Obituaries
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...
Nancy Ruth Byram
Feb 14, 2026
Nancy Ruth (Mason) Byram, age 73, passed away on February 14, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas.
A full obituary and service information will be provided shortly.
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Ronnie Dee Williams
Feb 13, 2026
Ronnie Dee Williams, 90, of Overland Park, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2026. Born at home in rural Fremont County, Iowa on August 26, 1935 to Earl Henry “Jack” and Mary Williams, he lived a life marked by hard work and selfless love for his family.
Ron graduated from Farragut High School in 1953 and went on to serve...
Judith Ellen Wilson
Feb 11, 2026
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Her family will receive guests for a visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at College Church of The Nazarene - Uphaus Hall, 2020 E Sheridan St, Olathe, KS 66062, with a service following at 11:00 a.m.
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Bruce MacArthur
Feb 9, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Bruce MacArthur, who left this world on February 9, 2026, in Olathe, Kansas at the age of 79. Born on November 5, 1946, in Seattle, Washington, Bruce led a life characterized by dedication to his Christian faith.
He held a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma Washington. He...
Katherine "Kathy" Newby
Feb 9, 2026
Kathy Newby, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on February 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Kathy was born on September 12, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Earl Blackburn and Dolly May Slavens.
She was the last surviving member of eight siblings, a role she carried with strength, grace, and deep love for family.
On October...
James Edward Madearis
Feb 8, 2026
James Edward Madearis, age 79, passed February 8, 2026 surrounded by loving family. He is survived by wife, of 47 years, Shirley Madearis and children Isaac Madearis, Rachel Madearis, Naomi Pritchett, Jonathan Madearis, and Shane Gross, and brother Dave Roberts, the remaining of four brothers, Anthony Roberts and Michael Walker have passed.
James was born in Austin, Texas and raised in...
Nicole Ann Robinette
Feb 5, 2026
NICOLE ANN ANDERSON ROBINETTE
1975-2026
Nicole Ann (Anderson) Robinette, age 50, of Olathe, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Nicole was born on a Naval Base in Connecticut on March 31, 1975. She was the youngest child of Colette and Chuck Anderson. The family moved to Hallsville, MO in 1977, where Nicole had a...
Rebecca Lee Taylor
Feb 5, 2026
Becky Taylor, born August 19, 1958, passed away surrounded by family on February 5, 2026. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Becky was the beloved daughter of Juanita and Lou Jurado, and was also preceded in death by her brother, Manuel Jurado (Starla). Raised in a close and loving family, Becky developed a...
Minelle Louise Batson
Feb 5, 2026
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Jackson Thomas Layton
Feb 4, 2026
Jackson Thomas Layton entered this world on January 30, 1997 to Robert and Diane (Allcorn) Layton in Olathe, Kansas, where he lived until his college years. He took his last breath peacefully on February 4th, 2026 at The University of Kansas Health System surrounded by his loving family and friends. With his unwavering faith, he knew without question that God...
Debra Sue Nevergall
Feb 3, 2026
Debra Sue Nevergall, born January 6, 1953, in Emporia, Kansas, passed away suddenly on February 3, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas. She leaves behind a family who cherished her deeply.
She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Ernest, her father Gene Pennington, her stepfather Lloyd Ernest, her brother Randy Pennington and her beloved dogs Chester, Che-Pa and Mitsy.
Debra is...
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...
Barbara J. Noonen
Feb 1, 2026
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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...
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