Obituaries

Nancy Perkins

Nancy Perkins, 75, of Lawrence, passed away on July 31, 2026. Services celebrating Nancy's life are currently being planned and will be announced by Rumsey-­Yost Funeral Home. rumsey­yost.com.

Brian Shay

Brian Shay, a beloved fixture of the Lawrence community, passed away, leaving a profound legacy as a passionate environmentalist, devoted family man, and driving force behind The Re-Cyclery. Rumsey-Yost.com.

Michael Suitt

A Visitation for Michael P. Suitt, 80, Lawrence, will take place from 4-6:30, Monday, August 3, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. He died July 28, 2026, at LMH Health. rumsey-yost.com

Michael Kilburn

There are no services scheduled at this time for Michael 'Mike' Kilburn, 72, Lawrence. Mike was born February 2, 1954 and passed away July 26, 2026. www.warrenmcelwain.com

Barbara Cunningham

Barbara Louise Cunningham (Bixler, Rhoades), 93, died peacefully at 1:18 a.m, Monday July 27, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO with family by her side. She was born at Mercy Hospital in Parsons, KS on March 14, 1933, to John Edward Rhoades and Mabel Louise Rhoades (Hill). She loved her ...

Nancy Perkins

Nancy Perkins, 75, of Lawrence, passed away on July 31, 2026. Services celebrating Nancy's life are currently being planned and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. rumsey-yost.com.