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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Wanda Jean Turner

Wanda Jean Turner

Sep 28, 2021

Wanda Jean Turner, 88 of Wichita, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday September 28, 2021 at The Mapleton Assisted Living Center in Andover, KS.

Born in Alva, OK Jean later became a lifelong resident of Wichita, KS. A longstanding member of the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, following West Side Church of Christ....

Teresa Michelle Moore

Teresa Michelle Moore

Sep 28, 2021

Teresa “Michelle” (Kimzey) Moore of Augusta, Kansas was welcomed to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Michelle was born on May 3, 1958 to Jerry and Melba (Condon) Kimzey. She was raised in Wichita, KS and graduated from Wichita High School South. She married the love of her life, Michael...

Harry C. Murphy

Harry C. Murphy

Sep 27, 2021

Harry C. Murphy passed away September 27, 2021. He was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Derby. Kansas. He is survived by his daughter Lisa Dawn Murphy/Duncan of Derby, Kansas, two grandchildren, Jacob Duncan and Isabella Duncan both of Mulvane, Kansas, and two brothers, Robert Murphy of...

Boyd R. Adams

Boyd R. Adams

Sep 27, 2021

Boyd Adams was born December 6, 1949 in Long Run, Missouri, the son of Delmar Leroy and Nadine Alene (Miller) Adams. He passed from this life at his home in Haysville, on September 27, 2021, at the age of 71.

Memorial services will be held 2:00pm Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Christian Chapel Foursquare, 5828...

Rollin Hole

Rollin Hole

Sep 26, 2021

Wichita - John Rollin Hole, 82, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence in Wichita, KS.

He was born October 18, 1938, to Admiral Dewey Hole and Lillian Razor Hole in Muncie, Indiana.

Rollin Hole was born into the loving Christian family of Rev. Dewey and Lillian Hole. He was taught...

Thressa L. (Pouncey) Griffin

Thressa L. (Pouncey) Griffin

Sep 25, 2021

Thressa Leanne Griffin, 57, passed away Saturday, September 25th, 2021 in an automobile accident in Wichita, Kansas. She was born October 15th, 1963 to Herbert and Emajoe “Jody” (Duncan) Pouncey in Meade, Kansas.

She worked hard and played hard and what she lacked in physical stature, she more than made up for with her larger...

Georgia Ruth Whitaker Martin

Georgia Ruth Whitaker Martin

Sep 24, 2021

Georgia Ruth Whitaker Martin, 102 years, was born on their farm at Pumpkin Creek, Montgomery County, Kansas on April 15, 1919. She passed away September 24, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Robert Martin on July 12, 1980 and her five sisters.

Ruth is...

Gary Willard Mccain

Gary Willard Mccain

Sep 23, 2021

Gary Willard McCain, age 80, retired owner/operator of McCain Sales and Service LLC, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. No visitation. Memorial service 10:30 am Thursday, September 30, Northside Church of Christ, 4545 N. Meridian Ave. Gary is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie: parents, Jesse and Florence McCain; and his grandson, John Owen. Survivors include his son,...

Betty Jo George

Betty Jo George

Sep 23, 2021

Wichita - George, Betty Jo

90, passed away Thursday, September 23rd, 2021. She was born December 26th, 1930 to Vernon and Bernice Pope Horner in Yellville, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Karen Lavon George and Vickie Ann Wilderson; sister, Georgia Lou Bailey

Betty is...

Sharon Louise Fisher

Sharon Louise Fisher

Sep 23, 2021

Sharon Louise Fisher, age 70, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021. No visitation. Private family services will be held. Sharon is preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Viola Evans; and her sister, Ola Mae Cameron. Survivors include her sons, Tony Fisher, Dustin Evans and Bobby Evans; brother, George Evans; sisters, Virginia Woodward (Bobby),...

