Lawrence, Kansas
Age 88
Ernest Kent Hayes, age 88, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on December 18, 2025. Kent was born in Bronson, Kansas, to Clare and Lois (nee Osborne) Hayes, who were longtime residents of Topeka. He spent his youth in Holyoke and Alamosa, Colorado, and Baldwin and Topeka, Kansas....
Read MoreI knew Kent at Baker. Used to double date with him and Betsy. Saw him on Phil Donahue once. He lived a good life and it is good to see his picture. So sorry for his passing. Sandy Rice Elliott
Sandy Rice Elliott
January 02, 2026
