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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 2021
Page
2
Obituaries run in the Journal World with family information and submission method. For deceased families contact the listed obituary desk to submit notices and follow policy details.
Charlene Valentine Potter 55 of Baldwin City Kansas passed Tuesday September 21 2021 at Morningstar Cave Homes Baldwin City. She was a longtime educator at Matin Springs Elementary School USD 348 and a Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame inductee in 2007. Survived by three daughters seven grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial service 10:00 am October 9 2021 Marion Springs Event Center Baldwin City with prior visitation at 8:00 am. Memorials to Baldwin Education Foundation via Lamb Roberts Price Funeral Home.
Michael Mire E Cope and Michael J Cobb, both of Lawrence, died peacefully on September 16, 2021. Born in Denver to the Cobb and Grover families, they were Lawrence High School graduates of 1973. A ham radio operator with a globe of friends, Mike hosted a radio show and did voice work for Southeast Kansas merchants. He enjoyed combat sports and shared stories and pranks with relatives. Survived by siblings Jody Zegke, John Cobb, Connie Patterson, and Alentina Cobb, plus many nieces and nephews. A private service will be held at a later date.
Stuart B Harwood age 62 of Lawrence died at home September 2021 from a heart condition. Services are scheduled October 1 at Oat Hill Cemetery with graveside rites and a Celebration of Life at Empire in Lawrence. He was born April 1959 to Winston and Harriet Harwood and attended Kansas University where he earned degrees in General Studies and Communications. He owned Motown Tavern and was active with the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and local charities. Surviving relatives include siblings, nieces and nephews, and many friends who remember his humor and community work. Memorials may be made to Lawrence Humane Society or other local charities.
Harold Jones of Lawrence died September 25, 2021 at LMH Health. Services are pending with Warren McElwain Mortuary for 96 year old Hawkd Dale Jones. Online condolences at warrenmcelwain.com.
A private visitation with family and friends for Andrea Annie L Locan via Zoom is planned for Saturday October 2 2021 at 3 pm. Contact Seat or Debbie for Zoom ID and password. For Andrea's full obituary visit wrarrenmeelwain.com.
Douce Evers of Derby Kansas died at home on September 14 2021 at age 55. A full obituary and celebration of life details are online at smithfamilymortuaries.com.
Kassie Leigu Hughes, born February 4 1978 in Lawrence Kansas to Barry and Marsha Hughes, died September 24 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester Minnesota. Funeral plans pending.
The Journal World explains its policy to correct all significant errors brought to the editors. Readers are urged to call 32 7154 or email neves at lworld.com to report mistakes and seek correction.
An event for those grieving a loss via self harm gathers 10am to 5pm Saturday at The Light Center in Dollas County. Organizers label the day as a time for walk, creativity, love, stress relief, laughter, snacks, drinks, and lunch. Donations are requested on the registration page with some waivers for those unable to pay. COVID precautions and vaccination are noted. masks encouraged indoors. The center is at 1542 Wondson 2nd, Baldwin City.
John Freeman Colt a 42 year old sex offender who fled Larned State Hospital in Kansas in June was captured in Wayne County Utah by U S Marshals after a citizen spotted him camping on federal land Colt allegedly escaped by forging a staff ID badge and posing as a doctor He had prior convictions for aggravated burglary and four counts of aggravated battery and was committed to the Sexual Predator Treatment Program at Larned.
Former Wichita police officer Matthews Powell pleaded guilty to official misconduct for helping a woman avoid arrest on an outstanding warrant. He received one year probation and cannot be certified as a law enforcement officer. Powell allegedly warned the woman officers planned to arrest her, aiding her months to evade arrest.
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A blurred OCR fragment references address changes and mail handling for Lawrence Journal-World. It mentions delivery and paid status, with garbled lines implying association with AP and media bodies. Entities are unclear due to corruption.
Tuesday lottery drawings present Mega Millions numbers 1 30 43 6 9 with a Mega Ball 22 plus a 1B jackpot mention and Lucky for Life 2K 23 48 and Kansas Pick 2 By 2 details. Names and exact draws are partially garbled but indicate multiple state lottery results and midday Pick 3/Kansas Pick 3 figures.
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