Obituaries
Johnnie "John" Lee
Feb 3, 2026
Johnnie “John” Curtis Lee, age 80, passed away on February 3, 2026. He was born on January 23, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri.
John was the son of Zoe Miller Lee and Clyde Lee, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jonette R. (Jo) Lee, whom he married in April of...
Todd Andrew Scofield
Feb 1, 2026
Todd A. Scofield, 60, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Todd was born in Independence, Kansas, to Bill and Mary Lou Scofield, and grew up in Emporia, Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas living in the ATO house and later graduated from Emporia State University. Todd had a lifelong love of sports, especially football, basketball, and...
Neva Joyce Crumb
Jan 31, 2026
Memorial Services for Neva Joyce Crumb, 95, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Penwell-Gable, 14275 S Black Bob Rd, Olathe, Kansas. Reception and visitation will follow.
Neva J. Crumb, a long-time resident of Emporia and Topeka, was a faithful wife, mother to four children, and friend to many in her church and neighborhood. She was...
Melinda Maureen Randall
Jan 31, 2026
Melinda Maureen Randall, age 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great‑grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Her life was a beautiful testament to curiosity, creativity, and unwavering devotion to the people she loved most.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Ernest Andy and Francis Mathis, Melinda grew into a woman whose gentle strength and boundless imagination shaped every...
David Allen Proffitt
Jan 31, 2026
David Allen Proffitt 1944-2026
David Allen Proffitt was a veteran and trusted Kansas City banker, but his most treasured role was husband, father, and grandfather.
He was born on Easter Day, 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Dorothy and Ed Proffitt and grew up in Roeland Park, Kansas, where he was graduated from St. Agnes and Bishop Miege High School and maintained...
Haeju Kim Patel
Jan 30, 2026
Haeju Kim Patel, age 62, passed away on January 30, 2026 in Olathe, KS.
She was born on November 6, 1963 in Yeonggwang, South Korea, middle daughter of the late Kwi-Im and Yeon-Kyo Kim. Haeju grew up with two sisters, Hye-Wook and Hye-Hyun, and two brothers, Min-Gul and Min-Chul. After graduating with an English Literature degree in South Korea, Haeju moved...
William M. Knapp
Jan 29, 2026
William M. Knapp, affectionately known as Bill, was born on March 29, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed this world on January 29, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Bill was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Kathie Knapp, and a nurturing father to his children: Jim Curry, Jamie Robinson, and...
Olivia Roney
Jan 28, 2026
Olivia Roney, 80, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away on January 28, 2026. She was born on March 4, 1945, in Laurel, Mississippi.
Olivia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. She worked alongside her husband in the family plumbing business for many years and took great pride in being a mother to her four...
William B. Evans
Jan 28, 2026
William (Bill) B. Evans of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wed, January 28, 2026 at the University of Kansas Hospital at the age of 89. He was born on May 5, 1936 to Richard J. Evans and Marie (Boettger) Evans at the Farmsteads near Jackson, NE. After graduating from South Sioux City, NE High School, he went on to...
Phyllis Lovell Maley
Jan 28, 2026
Phyllis Lovell Maley, age 79, of Olathe, KS, passed away on January 28, 2026.
She is survived by her children Christopher Maley (LeeAnn) and Melissa Schafer (Jeremy); and grandchildren Jackson and Mimi Zinn of Olathe, KS, Alex Maley of Mt. Juliet, TN, and stepgrandchildren Emma and Kate Schafer of Olathe, KS. Also surviving are sister Suzanne Hall, Montclair, NJ, and brother...
Carolee Ann Stark
Jan 28, 2026
Carolee Ann Stark, age 91, passed away January 28, 2026.
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Charlene Kay Williams
Jan 27, 2026
Charlene Kay Williams, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. Born on October 16, 1943 to Charles and Ruth Strong in Omaha, Nebraska, she lived a life brimming with love for others and hospitality that was unmatched.
She married Ron Williams on July 15, 1969 and they welcomed four daughters who were the light of her...
Nancy Jean Brown
Jan 26, 2026
Nancy Jean Brown, lovingly known as Mom and Nana, passed away peacefully in her home, on January 26, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born in Joplin, Missouri, and lived a life defined by kindness, selflessness, and unwavering love for her family. She is survived by her son Dan Brown, daughter Mandy Montgomery, sisters Marsha (Rob) Finch and...
Gary Richardson
Jan 22, 2026
Gary L. Richardson December 11, 1938 – January 22, 2026
Gary L. Richardson, 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026. Born in Langley, Oklahoma, to Ernest and Ramona Richardson.
Gary proudly served his country in the United States Army, completing his training at Fort Hood, Texas, where he earned a Sharpshooter qualification. He continued his service in...
Fredie Mae Nelson
Jan 22, 2026
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Tipawan Ocharoenkul
Jan 21, 2026
Tipawan Ocharoenkul passed away peacefully, leaving this world gentler than she found it on Wednesday January 21st, 2026.
Born July 14, 1944 age 82 in Korat Thailand she was a beloved mother of her three children Wilaiwan Ocharoenkul, Jakkit Ocharoenkul, and Jaruwan O’Brien and her four grandchildren Chopin Noochintra, Simon Ocharoenkul, Megan Ocharoenkul, and Aunchalee O’Brien.
She moved through the world with...
Janie Allen
Jan 19, 2026
Betty Jane Allen, affectionately known as Janie, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Born on November 7, 1933, in Havana, Kansas, she was the daughter of Mabel (Sell) Click and William Edgar Click, who were later divorced. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and her beloved husband of 62 years, Reverend Donald F....
Eugene "Gene" Bailey Cramer
Jan 19, 2026
Eugene "Gene" Bailey Cramer, born on March 28, 1929, in Sedalia, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, in Overland Park, Kansas, at the remarkable age of 96. He lived a life filled with dedication, family, and professional achievement.
Gene pursued his education at the University of Missouri Kansas City, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. He carved out a...
Thomas Patrick Gibbs
Jan 16, 2026
Thomas Patrick Gibbs,79,of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Diana Gibbs, with whom he shared 50 wonderful years of marriage.
Born in Sedalia, Missouri, Tom was the son of George and Kathleen Gibbs. He graduated from Smith Cotton High School and the University of Central Missouri with a degree in business and...
Carol Ann Sheffield
Jan 15, 2026
September 16, 1943 - January 15, 2026
Carol Ann Sheffield, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Olathe, KS.
Carol was born in Franklin, Kansas, on September 16, 1943, to William and Marie Shaffer. She attended school in Arma, Kansas, and upon graduating from high school, worked various clerical jobs. She married Dan Sheffield, in 1961, and they had two...
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