Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

Lee Roy Cates

3/17/49-4/15/21

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

He is a Christian, so we know he’s In heaven and we’ll see him again. His departure was sudden and unexpected. He spent his final day as he had many others, helping his children by sharing his vast knowledge to help...

Apr 15, 2021

Anita V. Gile (Eberhardt), 62, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 15, 2021.

Nita was born in Wichita and raised in Valley Center. She enjoyed fishing, crafting, gardening, senior dances, and watching Grey’s Anatomy and westerns. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Apr 15, 2021

Wichita - Charles Ray Greene 88, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Wesley Medical Center surrounded by family. He was born January 19, 1933 to Charlie and Pearl (McKinney) Greene in Bakersville, North Carolina.

Ray grew up in Bakersville and attended school through the 8th grade. He joined the Air Force in 1954 and...

Apr 14, 2021

Harry M. Schwilling died peacefully on April 14, 2021. Harry M. Schwilling, the son of Joseph and Esther Twining Schwilling, born on February 1, 1932, in Clements, Kansas. He attended schools in Chase County and graduated from Chase County High School in 1949.

He married his high school sweetheart Dee Ellen Cox, daughter of Harvey...

Apr 13, 2021

Udall- Young, Richard Howard Jr., 79. Howard was welcomed at Heaven’s gates by his wife Shirley and son Jeff on April 13th, 2021. He was born July 24th, 1941 to Richard Howard, Sr. and Laura Young in Kingman, KS. Howard married his high school sweetheart, Shirley, on November 1st, 1958. They then headed to California. They made their home...

Apr 11, 2021

Herbert Jackson Stover Jr 73, died, Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Medicalodges of Goddard. He was born October 11,1947 to George and Betty Jo (Stilwell) Massey in Marsh Fork, West Virginia. He was in the US Army and discharged in 1971.

He was a true patriot, loving father and grandfather, beloved friend and follower...

Apr 10, 2021

Dorothy Rae (Darling) Crays, 84, was born June 8, 1936 in Alva, OK and passed away April 10, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Harold Crays, Jr (deceased) for 56 years and the most beloved mother to five children: Carolyn Van Santen (Chuck), Marilyn Gilstrap (Kevin), Debra Masur (Rick), Lori Barrett (Brian), and preceded in death by son...

Apr 8, 2021

Garland David Johnson, Jr. , 49, of Wichita, KS, passed away on April 8, 2021.

Garland was born on December 6, 1971 to Sue & Garland Johnson Sr. in Springfield, OH.

For many years, Garland traveled all over the United States as a Pipeline Welder before becoming disabled. In 2018, he...

Apr 8, 2021

Wichita - Verta La Rae Santiago, Born October 2, 1952 died April 8, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital after an extended illness.

Survivors: Daughter, April Santiago; sister, Robin Kincannon; niece, Shawna Schmidt; great nephew, Ean Thomas; great-nieces, Emily Schmidt and Olivia Mihailoff.

La Rae's passion was to be the voice for those with disabilities. She...

Apr 8, 2021

Wichita - Tolle, William Joe "Bill"

84, passed away Thursday, April 8th, 2021. He was born July 23rd, 1936 to William and Pearl Brown Tolle in Frankfort, Kentucky. He loved to travel and watch old westerns.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Ray, James, Luevern, Paul; and by a son,...

Apr 7, 2021

Peck - Rogers, Ruth Ann, 57, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Visitation: Sunday, April 11, 2021, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. (Family will not be present to greet friends due to COVID-19 exposure.) Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, April 12, 2021 at Colonial Heights Assembly of God, 5200 S Broadway,...

Apr 7, 2021

Rex Eugene Alderson was born on June 22, 1946 to parents Sam and Emma Alderson passed away on April 7, 2021. Rex, a proud US Navy veteran, is survived by son Sam Alderson and daughter Sandy Alderson both of Wichita, KS. He is survived by sibling Mary Hall of Texas and best friend Diana Davis-Alderson of Mulvane, KS. He...

Apr 6, 2021

Velda Ione (Marquardt) Satterthwaite, 93, went to be with her Lord on April 6, 2021. She was born October 20, 1927 to Fred and Fern Marquardt in Rosalia, Kansas. She was their youngest daughter. She graduated from Rosalia High School as Valedictorian in 1945 and earned her Associate’s Degree from Butler County Junior College. Velda married Melvin Satterthwaite on...

Apr 6, 2021

Mulvane - McClure, Charlene Ruth

88, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She was born February 2, 1933 to Charles Weston and Neva (Hopkins) Weston in Sedgwick County, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth R. McClure; parents, Charles and Neva Weston; sister, Doris Brace; grandson, Brian Minks; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn...

Apr 4, 2021

Udall – Huston, Billy Floyd, 80 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. He was born September 18, 1940 to Floyd and Mary Huston in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Billy worked as a structural engineer/designer in Hutchinson and Wichita for 39 years, retiring in 2006. Billy served on the Haven, KS, volunteer...

Apr 3, 2021

Bel Aire - Engels, Jane Ann,

91, passed away Saturday, April 3rd, 2021. She was born July 4th, 1929 to Maurice and Helena (Warren) Higgins in Wichita, Kansas. Jane was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Wichita.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat G. Engels of Derby; daughter, Jeanie...

Apr 2, 2021

Beatriz "Betty" Adams, age 78, homemaker, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021. No visitation. Memorial service 10 am Thursday, April 22, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, with the committal service at 1 pm, Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 1208 N. College, Winfield. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Adams, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Julie Adams; granddaughter, Amanda Spillman; mother, Louisa...

Apr 2, 2021

Derby - Prickett, Terry Edward, 73, died Friday, April 2, 2021.

Visitation with the family present will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service will be: 2:00 pm, Thursday, April 8, 2021, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Derby.

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Apr 1, 2021

Larry Dean Smith, 78, retired Sedgwick County RWD #3 Water District Operations Manager, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021.

He was a member of the Westside Church of Christ in Wichita.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane.

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Apr 1, 2021

Shirley Jo (Holt) Montague, 85, passed away on April 1, 2021. She was born in Wichita, Kansa and resided in Freeport, Kansas through her formative years. Shirley graduated from Anthony High School, where she met her husband, Paul. They were married on December 25, 1955. Paul preceded her in death in 2019.

Shirley was a devoted military...