Obituaries

Annette Swearingen

Annette Marie Swearingen died on Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by her family and friends. She was 82.She was born on Aug. 1, 1943, in Rooks County, Kansas, to Edmond and Alma Roy, whose families had immigrated from Quebec, Canada. Orphaned as a small child, she ...

Robert Swanson

Robert Barlow Swanson, age 89 of Lawrence, passed away June 4, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.

Lynn Abrams

A Candlelight Vigil for Lynn Audrey Abrams, 70, Lawrence, will be 6 pm, August 6, 2026, at Loose Park In Kansas City, Missouri. She died April 18, 2026. rumsey-yost.com

Bryson Chareune

Private family services for Bryson Phouvanh Bowkie Chareune, 25, Lawrence, will happen at a later date. He died June 2, 2026, at his home. rumsey-yost.com

Kathryn King

Kathryn Dell 'Kay' Lanpher Boatright King, a woman of deep social conscience and community spirit, passed away peacefully following a life dedicated to her family and service to others. Her life journey carried her from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Southwest Florida, and finally to Lawrence, Kansas. ...

Tamela Self

Celebration of Life Services for Tamela (Tammy) Jacqueline Self, 54, Lawrence, will be 3 pm, Friday, June 19, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died May 25, 2026. rumsey-yost.com