Toni Marie Peterson, 66, died May 31, 2026. She was born April 26, 1960, in Emporia, to Charles and Barbara (Beardmore) Sisson. Toni worked for Mark Miller Produce then at the Strong City grocery store. She spent most of her career working at the Chase County Courthouse as deputy treasurer, the County Attorney’s office for Bill North and retired as deputy clerk. Toni enjoyed cooking, reading and spending time with her grandchildren.

Daryl Wayne Lee, 74, of White City, passed away on May 24, 2026 at Via Christi Village in Manhattan, Kansas, after a long illness.

A Celebration of Life service for Jack York will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 7, at the Dwight Cemetery. Friends and relatives are welcome to join.

Barbara Joan Zerbe, 83, died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Halstead, KS.

Thomas Ernest Alexander was born December 4, 1945, in Emporia, Kansas to Robert and Georgie (Bolen) Alexander. He grew up on old Highway 4 where his family homesteaded and was raised as a ranch and farm hand during his youth. He was very involved in youth rodeos all over the country and was a natural when it came to athletics. He was involved in everything he could be involved in from roping to the yearbook staff.

Linda Verlene (Shearer) Price, born on March 29, 1949, in the charming town of Council Grove, Kansas, peacefully passed away at home on May 9, 2026. Linda was a beacon of light and warmth to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey through life was one marked by love, laughter, and an unyielding devotion to those she held dear.

James C. Strome, 67, Herington, Kansas died on May 11, 2026 at his home.