TC Griffay, 72 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on August 08, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.apfunerals.com.

Beulah Mae Herbic, 98, of Alma, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. The family will greet friends prior to the service from 9:30am until 10:30am, and a Rosary prayer service will be held at 10:30am. Suggested memorials to Holy Family Catholic Church or Wabaunsee County Historical Society and Museum. Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home. www.campanellastewart.com.

July 28, 1926 - July 31, 2026 Orris Eugene Kelly, age 100, of Manhattan, passed away July 31, 2026, at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan.Chaplain (Major General) Orris E. Kelly, US Army Retired was born July 28, 1926, in Montrose, Kansas. He entered the Army in January 1944 in the Army Specialized Training Program (Reserve) and attended the University of Kansas. He took Basic Training at Camp Fannin, TX, serving as squad leader. In January 1945 he was sent to Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He graduated on May 29th, 1945, as a Second Lieutenant at age 18. (In 1976, he was installed in the Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame.) He served in the Army of Occupation in Germany (1946) as part of the Constabulary. He was separated from the Army in January 1947 as a First Lieutenant, USAR, returning to college at Kansas Wesleyan University for an AB degree. Orris Kelly went to Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois graduation in June of 1953 and ordained an elder in the United Methodist Church. He re-entered the Army as a chaplain reporting to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He served in many units including the 8th Cavalry Regiment in Japan, the Seventh Infantry Division in Korea and as Division Chaplain of the Fourth Infantry Division in Vietnam. He served on the staff and faculty of the US Army Chaplain School, Director of the Armed Forces Retreat Center in Berchtesgaden, Germany, and Office to the Chief of Chaplains. In 1975 he was nominated to be Chief of Chaplains by President Ford, approved by the Senate, and promoted from Colonel to Major General. After retirement he served as Associate General Secretary for the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church. The Division of Chaplains was tasked to endorse clergy to serve in hospitals, prisons, industry, and the military. In 1985 he was selected to be Vice President for Pastoral Services for the Hospital Corporation of America, a 476-hospital corporation in Nashville, Tennessee, He left that position in 1987 to return to Kansas to round out his career to serve churches until retirement from the United Methodist Church in 1989. Education includes Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, the US Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, PA, Master of Science in Counseling at Shippensburg State University and Honorary doctoral degrees from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS, and Westmar College in Iowa. Awards from the Army include Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal with 3 device, Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters and other awards and decorations. Other honors include being inducted into the Officer Candidate School (OCS) Hall of Fame at Fort Benning, Georgia by the Commanding General. Other honors include the Four Chaplains Award, Aaron and Hur Award, Distinguished Alumni Award from Kansas Wesleyan University, award from the Indiana State Police for assisting in the training of chaplains. He is listed in the Marquis "Who's Who in The World." Orris Kelly served for three years on the National Advisory Committee on Cemeteries for the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC. Other civic activities include the Manhattan, KS chamber of Commerce, Military Relations Committee, the Military Officers Association, Association of the US Army, Vietnam Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Chaplains Association, Landon Lecture Patron, and supporter of McCain events at Kansas State University. He served on two ethics committees at Kansas State University, past member of Kiwanis and Lions clubs and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents Herman and Theodora Kelly, sisters Mildred Moore, Faye Kinsey, Clarice Peteete, Molly McCampbell, brother Ervin Kelly, sons Jeff Kelly and Joel Kelly, and his wife Phyllis Kelly. He is survived by his wife Charlotte Scott Kelly, children Karen Brudvig of Warrenton, VA and Collette Palmisano of Clearwater, FL, nine grandchildren and eighteen g-grandchildren. He is survived in the Scott family by Janice Horn (Jeff) of Lincoln, NE. Paul Scott (Sharon) of Highland Village, TX, four grandchildren and three g-grandchildren. Memorial services for Chaplain Major General Kelly will be held at 11:00a.m. Saturday August 15, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. Interment will be held later at the Arlington National Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Orris to the First United Methodist Church, Meadowlark Hills Foundation-Good Samaritan Fund, US Army War College, Garrett Theological Seminary, UM Higher Education Foundation, US Military Chaplains Association, or to Kansas Wesleyan University. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with service arrangements. ymlfuneralhome.com

Ruth L. Friedmann, 100 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on August 05, 2026 at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan. Cremation has been chosen and services will be announced at a later date. Online condolences at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

