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, ...

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

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.

Stephen F. Ellsworth, beloved husband and loving father and grandfather, died peacefully at home in Lawrence, KS, on July 9. He was 80. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin, his children and their families, Tyler and Susie (Robison) Ellsworth of Leawood, Kansas (George, 13, and ...

AJ (Adam James) Rain, 44, of Lawrence, Kansas, died peacefully on his own terms on July 2, 2026. Born in 1981, AJ found a love of music early in life. He was an accomplished classical and jazz saxophone player and completed a 4-year tour as a musician in the United States Marine Corps. AJ was a ...

Funeral Services for Michelle Kay Elston 65, Lawrence, will be 2 pm, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.  A Visitation will be from 1-2 pm. rumsey-yost.com