Obituaries

Oct 7, 2021

Dierksen, Ronald R., 86, Belle Plaine, Kansas, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at his home.

He was born on January 18, 1935, and raised near Meno, Oklahoma, the son of Fred and Rosa (Hackney) Dierksen. He resided in Belle Plaine, Kansas, since 1965. A graduate of Lahoma High School and Okmulgee Technical School where he...

Oct 7, 2021

Clarence (Merle) Wrightsman

March 22, 1921 - October 7, 2021

Derby, Kansas - Clarence Wrightsman 100, known to many as “Bud”, was born in Conway Springs, KS on March 22, 1921, the 8th of 9 children to William and Margaret Wrightsman. He passed away on October 7th, 2021.

When Pearl Harbor was attacked...

Oct 6, 2021

Donna Mae Lighty, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Visitation: Sunday, October 10, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane with the family receiving friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, October 11, 2021 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Graveside will follow at Mulvane...

Oct 5, 2021

Donald D. Williams, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi - St. Francis Campus in Wichita, Kansas. He was born February 1, 1944 to Clinton and Mary T. (Suttmoller) Williams in Wichita, Kansas.

In his younger years, he raised homing pigeons and raced them all over the country. He enjoyed the...

Oct 4, 2021

Fred Eldon Miller, 88, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at his home in Derby, Kansas.

He is survived by his children, Roger (Brenda) Miller of Andover, Ronald (Donna) Miller of Fenton, Missouri, Rhonda Dieker of Derby and Ryan (Patta) Miller of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Fred was preceded...

Oct 4, 2021

Steven K. Hundley,

Oct 29 1948 - Oct 4 2021,

72, Proudly served his country in the Army Reserve and was a Vietnam Era Veteran. He was an active member in his local American Legion for the last eighteen years, most recently serving as ALR Co-Director and Sargent at Arms. He also was a member...

Oct 4, 2021

Catherine Ann Hagerman, 55, died Monday, October 4, 2021.

She loved concerts and other events surrounded by people. She loved her grandkids more than anything.

Cathy's greatest hobby was shopping, not only for herself, but for everyone!

Memorial Mass will be 10:00 am, Monday, October 11, 2021...

Oct 4, 2021

Lincoln Michael Lumpp was lovingly welcomed into the world by his parents, Matthew and Brianna Lumpp on the night of September 21, 2021, at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Thirteen short days later, Lincoln went home to be with Jesus on October 4, 2021. He passed away in the NICU surrounded by his daddy, mommy, loving grandparents, and doing...

Oct 4, 2021

Sherrill Leigh Conner (McKinely), age 76, passed away on October 4, 2021. She was born January 25, 1945, to John and LaReta McKinley in Garden City, Kansas. She married Donald Lee Conner in Dighton, Kansas on September 1, 1963. She graduated from Garden City Community College with a degree in nursing. Sherrill was a member of the Rebecca Lodge...

Oct 3, 2021

Gerald Patrick Murphy Jr, 75, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.

Gerry passed away peacefully on Sunday Morning 6:32 AM at the Robert J Dole Veterans Hospital. His life began in Needham, Mass, where he was born August 28, 1946.

Memorial Service will be 10:00 am, Saturday, October 9, 2021, at...

Oct 2, 2021

Larry Jack Richardson went to heaven 10/2/21.

He was born in Kansas City, MO 2/16/1946 to Donald and Hilda Richardson and passed away at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, KS. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed until we see him again.

Larry lived in Colony, KS and met his future wife and...

Oct 2, 2021

Glendale Milton Roundtree, 79, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 02, 2021, in Derby, KS. He was born June 30, 1942, in Stroud, OK. The son of Howard and Beulah (Terry) Roundtree. In 1960, he enlisted in the U.S.M.C served in Vietnam War. His final rank was Corporal E3 in the amphibious duck squadron and armory battalion....

Oct 1, 2021

Lopez, Julian M., 83, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born on October 21, 1937 to Julian and Luz Lopez.

He served in the U.S. Army with the Charlie Company 1st BG 12th Infantry, Ft. Lewis, Washington as a heavy weapons infantryman.

He was employed at Cudahy Packing Company for 22 years...

Oct 1, 2021

Wichita - Harris, Jr., Charles Edwin

75, went to be with his LORD and Savior on Friday, October 1st, 2021. He was born April 17th, 1946 to Charles Harris, Sr. and Grace (Huff) Harris in Newton, Kansas.

Charles loved to repair things and work with his hands. He was a Seabee in the...

Oct 1, 2021

Derby - Carolyn S. Muth, 74, passed away at home with her family by her side on October 1, 2021, after a two and a half year battle with cancer.

She was born July 9, 1940, in Lucien, OK, the daughter of Floyd and Alta Johnson (Wilson). Carolyn graduated from Enid High School. On July...

Sep 30, 2021

Joseph Alan Barclay passed away peacefully Thursday September 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Kansas City, KS December 25, 1949 to Alan and Opal Barclay. He was a graduate of Turner High School where he played sports and was a member of the National Honor Society. After attending Kansas State University, Joe worked hard and...

Sep 30, 2021

Haysville, KS - Adams, Naomi M.,

87, passed away Thursday, September 30th, 2021. She was born November 16th, 1933 in Lincolnville, KS.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Adams; parents, Martin and Hannah; children, Susan and Mark Adams; three siblings.

Naomi is survived by her son,...

Sep 29, 2021

On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Kaycie, 34 years old, found her way into God's graces with her parents by her side. She is survived by many loving individuals, including her parents, John and Toni Means, her older sister, brother, sister-in-law, grandfather, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

A warrior throughout life, whenever Kaycie set her mind to...

Sep 29, 2021

Diane Zych, 77, went to be with the Lord while in the comfort of her home on September 29, 2021 after a long six year battle with multiple myeloma. A special thank you to her oncology team (Ascension Via Christi, Wellington, KS) and Hospice Nurses (Heartland Hospice, Wichita, KS) for all their gifts in providing premium care and support...

Sep 28, 2021

Derby - Zoe Marie Head 88, died, Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born June 25, 1933 to George and Valborg E. (Hansen) Mainer in Limon, CO.

She attended school in Limon, CO and graduated with the class of 1951.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Daughter Nola Bergman,...