Floyd Edgar Reed, Jr.
Oct 10, 2023
Floyd Edgar Reed Jr., known as "Bill" passed away in the early hours of October 10th 2023, at home. He was 87 years old. He began having symptoms of dementia in 2014, and with a strong healthy body and loving heart, he stayed with us many more years. Bill was born in Winchester, Virginia on August 25th 1936 to Goldie...
Verlin Leroy Jones
Oct 6, 2023
Verlin Leroy Jones, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023.He was born April 29, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Geraldine (Kennedy) Jones. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1965. He later attended Park College and graduated Cum Laud with two Bachelor Degrees in Human Resource Management and Information and Computer Science.Verlin proudly served...
Nancy M. Harvey
Oct 6, 2023
Nancy Harvey entered eternal rest on October 6th 2023 while residing at Brookside Health and Rehabilitation in Overbrook, Kansas.Nancy was born in Littleton Colorado. Working as a CMA at Presbyterian Manor, Manorcare, Upjohn Care and as a personal caregiver in Topeka. Continuing to care for others of all ages after retiring and residing at Brookside.Nancy was preceded in death by...
C. Robert Wykert
Oct 5, 2023
C. Robert Wykert, 96, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023.He was born July 27, 1927, in Soldier, Kansas, the son of Frank G. and Eva (Vanderwall) Wykert.Bob graduated from Circleville High School where he played on the basketball team. He enlisted and served in the United States Navy after high school. He then graduated from the University of...
Rev. Allen Langston
Sep 29, 2023
The Reverend Dr. Robert "Bob" Langston, Jr. age 97, a retired Christian (Disciples of Christ) minister, passed away on September 29, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas. Bob was born March 10, 1926 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Robert and Pauline (Rudolph) Langston. He graduated from Liberty High School where he played on the varsity basketball team, and he later...
Louise Argie Hughes
Sep 29, 2023
Louise Hughes, 90 passed away on September 29, 2023. She was born on January 13, 1933 in Big Piney, Missouri to Francis (Robbins) and Steven Underwood, she was the oldest of three girls. Her one true love was Warren Hughes and her baby Sophie a little Shih-Tzu dog her loving companion. Louise married Warren on January 16, 1949 in Lyndon,...
Judith C. Herrick
Sep 28, 2023
Judith Claudette Herrick, 84, passed away in Fort Worth, TX on September 28, 2023. Judie was born January 16, 1939, in Beattie, KS to Max Warden and Bertha Josephine (Freeby) Smith, the youngest of their nine children. She was baptized in the Methodist church and graduated from Marysville High School in 1956.Judie married Billy Dean Wiggers, Sr. on January 1,...
Ralph R. Anderson Jr.
Sep 28, 2023
Ralph R. Anderson Jr., 88, of Topeka, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on September 28, 2023. He was born on August 18, 1935, to Ralph Sr. and Grace Pearl (Hastings) Anderson in Topeka, KS. R.R. owned and operated an RV dealership in Topeka, KS. for 60-plus years. R.R. began his business adventure as a used car...
Randy Ray Stich
Sep 27, 2023
07/14/1971Randall "Randy" Ray Stich, 52, had his joyous 'homecoming' with Jesus on Wednesday, September 27, 2023. Randy, formerly of Topeka, Kansas was at home the past 9 years at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Rossville, Kansas.He was born July 14, 1971, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ronnie and Linda (Hooper) Stich. He graduated from Highland Park High School....
Joyce Yvonne Dryden-Damron
Sep 26, 2023
Joyce Yvonne Dryden- Damron, 86, died on September 26, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas. She divided her time between Topeka, KS and Mesa, AZ since 1997. She was an elementary school educator for 40 years including service in the Council Grove, KS, Rossville, KS and USD #437 Auburn- Washburn School Systems. Following her 1996 retirement as a kindergarten teacher at Jay...
Jean Myers
Sep 24, 2023
Jean L. Myers, 77, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 in Lawrence, Kansas.She was born May 25, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Howard and Blanche (Elder) Taylor. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Baker University in 1969. She was a US Army veteran with rank of 2nd Lieutenant. In the late 1970s, she worked...
Charlotte Jane Ratliff
Sep 19, 2023
Charlotte Jane Ratliff, 77, of Eskridge, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.She was born December 30, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Evelyn (Carter) Boring. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1963. In 1967, she earned her bachelor's degree from Washburn University and in 1995, earned her Master's of Business Administration from Emporia State University.Charlotte was...
Rose Ella Zorn
Sep 18, 2023
Rose E. Zorn, 79, of Olpe, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.She was born June 29, 1944, in Jerico Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Grover and Rose Anna (Cabeen) McGuire. She attended East Gate Jr. High School. Rose met Raymond Zorn and they were married on January 26, 1977. They had a family farm and she enjoyed watching the bull...
Thomas Robert Lewis
Sep 17, 2023
Thomas Robert Lewis, 77, of Topeka, passed away on September 17, 2023 He was born on May 3, 1946 to Philip and Mary Lucile (Lillard) Lewis at Topeka, KS. Thomas is survived by his nieces, Jennifer Lewis and Elizabeth LeBlanc; nephews, Roger Pitkin and William Pitkin as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his...
Cary Jean Anne Madl
Sep 17, 2023
Cary Jeanann Madl, 46, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.She was born November 17, 1976, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Duayne Madl and Barbara (Sonday) Madl Taylor. She has two half-sisters, Abigail Taylor and Megan Taylor. Cary was placed at Johnson Crib Care Home in Lee Summit, MO when she was three months old. While living...
Maya Shawntee Brown
Sep 17, 2023
Maya Brown, 44, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on September 17, 2023 at Ascension Vis Christi Hospital. She was born on April 13, 1979, to Raymond Beard and Belinda Marie Lewis in Topeka, KS. Maya worked as a CMA for Evergreen Nursing home. On 18 March 2000, she married Otis Brown. Maya and Otis lived in, Little Rock, Arkansas. She...
Rosabell Empress Williams-Cervantes
Sep 13, 2023
Baby Rosabell Empress Williams- Cervantes was born on July 06, 2023 in Topek, Kansas to Devante Williams and Carina Cervantes. She gained her angel wings on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.She is survived by her parents; paternal grandparents, Michelle Prettyman and Keywuan Williams; maternal grandparents, Elma Mendoza and Francisco Cervantes; and her aunts and uncles, Ayden Prettyman, Alyanna Myrick, Desire Willams,...
Mike West
Sep 11, 2023
Mike West unexpectedly passed away at the age of 59 on September 11, 2023. Mike married Deb West February 14, 1990.He was an accomplished artist with many of his own paintings proudly displayed throughout his and his loved ones' homes. He had a passion for creating and was constantly exploring new techniques and mediums, always pushing the boundaries of his...
Wilma Eiche
Sep 11, 2023
Wilma "Willie" (Williams) Eiche, 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 11, 2023.She was born November 4, 1927, in Alex, Arkansas, the daughter of George and Carmon (Dowdy) Williams. Willie was a talented seamstress. She won several awards and shared her talents by making special dresses for her family and teaching them how to sew. In addition to sewing, Willie...
John J. Kester
Sep 11, 2023
John Jonathan Kester, born January 5th, 1940 in Independence, MO to Jasper and Myrtle Ellen Summers Kester and the loving husband of Cheryl Ann Reshaw Kester, passed away on September 11, 2023 in Topeka, KS.John graduated from Fort Osage High School and was proud of his two associate degrees he got from Highland Community College later in life. He grew...
