Mary Beth McCarthy Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Beth McCarthy of Topeka, Kansas, who passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 98. Mary Beth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Beth McCarthy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Needham and Inez Needham (Bitner); and her husband Daniel F. McCarthy IV. She is survived by: her children, Dannie Knight of Ft. Worth, Ann Mejia (Carlos) of Topeka and Daniel McCarthy V (Tammy) of Huntsville, Alabama; her grandchildren, Brooke Allen (Brad), Taylor Knight (Carol), Brian Loach (Kristyn), Holly McCarthy, Daniel McCarthy VI, Dustin Mejia, Dylan Mejia and Daniel Mejia; and her great grandchildren, Evan Allen, Emily Allen, Layla Mejia, Lilli Mejia and Lana Mejia.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial contributions to Hayden High School Foundation or the 95th Division Foundation, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
June 29, 2026
the Salina Diocese of the Kansas Catholic Forensics League (KSCFL) lit a candle
June 29, 2026
the Salina Diocese of the Kansas Catholic Forensics League (KSCFL) sent flowers