Linda Buess
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...
Douglas Duane Evers
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...
Jack Gordon Graves
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,...
Gregory Charles Scott
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....
Caroline D. Lee
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...
Fay Bernel Oxley
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...
Molly Storey
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...
Charles M Marx
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...
Neal Ross Chance
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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William Morgan Herrington
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...
Diane M. Brown
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...
Claude Lockwood
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,...
Alford "Hank" Henry Lawless
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
