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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Kendall Ray Cooper

Kendall Ray Cooper

Jan 28, 2021

Kendall Ray Cooper, Age 67, Passed away Thursday, January 28th 2021. He was Born August 5th 1953 to George and Oma Cooper in Rockwood, Tennessee. Kendall was retired from his career as a successful Kirby Salesman. He secured the title of number one Kirby salesman in the world 3 separate years. Kendall loved God with all his heart, loved...

Betty Darline Hamilton

Betty Darline Hamilton

Jan 28, 2021

Betty D. (Simons) Hamilton, age 85, retired Coleman Company employee, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Tuesday, February 2, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 1 pm Wednesday, February 3, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Betty is preceded in death by her husbands, Francis “Gene” Simons, Meddie “Ed” Hamilton and her parents,...

Barbara Ellen (Hopper) Hall

Barbara Ellen (Hopper) Hall

Jan 28, 2021

Hall, Barbara Ellen (Hopper),

age 89, passed away on Jan 28, 2021. She was born Jan 18, 1932 to Oscar and Lavina (Smith) Hopper in Grenola, Elk County, Kansas. She attended the Cloverdale, Kansas one-room school through 8th grade and graduated from Moline, Kansas High School in 1948. Barbara married Robert G. Hall Sept 11, 1954 in...

Lillie M. Kissinger

Lillie M. Kissinger

Jan 27, 2021

Lillie Mae Kissinger, 96, beloved mother, grandmother, & big sis passed away peacefully January 27th, 2021 with family at her side. The oldest of eight children born to Benjamin and Lucille Scott.

Lillie moved from Oklahoma to Fredonia, Kansas where she met the love of her life, Dain Kissinger. They were married Feb 13th, 1948 settling on...

Ruth Heatley

Ruth Heatley

Jan 27, 2021

Mulvane - Heatley, Ruth Ann, 91, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

Recitation of the Rosary will be 9:30 am Wednesday, February 3, 2021 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:00 am, both at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 525 E Main, Mulvane, KS. Graveside service to follow at 3:30 pm at Sacred...

Mark Allen Leake

Mark Allen Leake

Jan 26, 2021

Wichita: Mark Allen Leake 54, went home to be with Jesus January 26, 2021. He was born to Teddy (deceased) and Helen Leake of Wichita on October 16, 1966 in Wichita, Kansas

Mark was rooted in Faith and had a deep love for his family and friends. Mark worked for Starkey...

Garry Brashear

Garry Brashear

Jan 26, 2021

Mulvane - Brashear, Garry, 80, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021.

Garry, “Butch” Brashear was a 55-year member of the IBEW electrical union. He completed his apprenticeship in 1968 at Local Union 124 in Kansas City. Missouri. He worked his entire career as an electrician, including 16 years at Boeing in Wichita. He retired in 2000...

Cassaundra Juanita Resendiz

Cassaundra Juanita Resendiz

Jan 24, 2021

Wichita - Cassaundra Juanita Resendiz, 38, went Home to be with the LORD on Sunday, January 24th, 2021. She was born April 7th, 1982 to Matias Resendiz and Tammy Mann Resendiz in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her Grandmother, Loy Mann. Cassaundra is survived by her Son, Elijah Resendiz; mother, Tammy Jo Cabrales (Arturo); father, Matias...

Andrew Steven Goodman

Andrew Steven Goodman

Jan 24, 2021

Haysville - Andrew Steven Goodman 30, died Sunday, January 24th, 2021. He was born November 24th, 1990 to Christopher Goodman and Carla Mann in Wichita, Kansas.

Andrew grew up in Haysville, KS. In his short thirty years he nurtured many lifelong friendships that he stayed in contact with no matter how many miles he traveled,...

Jeffery L Goodwin

Jeffery L Goodwin

Jan 24, 2021

Rose Hill - Goodwin, Jeffery Lynn

62, a retired FedEx Freight Driver, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born July 1, 1958 to Thomas Goodwin, Sr. and Ellen Goodwin.

