Scott Allen Holton
Jun 24, 2026
Scott A. Holton, 67, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born May 25, 1959 to Leland and Rose Holton of Haysville, Kansas.
Scott loved to go camping (especially in Colorado) and fishing. He loved grilling steak and hanging out with his children, grandchildren and great grand pups.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 36...
John Wendell Hyde
Jun 23, 2026
John W. Hyde, a retired Naval Aviator, dedicated Flight Safety International flight instructor, and beloved family patriarch, passed away peacefully at home, June 23rd, at the age of 85.
Born and raised on a family farm in Altoona, Kansas, John learned the values of hard work, grit, and perseverance early in life. His farm upbringing grounded him as he took to...
Peggy Jo Strait
Jun 23, 2026
Strait, Peggy Jo, 80, was called home and is at peace as she reunites with her husband and daughter.
She was born July 5, 1945, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Fred Sr. and Lorena Mae Burnham.
On September 5, 1964, she married Hershel D. Strait. Together they raised three daughters, Benita, Teresa and Marjorie on a small farm in Udall, Kansas and spent...
Marcus Ray Biby
Jun 22, 2026
Marcus Ray Biby was born November 9, 1954 and passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 in Park City, Kansas. He now stands in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.At Marc's request there will not be any funeral services.
Clay L Walker
Jun 21, 2026
Walker, Claibourne "Clay" Leroy, 90, passed away on June 21, 2026. He was born in Kingman Co, Kansas on May 19, 1936, to his parents, Walter and Ruth Walker. He was the first of 5 children.
Clay was a farmer, carpenter, and retired aircraft tool maker. He was able to retire early and over the many years raised countless animals including...
Kristina Lynn Timpy
Jun 20, 2026
Kristina Lynn (Gittrich) McDaniel, 49, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on June 20, 2026. Kristina was born on October 3, 1976, in Wichita, Kansas, to Mark and Diane Gittrich. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Gittrich.
Kristina's life was a testament to courage, compassion, and service. At the age of 13, she battled and defeated leukemia, an...
Dorothy Brink
Jun 17, 2026
Dorothy Mae Brink, 100, of Derby, KS was called by God to eternal rest on June 17, 2026. Dorothy was born July 10, 1925, in Hillsboro, KS to Herman and Bessie Mae Krueger. Dorothy had a brother, Russell, and a sister, Bonnie.
Dorothy attended Tharp Grade School in Aulne, Kansas and Peabody High School before serving at Boeing Airplane Company during...
Stephen Robert English
Jun 16, 2026
Stephen "Stevie" Robert English, age 36, passed away on June 16, 2026. He was born on March 7, 1990, to Dana Andrew and Douglas English.
Stevie was a compassionate soul who possessed a strong sense of social justice and a lifelong dedication to standing up for the "little guy." An avid lover of nature and the outdoors, he found great...
Brice Preston Watson
Jun 16, 2026
Brice P. Watson, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Funeral services 10am Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Derby Church of Christ.
Brice was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years, Ruby Watson, and his second wife of 15 years, Jean Watson. He is survived by his son, David Watson (Huriye) of Northeast, MD; daughter,...
Charles John Henderson Jr.
Jun 15, 2026
Charles John Henderson Jr. passed away on June 15, 2026, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born on March 14, 1936, in Climax Springs to Charles Henderson Sr. and Myrtle Cline Henderson.He was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord and spent his life serving Him. He often said that he was not working for the companies...
Bruce Edward Cloyd
Jun 12, 2026
Bruce Edward Cloyd, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2026. He was born on October 1, 1938, in Erie, Pennsylvania. He served in the USAF for 22 years. While stationed in England he met and married his wife of 66 years. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked at both Cessna and Boeing. He...
Betty Georgene Wood
Jun 11, 2026
Wood, Betty G., 100, passed away on June 11, 2026. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 13, 1926, to her parents, George V. and Marguerite J. Quigg.
Earlier in life she enjoyed going to the lake, shopping and walking.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hugh L. Wood; parents; George and Marguerite Quigg; siblings, Linley...
Patsy Covey
Jun 8, 2026
Patsy (Monroe) Covey went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on April 14, 1935, the day of the Plains states’ “Black Sunday” dust storm. She lived in Wichita her entire life and graduated from North High School in 1953.
Patsy was employed by Boeing for several...
Judith Ann Schrader
Jun 8, 2026
Judith Ann Schrader, 85, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026. She was born on March 21, 1941, in Lebo, Kansas, to Lee and Edith Johnson.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, William "Bill" Schrader.
She is survived by her children, Gail (Tom) Schmeidler of Derby, Kansas, and Keith (Dianna) Lashley of Edmond, Oklahoma; her siblings,...
Kenneth John Simons
Jun 8, 2026
Kenneth Simons was born on July 25, 1933, in Cleo Springs, Oklahoma, to Everett and Thelma Simons (Beckner). He passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his first wife, Valeta Kay Simons (Goodwin); his siblings, Gene, Jim, Carl, and Martha; and his two sons, Greg Simons and Kevin Simons.
He is survived by his wife, Esther...
Shirley Anne Payne
Jun 6, 2026
Shirley Anne Payne was born on May 29, 1941, to Harry Ray Keener and Mary Anne Johnson. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 6, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, James Payne; her first husband, Henry Osterhout; and her sister, Mary Lou May.
She is survived by her niece, Wendy Madison;...
Matthew Allen Bishop
Jun 5, 2026
Matthew Allen Bishop (Matt), 49, of Wichita, KS, died on the 5th of June, 2026. Born on February 13, 1977 in Orrville, OH, to Thomas Allen Bishop and Leah Lynn Schrock Bishop. Matt was known for his generous big heart. Matt loved BMX bike racing with Levi, playing guitar on the porch, his dog Mable, the Cleveland Browns, watching Levi...
James Edward Anderson
Jun 4, 2026
James Edward Anderson (Jim) was Born in Llano, Texas on October 24, 1931, and passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living, in Derby.
Jim moved to Arkansas around the age of 10. He came to Wichita looking for work, applied at Boeing, and retired from there after 40 years of service,
He married the love of his life,...
Melinda Deone Scott
Jun 3, 2026
Melinda Deone Scott, 68, was born on December 11, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, to Martha Roff and Thedus McLemore. She passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2026.
Melinda grew up in Augusta, Kansas. She had a love for the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, spending time at the lake, gardening, and watching hummingbirds. She had a love for animals, especially...
Mary Ann Brown
May 31, 2026
Wichita Kansas - Brown, Mary Ann (Morrison), 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
She was born October 18, 1944 to Ted and Dorothy Morrison. She attended East High school in Wichita and graduated in 1962. She attended and graduated from business college. She was a homemaker for many years and then went on to a long and successful...
