Walter L. Bell

Walter L. Bell, 78, Lawrence, died Nov. 27. Bell worked in the pharmacy department at KU for 20 years before retiring in 1987. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Marie, of the home; a son, John J. Richardson, Albuquerque, N.M.; and two grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to Christ Community Church, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.

Paul J. Haskins

Paul J. Haskins, 62, a former Kansas City newspaper editor, died Nov. 23 in Cancun, Mexico. Haskins taught briefly at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He began working for the Kansas City Times as a copy boy in 1958 and rose to the position of metropolitan editor before leaving in 1982. He joined the New York Times that same year as city editor, dispatching the paper’s national correspondents throughout the country. Condolences may be sent to mrsrock@achievefoundation.com.

Arick E. Huggins

Arick E. Huggins, 37, Baldwin, died Dec. 1. Huggins was a veterinary technician at KU. Survivors include three sons, Nuely, Jake and Aden, all of Baldwin; his mother, Michaele Willis, and her husband, Jay, Baldwin; his father, Larry Huggins, Topeka; two sisters, Laura Leathers, Topeka, and Annette Huggins, Lawrence; and grandparents Wilma Huggins and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Shankland, all of Topeka. Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, Baldwin, handled arrangements.

Robert Gary Rothwell

Robert Gary Rothwell, 56, Lawrence died Nov. 28. Rothwell was a custodial worker at KU from 1997 to 1998. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of the home; two sons, Robert Jr. and Randy; and two daughters, Lisa and Nancy, all of Lawrence; and six grandchildren. The family suggests memorials to the Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice Care in Douglas County, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.