Jeffery was a "jack of all trades" that enjoyed wood working, fishing, and spending time outdoors when he was able. He was...

Darlene Cornett

Darlene Cornett

Jan 23, 2021

Darlene Cornett, age 89, of Owasso, OK, formerly of Wichita, homemaker, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. Funeral service 1 pm Friday, January 29, 2021, with visitation beginning at 12:00 Noon, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Wichita. Darlene was born August 1, 1931 at Corning, MO, to John and Mary Gladys...

Carol Johnson

Carol Johnson

Jan 23, 2021

Wichita - Johnson, Carol Ann

85, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. She was born October 14, 1935 to Dalmas and Pressie (Ditmire) Peckham in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two siblings.Carol is survived by her children, Richard (Karen) Powell, Wayne Powell, Kelle (Frankie) Wells; grandchildren, Chasset Grisword, Jason Wells, Ryan...

Karen Sue Dickerson

Karen Sue Dickerson

Jan 23, 2021

Karen passed away Jan 23, 2021. She was born April 2, 1951 to John and Bernice Dickerson. Karen graduated from Derby High School in 1969 and went to Butler County Junior College. She later served active duty in the U.S. Army in Germany. After active duty, she enrolled at WSU to become a dental hygienist, while serving in the...

John Arthur Snyder

John Arthur Snyder

Jan 22, 2021

Haysville - John Arthur Snyder 81, died Friday, January 22nd, 2021. He was born September 23rd, 1939 to Jonathan and Bessie Snyder in Haskins, Ohio.

Served in the Army for almost 22 year's. 2 tours in Vietnam. Awarded 1 silver and 2 bronze medals.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jesse B Guldner

Jesse B Guldner

Jan 22, 2021

Jesse B. Guldner of Wichita, Ks. went to be with the Lord unexpectedly in his sleep at home on January 22 nd , 2021. Jesse is survived by his wife of 32 years, Crystal Guldner; Daughter, Ashley McQuesten; Daughter, Courtney Guldner; Son, Alexander Guldner; Son-in-law, Nickolas McQuesten; Grandchildren:Johnathan McQuesten, Alexis Moore, Luke Parker, Alyiah Speights, Bradley McQuesten, Arianna Speights...

Andrew George Hoheisel

Andrew George Hoheisel

Jan 21, 2021

Andrew George Hoheisel, 98, flew to his heavenly home on January 21, 2021. He was born February 12, 1922 in Viola, Kansas to John and Katherina (Reitober) Hoheisel. He attended Andale school until 9th grade quitting to work on the farm. He was drafted in the Army in 1942 serving in the 9th armored division which was involved in...

Ricky Dean Dunagan

Ricky Dean Dunagan

Jan 21, 2021

Rose Hill - Ricky Dean Dunagan 70, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born August 17, 1950 to Ervin and Etna Dunagan in Wichita, Kansas.

Ricky was an auto mechanic, rancher, farmer, and heavy equipment operator.

He loved animals, especially horses and German Shepherd dogs.

He...

David Alan Chapman

David Alan Chapman

Jan 20, 2021

David (Dave) Alan Chapman, 75, of Rock, KS passed away January 20 th at Derby Health and Rehabilitation Hospital. He was born April 3 rd , 1945 to Charles and Pauline (Spangler) Chapman in Pittsburg, KS. He graduated from St. Mary’s-Colgan High School in 1963. He enlisted in the Army National Guard later that year. He went on to...

Teresa Marlene Yoder

Teresa Marlene Yoder

Jan 20, 2021

Teresa M. Yoder, age 60, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Visitation 1-8 Thursday, January 28, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 1 pm Friday, January 29, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. She was employed as a paralegal with Milby Law Offices and had formerly worked with Klenda...

Paul James Rednour

Paul James Rednour

Jan 19, 2021

Derby - Paul J. Rednour 61, passed away Tuesday, January 19th, 2021. He was born July 31st, 1959.

Visitation will be held 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm* Monday January 25, 2021 at Smith Family Mortuary - Derby

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Brain Cancer Research.

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