John J. Davis
May 19, 2024
John J. Davis, 75, formerly of Junction City, KS transitioned on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his residence in Topeka, KS. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Johnson & Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington Street. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, 10:30 a.m. at St....
Sgt (Ret) Michael Roberto Simpkins
May 12, 2024
SGT (RET) Michael Roberto Simpkins, 72, passed away at his home in Junction City, Kansas, on May 12, 2024. Michael was born in Manhattan, New York, to Jim Henry Simpkins and Alice Rose Smith. The family moved to Brooklyn, New York, where Michael graduated from Samuel J. Tilden High School. Michael then joined the United States Army. After 20 years...
Joseph M. Brown
May 9, 2024
SGT (RET) Joseph (Joe) M. Brown, 44, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on May 9, 2024, at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus. Joe was born to Marybeth McLaggan (Dunakin) and Frank Charles Wass Jr., being raised by his mother in Maine from an early age. Joe attended school in East Millinocket, where he participated in baseball, basketball, and...
Martin E. Anderson
May 6, 2024
Martin E. Anderson, 55, of Junction City, passed away on May 6, 2024, in his home. Cremation has taken place and a family led celebration of life will take place on May 18, 2024, from 2:00pm to 4:00 pm at 904 E. 11th St., Junction City, Kansas. Martin was born on August 16, 1968, to Martin and Gloria (Phipps) Anderson...
Dona A. Small
May 4, 2024
Dona A. Small was born 12/2/37 and was a lifelong resident of Junction City. She was married to Herbert Small on 12/7/1957. Dona was a proud member of the Epsilon Signa Alpha MAL Kansas Chapter Sorority. She was very active in the Elks and the Junction City Country Club. Dona liked to play golf and enjoyed life in general before...
Steven Ray "Steve" Conrow
May 1, 2024
Steven Ray Conrow, 69, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on May 1, 2024, at The University of Kansas Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1954, to Jerald and Mary (Lehner) Conrow at Junction City, Kansas. He was a lifetime resident of Junction City, but he enjoyed seeing the world with his many travels. Some of his favorite places...
Russell D. Sams
Apr 29, 2024
Russell Dewuain Sams, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle & friend, passed away at the age of 62. He was born in Council Grove, Kansas on November 19, 1961, and passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024. Russ had a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, often taking to the open road to explore the countryside he cherished. His love for...
Janett Ingrid Doris Melendez
Apr 27, 2024
Janett Ingrid Doris Melendez, 63, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, Kansas. Cremation will take place. The family will receive friends 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street Junction City, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...
Sally Ann Spooner
Apr 26, 2024
Sally A. Spooner, 74, of White City, Kansas, passed away on April 26, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Cremation has taken place and a family led memorial service will take place at First United Methodist Church, 204 W MacKenzie St, White City, KS 66872, on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Sally was born on April...
Hazel Irene Patterson
Apr 26, 2024
Hazel Irene (Olson) Patterson was born July 30, 1932 on a farm northwest of Dwight, Kansas. She was one of four children born to Alfred and Emma Olson. Hazel passed away on April 26, 2024, at Chapman Valley Manor at the age of 91. Hazel attended Antelope country school and graduated from Dwight Rural High School in 1950. After graduation,...
Marcia L. Williams
Apr 26, 2024
Marcia L. Williams, 65, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on April 26, 2024, in her home. A family led celebration of life will take place at a later date. Marcia was born on March 1, 1959, to Gene and Clara (Judge) Conklin in Bath, Maine. Growing up in a military family, she spent most of her childhood traveling with...
Sylvia J. "Shub" Nelson
Apr 24, 2024
Sylvia J. “Shub” Nelson, 72, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Stormont Vail- Flint Hills Campus, surrounded by her loving family. A family led celebration of life will take place at JC Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00 am. Sylvia was born on June 19, 1951, to Harold and Lillie (Curtis)...
Ta' Shayla L. "Shay" Gross
Apr 23, 2024
Ta' Shayla L. "Shay" Gross, 28, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, Kansas. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at the Johnson Funeral Home with Elder Lennon Trawick officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the...
Jayson Wayne Cynova
Apr 22, 2024
Jayson Wayne Cynova, 52, of Junction City, Kansas died on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas from injuries sustained in a tragic pedestrian accident. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation...
Jerry L. Schad
Apr 20, 2024
Jerry L. Schad, 88 years of age, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Jerry was born December 1, 1935, to Henry and Mildred Norman Schad of Milford, KS. He was the oldest of four children, including Joe Schad, Mary Lou Brown and Charles Schad, all who preceded him in death. Jerry attended Pleasant View grade school and graduated from...
Steven Walter "Steve" Pringle
Apr 9, 2024
Steven Walter "Steve" Pringle, 65, of Junction City, Kansas died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Steven has been cremated. A graveside service with military honors will take place 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside service for a reception at the...
1Sg (Ret) Gary L. Booth
Apr 7, 2024
1SG (RET) Gary L. Booth, 76, formerly of Manhattan, KS, passed away on April 7, 2024, in Kansas City, MO. Cremation has taken place, and a graveside inurnment will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with full military honors. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be designated to...
Willis Martin "Bill" Watt
Apr 6, 2024
Willis M. "Bill" Watt, 73, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Valley View Senior Life Center in Junction City, Kansas. Willis has been cremated. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Welda Community Center in Welda, Kansas. His cremated remains will be buried 2...
Josephine Annie "Jo" Sullivan
Apr 4, 2024
Josephine Annie "Jo" Sullivan, 93, of Junction City, Kansas died on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at Northcare Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Laurie Barnes officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...
Lon F. Vernnon
Mar 31, 2024
Lon F. Vernnon, 67, of Junction City, Kansas died on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. It was Lon's wish to be cremated. No memorial service is planned. Lon was born October 28, 1956, in Mojave, California the son of Glen and Delores (Ice) Vernnon. Lon served in the United States Army. He was...
