William "Bill" Mayo
Jan 13, 2022
Mayo, William “Bill”, 77 of Rose Hill, Kansas entered into Heaven after a short and unexpected illness on January 13, 2022. Bill was a machinist at Boeing and Spirit for 38 years, retiring in 2010. He and wife, Deb, enjoyed motorcycling, fishing, traveling, and volunteering. Several times each year they volunteered with the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Arkansas. Bill...
Larry C. Rankin
Jan 13, 2022
Derby - Rankin, Larry Clair
73, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born February 13, 1948 to Clair and Joan Rankin in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
Larry loved building model airplanes and had a passion for restoring old motorcycles. He enjoyed his time as a Boy Scout Leader, camping and spending time...
Cypriano Frank "Soupy" Garcia
Jan 13, 2022
Cypriano “Soupy” Frank Garcia
Born: September 16, 1928, in DeGraff, KS
Preceded in death by: his father: Ygnacio “Shorty” Garcia; his mother: Angel Antasia Gonzales Garcia; wife: Irene K.G. (Meyer) Garcia; and a brother: Rosalio, “Gus” Garcia
Survived by: Sister: Reymunda Ornelas; Brother: Thomas (Beverly) Garcia of Wichita; Son:...
Ronald Wheeler
Jan 12, 2022
Ronald Roy Wheeler, 82 died peacefully at his home in Derby, Ks. on January 12,2022. Ron was born in Thayer, Ks on May 2, 1939 where he attended school and graduated in 1957. He worked on the family farm as a young man and later became a heavy equipment operator, working for several different construction companies throughout the Midwest....
Lee Eugene Andrewson
Jan 12, 2022
Lee Andrewson was born October 23, 1938 in Washington, Ks to Mary and Howard Rose, and later was adopted by Herbert and Iva Andrewson. He departed this life on January 12, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert & Iva Andrewson, grandparents, sisters Dorlene Andrewson Fagan, Arletta Rose Profit, Patsy Rose, Julie...
John F. Pritchett
Jan 12, 2022
PRITCHETT, John Floyd, 59, of Wichita, Kansas left this world after a short and unexpected illness on January 12, 2022. He was born April 30, 1962 in Guam to William H. and Evelyn M. Pritchett. They and niece Stephanie Eby precede him in death. CMSgt (Ret) John F. Pritchett proudly served in the United States Air Force and retired...
Steve Keeler
Jan 12, 2022
Steven Keith Keeler passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 57. Steve was born in Derby, KS in 1964 and graduated from Derby High School. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite his own struggles, Steven was a very generous and loving soul...
Philip F. Gaulin
Jan 12, 2022
Philip F. Gaulin 86, died Wednesday. January 12, 2022. He was born March 26, 1935 the son of Almedos and Rose Gaulin in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Philip joined the Air Force at 17 when it was still the Army Air Corp. He spent 23 years in service before he retired. During his time enlisted, he lived...
Jesse Hollingsworth
Jan 11, 2022
Jesse Hollingsworth 63, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born April 15, 1958 in Blackwell, OK the son of Jesse and Barbara Hollingsworth. He grew up in Arkansas City KS and
He joined the marine Corp at 17 years old.
He met the love of his life Sheryl Hollingsworth while working at the Binney...
Robert "Bob" Jones
Jan 11, 2022
Andover, Kansas –
Robert Stanley Jones passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, peacefully in his home in Andover, Kansas. He was 87 years old, and led a full life filled with family, love and adventure.
Robert “Bob” was born on August 5, 1934, and grew up on a farm in Waldron, Kansas. He...
William Henry Ham
Jan 11, 2022
Ham, William Henry, 77, retired coach and former State Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, passed away January 11. He was born February 19, 1944, to Henry and Deloris Ham. They and sister Deann Rogge precede him in death. Survivors: wife of 54 years, Andrea Wiler Ham; sons, Mitchell Ham, Kansas City, MO, and JD (Lauren) Ham, Ft...
Leroy John Weber
Jan 9, 2022
LeRoy John Weber, age 83, of Goddard, retired owner and operator of LeRoy Weber's RV Inc., passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, January 13, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Friday, January 14, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. LeRoy is preceded in death by his parents, Leo Joseph...
Charles "Mike" Dirck
Jan 9, 2022
It isn’t possible to easily sum up a life as unique as Mikes. He woke up each morning, embracing life and ready to start stirring the pot. People were drawn to him because of his sense of onery fun. He delighted in teasing waitresses, amusing children by clicking his partial plate up and down and assigning crazy nicknames to...
Steven A. Johnson
Jan 8, 2022
Steven Arvid Johnson was born on September 7, 1958, in St. Johns, Antigua. He passed away peacefully in his home in Douglass, Kansas at 11:35am on January 8, 2022.
While we all mourn his loss, he fought a long hard battle and is no longer in pain. He was a Man of God until the very end,...
Kevin Dean Lingafelter
Jan 8, 2022
The world has lost a great man. On January 8, 2022, Kevin Lingafelter left this world at the age of 66. He was a loving father to four kids (& many more). Kevin was born April 21, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, to CE & Eva Lingafelter. He attended East High School before attending some college and beginning his career...
Norman D. Williams
Jan 8, 2022
Norman Williams of Derby passed away peacefully at his home on 1/8/2022 from complications of heart and kidney diseases. He is survived by wife, Carol, daughters Kim (Dana) Grapengater of Wichita, Linda Koehler of Derby, Sheryl (Mike) Woods of Derby. Grandchildren Jennifer Moussavi and son Marek, Megan (Cody) Palen and daughters Olivia and Abby, Christopher (fiance Cherilyn) Koehler and...
Sherri Pierson
Jan 8, 2022
Mulvane - Pierson, Sherri, 71, died Saturday, January 8, 2022.
Visitation: Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Friday, January 14, 2022, both at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Interment to follow at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane.
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Michael Ramirez
Jan 8, 2022
Michael P. Ramirez, Jr, passed away Saturday, January 8th, 2022 peacefully at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by family and friends. He was 48 years old, Life was sadly cut short due to cancer.
Michael "Mike" was born on June 2, 1973 in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to Michael and Juanita Ramirez....
Patricia Adams
Jan 8, 2022
In loving memory of Patricia Louise Adams (Tessa) 58, passed away Saturday, January 8th, 2022 in Derby, Kansas. She was born March 10th,1963 to Arnold and Betty (Gregory) Velie in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Patricia was a stay at home mom for most of her life ensuring her family was top priority. She loved them with all of her heart....
