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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Trenton Keeton

Trenton Keeton

Sep 5, 2021

Trenton James Keeton, 20, was born January 10, 2001. Trenton, a resident of Haysville, KS, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Trenton was born in Wichita was the son of Lori M. (Bonham) Keeton along with James P. Keeton and Melissa Solf. In addition to his parents, Trenton is survived by his siblings, Cody...

Donna Mae Starbird

Donna Mae Starbird

Sep 5, 2021

Donna Mae Starbird, age 87, of Afton, OK, formerly of Mulvane, co-owner National Show Producers, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, September 16, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Graveside service 1 pm Friday, September 17, Calvary Cemetery, 601 S. Vassar, Wichita. Donna is preceded in death by...

Gerald Crawford

Gerald Crawford

Sep 5, 2021

Belle Plaine - Crawford, Gerald Eugene

74, passed away Sunday, September 5th, 2021. He was born December 4th, 1946 in Fairfield, Iowa. Gerald retired from Cessna Aircraft in 2006. He loved woodworking and fixing things for family and friends. He enjoyed spoiling his grandkids and attending their events.

He was preceded in death...

Gina Renae Jay

Gina Renae Jay

Sep 5, 2021

Jay, Gina Renae, 58, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Ascension Via Christi- St. Francis Campus in Wichita, KS.

She was born January 2, 1963 to Moses Jay and Hazel Jay in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by both parents, Moses and Hazel Jay; brothers, Phillip Jay and Emmett Jay; great niece...

Johnanna Drew

Johnanna Drew

Sep 4, 2021

Johnanna Drew , 55, of Derby, passed away Saturday, September 4th, 2021.

Johnanna is survived by her father, John E. Drew; sister, ,Rebecca (Etuk) Atakpa; nieces Rachel and Hannah Atakpa.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Nelda Jo Drew.

Funeral services are private.

Viola M. Mode

Viola M. Mode

Sep 3, 2021

Viola M. Mode, age 81, passed away September 3, 2021.

Born September 12, 1939 in Wichita, she was the daughter of Melvin D. and Catherine Butterfield. She married Edgar Forrest Mode on October 31, 1959, in Wichita. He preceded her in death on June 27, 2011.

Viola was an avid bowler...

Robert L. Miller

Robert L. Miller

Sep 3, 2021

Robert (Bob) Miller passed away September 3, 2021, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born in Kearney, Nebraska July 11, 1927 and grew up in Wellington, Kansas. During WWII, at age 16, he joined the Navy and served in the South Pacific on the U.S.S. Ara (AK136), as a Motor Machinist Mate, 2nd class petty officer from 1943-1946. He met...

Travis Kessler

Travis Kessler

Sep 2, 2021

Travis William Kessler, 43, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021.

Visitation: Monday, September 13, 2021, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5-7 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, the Udall High School Auditorium, 301 W 4th St, Udall. Graveside service to follow at 1:30...

Wanda Snyder

Wanda Snyder

Sep 1, 2021

Wanda Pauline Snyder passed away with her daughter Alisha Snyder and John Breiner by her side on September 1, 2021, because of complications of COVID and a brave battle with cancer.

Wanda was born on January 13th, 1945 in Hartman, Arkansas, to Lucille and Herbert Rinke. The family later moved to Wichita, Kansas. She married...

Ruth Ann Smith

Ruth Ann Smith

Sep 1, 2021

Andover - Ruth Ann Smith 78, died Wednesday, September 1st, 2021. She was born November 26, 1942 to Virgil and Esther (Heck) Dorsey in Wichita, Kansas.

Ruth was a waitress for many years. She also worked as a CNA while she loved taking care of the Alzheimer patients.

She was preceded...

Jennifer Mcdonald

Jennifer Mcdonald

Aug 31, 2021

Jennifer Lynn McDonald (Garcia)

Jennifer was called home to be with God in Heaven on August 31, 2021. She passed away at home in the company of loved ones while continuing to battle cancer after a nearly 5 year long diagnosis. She was a loving wife, mother, step-mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and...

Debra Raye Simpson

Debra Raye Simpson

Aug 30, 2021

Debra Raye Simpson, 71, passed away Monday, August 30th, 2021 at her home in Mulvane. She was born January 13th, 1950 to Jack and Joan (Mead) Gardenhire in Arkansas City, Kansas.

Debra is survived by her Son Russ (Leah) Simpson.

Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams

Aug 29, 2021

Williams, Ricky D, 73, retired Senior Field Inspector for Underwriters Laboratory, won the ultimate battle to be with the love of his life Carol and his lord and Savior on 8/29/2021.

Rick was a faithful husband, amazing Dad, proud Grandpa, a loyal family member and friend, and a proud member of the Wheatstate Falcon Car...

Larry William Bryan

Larry William Bryan

Aug 29, 2021

Mulvane - "LB" Larry William Bryan was born on October 24, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas. He passed away August 29, 2021 in Mulvane, Kansas. "LB" retired from Beechcraft and Boeing. He served as Master of Mulvane Lodge #201 and was a member of the Midian Shrine. "LB" was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lois (Murrell) Bryan,...

Cherokee Scott

Cherokee Scott

Aug 29, 2021

Cherokee Scott was born in Wichita, KS on May 22, 1975, the son of John and Geraldine Scott. Cherokee was 46 years old when he went to be in the arms of Jesus in Wichita, KS on August 29, 2021.

Cherokee was loved by everyone everywhere he went he never met a stranger. Everyone was...

Billie Jo Satterfield

Billie Jo Satterfield

Aug 27, 2021

Billie Jo Satterfield, age 78, retired Cessna employee, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, August 30, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Tuesday, August 31, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Billie is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; parents, Elmer and Juanita Powell; sister, Polly Shirley; and granddaughter,...

Kenny Ballinger

Kenny Ballinger

Aug 26, 2021

Kenneth Morgan Ballinger was born on February 9, 1984, in Wichita, Kansas. Kenny passed away as a result of a tragic hit and run motorcycle accident on August 26, 2021. Kenny is survived by his wife, Dariah; son, Harlan; mother, Dee-D (John Bird) Ballinger; father, Bruce (Pam) Ballinger; mother-in-law, Rhonda Little; sister Carly Ballinger; step-brothers, Ryan Armstrong and Ross...

Jose Pineda

Jose Pineda

Aug 26, 2021

Jose Luis Pineda, age 60, photographer, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. Visitation 1-6 pm Sunday, August 29, Culbertson-Smith Mortaury, 115 S. Seneca. Recitation of The Rosary 7:30 pm Sunday with Mass of Christian Burial 10 am Monday, August 30, both at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2801 S. Seneca. Jose is survived by his wife, Maria; sons, Hector (Ayde)...

James Carl Walton

James Carl Walton

Aug 24, 2021

Jim went to be with the Lord on August 24, 2021. Visitation from 1-8 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 27, at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28, at Smith Family Mortuary. Jim was born April 11, 1937, in Wichita, KS, to his parents Francis and Lucile (MacKay) Walton....

Harold "Sonny" E. Rickards, Jr.

Harold "Sonny" E. Rickards, Jr.

Aug 23, 2021

Harold “Sonny” E. Rickards, Jr. of Derby, Kansas passed away Monday, August 23, 2021. Visitation: 4-6 PM August 29 at Smith Family Mortuary of Derby, KS. Funeral Service: 10:00 AM August 30 at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Derby, KS; Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 PM at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Winfield, KS.

Sonny served...

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