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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Marcus Ray Biby

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.

Dorothy Brink

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...

Brice Preston Watson

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kale Kochick

Kale Kochick

May 30, 2026

Kale Kochick of Wichita, KS passed away on May 30th, 2026, at the age of 21.

Born on July 6th, 2004, Kale lived life to the fullest and was known for his love of family, friends and the people who mattered most to him. He had a vibrant spirit and a big heart, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough...

Brent Ray Hardsaw

Brent Ray Hardsaw

May 29, 2026

Brent Hardsaw, 49 of Derby, Kansas, went to heaven on Friday, May 29, 2026

Born August 11, 1976, to Darrell and Carol (Branson) Hardsaw. Brent grew up all over due to him being born into a military family. He claimed Elizabeth, IN as his hometown where he graduated high school from and then joined the United States Air Force in August...

Eunice Marie Pulver

Eunice Marie Pulver

May 29, 2026

Eunice Marie Pulver was born on May 14, 1936, in Jett, Oklahoma, to Ewell and Opal (Nimmo) Dunsworth. She passed away on May 29, 2026, in Derby, Kansas.

Eunice was proud of her Oklahoma heritage, growing up on the farm near Jett, Oklahoma, and the Salt Plains. Eunice told of how she rode her pony around the farm and even to...

Maria Irene Alvarez

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...

Rei "Reanna" Deyan Buscato Hinshaw

Rei "Reanna" Deyan Buscato Hinshaw

May 26, 2026

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Hinshaw (Reanna) Rei, 15, passed away on May 26, 2026. Rei was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 28, 2010.

Rei was an exceptional artist and had recently placed both 1st and 2nd simultaneously at the FHSU 2026 Annual High School Art Exhibition and Art Day. Rei thoroughly enjoyed creating music and would play songs from favorite video games....

Jana Meza

Jana Meza

May 26, 2026

Jana Lynn Montgomery Meza, Age 63, Homemaker, passed away at her home May 26, 2026

Jana was born July 4th, 1962 in Wichita KS to Richard and Lana (Weiser) Montgomery.

She is preceded in death by her father Richard, her sons Jeremy and Joseph Jones, her sister Marsha McQuesten and her Nephew Nathan Honse.

Survivors include her mother Lana, her brother Richard Montgomery...

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