Jody Lynn Crittenden

Jody Lynn Crittenden

Sep 23, 2021

Jody Crittenden passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2021, at the age of 63. She will be greatly missed as a wife, mother, grandmother and most of all best friend. Jody was preceded by her mother Brenda, son Monroe, and is survived by her father Ron, husband Donald, sister Penny, her son Jonathan, and her daughters Jacquelynn, Annette, and Judy....

Betty Ann Julius

Betty Ann Julius

Sep 22, 2021

Julius, Betty Ann, 91, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 21,1930 in Ellsworth, Minnesota the daughter of Martin Herman and Wilhelmina (Nolte) Graf.

She loved her family, gardening, cooking and baking. Murphy, Betty's dog was one of the biggest highlights in her life. Betty won yard of the week...

Jeff Mitchell, Jr.

Jeff Mitchell, Jr.

Sep 22, 2021

Derby - Mitchell, Jeff Kirby, Jr.

73, passed away Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021. He was born February 2nd, 1948 to Jeff Mitchell and Amy Austin Mitchell in Essex, Missouri. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1975. Jeff retired from Honeywell after 34 years as an Avionics Technician.

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Elizabeth Kinch

Elizabeth Kinch

Sep 21, 2021

Elizabeth Kinch, 80, passed peacefully in her home Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born April 15, 1941 to William and Margaret Peters in Winfield, Kansas.

She graduated Winfield High School then went on to earn her Masters Degree in education from WSU. She taught school in Rose Hill for 15 years, and she taught...

Randy Lee Murrow

Randy Lee Murrow

Sep 19, 2021

Haysville - Murrow, Randy Lee

53, passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021. He was born October 28th, 1967 to Jerold Murrow and Norleen (Polson) Murrow in Wichita, Kansas.

Randy was an honest man who lived with an outstretched hand and enjoyed seeing everyone around him thriving even more so than he cared about...

Ivan Allen Scott

Ivan Allen Scott

Sep 19, 2021

Ivan Allen Scott, 64, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Wesley Derby Emergency Hospital in Derby, Kansas. He was born August 12, 1957 to Ivan L. Scott and Mary E. (Zabel) Scott in Wellington, Kansas.

Ivan was a veteran as he served in the U.S. Army for 5 1/2 years. He was a devoted...

Martin Daniel Leidy

Martin Daniel Leidy

Sep 19, 2021

Martin Daniel Leidy, age 74, retired City of Wichita employee, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, September 23, funeral service 10 am Friday, September 24, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. Martin is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Georgia Leidy. Survivors include his wife, Connie; sons, Danny (Ana) and Mike...

Austin Lollar

Austin Lollar

Sep 19, 2021

Derby, Kansas - Lollar, Austin, age 55, on September 19, 2021 ran with new found grace and speed to anxiously reunite with dear loved ones in our eternal kingdom.

Despite the many struggles he endured, Austin kept a sweet smile and a laugh that would warm anyone’s

heart. He resonated an “all is...

Joyce Ellen Unger

Joyce Ellen Unger

Sep 19, 2021

Joyce E. Unger, Mulvane, KS (82) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed September 19, 2021 in Wichita, KS. Born February 22, 1939, Wichita, to Mira Lee Pearson Miller Huffman and Harold Miller. Survived by husband, John P. Unger, children John W. Unger (Joan), Joanna Cowel (John), Joel Unger (Lorie), Jenny Koehn (Leon); 7 grandchildren, Jaqueline Johnson,...

Andrea Renee Spears

Andrea Renee Spears

Sep 18, 2021

Andrea Renee Spears, 29, Wichita, Kansas passed away unexpectedly September 18, ­­2021. She was born September 26, 1991 to Gary and Janet (Andres) Davis in Salina, Kansas. She is survived by husband Josh of the home, daughter Elektra, sons Calvin and Greyson of the home, father Gary Davis of Salina, Kansas, mother Janet Davis and companion Bruce of Concordia,...

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