02-23-1930 - 07-29-2026 Mellie Thornburrow, 96, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, with her family by her side.Mellie was born on February 23, 1930 in Horton, Kansas to Clarence and Ethel Craig. She lived a life full of love, family, friendships, and joy. On September 3, 1950, Mellie married Bill Thornburrow. They built a life centered around family and memories. Throughout the years, Mellie embraced the role she treasured most - that of being a mother. She often told her family, "All I ever wanted was to be a Mom," and she lived those words every day. To many people in Manhattan, Mellie was known by her familiar face and smile, working at the bakery in the 'old' Dillons store. She enjoyed her fellow coworkers and the many bakery 'regulars'. Family was always the center of Mellie's world. She loved entertaining and had a gift for making everyone feel welcomed. She opened her heart and home to family, friends, and neighbors. To many she became a second 'Mom', remembered for her boundless energy, generous spirit, and love of life. One of Mellie's greatest joys was spending time outdoors with her family. Her Mother's Day request was always to spend it together fishing. Mellie was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and her sons Mark and Jerry. She is lovingly remembered by her children and grandchildren: David and his wife Kim, and their children Matt and Amy; Rhonda and her son Mitch; Carol and her daughter Haley; and Kay and her husband David Rau, and their children Carson, Kendra and Matt. As Mellie's niece shared, "She was a genuine bright light in life." Those who knew her experienced that light through her warmth, generosity, spirit, and love. Her legacy lives on through the family she cherished, the friendships she made, and the lives she touched throughout her 96 years. A private family burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mellie's memory may be made to 'The Good Shepherd Hospice House'.

Martha Powell, 84 of Riley, Kansas, passed away on August 04, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, Kansas. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery. Online condolences at www.apfunerals.com.

Kenneth R. Woods, 79 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on August 04, 2026 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 until 2:00p.m. Wednesday August 12, 2026 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Funeral services will follow the visitation and begin at 2:00p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be held at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Online condolences at ymlfuneralhome.com

Stanley M. Anderson, 80 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on August 04, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Visitation Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan. Graveside Service to follow, 1:00 p.m. at Carnahan Creek Cemetery, Olsburg. Online condolences at www.ymlfuneral.com

03/21/1946 - 07/28/2026 Sara Hummel Ekart, aged 80, died Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at home with her family by her side. Sara was born March 21, 1946 in Pittsburgh PA to Bill and Sally (Tyler) Hummel. Aside from a few early years there and in Ames, IA, she lived her life in Manhattan KS. At the breathtakingly young age of 14, she met the love of her life, Don Ekart. They went on a few dates, and she even wrote to her grandmother about him, but things did not get serious until she was out of high school. They married May 1, 1965 and embarked on a 61-year love affair, often working together as small business owners, traveling to see their daughters when they dared live outside Kansas, golfing, and gardening. This great love brought two daughters, Donna Ekart and Gretchen Ekart (Thad) Dall, who are devastated by the depth of this loss. Sara was incredibly proud of her two grandchildren, Brennan and Tatum Dall, who will miss their Nana greatly. For her children's and grandchildren's every endeavor, Sara was a great supporter and cheerleader. If they were happy, she was happy. Sara's life was in many ways defined by the care she invested in others. An eldest daughter in a long line of eldest daughters, care-taking was just part of her makeup. Perhaps you tasted the love in her cooking, unwrapped a perfect gift, or snuggled under one of her beautiful quilts. It could be that she made you feel important riding on her school bus, playing in her golf foursome, or stretching next to her in yoga class. Maybe you were a young person who lived in her neighborhood or was friends with one of her daughters. Or even a connection many would overlook, as someone who worked in her favorite businesses, caddied at the country club, or, in the last couple years, helped care for her at various medical appointments. If she loved you, you surely knew it. And just in case that makes Sara sound soft, you also certainly knew if she disagreed with you. Sara was never shy about stating her opinions, and if you don't know where she stood on issues as varied as human rights and what constitutes a proper loaf of bread, then it was only because you weren't paying attention. Sara is survived by her immediate family, her sister Ruthy (Tom) Abbott, more beloved nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews than can be safely enumerated, and countless friends in Manhattan and beyond. Preceding her in death were her beloved siblings Steve, Kay, and Rachel. If you would like to raise a toast in her honor, her life will be celebrated on August 29, 2026 from 1:00-3:00pm at the Manhattan Country Club, 1531 N. 10th Street. Please come as you are, when you can, she wouldn't want you to fuss too much about it. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sara's honor may be made to The Crisis Center. "Failing to fetch me at first keep encouraged, Missing me one place search another, I stop somewhere waiting for you" -Walt Whitman

