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Sharon Ann Whitted

Sharon Ann Whitted

Feb 2, 2026

Sharon Ann Whitted, 76, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026. She was born September 18, 1949 to Richard Knight and Janieva Hoffman in Detroit, MI.Sharon was involved in many hobbies and interests over the years supporting her husband and kids with everything they were involved in to the fullest. Of those included drag racing, oval track racing, and BMX...

Alfred Decaire

Alfred Decaire

Jan 30, 2026

Al left this earth to join his wife at heavens gate on Jan 30, 2026.

Al was a LONG TIME resident of Mulvane. He was known to most as the owner of Al and Betty's Restaurant in downtown Mulvane. Al wore many hats in 60 plus years in Mulvane. Before the Restaurant he served 20 years for his country in the...

Anthony Scheffer

Anthony Scheffer

Jan 30, 2026

Anthony Scheffer, 89, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born in Charleston, Missouri on January 6, 1937.

He was a kind and loving person who loved to joke, play cards, and lovingly pick on his wife, Barbara. He enjoyed making everyone happy and was a hard worker throughout his life. He will be deeply loved and greatly missed.

He was...

Don Wood

Don Wood

Jan 28, 2026

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Donald Gordon Wood, Sr. (1939-2026). Don departed this life peacefully on January 28, 2026, at the age of 86 surrounded by family.

Don was born on December 16, 1939, in Sasakwa, Oklahoma to Herman Lee Wood and Grace Izetta Wood (nee Turner). After high school Don proudly served in the...

Dianna Lynn Standifer

Dianna Lynn Standifer

Jan 28, 2026

Dianna Standifer, 72, Haysville, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.

Dianna was born on July 8, 1953 in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and Zelma Eichman Conyac. Dianna, one of eight siblings, was raised in Derby, Kansas. Dianna graduated from Derby High School in 1971.Dianna married Mike Standifer in Derby, KS in 1972. Together they...

James Earl Ramsey

James Earl Ramsey

Jan 27, 2026

James E. Ramsey, 91, passed away peacefully at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, on Tuesday afternoon, January 27, 2026. Jim was known for his sense of humor and storytelling, his tinkering skills, and his devotion to family, church, and community.

Jim was born July 26, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas, and was adopted on April 4, 1935 by his parents...

Violet Ruth Miller

Violet Ruth Miller

Jan 26, 2026

Violet Ruth Miller of Mulvane, Kansas, 97 years old, passed away at Maria Court Assisted Living facility on January 26, 2026.  She was born November 16, 1928 in Atlanta, Kansas to Lester and Mary Huddle.  

She was a longtime member of the Altar Society at St. Michael Catholic Church and retired from Cessna, where she worked as an engineering executive...

Pauline Skinner

Pauline Skinner

Jan 25, 2026

Pauline Rose Skinner, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 25, surrounded by the love of her family.

Pauline lived a long and meaningful life defined by devotion to her family and the simple joys of caring for others. One of her greatest passions was making peanut brittle, cakes and sugar cookies to share with others.

On July 16,...

Paul Devin Preston

Paul Devin Preston

Jan 24, 2026

Paul Devin Preston was born on July 17, 1962, in Norfolk, Virginia, and passed away at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday morning, January 24, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Earl Preston; his mother, Linda Komma Preston Jones; his infant brother, Ricky Lee Preston; his grandparents, Paul...

Roberta Waggoner

Roberta Waggoner

Jan 22, 2026

Roberta J. Waggoner, 79, of Belle Plaine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Born in Wellington, Kansas, to Robert and Nannie Underwood, Roberta remained a lifelong Kansan with deep roots in her community.

A graduate of Belle Plaine High School, Roberta dedicated much of her life to the service of others. In 1971, she married the love of her...

