Obituaries

Susan Edwards

Susan Ann Edwards, 90, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026. A private graveside inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery.Susan was born on March 7, 1936, in Oahu, Hawaii, to Col. George Prazak, M.D., and Thelma (Dougherty) Prazak. As the daughter of a military ...

Audrey Leamon

Audrey Leamon passed away peacefully June 24, 2026. She will be remembered for her creativity, artistic spirit, and the beauty she shared with others. To read the full obituary, visit Rumsey-Yost.com.

Lakshma Reddy

Lakshma Konda Reddy died at home July 3, 2026, at the age of 88. He spent his last weeks surrounded by loved ones and reminiscing about his well lived life. To read the full obituary, visit Rumsey-Yost.com.

William Schmeelk

Celebration of Life for Bill Schmeelk, 62, of Lawrence, will be from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. To read the full obituary, visit Rumsey-Yost.com

Joanna Ward

A Celebration of Life Service for Joanna Belle Ward, 97, Lawrence, KS is set for 11:00 am, July 22, 2026 at Southside Church of Christ in Lawrence, KS. Joanna passed away July 2, 2026, at LMH in Lawrence, KS.Joanna was born on August 22, 1928, in Pawhuska, OK, the daughter of Earl A. and Fern ...

William Carter

William C. 'W.C.' Carter, 101, of Eudora, Kansas, passed away at home on July 3, 2026.A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Eudora Church of Christ, 1532 Winchester Rd., Eudora, with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Eudora City ...