Clarence L. Scarboro, 81, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008. He was born August 8, 1927 in Conway Springs, Kansas, the son of Milton W. and Lillie Ann (Gooden) Riley. He was a 1945 graduate of TopekaHigh School and attended the University of Kansas. He served in the United States Navy as a seaman First Class during WW...

Norman Ray "Mike" Green, 87, Topeka, died Sat., Aug. 30, 2008, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. He was born June 2, 1921, at Sturgis, KY, the son of Jonas and Lura (West) Green. The family moved to Kansas in 1929 and he grew up in Silver Lake. Norman served as a U.S. Army Staff Sgt. in the Big Red One during...

OBITUARY: Keith Lee Comfort Keith Lee Comfort, 50, Mayetta, died Tues., Sept. 30, 2008, at his home. He was born Jan. 26, 1958, in Topeka, the son of Robert Eugene and Patty Mae (Baldwin) Comfort. Keith attended school in Michigan, Germany, Florida, and Holton; graduating from Topeka High School and Vo-Tech in 1977. He had been employed by KDOT since...

OBITUARY: Charles "Ray" Branch Charles "Ray" Branch, 66, Topeka passed Fri., Sept. 26, 2008, at his son's home. He was born Jan. 9, 1942, at Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Nellie (Altom) Branch. Ray served in the U.S. Air Force and was a welder for the State of Kansas. Surviving are his life partner: Mary Lou Branch of the...

OBITUARY: Kathryn Elenor Mayfield Kathryn Elenor Mayfield, 87, Topeka, died Thurs., Sept. 25, 2008, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born Nov. 15, 1920, at Ava, MO, the daughter of William and Alpha Mae (Hardcastle) Manning. She had lived at Fredonia before moving to Topeka in 1946. Kathryn's true profession was a homemaker. She also worked in Apartment Management; at...

Elizabeth Ann George Edmund was born October 28, 1920 in Marceline, MO at the local hospital.She began her journey to heaven on Sunday, September 21, 2008, leaving behind three daughters: Sheri Lynn Edmund Harvey (Fred) of Sparks, NV, Kimberly Ann Edmund O'Brien of Cheney, KS and Lisa Gail Edmund Jackson (John) of Austin, TX and seven grandchildren: Sarah and DeAdre...

Neil Takeshi Okamitsu, 57, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2008 at his home.He was born March 7, 1951 in Lanai City, Hawaii, the son of Takao and Ayako (Akamichi) Okamitsu. He was a member of the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses in Topeka.Neil married Maria Sosa on October 2, 1988 in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include his...

Harold E. Myrick, 84, Topeka, entered into eternal rest Fri., Sept. 19, 2008, surrounded by his loving family.Harold was born Sept. 8, 1924, in Topeka, the son of Charles and Mable Myrick, the youngest and last survivor of eight children. He was a graduate of Topeka High School, Class of 1943.Harold served in the US Navy during WWII in the...

Debra I. Prescott, 50, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, at St.Francis Hospital. She was born June 30, 1958, in Topeka, the daughter of Rex and Lois Haid. She was employed by TJ Maxx for 14 years. Survivors include her son, Steven of the home; her mother, Lois of the home; a brother, Vernon and his wife Patricia of Eudora;...

OBITUARY: Gaw Kuey "Sammy" Mah Gaw Kuey "Sammy" Mah, 74, Topeka, passed away Sun., Sept. 14, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born Oct. 20, 1933, in China. Sammy was a cook at the China Inn before retiring. He was a loving spouse, father, and provider to his wife: Ellen; children: William, Sharon, and Karen; and 7 grandchildren. Graveside...

OBITUARY: Hubert D. Townsend Hubert D. "Hugo" Townsend, 86, went to be with the Lord, Sat., Sept. 13, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1922, on a farm East of Billard Airport in the Community of Oakland, the son of Cecil and Dolin Townsend. He lived in Oakland his entire life. He was a veteran of World...

OBITUARY: William M. McDaniel William Mark McDaniel, 85, Silver Lake, passed away Sat., Sept. 13, 2008, at Midland Hospice. He was born Feb. 17, 1923, in Silver Lake, the son of William Marshall and Nora (Wyatt) McDaniel. He attended Silver Lake Schools graduating in 1941. Bill served in the U.S. Navy Air Force during World War II. He worked for...

OBITUARY: Felix "Ray " Sibley Felix "Ray" Sibley, 66, Topeka, died Fri., Sept. 12, 2008. He was born Aug. 3, 1942, in Baton Rouge, LA. Ray served in the U.S. Air Force for 23 years, retiring as a TSGT. Ray had lived in McPherson before moving to Topeka. He was married to Frances J. Stolte on Sept. 4, 1976. She...

Jennifer L. Hoffmans, 43, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2008 at her home. She was born September 21, 1964 in Salina, Kansas the daughter of Bob D. and Joanne P. (Fountain) Phillips. She graduated from Salina South High School and received a Bachelor's of Science of Business Administration from Emporia State University. She was employed by the State...

Connie S. (Trent) Looney, 58, of Perry, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at her home. She was born October 20, 1949 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Hardy Alvin and Marjorie Doreen (Henry) Trent. She was a graduate of Washington High School and Bethany School of Nursing, Kansas City, KS. She was employed as a registered nurse at...

OBITUARY: Wilbur E. "Gene" McRoberts Wilbur Eugene "Gene" McRoberts, 74, Silver Lake, died Mon., Sept. 1, 2008, at Rossville Valley Manor. He was born March 7, 1934, in Shawnee County, the son of Pearl and Joshua McRoberts. He went to school at Forest Bluff Grade School and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1951. Gene served in the United...

OBITUARY: Doris "Sue" Hustead Doris "Sue" Hustead, 62, Topeka, died Sun., Aug. 31, 2008, at her home. She was born Nov. 26, 1945, at Grapevine, TX, the daughter of Marshall and Lois Hogue. Sue owned and operated Freedom Cleaning. She loved gardening and working in her yard. Buddy Lee, her pomeranian dog, was her companion. Surviving are 2 sons: Nick...

OBITUARY: Mrs. Gladys E. Shaw Mrs. Gladys Evelyn Shaw, 89, Topeka, died Sat., Aug. 30, 2008, at Aldersgate Village. She was born June 5, 1919, at Rogersville, MO, the daughter of Bert and Theresa (Givens) Hacker. Gladys was baptized in the Springhill Baptist Church in Rogersville, MO. She was married to Nova Vane Shaw on Nov. 2, 1936, at Springfield,...

OBITUARY: Norman R. "Mike" Green Norman Ray "Mike" Green, 87, Topeka, died Sat., Aug. 30, 2008, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. He was born June 2, 1921, at Sturgis, KY, the son of Jonas and Lura (West) Green. The family moved to Kansas in 1929 and he grew up in Silver Lake. Norman served as a U.S. Army Staff Sgt. in...

Clarence L. Scarboro, 81, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2008. He was born August 8, 1927 in Conway Springs, Kansas, the son of Milton W. and Lillie Ann (Gooden) Riley. He was a 1945 graduate of TopekaHigh School and attended the University of Kansas. He served in the United States Navy as a seaman First Class during WW...