Obituaries

Connor Edward McMillan passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2026.

During his short time with us he accomplished so much in his life. Born in St. Albans Vermont on July 23, 2005, he began his journey in life. He graduated from the Alburgh Educational Community Center in June of 2019 and from Bellows Free Academy in June of 2023 where...

Sep 24, 2026

Gerald Newbury was born on June 24, 1943, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and passed away on September 24, 2026, in Andover, Kansas.

Gerald loved woodworking, spending time with his grandchildren, the outdoors, and taking road trips.

He is survived by his children, Michael (Becky) Newbury, Curt (Julie) Newbury, and Shad (Heather) Newbury; grandchildren, Shane, Noel, Alyssa, Tyler, Madeline, and Lillian; and sisters, Goldie...

Sep 24, 2026

Bill LovelandFebruary 23, 1930 - September 24, 2026

Bill Loveland was born February 23, 1930, in Springfield, Missouri, to William and Sadie Loveland. He passed away September 24, 2026, in Goddard, Kansas.

Bill moved to Kansas in 1979. He worked as a roofer until 1984, then worked at Boeing until his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Haysville.

Bill...

Sep 23, 2026

Linda "Annette" Holbrook, 76, passed away September 23, 2026.

Annette was born on September 21, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas, to Elmer and Ruth (Gilbert) Callaway. She was their only child and grew up in Belle Plaine, Kansas, where she attended school. During her high school years she played in the band and was a batonist during football seasons and other special...

Sep 21, 2026

Ronald Albert Gagne (Ron), age 72, passed away on September 21, 2026, surrounded by family in his home.

Ron was born on March 15, 1954, in Pennsylvania to Joseph G. Gagne and Gertrude M. Gagne (Martineau). He is preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Ann Gagne (Popes), and sister Irene Burdue of Dallas, TX.

He is survived by his wife,...

Sep 21, 2026

Roger R. Bell, 63, of Cotopaxi, Colorado, passed away on September 21, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1963, in El Dorado, Kansas, to Charles and Ellen Bell. Roger married his wife, Kelley E. (Burns) Bell on October 28th, 1989. They moved to Colorado in 1991, as they both had expressed their desires to live in that state when...

Sep 20, 2026

Betty Sue Travis, 81, of Derby, passed from this life on September 20, 2026, at her home. Born March 28, 1945 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Christopher and Hattie (Owen) Corbit.

Betty is survived by her Son Don Cunningham (Regina), brother Raymond Corbit and sister Violet Cole, nephew Richard Cole, niece Debbie Short, and numerous grandchildren. 

She was preceded...

Sep 17, 2026

Buford "Russ" George, 93, of Wichita KS, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1933.

Buford will be remembered by his big warm smile, his devotion to Christ, and the love he had for his family and many friends. He spent over 50 years volunteering his time in the prison systems and nursing homes by...

Sep 16, 2026

James Joseph "Jim" Prosser, 83, passed away September 16, 2026 in Wichita.

James was born February 7, 1943, the son of Joseph and Emma (Reif) Prosser of Hoisington, Kansas. He attended undergraduate school at Emporia State University where he met his first wife, Carol. He continued his education at Oklahoma State University where he earned his Doctorate in Education. He loved...

Sep 13, 2026

Cathy Schroeder, 71, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born September 14, 1954 to Lester and Iona Schied in Miles City, Montana.

After retiring from her work in the foster care system, she became an avid reader and spent her days enjoying books in her favorite chair. She also loved cooking, baking, and traveling.

Preceded in death by her...

Sep 12, 2026

Mary Burchardt, 83, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was born May 29, 1943 to Antonio and Santos (Flores) Martinez in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Above all else, Mary found her greatest happiness in her family and in the simple, meaningful moments they shared. She was a deeply thoughtful and generous person-a trip to the store was never just about shopping,...

Sep 11, 2026

Sheila Brock Cairns, age 66, of Park City, KS, passed away Friday, September 11, after a brief illness.

Sheila was born June 1, 1960, to Dean and Melva Brock in Storm Lake, Iowa. She graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1978 and earned a B.A. in Communications at Concordia College in Seward, Nebraska, where she met her future husband.

Sheila and...

Sep 11, 2026

Hufman, Rhonda L., 68, passed away on September 11, 2026. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 11, 1957, to her parents, Lester and Helen Hufman.

Rhonda was a registered nurse and worked for Wesley Hospital for over 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Rhonda is survived by her brothers, Ronald (Della) and Joe (Anitra)...

Sep 9, 2026

Julie Olmsted, a beacon of love, warmth, and adventurous spirit, passed away surrounded by her adoring family on September 9, 2026, after a courageous battle Born on October 23, 1958, in Anthony, Kansas, Julie graced the world with her kindness, intelligence, and unwavering faith.

Julie was a beloved daughter to her mother, Maurine Smith, and the late Monte Mitchell. She was...

Sep 9, 2026

Laden Michael Henke, 20, was born on November 9, 2005, in Lawrence, Kansas, and passed away on September 9, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.

Laden was inquisitive, artistic, witty, and kind. He was always wondering how the world worked and looking for something new to learn. He had a goal of becoming a “jack of all trades,” and between drawing, skateboarding, and...

Sep 9, 2026

Anita Barrett, of Haysville, KS, a beloved child of God, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at her second home, Prairie Homestead Assisted Living, surrounded by loved ones.

Anita was born on September 22, 1936, in Verden, Oklahoma, to John Emmett Stapleton and Ura Venus Watson Stapleton.

On July 17, 1954, Anita married the love of her life, JM Barrett. They...

Sep 8, 2026

Devin Michael Sublett, 35, was born May 4, 1991, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away September 8, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.

Devin loved everybody and had a big heart. He was truly one-of-a-kind, a real snowflake, and had a way of making people laugh. Even during tough times, he could always find a way to bring a smile to someone’s face....

Sep 6, 2026

DERBY, KS MOURNS LOSS OF WORLD’S SMARTEST MAN

When death came to the home of the world’s smartest man, Jerry L. Coles, on September 6, 2026, it claimed one of the most highly revered residents of the Derby, Kansas, community.

Jerry was born May 15, 1942, to Ruby and Toby Coles, making him a son of a butcher, which naturally led him...

Sep 6, 2026

Joyce Lee Kimble McCain, 73, of Mulvane, passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2026.

Joyce was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered most for her creativity and fun-loving spirit as she spent her free time capturing the memories created over the years with family and friends in her scrapbooks.

Joyce was preceded in death...

Sep 5, 2026

Jerry Duane Cain, 89, passed away on September 5, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.He was born on December 18, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas, Jerry was the beloved son of the late Wayne R. and Roszella Cain.

Growing up a true "farm boy," Jerry loved recounting stories of his childhood. Long before and after his school days in Clearwater, Kansas,...