Obituaries

Michelle Elston

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

Barbara Butell

Barbara Jean (Lesch) Butell, a lifelong resident of Lawrence KS, passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2026, after being surrounded by the love of her family.Barbara was born on February 6, 1938, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, to Joseph and Mary Axline Lesch. She grew up with a deep ...

Richard Haden

Rick will be remembered for his unwavering love of family, deep faith, quick wit, and lifelong passions for music, trains, and the Jayhawks. His legacy lives on in all blessed to know him. Full notice Rumsey-Yost.com.

Debra Cathers

Debra Lynn Hamlin Cathers (nee Anderson) died at home July 2, 2026, after a 14 year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 71. Having recently moved from Lawrence to Auburn,KS, she was being cared for by family when she passed.Debra (Deb) will be remembered by her many friends and ...

Kazeem Hameed

With broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Kazeem. Honor him by doing what he did best: check on your people, lead with kindness, remind family daily they are loved. Full obituary at Rumsey-Yost.com

John Jackson

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, ...