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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Dick Cottle

Dick Cottle

Oct 18, 2021

Dick Cottle was born on April 17, 1944 to Merve William Cottle and Hazel D. Cottle of South Haven, Kansas. Dick’s life was one big adventure. He grew up on a farm in rural South Haven where he learned to fish, hunt, bale hay, care for livestock, and harvest wheat.

He met Karen and was immediately drawn...

Joann Anderson

Joann Anderson

Oct 17, 2021

Belle Plaine - Anderson, Dorothy "Joann", 88, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Visitation: Thursday, October 21, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Hatfield Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd Belle Plaine. Graveside Service: 2:00 pm, Friday, October 22, 2021 at Council Hill...

Susan Lee

Susan Lee

Oct 16, 2021

Lt Colonel Susan Jane Lee was born September 1, 1956 in Britton, South Dakota to William and Dorothy Geddes. She went to meet her Lord October 16, 2021 at the age of 65 years, one month and 15 days.

Susan graduated with honors from Woodward High School in May of 1972.

She met her future...

Carolyn Jeanne Gann

Carolyn Jeanne Gann

Oct 16, 2021

Carolyn Jeanne Langan (Gann) was born September 26th, 1969, in Wheatridge, Colorado, the youngest of six siblings. She was called home on October 16, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents; Dan and Geraldine Langan. She is survived by her siblings, her husband Joe, and their children: Nicholas Daniel, Tyler Edward, and Megan Renae.

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William Murrow

William Murrow

Oct 15, 2021

Haysville - Murrow, William Ivan, 59, passed away Friday October 15, 2021. He was born September 17, 1962, to Jerold Murrow and Norleen (Polson) Murrow in Houston, TX.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerold Murrow; siblings, Shelley Loman, Randy Murrow; grandparents, Ivan And Ella Polson, William and Dora Murrow; and by aunts,...

Nancy Jane Weaver

Nancy Jane Weaver

Oct 15, 2021

Nancy J. (Griffin) Weaver, homemaker, wife and mother, went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2021. Nancy was born June 17, 1948 in LaJunta, Colorado, but lived most of her life in Wichita. She attended West High School in Wichita, and then went to Bellflower High and Paramount High in California. She leaves behind her husband of...

Richard Wayne Parton

Richard Wayne Parton

Oct 14, 2021

Richard Parton 54

Born to Ben and Carolyn Parton. Married to the Dear of his life Janet for 35 wonderful years. Together they raised two children Shelly and Justin of whom he was very proud. Into his life in the last few years came Sarah and the Apples of his eye Jayden and Emma. He rocked being...

Fred Tefft

Fred Tefft

Oct 14, 2021

Fred Wayne Tefft, 69, born on March 24, 1952, passed away on October 14, 2021. He graduated from Mulvane High School in 1970. Fred attended Kansas State University and Arlington Baptist College, where he graduated in the class of 1983. He was a retired structural designer at Boeing, former volunteer firefighter for Mulvane, and a long time volunteer at...

Kenneth Edward Yeoman, Jr.

Kenneth Edward Yeoman, Jr.

Oct 12, 2021

Kenneth 'Chooch' Yeoman Jr., 72, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He graduated in 1967 from Bishop Carroll High School, received his Bachelors from Newman University and served his country as a United States Marine. He retired from Vulcan Chemicals after 27 years. He impacted many as a lifeguard, chemist and volunteer at the Bartlett Arboretum. He is survived...

Leo Snedeker

Leo Snedeker

Oct 12, 2021

Snedeker, Leo Roger, 86, died Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

He retired as Chief Master Sergeant after 20 years of service in the United States Air Force. After retirement from the military he worked for Durham School Services.

Visitation: Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family...

Heather Joan Carter

Heather Joan Carter

Oct 12, 2021

Heather J Carter passed in peace surrounded by loved ones Tuesday October 12,2021 at the age of 71. Heather is survived in death by her partner Mike Ross; Daughter Kimberly McKinley; Son-in-law Kenneth McKinley; Most importantly her grandchildren Kayden Mckinley, Kysen Rogers and Tia Jackson. Heather touched so many lives in her time on earth. Her family, her friends,...

Teresa Deweese

Teresa Deweese

Oct 10, 2021

Mulvane - DeWeese, Teresa Diane, 63, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021.

She loved music, fishing and baseball.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald DeWeese and Judith Andrews-Siegrist; sister,...

Helen Roberta Parish

Helen Roberta Parish

Oct 10, 2021

Helen Roberta Parish, age 84, received her wings and departed this life to start her new journey on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at her home in Derby. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, October 14, with family greeting friends 5-7pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. A celebration of her life will be held 11 am Friday, October 15, Eastminster...

Tonya Kelley

Tonya Kelley

Oct 9, 2021

On October 9, 2021 Tonya S. Kelley passed away in Derby, Kansas.

Tonya was born in Wichita Falls, TX. On October 24th, 1948. She attended Derby High school and Cosmetology School.

She was a member of St. Michael of the Arch Angel Church in Mulvane, KS.

She is survived by children, Jennifer (Paul)...

Rudy Vargas

Rudy Vargas

Oct 9, 2021

Rudy Vargas went to be with our Lord on Saturday October 9, 2021 at the age of 59. He is proceded in death by his parents, Jose and Zulema Vargas; and his siblings, Jose Vargas Jr. and Ricardo Vargas. He is survived by his daughter, Venessa Salinas (Gabriel); his granddaughter, Lyandra Salinas; his siblings, Delma Coronel (Pedro), Diana Garcia...

Cannen Patrick Johnson

Cannen Patrick Johnson

Oct 8, 2021

Cannen Johnson 21, died Oct. 8, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center.

He was Feb. 28, 2000 in Wichita, Ks the son of Daniel Johnson & Jeannie Carter.

He is survived by parents Daniel Johnson & Jeannie Carter; brother Avric; and sisters Eryn & Emiry Johnson.

He...

Philip Alan Garrison

Philip Alan Garrison

Oct 7, 2021

Derby - Garrison, Philip Alan, 62, died Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Visitation, with the family present, will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, October 15, 2021, at Smith Mortuary. Funeral Service will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Living Word Christian Church, 201 N Derby. Graveside service to follow at Hillcrest...

Cindi Nichols

Cindi Nichols

Oct 7, 2021

Wichita - Nichols, Cynthia Marcine, 63, died Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Visitation: Friday, October 15, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S Broadway, Haysville, KS. Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Kechi Cemetery, 6325 N Hillside, Kechi,...

Ed Templin

Ed Templin

Oct 7, 2021

Edward Dale Templin, born July 8, 1950, the son of Albert E. and Nellie A. Templin of Rose Hill passed away October 7, 2021. He graduated from Rose Hill High School in 1968, Butler County Community College in 1980, and Wichita State University in 1983. During high school he worked at various local service stations and helped his dad...

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