Obituaries

Ragene Hoyt

Ragene Elizabeth Jones Hoyt, 91, peacefully passed away on May 27th in Connecticut.Ragene (Jean, Jeannie, Thumper) was born to Thomas and Effie Jones, in Nashville, Tennessee as the youngest child and only daughter with six older brothers who all predeceased her.Jean met her future husband and ...

Alan Pryor

Alan B. 'Butch' Pryor, 81, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born August 17, 1943, in Mexico, Missouri, Alan lived a full and industrious life marked by dedication to his work, his country, and his passions.Alan proudly served in the United States Army, demonstrating his strong ...

Mary Smith

Graveside services for Mary Lou Smith, 67, Lawrence, will be 10am Monday, June 9, 2025 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Topeka. To read the full obituary, visit www.Rumsey-Yost.com.

Joseph Ketchum

Vis. for Joseph Ketchum are 10-11 am Sat June 7 at Grace Presbyterian Church with a Svc at 11 am. Burial at Eudora Cem. Joseph passed away May 25, 2025.www.warrenmcelwain.com

Nickolas Miller

Celebration of Life Gathering for Nickolas Gale Miller, 43, Lawrence, will be from 5:30pm – 7:30pm Friday, June 6, 2025 at Rumsey­Yost Funeral Home. www.Rumsey­Yost.com.

Philip Klotz

Philip B Klotz Jr passed away May 30, 2025 at his home in Leavenworth, KS. He was born March 8, 1933 in Leavenworth, the son of Philip B Klotz Sr and Agnes M (Burke) Klotz. After attending school in Leavenworth, he enlisted at age 17 and served in the US Navy on the USS Orleck DD886 during the ...