DECEMBER 13, 1939 - AUGUST 4, 2024

Wilbur “Bill” Dean Dugan 84 of Holton, KS passed away on August 4, 2024, at Anew
Healthcare, Holton, KS. He was born on December 13, 1939, at home in Circleville, KS the son
of John T Dugan, Sr and Lezetta May (Schultz) Dugan.

Bill graduated from Circleville High School in 1958. He worked for the City of Holton as a meter
reader and power plant operator. Bill then started Bills Electric in the mid-70s and retired in
2003. Bill retired from the Kansas Army National Guard in 1997. After retirement he worked at
the Holton Walmart. Bill enjoyed several trips to Alaska, spending time with family and friends,
and helping others.

Bill married Margie Lavonn Rosdahl on April 8 th , 1961 in Axtell, KS, they were later divorced.
He married Lois J Bruton on Dec 13, 1985 she preceded him in death.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John T Dugan Jr., Richard E Dugan, and
Charles E Dugan.

He is survived by his 3 children Timothy D (Julie), Holton, Todd D, Denver, CO, Travis D
(Libbey), Monument, CO, 5 grandchildren Tiffany, Tavin, Amber, Tori, and Ty Dugan, and 2
great-grandchildren Talhia and Torin Dugan his 2 surviving siblings Robert R Dugan (Sandy)
Lumberton, TX, and Ethel M. Caulk (Tracy) Rockingham, NC.

Graveside services will be held at a later date, along with military honors at the Hoyt Cemetery.

JANUARY 13, 1932 - JULY 23, 2024

Charlotte A. Olmstead of Topeka passed away July 23, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born January 13, 1932 to James A. Wrye, Sr. and Grace I. Wrye (Whitfield) in Atlanta, Georgia.

She enjoyed reading mystery novels, doing word search puzzles and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Everyone that met her always had something sweet to say about her. She was always polite and kept a positive attitude about life.

Charlotte was proceeded in death by both of her parents, her five siblings: Elizabeth, Freddie Mae, James “Bud”, Emma Irene and Charles, her daughter Elizabeth and her grandson Jason.

Survivors include – her daughter Dianne (Georgia), two sons Tony (Maine) and Michael (Kansas City), seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for the family and friends will be announced at a later date.

OCTOBER 9, 1940 - JUNE 30, 2024

Phyllis Imogene Weathers Thomas, 83, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on June 30, 2024, at her home
after an illness.

She was born on October 9, 1940, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late St. Clair Rodgers and Lucille Wright
Rodgers.

Phyllis began her career in health care at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO, in 1958. She graduated from
Joplin Junior College (now, Missouri Southern State University) with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
degree and from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College with a Registered Nursing (RN) degree. She
retired from Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

In her personal life, she loved drawing, painting, gardening, reading, old furniture and antiques. She took
great joy in encouraging and supporting her family.

She is survived by her children: Twyla Joy Weathers (Denver), Monte Christopher Weathers (Tia,
Lawrence), and Pepper LaDonna Weathers (Denver), 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many
nieces & nephews and ex-husband: M.G. Thomas (Denver).

Phyllis was preceded in death by her first husband, Adonis "Hoss" Weathers, Sr., her Son, Adonis “Doni”
Weathers, Jr, and her siblings: Aubrey, Clair Mae, Josephine, Millie Rodgers Gunn, ArBella, Johnny &
Ralph.

A Celebration of Life/Service will be held on August 2, 2024, from 11 - 12pm at the VFW (Veterans of
Foreign Wars), Earl J. Bruton - Post 534, 110 Veterans Way, Joplin, MO 64801. Please join us afterwards
for fellowship & snacks.

JUNE 15, 1941 - JULY 22, 2024

Linda J. Stansell, 83, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at RestWell Home Plus, in
Oskaloosa, Kansas.

Linda was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on June, 15, 1941, the third daughter born to Wes and Rena
Arthur. The family soon moved to Valley Falls, Kansas where Linda’s parents opened Arthur’s
Café. It was a family-run affair where older sisters Shirley and Rhesa worked before Linda was
old enough to contribute as well. After graduating from Valley Falls High School, Linda attended
Kansas State University for a period of time.

Linda lived most of her life in Valley Falls. She worked as school secretary at Valley Falls High
School for many years before taking roles with the Kansas State High School Activities
Association and then Commerce Bank in Topeka. She was a frequent organist at the First
Christian Church and occasionally at Coal Creek Methodist Church in Valley Falls.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Rena; sister Rhesa; son, Brett; and
husband, Frank.