September 20, 1954 - July 31, 2026 Kathryn Jean (McDonough) McWherter of Manhattan, Kansas passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 31, 2026.She was born on September 20, 1954 to Thomas McDonough and Ruth (Curtis) McDonough in Arlington, Virginia. As her parents both served in the United States military, she grew up in various states, as well as overseas. She was a proud recipient of the Girl Scouts of America First Class Award. She graduated from Junction City High School in 1972. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1976 with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science. She participated in the American Royal Livestock Show from 1972-1976. She married Roger Dale McWherter on October 6, 1984 in Olathe, Kansas. They made their home in Johnson County Kansas from 1984 to 2022, then retiring to Manhattan, Kansas. Her life impacted many people. It was a witness to the things that she believed, and the ways in which she daily demonstrated them, oftentimes without words. A life, intended to be a faithful example to those that follow us. Kathy walked with God, and allowed His love to be reflected in her life. Kathy was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was also a banker, advertising administrative assistant, and a school in classroom and library volunteer. Kathy was a tremendous homemaker and mother. In 1989, she chose to no longer work outside the home for wages, in order to provide loving and motherly care for her daughter, Kaela. Her gracious attitude and welcoming smile will be greatly missed. She was a parishioner at St. Isadore's Catholic Church, an Ahearn Fund Member, a member of the Kansas State University Alumni Association, and a member of the Manhattan Catbackers Club. Kathy led a very active life. She was an avid reader. She made dozens of counted cross stitch pieces, both large and small. Kathy loved flowers, especially white roses. She enjoyed seeing cardinals in the outdoors, as well as collecting statues and figurines of them. Kathy completed hundreds of jigsaw puzzles, many of 2,000 or more pieces. She loved Kansas State University, and all things Wildcat or Purple. Kathy, and family, have been multi sport K-State season ticket holders for many years. She had a perfect attendance record at Wildcat home football games from 1997 to 2020. Kathy also traveled to dozens of road football games, conference championships, and bowl games. Kathy fought bravely against kidney disease since 2019, a battle which lasted far longer than the doctors predicted. She endured several times per week in clinic kidney dialysis for 21 months. We prayed for a miracle of healing. We did receive a miracle, that of being granted additional time with her, for which we are truly thankful. Thanks be to God that many years ago, she fully placed herself in the loving arms of Christ, believing that the blood and water which gushed forth from His heart was a fount of mercy for her, and for all those who have trusted in Him and seek to do His will. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Roger McWherter of the home, one daughter Dr. Kaela (McWherter) Urquhart, a son-in-law Jarod Urquhart, and twin granddaughters Twyla Rae Urquhart and Jadynn Kameron Urquhart all of Manhattan. She is also survived by three younger brothers, Thomas, Michael, and Patrick. The Mass will be held at St. Isidore's Church on Friday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. A Rosary will be said on her behalf beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Burial and committal will immediately follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Manhattan. There will be no formal family/friends visitation prior to the services. The family would like to express their thanks and deep appreciation to Meadowlark Palliative Home Health Care and Good Shepherd Hospice Care staff members for all their kindness and service. Arrangements are being conducted by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home of Manhattan. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Kathryn J. McWherter Memorial Scholarship Fund at Kansas State University, and mailed to or left at the funeral home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. ymlfuneralhome.com

November 25, 1937 - July 31, 2026 James "Dick" Richard Dunham, 88, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on July 31, 2026. He was born in Stark, KS on November 25, 1937. He graduated from Grant Township Rural High School and Kansas State University. He farmed in the Stark area and then returned to Kansas State to complete his Masters and PhD. Dick was a Dairy Extension Specialist for 29 years at KSU. In retirement, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, dancing and traveling. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn, his parents Odin and Elma Dunham, and his sister Rosella Hillbrant. He is survived by his children Laura Engels (Gale) and Doug Dunham (Susan), his grandkids Josh Engels (Julie), Ashley Lierz (Sean), Lindsey Peth (Dan), Tim Dunham (Sarah), Ryan Engels (Josie), and Mike Dunham. He also has 4 great grandkids, Max, Addie, Harper and Mace. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, August 10 at 10:00 am at Stark United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the East Hill Cemetery in Erie, KS. A visitation with family will be held Sunday, August 9, from 4:00-6:00 at Countryside Funeral Home in Chanute, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home.

Sara Hummel Ekart, 80 of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on July 28, 2026 at her home in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday August 29, 2026 from 1:00 until 3:00p.m. at the Manhattan Country Club, 1531 N 10th Street in Manhattan. Online condolences at ymlfuneralhome.com