Maria Irene Alvarez
May 27, 2026
Maria "Irene" Alvarez, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on October 20, 1942, in Zapata, Texas. Irene married the love of her life, Antonio Alvarez, on September 4, 1971. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and love. A devout Catholic, Irene possessed an...
Janet Louise Hemel
May 26, 2026
Janet Hemel, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Visitation and Family Remembrance will be held from 6 to 8 pm at Culbertson - Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca Wichita, KS, on Monday, June 1st, 2026. Graveside Service will be 10 am, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 at Branson Cemetery, 4798 S. Greenwich Road,...
Charles L. "Chuck" Walker
May 25, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Leon Walker, 83, of Wichita, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25th, 2026.
Charles was born in Salina, Kansas on November 8, 1942, a son of Charleen Anna (Mohler) Miller and Donald LeRoy Walker.
He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 - 1968 including tours in South Korea and Germany. He...
Wanda Conradt
May 25, 2026
Wanda Conradt, 95, entered Heaven on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. Wanda was born December 27, 1930 in Harlan County, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Mont Shrader and Dorothy Amanda Lewis Shrader. Growing up, Wanda lived in a loving home with her parents and six siblings. She attended Peru College in Nebraska and taught at a one...
Mark Anthony Coffey
May 23, 2026
Coffey, Mark Anthony, 66, passed away on May 23, 2026. He was born to James and Sara Coffey on July 26, 1959, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
He spent his youth traveling the world as an army officer's son; with the love of country and service ingrained in him. His father taught him to uphold character and integrity above all, and...
Ben Anderson
May 18, 2026
Ben Harvey Anderson, 61, passed away May 18, 2026 in Derby.
Ben was born July 25, 1964 in Wichita, the son of Carl Leo Anderson and Dorothy JoAnn Stotts Anderson. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1982. He attended Cowley County Community College and then transferred to Friends University in Wichita. He met Linda Book when they were in...
Betty LaMar
May 18, 2026
Betty Lou Burt-LaMar was born December 28, 1933 in Coffeyville, Kansas and passed away May 18th, 2026 at her home. Betty and her family have been residents of Haysville, Kansas since 1966.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents Alvin Harrison Burt 1886-1971 and Emma Leona Lee-Burt 1897-1946, her siblings Marion Alvin Burt 1915-1964, Clarence Albert Burt 1917-1955, Thelma Evangaline...
Rex Harold Morley jr
May 17, 2026
Rex H. Morley, Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 after ongoing complications of COPD. Rex was born on October 15, 1944 to Rex Sr. and Iva Morley at their home in Oketo, Kansas.
Rex served from 1964-1966 for the US Navy during the Vietnam conflict and was proud of his time service (as we were). After his service...
Ricky L. Prichard
May 17, 2026
Ricky L. Prichard was born on October 13, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas and died on May 17, 2026 at his home in Wichita, KS.Known by many as "Fuzzy" and by his DJ name, he loved music more than just about anything. He graduated from Wichita East High school in 1972. Country music was his favorite, and he was unbeatable at...
Raymond Michael Bitel
May 17, 2026
Raymond Michael Bitel, aged 87, died peacefully in his sleep in Wichita on May 17, 2026.
Ray was born on August 26, 1938 in Peck, Michigan, to Polish immigrants Amelia and Vincent Bitel. He was raised on a dairy farm along with nine brothers and sisters, where he learned the value of hard work and dedication. Ray studied at Radio Electronic...
Rebecca S Bills
May 15, 2026
Rebecca “Sue” Bills, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 8, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Shelby and Ruby Ingram, Rebecca—known lovingly to many as Sue—built a life centered on warmth, humor, and family.
To those fortunate enough to know her, Sue will always be remembered...
Jack Joseph Rudner
May 14, 2026
Jack Joseph Rudner, 73, of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1952, in Tampa, Florida, to Marvin and Cleonicia Rudner.
Jack had a passion for life and the things that filled it with joy. He loved aviation and the freedom of the open road on his motorcycle. Music was a constant in...
Joshua Addison
May 13, 2026
Joshua Addison of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 51. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on January 1, 1975, making his entrance into the world as the first baby of the new year. He was the son of Aleta Sobba of Wichita, Kansas, and Rich Addison of Wellington, Kansas.
Josh graduated from West...
Michael Lloyd Huntoon
May 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Huntoon (61), who died peacefully on May 13th 2026 while surrounded by his loving family. Michael was a proud husband, dad, Papa, friend and USAF veteran. Michael was born January 8th, 1965 in Sarasota, Florida and raised in Murphy, North Carolina.
Michael grew into a man...
Marvin L. "Skeet" Starkey
May 13, 2026
Marvin L. "Skeet" Starkey, 60, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. He was born March 11, 1966 to Marvin and Priscilla Starkey in Little Rock, Arkansas.He was a dad and papa to a few other kids besides his own. He loved life; loved to cruise, was a 4th dan black belt, and was a big supporter of helping people...
Rebecca Lynn Rogers
May 12, 2026
Rebecca Lynn (Corbett) Rogers was the heart of her family and the kind of person who showed up - every game, recital, birthday, holiday, and ordinary moment in between. If her children or grandchildren were there, chances are she was in the stands, gathered around the table, or spending hours in the kitchen making sure everyone felt loved and supported....
Charles Wayne Stephens
May 10, 2026
Charles Wayne Stephens, 77, passed away on May 10, 2026. He was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri on June 9, 1948, to his parents, Charley and Rosa Stephens.
Hobbies and Interests included his motorcycle, hotrod, and camping.
He was preceded in death by his parents (Charley and Rosa), his sister (Joyce Murdock), and grandson (John Musselman).
Charles is survived by his loving wife...
Anita Carol Prunier
May 10, 2026
Carol Prunier, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026. She was born August 14, 1946 to Robert and Ann Thomas in Eureka, Kansas.Carol was a garage-sale gladiator, thrift-store philosopher and proud curator of possibly the world's most extensive McDonald's toy collection this side of the Golden Arches. Her natural habitat included, but was not limited to: driveways with folding...
John Paul Cary
May 8, 2026
John Paul Cary, 87, died on May 8, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
John was born on January 19,1939 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Catherine and Paul Cary. He grew up and attended school in Arkansas City, including Cowley College. He married his high school sweetheart Sheryl Dowler on August 9,1959. They moved to Wichita and both went to...
