Obits
Justin Ryan “Ak wa be” Pahmahmie, 39, of Mayetta, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born April 19, 1986, in Topeka, the son of Richard, Jr. and Pamela (Brewer) Pahmahmie. He was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Justin...
Timothy David Hallier, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 at Community Hospital in Onaga.
He was born May 24, 1953, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Otto and Patsy Smith Hallier. From the age of 11, Tim...
Georgette Marie Hinkle, 61, Mayetta, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.
She was born Aug. 19, 1964, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Loyd and Adeline Jessepe Horn. She graduated from Platte County R3 High School in 1982, attended the University of Missouri for a year...
Shirley Ann Allen, 95, of Valley Falls, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at Kelly House in Meriden.
She was born Nov. 4, 1930, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Wesley Theodore and Rena Mae (Hammond) Arthur.
She attended school in St. Joseph, Mo., Kansas City, Mo., and Sioux City and LeMars,...
Dorothy R. “Dot” Sosna, 89, of Hoyt, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at her home.
She was born July 22, 1936, in Kansas City, the daughter of Henry and Stella Mortko Dolinar. She graduated from Bishop Ward High School in Kansas City in 1954.
Dot was a devoted member of St....
David Leon Adkins, 78, of Topeka, lost his battle with cancer and gained his eternal life with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025.
Born on Dec. 7, 1947, in Concordia to Ralph Otis and Katherine Leona (Gustafson) Adkins, David grew up in Delphos, attending Delphos schools until his...
Eleanor “June” Ashley, 91, of Denison, passed away Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at Vintage Park Nursing Home in Holton.
She was born June 12, 1934, in Vermillion, the daughter of Frank L. and Thelma H. (Graves) Herring.
June graduated from Ozawkie High School in 1952. She worked a few years for the State...
T.A. (Thelma Ann) Parks, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. When asked what “T.A.” stands for, she would kindly inform you that “it’s the best kept secret in Topeka.”
She was born March 28, 1941, in Beloit, the daughter of John and Neva (Giddings) Finley. T.A. graduated from...
Woodward “Woody” Drury, 97, of Hiawatha, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Sabetha Manor.
Woody was born March 3, 1928, in Rosedale, to William and Ora Ratcliff Drury.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. During his time in the Navy he was a machinist’s mate...
Randall “Randy” Spencer Nott, 65, Wetmore, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at his home.
He was born April 22, 1960, in Seneca, the son of Clements Claudean Sr. and Mary Francis Chrisman Nott. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1978.
Mr. Nott worked for Rockwell International for several years,...
