Obituaries

Sep 18, 2021

Gracella Lane (“Gracie”) was born on August 18, 1940 in Chanute, KS to Vincent V. and Dorothy M. Lane. Most of her childhood was spent in Kansas City, KS where her father was a reporter and owned a printing business and her mother owned a retail store.

Gracie excelled in speech and debate at Wyandotte...

Sep 17, 2021

Derby - Jones, Richard L. July 4, 1925 to September 17, 2021

Richard was devoted to Jesus Christ and His authentic historical church that has 2,000 years under the same management.

He was a native of Cambridge, where his father (James Henry) was the Depot Agent and Telegrapher for Santa Fe...

Sep 16, 2021

Wichita - Smith, William R. "Bill", 89, died Thursday, September 16, 2021. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bill served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Cessna after 34 years.

Visitation: Monday, September 20, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm,...

Sep 15, 2021

Belle Plaine - Hyle, Margaret J. "Peggy", 85, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

She retired as a phlebotomist from Wesley Medical Center, then from the Ark City Clinic. She was a lifetime member of Family Campers and RV'ers.

Visitation: Monday, September 20, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at...

Sep 15, 2021

Provines, Irma Vernell (Craft), 88, homemaker, passed away on September 15, 2021. She was born to James and Knelphie B. (Kemp) Craft in Harrison, Arkansas on June 7, 1933. On December 14, 1951, Irma married the love of her life, Wesley. Irma was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a seamstress and baker that...

Sep 15, 2021

Cynthia Miller (West) passed away September 15, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska September 15, 1958 and grew up in Plymouth, Nebraska and Derby, Kansas. Cindy graduated from Derby High School in 1977. She met Rick Miller at a football game in the fall of 1975 and they were married June 4, 1977. She worked...

Sep 14, 2021

Ottawa - Pyle, Jaynice Lynn, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born December 29, 1944 to Robert E. Unkel and Alice M. Unkel in Sioux City, Iowa. During her childhood, her family relocated to Derby, Kansas where she spent many of her years. Jaynice enjoyed spending time with her family, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs,...

Sep 14, 2021

Linda Katherine, Buess 71, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucille Rinke; husband, Floyd Buess; sister, Wanda Snyder; and brothers, Bill Rinke, Ralph Rinke, Jim Rinke, George Rinke, Ronald Rinke, Frank Rinke...

Sep 14, 2021

Douglas D. Evers of Derby, Ks, age 55, died in his home on September 14, 2021.

Doug was born in Lawrence, KS on April 13, 1966 to Lona Marie Holman Evers and Roger Evers. Doug grew up in Lawrence, enjoying various sports. He played basketball for Lawrence High and graduated from there in 1984 before...

Sep 13, 2021

Jack Gordon Graves left this earth late on Monday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on May 14 1944 to the late Paul and Flo Graves, where he spent the majority of his life. He is survived by his wife Maxine; his two children, John and Jenifer (Michael); his grandson Nolan; as well as his sister,...

Sep 13, 2021

Scott, Gregory Charles, 66, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 after a two year battle with cancer.

He was born November 21, 1954 to Charles W. and Bonnie J. (Riley) Scott in Amarillo, TX

Greg spent his childhood growing up in Haysville, Kansas and spent his adult years in Wichita, Kansas....

Sep 12, 2021

Caroline D. Lee, 66, of Udall, passed from this life on September 12, 2021.

Born July 16, 1955 in Argonia, she was the daughter of Steve and Rosella Baker. She married Darrell Lee on December 30, 1972 in Haysville.

Caroline is survived by her husband, her son Craig (Michelle) Lee, daughter...

Sep 11, 2021

On Friday, November 13, 1931, on a small farm in Almartha, Missouri, Ora and John Oxley became the parents of Fay. He grew up with brothers Roy, Ray & Jay, and sisters Moline and Elaine.

He went to school and worked in and around Almartha until he was 18 years old. He then joined the...

Sep 9, 2021

Storey, Molly Lois (Warne), 81, was born March 11, 1940 to Ralph and Nellora (Mullenix) Warne and was the oldest of five children. She died Thursday, September 9, 2021. She grew up on the south side of Wichita, KS and graduated from West High school in 1958. Molly enjoyed working with the Mulvane Old Settlers Committee, organizing her high...

Sep 9, 2021

Charles M. Marx, age 78, retired security guard, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm

Tuesday, September 14, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd Ave., Belle Plaine. Graveside service 10 am Wednesday, September 15, Belle Plaine Cemetery, Charles enjoyed spending time fishing with his family and putting together all...

Sep 9, 2021

Clearwater - Chance, Neal Ross

84, passed away Friday, September 9th, 2021. He was born February 14th, 1937 to Jim Chance and Marge Wilson Chance in Coates, Kansas.

Neal is survived by his Wife of 65 years, Sonya; children, Vickie Long, Mitch, Doug and Marty Chance; many grandkids and great-grandkids; sister, Elaine Boone.

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Sep 8, 2021

Bill Herrington, Wichita, Kansas - 81, left this earth to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born and raised in Kanopolis, KS. Bill’s most treasured things were family. In 1960, Bill met his perfect companion, Sharon Harper. They married a year later at the First Presbyterian Church in Ellsworth and enjoyed...

Sep 8, 2021

Diane Maxine Brown, age 78, passed away Wednesday morning, September 8, 2021 at her residence in Wichita, Ks.

Diane was born September 18, 1942, in Rockwood, Tennessee. a daughter of the late Lillian Louise Ward and granddaughter of Ida Lou Ellen Paige.

Diane is preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Larry Dean...

Sep 7, 2021

Claude Richard Lockwood, age 78, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Visitation with family 5-7 pm Thursday, September 9, memorial service 10 am Saturday, September 11, both at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane Chapel. Claude is preceded in death by his father, Paul Lockwood; mother and stepfather, Dorothy and Forrest Sapp; brother, Allan Sapp; and his sister,...

Sep 6, 2021

Lawless, Alford Henry “Hank”, was born on September 1, 1931 to Jewell Lawless and Mae (Siever) Lawless. He went to Mt. Zion School and helped his father farm until going into the Army in October 1952. He served in Korea in the 179th Infantry Regiment 45 Division. He was a Staff Sargent and was on Bloody Ridge and Heartbreak...