Barbara Ann Hall, age 86, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital.&nbsp;

Born on December 9, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, Barbara Ann was the child of Rufus Mitchell and Viola Smith, who preceded her in death.&nbsp;

Barbara Ann enjoyed crossword puzzles, number painting and mind-stimulating games.&nbsp;

Barbara Ann is survived by children Ron Hall and his wife Sheila Hall, Tracie Bobian, and Jacquelyn Hall; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Smith, grandson Derek Smith; and great-granddaughter, Narianna Williams.&nbsp;

The family wishes to thank the staff at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community (Homestead) for their compassionate care.

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 </figure>Barbara Ann Hall, age 86, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital.&nbsp;Born on December 9, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, Barbara Ann was the child of Rufus Mitchell and Viola Smith, who preceded her in death.&nbsp;Barbara Ann enjoyed crossword puzzles, number painting and mind-stimulating games.&nbsp;Barbara Ann is survived by children Ron Hall and his wife Sheila Hall, Tracie Bobian, and Jacquelyn Hall; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Smith, grandson Derek Smith; and great-granddaughter, Narianna Williams.&nbsp;The family wishes to thank the staff at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community (Homestead) for their compassionate care.