NEMAHA COUNTY, KS – The Sabetha community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Kenton L. Farwell, 17, who tragically died in a single-vehicle crash on 192nd Road in Nemaha County on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
According to the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in shortly after 7 a.m. regarding a vehicle that had left the roadway near the intersection with V Road. Kenton was driving a Chevrolet Silverado westbound when the vehicle left the road, struck a culvert, and overturned into a ditch. Emergency responders arriving at the scene found Kenton, the sole occupant, deceased. The exact circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.
Kenton Farwell was remembered by friends and family as a vibrant, kind-hearted, and spirited young man. Those who knew him describe him as someone who brought joy to everyone around him and had a natural ability to make people smile. His sudden passing has left a profound void in the lives of his loved ones and the Sabetha community, who now mourn the loss of a promising young life far too soon.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident to better understand what happened, while the community rallies around Kenton’s family during this incredibly difficult time. Support and condolences have poured in from neighbors, classmates, and local residents, all sharing memories of Kenton’s warmth, generosity, and the light he brought to those around him.
Though his life was tragically cut short, Kenton’s memory will endure in the hearts of family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be remembered not only for his smile and laughter but for the kindness and love he shared with the world.
Kenton L. Farwell, may you rest in peace. Your life, though brief, left a lasting mark, and your memory will continue to inspire and comfort all who knew and loved you.
