren-McElwain chapel in Lawrence.  Private inurnment will be at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa.

Mrs. Blair passed away September 8, 2024 at the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.

She was born December 20, 1922 in...

Sep 6, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Eagan Cluthe

Devoted mother, wife, nurse and friend

October 10, 1942 – September 6, 2024

Pat Cluthe, 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2024, in her assisted living apartment at Pioneer Ridge Community in Lawrence, Kansas with her two daughters by her side.

Pat was...

Sep 6, 2024

On the morning of September 2nd at 9:30am Ron Eastman, Shiché Áakaisshen Daxpitchéesh, began his journey to the other camp.   Ron is a loving husband, strong father, doting grandfather and an influential paternal figure to his many nephews and nieces, grandsons and granddaughters and the many other people he has mentored throughout his life.

Ron is an...

Aug 31, 2024

Memorial services for Ida Mae Sundling, 82, Lawrence, KS, will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence with a visitation starting at 5:00 p.m. Ida passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at her daughter’s home.

Ida was born on January 4, 1942, in Belleville, KS, the daughter of...

Aug 31, 2024

Sydney Beth Nemecek, 82, passed away August 31, 2024, at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, Lawrence, KS. She was born May 11, 1942, in Norman, OK, to Vivian Michael Stephen and Valda Vinita (Austin) Nemecek.

Sydney graduated from Pittsburg (KS) High School in 1960. She attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of Kansas. She later attended...

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....

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...