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.

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 ...

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.

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

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

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 ...