Charles M. Kennedy
Feb 9, 2021
age 71, commercial general contractor, passed away February 9, 2021. Charlie was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and stranger to no one. Visitation 2 – 5 pm Sunday, February 14, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 am, Monday, February 15, Derby Church of the Nazarene, 840 N. Woodlawn, Derby. Charlie is...
Kenny E. Cain
Feb 7, 2021
Derby - Cain, Kenneth Eugene
78, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born January 30, 1943 to Lester and Vera Cain in Washington, Kansas. Kenny was the owner and operator of Aggregate Sand & Gravel. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, dune buggies, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Thomas Orton
Feb 6, 2021
Thomas M. Orton, of Houston Texas, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Houston Methodist Hospital in Webster, Texas at the age of 71.
A visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 5:00pm (family present 3-5), Friday, February 26, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Belle Plaine. Funeral services will be held at...
Jesse Farris
Feb 6, 2021
Derby - Farris, Jesse Kellen, 35, died Saturday, February 6, 2021.
He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force.
A private service will be held.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kathleen Farris, Byron Farris, and Granville Ian Richardson.
Jesse...
Nathan Cook
Feb 6, 2021
Nathan Cook 47, passed away Saturday, February 6th, 2021. He was born September 7th, 1973 to Patricia and Albert Cook in Wichita, Kansas. Nathan lost his battle to numerous health conditions. His daughter Haylee was there in his final moments as went to his heavenly home.
Nathan grew up in Haysville, KS. In his short...
Margaret Mary Boone
Feb 4, 2021
MARGARET MARY BOONE
February 29, 1924 – February 4, 2021
Margaret Mary Boone was born Leap Day, 1924, in Zenda, KS to Henry Christian and Theresa Mary (Bencken) Mertens. She was the 5th born and last surviving of their 13 children. Margaret passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2021 at...
Marilyn Sue Coleman
Feb 3, 2021
Marilyn Sue Coleman, 76, homemaker, wife, and mother. Marilyn passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
Survived by her husband of 57 years, Joe Russell Coleman, Sr., sons, Joe Russell Coleman, Jr. (“Rusty”), Randall Scott Coleman and wife, Kimberly; daughter, Amanda Marie Herron, and husband Ryan; sister, Kate Soules, and husband Charles; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Myron Edward Schwartz
Feb 3, 2021
Myron Edward Schwartz, age 95, of Derby, retired insurance and automotive manual salesman, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, February 8, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Tuesday, February 9, First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore. Derby. Myron was born August 22, 1925 in Wichita, to Walter Asbury and Anna...
Ian David Waple
Feb 2, 2021
Derby- Ian David Waple 28, passed away surrounded by his family at Wesley Medical Center In Wichita, Kansas on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born to Patrick and Karen (McKee) Waple in Wichita, Kansas on September 21, 1992. He was an amazing son, brother, father, uncle and friend.
Ian was known for being the...
Zachariah O Carlon
Feb 2, 2021
Mulvane - Carlon, Zachariah Otis
46, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was born August 17,1974 to Preston and Carolyn Carlon in Wichita, Kansas.
Zachariah is survived by his children, Molly Kuntz, Nicolas Carlon, and Zoe Carlon; parents, Preston and Carol Carlon; brother, John Carlon; sister, Kerry (Anthony Greene) Carlon-Greene; aunts, uncles...
Tim Foust
Feb 1, 2021
Derby - Timothy Lee Foust, 59, born September 30, 1961 in Grants, NM passed away February 1, 2021 at 10:00 pm.
A private family service will be held.
He was married to Tracy (Cameron) Foust on February 27, 1988. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was an avid golfer, bowler,...
Mary Elizabeth Wheeler
Feb 1, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Wheeler of Rose Hill, Kansas. Mary peacefully passed away the morning of Monday, February 1st, 2021 with loved ones surrounding her.
Mary was born in 1947 to John and Margaret Helten. She had many fond memories of growing up with her siblings; Kathy (Phil), Johnny,...
Dwight Dana Pike
Jan 30, 2021
Dwight Pike, 65, of Wichita, KS, passed away on January 30th.
Dwight was born on September 24th, 1955 to Walter and Clora Mae Pike in Wichita, KS. After graduating West High School in 1973, he went on to join the Navy, serving aboard the USS Midway. Dwight joined the Air National Guard in 1981, serving in both...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
