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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

David Lee George

David Lee George

Aug 11, 2021

David George

1953 - 2021

David Lee George, 68, of Derby, KS, passed away on August 11, 2021. He was born April 17, 1953, son of the late Donald and Louise George. David graduated from Anderson University in 1976 with a degree in Physics and from Rhema Bible Training Center in 1981.

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Wade L. Green

Wade L. Green

Aug 11, 2021

Col. Wade Leland Green (Ret. USAF) 90, died on August 11, 2021 in Derby KS. He was born in Artesia

NM on July 29, 1931. His parents, Herman L. Green and Georgia Edna Dungan preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Lynette Morey Green, sisters Jean Green Brewer of Santa Fe NM...

Gerald Emmett Blood

Gerald Emmett Blood

Aug 10, 2021

Gerald Emmett Blood, fourth generation owner and operator of Blood Orchards, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. He was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1932 to Emmett and Connie Blood. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jodie Reay Blood, his children Jennifer (Julie) Blood of Phoenix, Arizona, Lizanne (Gil) Guthrie of Wichita, Kansas, Gilman (Martha)...

Richard A. Myers

Richard A. Myers

Aug 8, 2021

Richard Allen Myers , 59, of Haysville, was a beloved son, husband, father and grandfather. He was an amazing electrician who always gave a fair deal. An amazing fisherman and loved to hunt . He is survived by his mother Eugenia Henry, father Roger Myers and step mother Joan Myers, wife Tina Myers, and Daughters Raylene (Erek) Nevil, Jessica...

Lonnie Howerton

Lonnie Howerton

Aug 7, 2021

Lonnie (Lonzo) A. Howerton, 66, Derby KS, passed away August 7, 2021 at his home in Derby, KS. Lonnie was born in Eldorado Springs, MO, the son of Sam Howerton and Mary (Leonard) Howerton. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1972. He was married to Patty Douthit of Odessa, MO. Lonnie worked for Sutherland Lumber for 45 years,...

Richard Dean Owens

Richard Dean Owens

Aug 5, 2021

On Thursday, August 5th 2021, Richard Dean Owens, peacefully passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 79.

Richard was born on November 27th, 1941 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Jim and Aliene Owens. He is an alumni of Blackwell High School, class of 1959. On November 12, 1961,...

Cecil Burchardt

Cecil Burchardt

Aug 4, 2021

Mulvane - Burchardt, Cecil Edward Otto passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, peacefully at his home. Cecil “Ed”, a Mulvane resident for 50 years, worked for St Joseph hospital for 30 years as Director of Environmental Services and retired from Gore township in 2014. He enjoyed fishing, going to auctions to collect old tools, spending time at the family...

Joyce Earley

Joyce Earley

Aug 4, 2021

Wichita - Earley, Joyce Ann, 70, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She graduated from Winfield High School in 1968.

Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca Wichita. Graveside Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Mt Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas.

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Dolly Odorizzi

Dolly Odorizzi

Aug 3, 2021

Dolly Odorizzi, 93, of Haysville, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Visitation 4-7pm Thursday, August 5, at Smith Mortuary-Haysville. Funeral Service 11am Friday, August 6, First Baptist Church, 125 Delos, Haysville. Survived by daughters Connie Bibb of Halstead, Carolyn Batson (Don) of Haysville, and Lisa Odorizzi of Wichita; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

Bernita Louise Lentz

Bernita Louise Lentz

Aug 3, 2021

Bernita Louise Oetting was born November 30, 1919 to Frederick A. and Theresa Hendes Oetting at

Sylvan Grove, Kansas. She died on Aug. 3, 2021 in Hutchinson, Kansas at the age of 101. She attended Bethlehem Lutheran School for grades 1-8 and graduated from Sylvan Grove High School in 1937. In 1933 she was confirmed in and...

Lawanda Lee Sparr

Lawanda Lee Sparr

Aug 1, 2021

Lawanda Lee-Sparr, homemaker, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, August 5, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Friday, August 6, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Survivors include her husband, Del Sparr, 5 children, 32 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. A memorial has been established with the American...

Monroe Crittenden, Iii

Monroe Crittenden, Iii

Aug 1, 2021

Norwich – Crittenden, Monroe

44, passed away Sunday, August 01, 2021. He was born October 27, 1976 to Boonlai Hiser and Veryl D.M. Crittenden II in Wellington, Ks. He graduated from Wellington High School. He was a Machinist with multiple aircraft companies throughout Wichita. He was a ranch hand in Eureka Springs, Ks, and helped with multiple...

Valerie J. Burgdorf

Valerie J. Burgdorf

Jul 30, 2021

Valerie was born to Kathleen and John Charles Wood in Wickford Essex England. She was an avid fisherwoman and loved to create original pieces from stained glass and wood carving. She loved gardening but most of all she loved her family and friends. Valerie died peacefully in her home on the evening of July 30th surrounded by her family...

Martin Jerome Dietrich

Martin Jerome Dietrich

Jul 30, 2021

Martin Jerome Dietrich, age 76, retired construction company owner and former Boeing Company employee, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Memorial service 11 am Friday, August 6, Smith Mortuary, Mulvane Chapel, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Martin is preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Bertha Dietrich; brothers, Sal and Mike Dietrich; and his sister, Mary Jo West....

Vernon Williams

Vernon Williams

Jul 30, 2021

Vernon Rell Williams, age 84, of Scandia, retired heavy equipment operator, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Memorial graveside services will be held 10 am Friday, August 6, 2021, Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, 1208 N. College, Winfield. Vernon is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; parents, Irish and Bertha Williams; and his brother, Raymond Williams. Survivors include his sons,...

Karen D. Southwick

Karen D. Southwick

Jul 30, 2021

Karen Dee Southwick (Hendren) was born May 22, 1945 in Tulsa, OK and at last received all that was promised her by the Lord Jesus Christ on July 30, 2021. She is preceded by her parents John and Ruth Hendren, and brother Charley. Karen is survived by her husband of 52 years Karl Southwick, children Julie O’Neill and son-in-law...

Teresa Fleming

Teresa Fleming

Jul 27, 2021

Teresa Ann Fleming, age 65, co-owner Kenny’s Auto and Truck Repair, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday, August 1, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Funeral service 10 am Monday, August 2, First Baptist Church, 1020 N. 2nd Ave, Mulvane. Teresa is preceded in death by her father,...

Marilyn Lue Liebau

Marilyn Lue Liebau

Jul 26, 2021

Derby - Liebau, Marilyn Lue

70, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born August 1, 1950 to Fred and Lillian Liebau in Wichita, Kansas.

Marilyn retired from nursing after 30 years of service. She was a loving and devoted sister, aunt, and friend.

She was preceded in...

Jo Ann Andrews

Jo Ann Andrews

Jul 26, 2021

Wichita - Andrews, Jo Ann

63, passed away Monday, July 26th, 2021. She was born February 28th, 1958 to Joe Randall and Mable Foley Randall in Wichita, Kansas. Jo was a life long resident of Wichita. She was an educator for USD 259 School District for 35 years, retiring in 2016. She had her Masters Degree in...

Cecelia Rose Schlick

Cecelia Rose Schlick

Jul 25, 2021

Cecelia Rose Schlick, age 80, homemaker, of Mulvane, formerly of Toronto, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. No visitation. Memorial service 2 pm Friday, July 30, Smith Mortuary, Mulvane Chapel, 501 SE Louis Blvd. Cecelia is preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Theda Foltz; husband, Charles; sons, Charles, Jr. and John; and her brothers, Nick Foltz II,...

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