Obituaries

Alfred Cooper

February 16, 1942 - February 6, 2026Preceded in death by his parents A.B. and Gladys Cooper; son Alfred Jr. Cooper; brothers Floyd Bartlett, Robert Cooper, Norvell Cooper, Buddy, A.B. Jr, Danny; sisters Modie Jo, Janice, Maxine Cooper.Alfred leaves to cherish his memory wife; Elizabeth Cooper - ...

Joann Brandon

Joann Brandon, age 85 of Eudora, passed away February 1, 2026. Arrangements are currently pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.

William Harrison

William E. Harrison, PhDWilliam 'Bill' Earl Harrison of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on November 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Otto and Macie Beatrice Harrison, and his siblings, Frances DuRee, Jessie Owens, and Kenny Harrison. He is survived by his wife and partner ...

Mary Bennington

Mrs. Bennington passed peacefully on February 1st, 2026, at 80 years old after a fierce battle with cancer. During her battle, she adamantly credited Dr. Conklin, Dr. Farrell and Nicole Apprill APRN, of Lawrence Memorial Hospital for being her champions and without a doubt extending her life. ...

Gunda Hiebert

Gunda H. Hiebert (8/28/36 - 2/3/26): educator / business owner / patroness of the arts / bon vivant, full obit to follow. www.warrenmcelwain.com

Elizabeth Kramer

Betty J. Kramer, 100, recently of Wichita, went home to the Lord on Sunday, February 1, 2026, embraced by members of her loving family.Betty was born on April 28, 1925 in Baileyville, Kansas to parents Leo 'Pete' and Julia 'Agnes' Henry. Betty attended grade school in Baileyville and graduated ...