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William Smith Obituary
W. Wayne Smith, 72, Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am., Friday, October 10, 2025 at Rochester Cemetery. Reception will follow at Parker-Price & Davidson Reception Center.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
10
Service
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Parker-Price & Davidson Reception Center
1940 NW Central Ave, Topeka, KS 66608
Send FlowersOct
10
Graveside service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rochester Cemetery
1200 Northwest Menninger Road, Topeka, KS 66618
Send FlowersServices provided by
Parker-Price & Davidson Cremations, Funerals, ReceptionsOnly 20 hours left for delivery to next service.