Obits
Sandra “Sandy” K. (Bernhardt) Rison, 67, of Topeka, formerly of Sabetha, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Topeka.
Sandy was born on Oct. 21, 1958, in Topeka, the daughter of Warren Dean Bernhardt Sr. and Nelda Mae (Wells) Bernhardt. She grew up and went to school in Holton. She worked at...
Lyle “Henry” Melvin, 87, of Soldier, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at his grandson’s home in Onaga.
He was born Nov. 22, 1938, in America City, the son of Homer Jackson and Mildred L. (McClain) Melvin.
Henry graduated from Corning High School in 1957. He was a life-long farmer and helped with...
Robert Aaron Atkinson Jr., 73, of Holton, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at The University of Kansas Medical Center.
He was born on Aug. 16, 1952, in Memphis, Tenn., to Robert Aaron and Merle Jean (Catt) Atkinson. He was one of five of Jean’s children. He...
Jeffrey Charles Beam was born to Larry and Beverly (Schumann) Beam on Sept. 16, 1967, in Topeka, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He passed away at his home in Topeka on July 14, 2026.
Jeff was a proud graduate of Seaman High School’s Class of 1986. He excelled in football...
Joy P. Faulkner, 73, of Mayetta, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home.
She was born March 25, 1953, in Lawrence, the daughter of Jared and Marilee Robison Barker. Growing up, Joy had lived in the Philippines for 16 years as a missionary kid. She graduated from Seattle Christian High...
Bessie Lorraine McKinsey Swain, 102, formerly of Holton, died Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Eastridge Nursing Home in Centralia.
She was born May 2, 1924, the daughter of Otto and Stella Peasley McKinsey. She attended school at Avoca and Bucks Grove and graduated from Soldier Rural High School in 1942...
William “Billy” Raines, 73, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 25, 2026.
Known affectionately as Uncle Billy to all who loved him, Bill to his wife Nancy and Dad to their son Jacob, he was a devoted husband and father whose love was steady, gentle and unwavering. His quiet strength...
Velma Osborn, 98 of Manhattan, passed away on July 23, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.
Arrangements are in the care of Irvin Parkview Funeral Home in Manhattan. A rosary will be held at Irvin Parkview Funeral Home at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30 with a visitation following from 6...
Leland E. Bailey, 77, passed away in his tractor at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. He succumbed to doing the one thing he refused to give up and that is his work.
Leland is leaving behind a legacy defined by hard work and an indomitable spirit that shaped every endeavor he pursued.
Born on Oct. 11...
Teresa “Terri” Ann Gallup was born on Nov. 29, 1957, in Holton to Paul Robert Moser and Ila Rose “Rosie” Jenkins. She passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Tulsa, Okla., at the age of 68.
Terri grew up in Holton, where she attended local schools and graduated with the Holton High School Class...
