The Times, Pottawatomie County

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    &emsp; <b>Zachary </b> <b>Weixelman,</b> 29, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on February 20, 2026 at his home in Manhattan. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. Visitation will be held March 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held March 7, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.
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Zachary Wayne Weixelman

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    &emsp; <b>Charley L.</b> <b>Pedro,</b> 64, of Westmoreland, KS, passed away on February 15, 2026 at his home in Westmoreland, KS. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. Visitation will be on Feb. 20, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home in Wamego, KS. Service will start at 11:30 a.m. after the visitation. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.
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Charley Leon Pedro

<div style="text-align: center; text-align-last: center;">Nov. 22, 1937 - Jan. 29, 2026</div>
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<div>Adella Ruth (Bohn) Parks, daughter of Matt &amp; Ruth (Berroth) Bohn, was born Nov. 22, 1937, at Alma, KS.&nbsp;<p>
</p><p>On June 29, 1954, Adella married Clement Roy Parks, Jr. at Alma, KS.&nbsp;</p><p>Adella died January 29, 2026. She was 88. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 3 brothers; 2 sisters; 2 sons; a son-in-law; 4 grandchildren.</p><p>Survivors include children, Bill Parks, Tim Parks, Brenda Carlson, Rebecca Pritchard (Chuck); siblings, Judy Oppenlander, Larry Bohn; brother-in-law, Richard Parks; sister-in-law, Maxine Bohn; 20 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.</p><p>Graveside service:&nbsp; 10:30 AM, Monday, June 29, 2026, at McPherson Cemetery.</p><p>Memorials to First Christian Church c/o of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. (www.stockhamfamily.com)&nbsp;</p><p>
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Adella Ruth Parks

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    &emsp; <b>Larry G.</b> <b>Thierer,</b> 70, of Alma, KS, passed away on January 15, 2026 at his home in Alma, KS. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. A memorial gathering will be held on Feb. 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home, 206 Kansas Ave., Alma, KS, location. Inurnment to follow the gathering at the Alma City Cemetery. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.
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Larry Gean Thierer

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    &emsp; <b>Deloris C.</b> <b>Matzke,</b> 89, of Westmoreland, KS, passed away on February 06, 2026 at her home in Westmoreland. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.
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Deloris Carol Matzke (Werth)

<div style="text-align: center; text-align-last: center;">July 9, 1954 - February 3, 2026</div>
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<div>Patricia M. Verschelden, age 71, of St. Marys, Kansas, died on February 3, 2026. To read the full obituary or to leave a message of condolence for her family, please visit www.piperfuneralhome.com</div>


Patricia Marie Verschelden

<div style="text-align: center; text-align-last: center;">02/07/2026</div>
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<div>Leslie A. Green, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was called home on February 7, 2026, at the age of 75. The daughter of Bob and Donis Curtis, Leslie was born and raised in Wamego, Kansas. She eventually moved to Lenexa, KS after marrying the love of her life, Lance Green. <p></p><p>Throughout her professional life, Leslie served as a receptionist, a role that perfectly suited her warm and welcoming personality. She took great pride in her work and truly cherished the many lasting relationships she built with her colleagues and those she greeted each day. Leslie belonged to Good Shepherd Catholic Church and was a passionate supporter of the El Buen Pastor Community in El Salvador. Her commitment to service was reflected in the way she lived—always offering a helping hand or a kind word to those in need. Leslie found beauty in the world around her. She was an avid bird watcher who found peace in nature and had a deep appreciation for the magic of the theater. Leslie was a devoted animal lover who adored her dogs, who were her constant and faithful companions. </p><p>Leslie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lance Green. Her memory will be carried on by her family: her son, Jason Green, and his wife, Katy; and her two granddaughters, Grace and Claire, who she was extremely proud of. She is also survived by her sister, Sherry Wilson, and the extended Wilson/McLemore family.</p><p>Visitation and Mass will be held on February 13, 2026, at Good Shepherd Catholic Church located at 12800 W. 75th St., Shawnee, KS 66216.  Visitation: 10:00 AM</p><p>Funeral Mass: 11:00 AM.  Interment: Following mass Leslie will be returned home to her roots for a graveside service at the Wamego City Cemetery in Wamego, KS.</p><p>In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Leslie's memory to; Breakthrough T1D (formerly Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) or The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City</p><p><br></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>


Leslie A Green

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    &emsp; <b>Linda M.</b> <b>(Roudybush) Hensley,</b> 74, of Louisville, KS, passed away on January 23, 2026 at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS. Arrangements are in the care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS. Visitation on Jan. 30, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service on Jan. 31., 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at Thunder Hill Cowboy Church, Manhattan, KS. Burial at Louisville Cemetery, Louisville, KS, to follow funeral service. Online condolences at www.campanellastewart.com.
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Linda M. Hensley

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<p>Jean Kartman, 68, Alma, Kan., passed away on Thursday (January 22, 2026) at Celebration Villa Of Hearthstone in Topeka.</p>
<p>Arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.</p>
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Jean Kartman

