Obituaries

Patricia Shirk

Patricia Ann Shirk, age 73 of Lawrence, passed away June 20, 2026. Arrangements are pending with Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home of Lawrence.

Royalynn Stewart

Royalynn Louise Law Stewart died on June 20, 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas. She was born in Hays Protestant Hospital on October 13, 1936 to Mabel Findley Foster Law and C. Edward Law. She graduated from Hays High School in 1954, where she was active in instrumental and vocal music, drama, and ...

James Dwyer

Private family services for James C. Dwyer, 84, Lawrence, will happen at a later date. He died June 19, 2026, at his home. rumsey-yost.com

Joan Cumpton

Joan Cumpton, 94, of Lawrence, passed away June 18, 2026. Funeral Services will be 11 A.M. Friday, June 26, 2026 at Heritage Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 P.M. Thurs. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

Barbara Oliver

Services for Barbara Ann (Garrison) Oliver, 93, Lawrence, are pending and will be announced by Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. She died June 21, 2026. rumsey-yost.com

Teresa Kemp

Teresa Diane Kemp,75, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away Mon., June 8, 2026. Visitation will be Wed., June 24, 2026 at River City Church at 1 p.m. preceding her celebration of life at 2 p.m. warrenmcelwain.com.