Linda is survived by her sister, Shirley Allen, Holton; her son, David Lassiter, Chicago; and
many caring relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sun. Aug 18 at the Kendall Bank Hall. Memorial
contributions for Linda can be made to Jan’s Kids c/o Kendall Bank, P.O. Box 188, Valley Falls,
KS 66088.

APRIL 22, 1946 - JULY 8, 2024

 

ROBERT WHITWORTH

 

Robert Wayne Whitworth 78, of Westmoreland KS,

passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024.

Born April 22,1946 in St. Louis, MO, he was the beloved

son of the late Robert Whitworth and Betty Scheppers

 

Robert is survived by his children Wayne, Virgina, and Melissa,

sisters Bonne and Brenda, grandchildren Dalton, Cameron, Zachary,

Trenton, Evan, Kayden, Dylan, Tyler, great grandchild Harper,

His family remembers him as a loving father, brother,

and grandfather who cherished his time

with his loved ones.

 

A service to honor Roberts life will be held at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made

to Elara Hospice Topeka, KS in memory of Robert. His kindness

and warmth will be missed by all who knew him.

AUGUST 22, 1946 - JULY 04, 2024

JANUARY 19, 1949 - JUNE 29, 2024

Lonnie Ray Fulkerson, 75, went to be with his Lord on June 29th, 2024, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS.
Lonnie was the fourth of 6 children. He was born in McPherson, KS on January 19, 1949, to Harold and Nora (Becker)
Fulkerson.

The family moved to Southern California in 1957, where Lonnie attended grade school, junior high and high school,
graduating from Santa Fe High School. He attended California State University at Fullerton, graduating with a bachelor’s
degree in graphic design. In his final semester there was an assignment to design and make something out of any
medium. Lonnie chose wood, spending hours handcrafting, with a rasp, a mahogany frame for a couch. The next
beautiful creation was a rosewood and mahogany cradle for his second child.

Lonnie & Donna (Gramley) met in junior high school; they were married prior to entering their junior year of college in
1969. When their children were 5 and 2, they made the decision to leave Southern California to live in a rural area. They
moved to the Flint Hills of Kansas in October 1975, locating to a 1896 farmhouse, which has been their home ever
since. Many happy memories with family were made in that home.

In April of 1976 Lonnie started his first kitchen cabinet job. He had never built cabinets before; however, God gave him
the desire and the skills to repair, design, build or recreate beautiful things with wood. He was still doing that when an
illness brought that to stopping point in April of 2024.

Lonnie was known for his love and dedication to Christ. He was seen every morning or evening with his Bible open on
the table, studying and praying. He spent many years working with the youth plus leading a home group Bible study with
the adults at church. Lonnie enjoyed interacting with people. Friendships developed by getting to know his neighbors, getting to know the ones he did work for, plus being apart of the body of Christ. God has brought wonderful friends into our lives as we have gathered together with other believers.

Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Nora (Becker) Fulkerson, two sisters: Priscilla (Fulkerson)
Campbell and Sharon (Fulkerson) Spanier and one brother: Gary Fulkerson.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Fulkerson, Eskridge, KS and three children David (Stacy) Fulkerson, Liberty, MO;
Christina (Patrick) Habiger, Topeka, KS; Matthew Fulkerson, Wilson, KS; his sister Miriam (Adrian) Lugo, Gig Harbor,
Washington; brother, Vaughn Fulkerson, Anaconda, MT; his four grandchildren Zane and Alaina Fulkerson and Troy
and Sophia Habiger plus many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

The family appreciates all the dedication of his primary care and the many doctors, and nurses, at Stormont Vail, KU
Med Center, KU Rehab and Midland Hospice House for their genuine concern and care during the journey of having a
rare bacterial infection.

Thank you to the untold number of believers who have surrounded us with prayers and love, which has given us
strength as we have walked through the valley. Lonnie is at peace and with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Services will be held for Lonnie Fulkerson at Topeka Bible Church, Mulvane Building, on July 15, 2024, at 1:30.

November 11, 1945 - June 20, 2024

Kenneth Myrick Jr.

Born November 11, 1945, In Topeka, Died June 20, 2024.

He served in the Army and worked for many years at Santa Fe accounting.

Proceeded in death by the Love of his life Iris Cook and their companion Lambchop.

Survived by his sisters Mona Felch in Overbrook, Tami King (Jerry) in Topeka, Son Kenneth Myrick III in Topeka and Three Grandchildren.

No services planned.

Donations can be made to Helping Hands.