Robert Goldwater

Robert Goldwater

Jan 22, 2026

Goldwater, Robert Louis, 89, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on March 23, 1936, to Clarence V. and Beulah J. (Wooldridge) Goldwater in Oxford, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Claire Utt, Vern Goldwater, David Goldwater, Judy Talley, and Roland Goldwater; granddaughter, Tessa Kessel; and great-granddaughter, Chelsey Kessel.

Bob is survived by his wife of...

Barbara Jeanne Janci

Barbara Jeanne Janci

Jan 22, 2026

Barbara Jeanne (Owings) Janci, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and proud U.S. Air Force veteran, passed away peacefully on the morning of January 22, 2026, at the age of 79 in Wichita, Kansas.

Barbara was born October 30, 1946, to Gene Owings and Margaret (McCune) Owings, the first of six children. She graduated from Wichita South High School, attended the University...

Donna Raine

Donna Raine

Jan 22, 2026

Donna Sue Raine, born November 1, 1940, in Crosses, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026.

Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary Nelson Raine; her parents, Melvin and Wanda Wood; and her siblings, Bobby Wood, Tommy Wood, Melvin Wood, and Mary Wood.

She is survived by her sister, Brenda Duerksen (Wood); her daughters, Kimberly Westbrook (Walter) and...

Matthew McCutcheon

Matthew McCutcheon

Jan 20, 2026

Matthew R. McCutcheon, 38, of Rose Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He was born December 11, 1987, in Wichita, Kansas, to Michael and Marie McCutcheon.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Michael and Marie McCutcheon of Mulvane; his sister, Melissa (A.J.) Fritschen of Wichita; his beloved nieces and nephew, Gracie, Gabby, and JJ, whom he loved dearly and...

Shawn Gales

Shawn Gales

Jan 20, 2026

Gales, Shawn Thomas, 37, passed away on January 20, 2026. He was born to Thomas Gales and Michelle Corpening on April 19, 1988, in Wichita, Kansas.

Shawn had a passion for sports, playing and watching baseball and football. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing, and bull riding in his free time.

He was preceded in death by uncles, Eugene Gales and Hugh Haller; grandparents,...

Larry McBride

Larry McBride

Jan 18, 2026

Larry McBride was born March 30, 1946, in Beloit, Kansas to Evalyne E. (Wick) and Charles E. McBride. Larry attended school at Hunter High School in the small town of Hunter, Kansas. This area known for its agricultural roots and as a mecca for pheasant and deer hunting. Perhaps this is where Larry first developed his appreciation of the outdoors...

Joyce Griffith

Joyce Griffith

Jan 16, 2026

Joyce Beryl Griffith, 82, of Haysville, Kansas, passed from this life on January 16, 2026. She was born September 13, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Marion Audry and Rosa Irene (Huddle) Harper.

Joyce married the love of her life, John Wayne Griffith, on October 6, 1962. The two eloped to Miami, Oklahoma, beginning a lifetime of adventures, laughter, and...

Bryan Ward

Bryan Ward

Jan 15, 2026

Bryan Ward was born on May 7, 1967 in Kinshasa, Africa to Rodney and Carol (Stroud) Ward. Bryan is a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving his country for 11 years.

Bryan spent his life helping others through his time and his talents. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was known for his quick wit, and his...

Max Brown

Max Brown

Jan 15, 2026

Max Brown, 89, Douglass, Kansas, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1936 in Vidette, Arkansas to Ted Brown and Hester (Shrable) Brown.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris F. Brown; parents, Ted Brown and Hester Shrable-Brown (Vidette, AR); two sisters, Chloe McCandlis (Snohomish, WA) and Elsie Pyeatt (Mountain Home, AR); stepdaughter, Karen...

Steven Davis

Steven Davis

Jan 14, 2026

Steven Paul Davis (Steve) passed away peacefully in his home on January 14, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1960, in Wichita Kansas to his parents Bermond Davis and Marguerite (Benoit) Davis.

Steve was loved by everyone who knew him. He was in the car business for most of his life and met many friends along the way. He had...

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