Samuel Riley BransonMay 8, 1949 - November 3, 2025Born in Beatrice, Nebraska, Sam moved with his family to Lawrence, Kansas in 1955. His parents became committed to the health and well-being of the Lawrence community; his father, Vernon Branson, established a longstanding pediatric practice and ...

Rian Paxton Russell Carlsten, 18, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. Born on November 7, 2007, in Lawrence, Kansas, Rian possessed a quiet, loving spirit that brought light, energy, and joy into the world from the moment he arrived.Rian's ...

Celebration of Life Services for Crystal Jo Cunningham Krause, 69, Lawrence, will happen at a later date. She died November 17, 2025, at her home. More information at rumsey-yost.com

Wanda Jean Vanderpool Tobin, 80, of Lawrence, died Monday, December 1, 2025, at LMH. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. To read the full obituary, please visit Rumsey-Yost.com.

Graveside services for Elmo Lee Shepherd, Jr. will be held at 2:30 p.m., Mon., Dec. 8, 2025, at Lane Cemetery in Lane, Kansas. Visitation from 10-11:30 am on Mon. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.

Killian James Galindo, 21, of Eudora, Kansas, passed away on November 27, 2025 at home. Funeral Services are set for Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation the afternoon prior on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary-Eudora Chapel, ...