Obituaries

Johnny Salisbury

Celebration of Life Services are postponed at this time. Will happen later at Lecompton United Methodist Church. Jack passed away peacefully in Midland, Texas, on November 8 at the age of 89. rumsey-yost.com

George Bocquin

Mass of Christian Burial for George Bocquin, 96, will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence at 10:00 AM Friday, January 30, 2026. The inurnment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Reading, KS. He passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital ...

Melva Bayless

Melva Bayless died Jan. 20, 2026 in Lawrence. To read her full obituary, visit penwellgabeltopeka.com. A Service will be held at 11:30am Saturday, Jan. 24 at The Kingdom Hall, 2701 SE Croco Rd, Topeka, KS 66605.

Blossom Laing

Blossom Marie Frakes Swanson Laing, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. Honoring Blossom's wishes, a funeral service will be held at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home in Topeka, KS at 11:00am on Saturday, January 24, 2026. To view her full obituary, please visit ...

Gary Bartlett

Gary Wayne Bartlett, 75, Lawrence, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Aldersgate Care Facility in Topeka. Celebration will happen in Spring. rumsey-yost.com

Arly Allen

Arly Harrison Allen died peacefully on January 7, 2026, surrounded by family. He was 87 years old. Born in Lawrence, August 23, 1938, Arly was the eldest of seven siblings (Arly, Diane, Elaine, Dede, Rand, Lenore, and Barbara) born to Harold E. Allen and Barbara Jane Allen.Arly attended Pinkney ...