All Obituaries

Ruth V. (McFarlane) Murphy, 95, of Leawood, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Colonial Oaks Senior Living in Leawood, Kansas.  Ruth was born in Burlingame, Kansas on May 10, 1931.  She was the fifth of five children of Andrew McFarlane and Frances (Kelley) McFarlane. Ruth graduated from Burlingame High School in 1948.  She then worked for a short time at Merrill Packing in Topeka, Kansas before moving with her family to Kansas City, Kansas where she worked for the ...

Dub Anthony McElroy, 66, of Carbondale, Kansas, passed away June 11, 2026.    Dub was born March 17,1960 in Dermott, Arkansas, to Betty Lou Beavers McElroy and the late Irvin Ronald McElroy.  When Dub wasn’t at work, he loved spending time outdoors, whether in his shop or tackling projects on his ever-growing “honey do” list. He often joked that if he ever retired, he wouldn't be able to stay home because Lorri would always have another project waiting for ...

Peggy Ellen (Martin) Smith, 68, of Overbrook, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on February 6, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Walter “Walt” Martin and Sharon Thurber.  She graduated from Lyndon High School with the class of 1976.  On April 15, 1978, Peggy was united in marriage to Steven Smith in Overbrook, KS, at the United Methodist Church.  They recently ...

Barbara Ann Leach, 83, of Baldwin City, KS died June 9, 2026, in Baldwin City at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born August 18, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of William DeCaeny and Arlene L. (Kier) DeCaeny. She moved from Overland Park, KS to Baldwin City, KS in her youth, and later graduated from Baldwin High School with the class of 1961. On August 5, 1961 Barbara was united in marriage to Russell “Gene” Leach at Sacred Heart Catholic church in ...

John Huffman, 90, of Lane, KS died Monday, June 8 2026, at his home.He was born May 18, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, the son of John Huffman and Isabella (Henson) Huffman. He graduated from Eagle Point Oregon High School with the class of 1954. He later moved from Olathe, KS and had been a resident in Lane, KS since 1986.March 30, 1957, John was united in marriage to Patricia Burt in Carson City Nevada. They shared 60 years of marriage before Patricia passed on August 16, 2017.John ...

Alton Ray Mills, 89, of Osage City, KS died peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Osage City, Kansas. He was born on January 26, 1937 at the family farm in Burlingame, KS the son of Chester Mills and Margaret (Northcutt) Mills. Alton graduated from Burlingame High School with the class of 1955.  Alton lived on the family land, raising livestock and crops. In addition to farming, he was a skilled carpenter. He was very proud of tending to the family farm his entire ...

Ricky Norman Chambers, 76, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, surrounded by the memories of a life well lived and the love of family and friends. Rick was born on September 20, 1949, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Norman Dean Chambers and Norma Charlotte (Miller) Chambers. He was raised in Baldwin City and graduated from Baldwin High School with the Class of 1968. Following graduation, he continued his education at Butler County Community College, ...

Leroy Daniel Hildebrandt, 94, of Ottawa, KS died Sunday, May 31, 2026 in Richmond, Kansas. He was born December 5, 1931 in rural Osage County, Kansas the son of Ott Hildebrandt and Minnie (Neihoff) Hildebrandt. He moved with his family in 1940 to a farm west of Ottawa and helped his father and brother around the farm. He began foundation work and building during this time. On May 25, 1954 Leroy was united in marriage to Maxine Nilges. The couple shared over 53 years of loving marriage ...

Daryl Elyse Fulcher, 87, of Baldwin City, Kansas died Friday, May 29, 2026 at Baldwin Healthcare and Rehab in Baldwin City, Kansas. She was born May 26, 1939 in Worcester, Massachusetts the daughter of Wallace and Elsie (Perks) Peterson.  She graduated from Auburn High School with the class of 1957.  In 1977, Daryl was united in marriage to Charles C. Fulcher in Cape May Court House, New Jersey.  They shared many years of loving marriage until Charles’ passing. Daryl ...

Shirley June Perrin, 94, of Baldwin City, KS died Wednesday May 27, 2026 in Baldwin City, Kansas. She was born June 25, 1931 in Bell County,Texas the daughter of Virgil Cecil McCasland  and Annie (Hitchcock) McCasland. Shirley would go on to graduate from Georgetown High School before attending the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor and Tarleton State University where she obtained a Masters of Education. Shirley would then live in Carlton,Texas and Stephenville, Texas for many years ...