<div style="text-align: center; text-align-last: center;">June 30, 1965 - January 16, 2026</div>
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<div>Clay Stewart Adams, age 60, of Gate, Oklahoma, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was born on June 30, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, to Anne Gorbutt Adams and Raymond E. Adams, Jr.<p></p><p>Clay attended Maur Hill Preparatory School in Atchison, Kansas, and later Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He began his career working alongside his father and later became a partner in Adams Cattle Company of Maple Hill, Kansas.</p><p>Following his father's passing, Clay established his own cattle operation, where he bred, trained, and showed American Quarter Horses and Cutting Horses. He was a member of U.S. Premium Beef, the Kansas Livestock Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, and the American Cutting Horse Association.</p><p>Clay was a devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan, an accomplished Kansas fisherman, and enjoyed hunting quail, deer, and duck in season. He loved riding quality horses, playing his guitar, listening to great music, and engaging in lively conversation with friends. A true patriot, Clay deeply loved his land, family, and country.</p><p>He is survived by his daughter, Kaitlyn "Katy" Anne Sneath (Colton) of Sublette, Kansas; his son, William Clay Adams of Gate, Oklahoma; his brothers, John C. Adams (Lisa) of Plains, Kansas, and Charles A. Adams of Berryton, Kansas; his sisters, Marie Adams Dolembo (Tom) of Lawrence, Kansas, and Jessie S. "Sally" Bitar of Olathe, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.</p><p>Clay was preceded in death by his father, Raymond E. Adams, Jr.; his mother, Anne Gorbutt Adams; and his brother, Raymond E. "Eddie" Adams III.</p><p>A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Maple Hill Community Congregational Church, 104 4th Street, Maple Hill, Kansas 66507. Memorial contributions or floral arrangements in honor of Clay's memory may be made to Maple Hill Community Congregational Church and may be sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>


Clay Stewart Adams

<div style="text-align: center; text-align-last: center;">May 17, 1943 -  January 14, 2026</div>
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<div>Dorothy Mae Covington, 82, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Oakley Place in Rossville, surrounded by her loving family.<p></p><p>Born in Alma, Kansas, on May 17, 1943, to Arthur Chris and Madeline (Kobiskie) Thowe, Dorothy grew up attending schools in Alma before graduating from Hayward High School in Hayward, California. She returned to her Kansas roots later in life, where she built a remarkable legacy of love, creativity, and community.</p><p>Dorothy married John Kolde on December 30, 1961, in Hayward, California. Years later, she married Calvin Covington on July 4, 2001, in St. Marys; Calvin survives her at home.</p><p>For more than 33 years, Dorothy owned and operated Dorothy's Hair Salon in St. Marys, pouring her heart into every client who walked through her door. She was far more than a hairstylist—she was a trusted friend, a celebrator of life's milestones, and a source of comfort in tender moments. From a toddler's first haircut to the perfect prom updo, the elegant wedding styles that made brides glow, and even the gentle, dignified final touches prepared with care and respect before funerals, Dorothy helped mark the most meaningful chapters in countless lives. She took quiet pride in her craft and the relationships she nurtured, knowing she played a small but special role in making people feel beautiful and seen.</p><p>While her salon work brought her deep fulfillment, nothing compared to the joy of family. Dorothy became a grandmother in 1987 and later a beloved "Gigi" to her great-grandchildren starting in 2013—roles she cherished above all else. She delighted in decorating for the holidays, filling her home with warmth and light, and treasuring every moment spent laughing, playing, and creating memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.</p><p>Dorothy is survived by her devoted husband, Calvin Covington; sons, Joe (Kim) Kolde and Mike (Shaney) Kolde; grandchildren, Jessica (Ryan) Cole, Samantha (Paul) Odell, Wyatt (Megan) Kolde, and Kati (Ben Kates) Kolde; and eight great-grandchildren, Turner, Averi, Brayliee, Blase, Carter, Penelope, Mia, and Josie.</p><p>She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: John Palenske, Nyla Lesline, Ella Marr, Art Thowe, Robert Thowe, Delmar Thowe, and Vernon Thowe.</p><p>A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, with a rosary recited at 5:45 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, also at Piper Funeral Home, with burial in the Peace United Church of Christ Cemetery in Alma, Kansas.</p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis (kcpulmonaryfibrosis.org) or Helping Hands Humane Society (hhhstopeka.org) and may be left in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.</p><p>Dorothy's legacy lives on in the smiles she created, the lives she touched, and the love she shared so generously with her family and community. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></div>


Dorothy Mae Covington

<div style="text-align: center; text-align-last: center;">6/4/1946 - 1/10/26</div>
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<div>Joanne Cooper passed away on January 10th, 2026 at home.<p>Joanne leaves behind son David D. Cooper of Kansas City, Missouri, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.</p><p>A memorial service will be held at Ted Ens-ley Garden House 3720 SE Yacht CT Topeka, Kansas on Feb. 15th 12 p.m.-3 p.m.</p></div>
