Topeka resident Richard Lee Lanter, formerly of Horton, dies at 86
Richard Lee Lanter, 86, of Topeka, Kansas, died Monday, August 10, 2026. He was formerly of Horton, Kansas.
Community Remembrance
Osawatomie family’s faith and community life remembered as memorials support local library
Mary Alice Macek, of Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on August 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, faith, and cherished memories. Born January 24, 1948, she later made Osawatomie her home and…
Services set for Lennie Dean Crooks in Mound City
Lennie Dean Crooks, 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Louisburg Health and Rehab. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Mound City,…
Fort Scott resident Larry Evan Smith to be remembered at Aug. 6 graveside service
Larry Evan Smith, 66, a resident of Fort Scott, died Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Medicalodge of Fort Scott. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6.
Lawrence plans celebration of life for Eddie Lehman, with memorials benefiting Lawrence Humane Society
William Edgar “Eddie” Lehman II, 60, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away July 24, 2026, at his residence, according to the Linn County Journal.
Service set Aug. 4 for Ryan Thomas Melvin Sr. in Fort Scott
Ryan Thomas Melvin Sr. passed away on July 24, 2026, in Fort Scott, Kansas. Born on March 4, 1978, in Duluth, Minn., Melvin’s funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the Cheney Witt Chapel.
Historical marker honors Harry Nicholas “Nick” Rice in Lawrence after decades-long pursuit
A historical marker unveiled Monday evening in Lawrence is meant to recognize Harry Nicholas “Nick” Rice, whose brother says his story reflects years of effort for accountability after his death at the hands…
Historical marker honors Rick “Tiger” Dowdell in Lawrence on 56th anniversary of his death
A new historical marker unveiled in Lawrence this week brings enduring public attention to Rick “Tiger” Dowdell’s story, with the dedication held Thursday night on the 56th anniversary of when the teen was…
Lawrence marks a history lesson with new memorial marker for Rick “Tiger” Dowdell
Lawrence unveiled the first of two historical markers honoring young Black men killed during racial unrest in 1970, beginning a new public-history effort led by the city and carried out in partnership with the…
Five years later, Samantha Russell’s father in Derby keeps her memory alive after deadly crash
A Derby-area family is marking five years since Samantha Russell was killed in a crash at Central and Ridge Road, a collision connected to a man convicted of fleeing from police. KSN-TV reports that the fatal…