Obituaries

Kazeem Hameed

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Kazeem. Honor him by doing what he did best: check on your people, lead with kindness, remind family daily they are loved. Full obituary at Rumsey-Yost.com

Lou Montague

Celebration of Life for Lou Ann Montague, nee Shy, 70, of Columbia, MO, Sat. July 25, 1:30-3:00 at Parker Price & Davidson, Topeka, KS. View full obituary at ppdfuneral.com.

Harry Wade

Services for Harry E. Wade, 89, Lawrence will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 24, 2026, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church. Harry passed away on June 23, 2026, in Lawrence. warrenmcelwain.com

John Jackson

John Victor Jackson was born March 4, 1932 in Lawrence, KS. He was the son of Millard and Matilda (Henon) Jackson. His early years were spent on the family farm west of Baldwin City helping his father to work the land. This land was bought in 1860 by his great-great Uncle, Thomas McQuillan, ...

Grant Caughey

A vis for Grant Caughey is set from 9-11 am Mon July 27 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. A Graveside svc is set for 1:30 pm Mon July 27 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. www.warrenmcelwain.com

William Schmeelk

Celebration of Life for Bill Schmeelk, 62, of Lawrence, will be from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. To read the full obituary, visit Rumsey-Yost.com.