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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Troy  D Welch

Troy D Welch

Jun 8, 2025

Peck - Troy D Welch, 72, passed away June 8, 2025. He was born October 2, 1952 to Troy and Delores Welch in Wichita, KS.

Troy enjoyed fishing and watching race cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, David Welch and Danny Welch.

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Carol Leona Glover

Carol Leona Glover

Jun 8, 2025

Carol L. Glover

August 21, 1934 – June 8, 2025

Wichita, Kansas

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Carol Glover, who left this world peacefully on June 8, 2025.

Carol was born in Wichita, Kansas, on August 21, 1934. She spent part of...

Thomas Joseph Coufal

Thomas Joseph Coufal

Jun 6, 2025

Thomas J. Coufal, 62, passed away June 06, 2025. He was born September 05, 1962 to Gerald and Mary Coufal in Omaha, NE.

Beloved Father and Husband, Devoted Worker, Lifelong Nebraska Fan.

Born and raised in Nebraska, Tom carried his Midwestern values of hard work, humility, and loyalty with...

John Ansley Crawford

John Ansley Crawford

Jun 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of John Ansley Crawford, a resident of Derby, Kansas, on June 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born to the late Otis and Rachel Crawford in Bacova, Virginia on May 5, 1935. After attending Towson High School in Maryland, John enlisted...

Lloyd Barnes

Lloyd Barnes

Jun 5, 2025

Derby- Lloyd Barnes, 78, passed away June 05, 2025. He was born November 04, 1946 to Johnny and Mildred "Midge" Barnes.

He loved spending his time fishing, traveling, and enjoying good BBQ. He had a passion for playing guitar and relaxing while watching his favorite Westerns.

Lloyd was preceded...

Leola Marie Little

Leola Marie Little

Jun 5, 2025

Leola Marie Little, 93, of Douglass, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, June 5, 2025. She was born October 27, 1931, to Lee and Marie (Adams) Hall. She grew up on Rock Creek in Butler County, and graduated from Douglass High School in 1949. She married Duane Little on August 19, 1949, and together they built a life...

Steven Proberts

Steven Proberts

Jun 4, 2025

Haysville- Steven Proberts, 78, passed away June 04, 2025. He was born September 19, 1946.

He had a deep love for the outdoors and could often be found working in his yard, taking pride in keeping things just right. A lifelong fan of bluegrass music, he especially enjoyed attending the Walnut Valley Bluegrass...

Russell Wayne Pickering

Russell Wayne Pickering

Jun 2, 2025

Russell Wayne Pickering, 78, passed away peacefully in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, Russ left a lasting legacy of laughter, love, music, and service.

Born on May 8, 1947, in Parsons, Kansas, to Marvin and Mary Pickering, Russ carried his small-town roots...

Leon Wesley Gaston

Leon Wesley Gaston

Jun 1, 2025

Leon Gaston, age 87, passed away June 1, 2025. He was born in Paris, Arkansas, the last of 6 children to Carl and Annie Gaston.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers James and Earl, sisters Mary Riley, Bertha Nesbitt and Lavern Brown, and one son, Michael Lee.

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Anna Marie Crook

Anna Marie Crook

Jun 1, 2025

Derby, KS - Anna Crook, 94, passed away June 01, 2025. She was born November 08, 1930 to Frank and Clara Herman and in Marshfield, Missouri.

She is preceded in death by three of her siblings, and a daughter, Lisa Frikken. She is survived by her husband, Millard (Jack) Crook; brothers, Leo (Dee)...

Robert Paul Nelson

Robert Paul Nelson

May 31, 2025

Robert Paul Nelson, better known as Bob, 80, of Mulvane, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his home on May 31st, 2025.

He was born February 14th, 1945 to Joe Nelson and Ruth VanCleave Nelson in Aberdeen, SD. Following his parents and the warm sunny weather he moved down to Garden City, KS where...

Sharon  L Gibson

Sharon L Gibson

May 31, 2025

Sharon L. Gibson, 84, passed away May 31, 2025 in Wichita, KS. She was born September 25, 1940 to Kent and Muriel (Houser) Gilmer in Winfield, KS.

On May 21, 1960 she married Gary W. Gibson. He survives. Other survivors include three children, Kirby and Kathy Gibson of Douglass, KS, Kimberly and Scott...

Susan M. Lajoie

Susan M. Lajoie

May 28, 2025

Susan Lajoie, 47, passed away May 28, 2025. She was born August 16, 1977 to George and Marion Arnold in Kansas City, Missouri.

Susan loved to attend any activity Ava may be involved in, such as gymnastics and most recently cheerleading. She loved to travel with her husband, some of her favorite place...

Anna Grange

Anna Grange

May 26, 2025

Anna Pearl Grange (90) of McPherson, Kansas passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2025. She was born August 25th, 1934. She was the daughter, and baby of the family, to William and Edna (Carlton) Walker.

She graduated from Sweetwater High School (TX) in 1952 and relocated to Wichita shortly after. She worked for...

Pamela Everhart

Pamela Everhart

May 26, 2025

Derby, Kansas - Derby, Kansas - Pamela Everhart, 78, passed away May 26, 2025 after an extended battle with cancer. She was born November 27, 1946 to Henry and Elizabeth Horn in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the eldest of three children. The family moved to Derby in the early 1950s where her father worked for the Boeing Company as...

Patricia Ann Hand

Patricia Ann Hand

May 24, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Hand, 75, of Derby, KS, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Her Memorial Visitation will be held Monday, June 2, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby, KS 67037. Her Rosary will be held at 9:30 AM and Funeral Mass at 10...

Leon Gordon Young

Leon Gordon Young

May 23, 2025

Wichita, KS- Leon Young, 89, passed away May 23, 2025. He was born October 16, 1935.

Leon was a dedicated police officer in Clearwater, Kansas, and a devoted preacher in the Church of Christ. He had a passion for fishing, shooting pool, and was an exceptional bowler, known for his perfect games. Above...

Shirley Ann Circle

Shirley Ann Circle

May 23, 2025

Shirley A. Terhune Circle, 92, passed away at Maria Court in Mulvane, KS, on May 23, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Janet Johnson and husbands Harold C. J. Terhune and Scott Circle.

She is survived by her children Debbie Thome (Matt), Teresa Sears...

Jo Lynn Blood

Jo Lynn Blood

May 22, 2025

Jo Lynn Blood passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Jo Lynn was known by her close loved ones as Jo or JoJo, and Jodie by her closest friends.

Jo Lynn was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 1947 to Herb and Florence Reay. Jo Lynn was preceded in death by her mother and...

Jacob Adrian Evans

Jacob Adrian Evans

May 22, 2025

Jacob A. “Jake” Evans was called home to Lord Jesus on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born May 11th 1977, to Debbie and Gale Evans, Jake to all who knew him was a loving son, brother, friend, and father.

He was married to Candice Marshall from 2004 to 2011 and raised two loving children....

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