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...
Gordon Thomas Sanders, Jr.
May 7, 2026
Gordon Thomas “Tom” Sanders Jr., 82, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1943, in Columbia, South Carolina.
Tom proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, a path that ultimately brought him to Wichita, Kansas, where he built a life rooted in family, friendship, and simple joys. It was there...
Leonard David Jordan
May 5, 2026
Leonard David Jordan, 93, was born May 22, 1932 in Atoka County Oklahoma to William Newton (Newt) Jordan and Cora Belle (Reliford) Jordan. He married Lillie Belle Lewis on May 16, 1952 in Paris, Texas. They were married for 69 years and they raised three children, Johnny Wayne, Jeffery Allen and Deborah Ann. Leonard went home to be with Jesus...
Barbara Headrick
May 4, 2026
Barbara Elleene Kennedy Headrick, 85, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on March 7, 1941, also in Wichita, to Charles LeGrant “Lee” and Gwendolyn Belle (Mitchell) Kennedy.
Barbara shared a beautiful life with her husband and best friend, Larry Dee Headrick. They met at Boulevard State Bank and were married on December 28, 1960,...
Michael Steven Meyer
May 4, 2026
Wichita, Kansas - Michael Steven Meyer, 70, passed away May 4, 2026 at home. He was born November 30, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas to Marinus and Darleen Meyer. Proceeded in death by his parents; and sister, Dorothy Meyer. He is survived by his brothers, Richard Meyer, Phoenix, AZ; Paul Meyer, Haysville, KS; Ron Meyer, Derby, KS; and sister, Nancy Farley,...
Paul Charles Doyon, Sr
Apr 28, 2026
Paul Doyon, Sr., 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born January 14, 1937 to Ernest and Charlotte Doyon in Providence, Rhode Island.
As a young man, Paul proudly served his country for two years in the United States Coast Guard. He was stationed out of Boston on the icebreaker USCGC Eastwind W279....
Patsy L. Davis
Apr 28, 2026
Patricia L. Davis, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was born September 12, 1935 to Edward and Thelma Hamilton in Rose Hill, Kansas.Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles. Survivors include her children, Marc (Sandra) Davis, Eric (Linda) Davis; sister; Glenda Fricke; grandchildren, Kamron, Hunter, Kourtney, Tyler and great grandson, Finnegan.Memorial service is 10:00 am...
Michael Todd Austin
Apr 28, 2026
Austin, Michael Todd, 51, passed away on April 28, 2026 in Ketchikan, Alaska. He was born on August 9, 1974, in Wichita, Kansas.
Mike loved spending time outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish, travel and spend time with his friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Merilyn Austin.
Michael is survived by his son, Lance Austin; father, Jerry Austin; and sister,...
Galen Diehl
Apr 28, 2026
Galen C. Diehl, 77, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026.
Born on Christmas Day, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas, Galen lived a life of hard work, quiet resilience, and a love for the outdoors. Galen grew up in Wichita, Kansas, where he graduated from West High School in 1967 before serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam...
Lyn-Nell Clark
Apr 27, 2026
Elnora Lyn-Nell Reynolds Lowry Clark passed away on April 27, 2026 at age 87 years in Ransom, KS at Grisell Memorial Hospital ISB. She was born to Willie and Flossie (Fuller) Reynolds on February 26, 1939 in Dodge City, KS. She married her first love, Billy Lowry on November 10, 1957 when she was 18 years old. They spent their married life mostly...
Danny Provence
Apr 24, 2026
Danny Provence, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2026. He was born on December 10, 1952, in Cave City, Arkansas, and was raised in Derby, where he spent much of his life.
Danny was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He believed in living life...
Sharon "Sher" Denise Chadd-Kimble
Apr 23, 2026
Sharon Chadd-Kimble, 69, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026. She was born February 7, 1957 to Howard and Dorothy Chadd in Wichita.
She found joy in life’s simple pleasures—adoring her golden retrievers, cherishing time with her family and grandchildren, and filling her days with music and live concerts. She loved watching the critters in her yard, finding peace and happiness...
Ronald Pittman
Apr 22, 2026
Ronald W. Pittman, 84, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on April 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, character and faith. A hard-working entrepreneur and public servant, he represented his community in the Georgia House of Representatives, served as Mayor of Electra, Texas, and served on the City Council for Duluth, Georgia where he raised his kids.
Ronald is survived...
Shirley Jo Gann Knuth
Apr 21, 2026
Shirley Jo Gann was born at Fort Sill in Lawson, Oklahoma on December 20, 1950 to Clyde and Mary Gann. She grew up in Wichita as the first of seven children-Jerry, Russell, Donna, Les, Marilyn, and Carolyn. On November 7, 1970, Shirley married her sweetheart, Wayne Knuth. They shared 36 years together before his passing in 2007. Together, they proudly raised four...
Donald Keith Richey
Apr 20, 2026
Don Richey, 69, died April 20, 2026. Born June 1, 1956 in Concordia, he was the son of Charles Edward and Patricia Ann (Prior) Richey.
He is survived by his mother Patricia Richey, his wife of 43 years Judy, sons Chris and Alex, brother Steven Richey, sisters Virginia (Allen) Wendland, Brenda (Carl) Burgoon, and several nieces and nephews; his beloved cats...
John Ernest Luce
Apr 19, 2026
John Ernest Luce entered into the Arms of his Lord and Savior, Sunday, April 19,2026. He was born on December 15, 1934, in Bristow, Oklahoma to Victor and Mable Luce.
He was a member of Westside Church of God for over 50 years. He retired from Cessna Aircraft after 33 years. He and his wife enjoyed camping and traveling for many...
Edith Louise Barber
Apr 19, 2026
Edith Louise Barber, 91 of Derby Kansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 19, 2026, and was received into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Edith was born on November 1, 1934, in Sweden, Missouri to Roy William Peterson and Mary Eula Peterson. She grew up on a farm and loved goats, sheep and all animals....
Geneva Kissinger
Apr 17, 2026
Geneva Kissinger, 94, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 18, 1932 to Cleveland and Marie Gilbreath.Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen; sister, Geraldine Morney and brother, Dwain Gilbreath. Survivors include her children, Jerry (Charmagne) Kissinger, Karen Sawyer; brother, Herb (Mary) Gilbreath; 7 grandchildren and 7 great...
Ronald Eric Wentling
Apr 14, 2026
Ronald Eric Wentling, age 64, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. Born on July 28, 1961, in El Dorado, Kansas, Ron was a devoted father, adored grandfather, loving brother, uncle, and friend who leaves behind a lifetime of love and cherished memories.
Ron was a first-chair violinist and an exceptionally gifted musician. His ability to bring music...
