Obituaries

Dorothy Frazier

Dorothy Jean Frazier, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in North Charleston, South Carolina.Born on March 11, 1933, Dorothy grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was the daughter of the late Helen L. Truxell Detwiler and Lester R. Detwiler. On September 4, 1955, she married ...

Gregory Bower

Gregory L. Bower, age 60, passed away on July 26, 2026. Family and friends will gather at the Union Pacific Depot in North Lawrence on Sunday, August 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Rumsey-Yost.com.

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.

Ruth Herpich

Ruth Elizabeth Herpich (née McGregor; 1947-2026) passed peacefully July 23. She grew up in rural Leon, KS and married teacher and fellow KS native C. R. Herpich in 1967. She worked for KU from the 1980s until her retirement.C. R. preceded her in death in 2019. She is survived by their ...

Dee Quillin

DeeL Quillin, 86, passed away at his home on July 25, 2026. Graveside Services will be 9 am, Friday, August 7, 2026, at Leavenworth National Cemetery Rumsey-Yost.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.