Search by Name

Search by Name

Revers Shears

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Jan. 10, 2026

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Warren-Mcelwain Mortuary

Send Flowers

Revers Shears Obituary

Services for Revers Shears, 82, will be at 11:30 a.m. Sat., Jan. 10, 2026 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence. The family will greet friends an hour prior to the service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 8, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Revers Shears

Jan

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Warren-Mcelwain Mortuary

120 West 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

Jan

10

Funeral service

11:30 a.m.

Warren-Mcelwain Mortuary

120 West 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

Funeral services provided by:

Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel

120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

Memories and Condolences
for Revers Shears

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Revers Shears's name

How to support Revers's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Revers Shears's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more