Obits
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,...
Charles August Manthe Jr., known affectionately as Sonny, 76, of Topeka, passed away in his home Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025.
He was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Leavenworth, the son of Charles Sr. and Ora (Rice) Manthe. He graduated from Lansing High School in 1967.
Charles was employed with Hallmark Cards...
Althea Marie (Cordell) Fordham, 95, formerly of Havensville, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Eastridge Nursing Home in Centralia.
Althea Marie, oldest child of Glenn Sanford and Gladys (Hickman) Cordell, was born July 20, 1930, in Holly, Colo. She attended middle school in Granada, Colo., in...
