Doretha Mae Williamson, 79, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at a local hospital.Doretha was born February 20, 1930 in Dodge City, the daughter of Raymond and Opal (Nicolay) Briggs. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948.She taught English and Home Economics at Linwood High School.She was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene where...

Bobby Lee Wood, 63, Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2009, at the V.A. Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1946 at Gideon, Missouri, the son of James Herman and Madgeleene "Meg" Wood. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Keith; and a sister, Thersa.Bob graduated from Sikeston High School. He served in the U.S. Air...

Andrea Lynn Mott, 32, of K.C., KS, unexpectedly passed away Wed., Oct. 7, 2009, at Menorah Medical Center. She was born Dec. 14, 1976, the daughter of Donald Mott and Karen (Southers) Mott.Andrea was a 1995 graduate of Topeka High School. While in High School she participated in the marching band. She was currently employed by Sprint. Survivors include her...

Grace Margaret Larson Sprecker of Topeka, 97, formerly of Manhattan, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Thursday, October 8, 2009,Grace was born March 2, 1912 in Walsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Idaline Hawkinson Larson. She was raised in rural Walsburg, graduated from high school in Leonardville, Kansas, and later earned her teaching certificate.She taught school at...

Donald D. McRae, 89, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born January 1, 1920 at Princeton, Minnesota, the son of Duncan A. McRae, D.D.S. and Lena Frank McRae. He was graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1941, with a B.B.A. degree in accounting. He was a member of the Beta Alpha Psi honorary accounting fraternity.He...

Aubry Williams died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at home surrounded by family after a valiant 3 year battle with anaplastic ependymoma, a brain tumor. She was 15.Aubry was born July 2, 1994 in Columbus, Ohio. She moved to Topeka with her family in December 1994. She attended Jay Shideler Elementary, Washburn Rural Middle School and was a sophomore this year at...

Orville Lee Fleming, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2009 at a care facility in Holton. He was born on August 18, 1922, in Barkley, KS, the son of Raleigh and Lettie Tucker Fleming. He had resided in Topeka since 1944. Orville was the produce manager for Butners Grocery and later became a postal carrier for 28...

Colman L. Pugh, 78, of Topeka, entered into rest on Sat., Oct. 3, 2009, at Midland Hospice House in the presence of family. He was born on June 27, 1931, in Cold Water, KS, the son of Raymond and Nellie (Taylor) Pugh.Colman was a graduate of Berkeley High School in Berkeley, CA in 1948, and Oklahoma A&M in 1956, with...

Robert E. "Bobby" Arbuthnot, 62, Topeka, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2009.Bobby was born October 10, 1946 in Topeka to Robert and Norma (Morgan) Arbuthnot. He was raised by his step-father and mother, Alvin and Norma Holmes. He is survived by his mother and 5 brothers, Bruce (Sue), Stephen and Michael Arbuthnot, Alvin (Paula) and Glen Holmes; step sister,...

Leon H. Reekie, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Midland Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on October 28, 1942 in Ottawa, the son of Wilbur H. and Margie E. (Watts) Reekie. Leon was raised in the Ottawa area. He was employed by Meiers Ready Mix before retiring in 2002...

Gary Jay Mulford, 50, Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009, peacefully at his home, following a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was surrounded with friends and family. He was born April, 20, 1959, in Topeka, the son of Gerald and Wilma Mulford. Gary is survived by his wife: Sandy; and daughter Apryl; sons Brent and Scott; and...

James Hendricks, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009.He was born August 31, 1937 the son of Earl Ray and Maxine Jane (Hudson) Hendricks. He resided at Indian Trails Mental Health Center in Topeka, later residing in Enhanced Living Services. Survivors include two brothers, Keith Hendricks of Flemington, NJ and Jay Hendricks of Denton, TX.Mr. Hendricks was cremated....

Emory Bond, Jr, 92 of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Brewster Place Health Center. He was born March 2, 1917 in Auburn, KS to Emery and Lulu (Bullock) Bond and graduated from Burlingame, KS High School. He was a Civil Engineering graduate of Kansas State University and a licensed Professional Engineer. He did aircraft parts design work...

Robert C. "Bob" Mintdrop, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009.He was born December 15, 1939 in Stubenville, OH, the son of Robert Edward and Rachael (Rinker) Mintdrop. He grew up Weirton, WV and attended Potomac State College in Keizer, WV. He was employed by Western Electric/ AT&T/ Lucent for 36 years, retiring in 1999. Robert married Peggy...

Alice R. Nabazas, 71, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2009.Alice was born May 29, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Henry G. and Thelma E. (LeGrand) Lebl. She graduated from Reavis High School in Burbank, IL in 1956.She was a homemaker while her children were growing up and later worked for the Kansas Legislature. She sold Real...

Linda M. Weathers, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009. She was born on March 1, 1941 in Topeka, the daughter of Earl E. and Bessie White Smith. She was employed by Jostens Yearbook Company for many years before retiring in 2006. She was a member of the Order Of Eastern Star. Survivors include her siblings, Ruby...

Catherine C. Bowman, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wed. Sept. 9, 2009, at Plaza West Regional Health Center. She was born on Nov. 19, 1931, in Lyndon, KS, the daughter of Maurice and Lillian (Rose) Hobbs.She is a 1948 graduate of Lyndon High School.Catherine married Henry W. Bowman on Aug. 17, 1966, in Ottawa, KS. He preceded her in death...

Gail Pattison, 53, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at a local hospital. Gail was born July 2, 1956 in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Patrick and Joan (Richards) Pattison. She graduated from John Jay High School in 1974 and from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio in 1977. She served in the Peace Corps for 2...

Violet I. Hixon, 88, went to be with her Lord Sept. 3, 2009. She was born June 25, 1921 in Yates Center KS. to Bertha L. Price and Omer F. Hixon, one of eight children. She lived most of her life in and around the Topeka area. She attended North Rock Baptist Temple and East Side Baptist Church in Topeka....

Glenn L. Osborn, 86, Topeka, was born into heaven on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.Glenn was born April 30, 1923 in Centerville, the son of Vernon and Violet (Croan) Osborn.At the age of 15, he received a Steel guitar from his grandfather. This led to a long career as a musician. He worked for K.I.T.E. radio in...