OBITUARY: Phyllis Ann Donaldson Mrs. Phyllis Ann Donaldson, 69, Topeka, died Wed., Jan. 14, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. She was born June 27, 1939, at Garnett, the daughter of Clyde L. and Minnie L. (Smith) Berry. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1957. She was employed by Capper's Publications; The Prudential; Trinity Insurance; and Capitol City Bank. Phyllis...

Mrs. Theresa Rosemary Spangler, 91, of Topeka, passed away Tues., Jan. 13, 2009 at Lexington Park Nursing Home. She was born May 8, 1917 in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of John B. O' Meara and Clyde and Evelyn Dewey. On Oct. 1, 1949 she married the love of her life Floyd Ward Spangler in Topeka. They enjoyed traveling and...

Larry Noel Waggoner, 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2009. He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam War as a helicopter mechanic.Survivors include his sons, Kenneth, Brandon, and Greg Waggoner; a granddaughter, Isabella Waggoner; two brothers, Virgil Waggoner of Topeka, and Bob Waggoner of Scranton, KS.Mr. Waggoner was cremated. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday,...

OBITUARY: Veda Lee Tolle Veda Lee Tolle, 90, of Holton, formerly of North Topeka, died Wed., Jan. 7, 2009, at Medical Lodge, Holton. She was born Aug. 21, 1918, at Milan, MO. She was the youngest child of Marion Tennessee and Hila Mae (Crump) Burress. Veda attended Wilhight Public School in the Riger, MO community. On March 24, 1934, she...

Natividad Luna, 91, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009 at home. She was born Oct. 4, 1917 at Santo Cristo, Nueva Ecija in the Philippines to Felipe Morales and Felisa Zabat. She is survived by her children, Araceli, Fiel, and Dina (John Maler) all of Topeka; and by her older son, Raul (Gayla Pinson) of Comanche, OK; 12 grand...

OBITUARY: Charles Bennett "Ben" Ashley Charles Bennett "Ben" Ashley, 85, Topeka, died Sun., Jan. 4, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. He was born May 5, 1923, at Shawnee, OK, the son of John W. and Sally B. (Massey) Ashley. Ben attended high school at Boswell, OK. He worked in CCC Camps in Wyoming for 2 years before serving in the...

OBITUARY: William Adkins William Adkins, 86, Topeka, KS, died Sun., Jan. 4, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Aug. 8, 1922, at Williamson, WV, the son of Ken and Rosie (Toler) Adkins. Bill served in World War II from 1943 to 1946. Upon discharge he worked for the Norfolk & Western RR in Virginia, for 14 years as...

OBITUARY: Lila Marline Miller Lila Marline Miller, 72, Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, January 2, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born May 24, 1936, at Council Grove, Kansas, the daughter of Lyle William and Irma Rea (Young) Miller. She graduated from Auburn High School and attended Clark's Business College. Lila worked for the Civil Service for 15 years and...

OBITUARY: Gailynn C. Godwin Gailynn C. Godwin, 72, Topeka, died Fri., Jan. 2, 2009, at her home. She was born Sept. 1, 1936, at Plainville, the daughter of Ernest and Nola (Gilbert) Krey. She graduated from Montezuma High School in 1954, and from Kansas State University in 1958. Gailynn was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at K-State. She...

Eleanor B. Price, 87, Silver Lake, former long-time resident of North Topeka, passed away on December 29, 2008. Mrs. Price was born to her Swedish parents, Bert and Anna Berg on June 26, 1921 at Craig, NE. She married Arthur O. "Tex" Price in 1941. He preceded her in death on October 27, 2007. They raised two daughters, Linda (Don)...

Jack Mahana, 78, Silver Lake, passed away Sun., Dec. 28, 2008, at Midland Hospice House. He was born June 8, 1930, to Jack Finley and Velma Sue (Smith) Mahana in Lampasas, TX. He served in the US Navy on the USS LSMR 512 Amphibius Group as a Gunners Mate. He was a painter and a lifetime member of Local #96,...

Harold Rosa, 65 of Topeka, passed away December 25, 2008 at home.He was born August 17, 1943 in Topeka, KS, the son of Alfred and Agnes (McMaster) Rosa. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He was retired from KDOT. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church, Topeka.Harold married Marty Wullschleger on May 28, 1972 in Topeka....

Doris Imogene Turvey, 82, of Topeka, went to heaven to celebrate Jesus birth on Christmas day, December 25, 2008. She was in her home surrounded by her loving family and caregiver, Christy Layne. Doris was born June 3, 1926 on the Kersten family farm near Vassar, the daughter of Emil Ezra and Louise Anna Miller Kersten. She attended elementary school...

OBITUARY: Dean Herbert Tichenor Dean Herbert Tichenor, 79, Topeka, died Wed., Dec. 24, 2008, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born Aug. 29, 1929, the son of Robert E. and Edna (Dillingham) Tichenor. Dean was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 33 years. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church,...

OBITUARY: Betty June Boydston Betty June Boydston, 83, Topeka, died Tues., Dec. 24, 2008, at McCrites Plaza. She was born June 16, 1925, in Topeka, the daughter of Clifford and Lottie Mobley. She was married to Leo Boydston who preceded her in death. Betty was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Thornton. Surviving are 2 sons: Ray Powers...

OBITUARY: Alene Ann Blazier Willison Alene Ann Blazier Willison, 64, Topeka, died Tues., Dec. 23, 2008, at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Alvin C. and Leona R. (Slater) Jordan. Alene graduated from Topeka High School and received an associate's degree from Washburn University. She was married to Nels Willison who preceded her...

OBITUARY: Mark Edward Miller Mark Edward Miller, 54, Topeka, died Thurs., Dec. 18, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born Jan. 14, 1954, at Coeur d'Alene, ID. Mark was a Topeka realtor for 20 years. He was married to Patsy Miller on Feb. 20, 1983, in Topeka. She survives. Other surviviors include a son: Justin Miller of Topeka; 2...

OBITUARY: David Michael Scarberry David Michael Scarberry, 43, Olathe, died Tues., Dec. 16, 2008. He is survived by his fiancee: Ginger Hawley; father: David M. Scarberry; brother: Randy Scarberry; daughter: Ashlea Scarberry; son: D.J. Scarberry; and grandson: Zach. A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Fri., Dec. 19, 2008, at 2611 SE 11th, Topeka.

OBITUARY: Elizabeth Ann Henry Elizabeth Ann Henry, 84, Topeka, died Mon., Dec. 15, 2008, at Aldersgate Village. She was born Aug. 21, 1924, at Agenda, the daughter of Clark A. and Cora A. (Ryman) Smith. She was married to Charles Junior Henry on Oct. 1, 1945, at Beloit. He preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1995. She was also...

OBITUARY: Naomi Ruth Plemons Beamer Naomi Ruth Plemons Beamer, 86, Valley Falls, formerly of Berryton and Topeka, died Fri., Dec. 12, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born Feb. 3, 1922, at Redfield, KS, the daughter of Roy M. and Anna Belle (Niemeier) Stevens. Naomi was a member of the Berryton United Methodist Church and Telephone Pioneers. She was...