Loretta Ann Dicus
Aug 19, 2025
Loretta Ann Dicus, 83, passed away August 19, 2025. She was born September 14, 1941 to Carl and Emmagene Crotts in Lamar, AR.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman Lee Dicus, Sr.; son, Norman Lee Dicus, Jr. and foster daughter, Malinda Chandler.
Survivors include her...
Harold LeRoy Varner
Aug 17, 2025
Harold LeRoy Varner, 86, passed away August 17, 2025 in Wichita. Harold "Big Bird" Varner was born January 8, 1939 in Kingman, Kansas, the son of Leo B Varner and Iris Althea Gilstrap Varner. He worked at Innes Dept Store, Macy's (Wichita), Cessna (Salina), Boeing (Wichita), Instructor for Central Business College (Wichita), Allis-Chalmers Tractor Manufacturer in Topeka, Federal Mogul Bearing...
Michael Allen Arnold
Aug 17, 2025
Michael A. Arnold, 62, passed away on August 17, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1962, in Wichita, Kansas, to Albert and Pat Arnold.
Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, his sense of humor, and the love he...
Mario Antonio Sanchez Camberos
Aug 16, 2025
It is not hard to describe Mario, by far the most unique person I’ve met in my life. You couldn’t help to hate him and to love him at the same time, his character and personality were that of a strong willed warrior, who fought the disadvantages that came at him in life, and superseded them all,...
Ruth Phyllis Sage
Aug 15, 2025
Ruth Phyllis Sage, 97, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 in Halstead, Kansas.
Ruth was born September 27, 1927 in Callaway, Nebraska, the daughter of James and Maude (Ellison) Province. She married Oral N. Sage on May 14, 1949.
Ruth worked at St. Francis Hospital for 27 years as...
June Ellen Waldschmidt
Aug 14, 2025
June Ellen (Garrison) Waldschmidt passed away on August 14. June was born June 14th, 1937, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Russell and Olga (Koeller) Garrison, moving to Ellis, Kansas as a young girl.
She graduated from Ellis High School in 1956 and began her education at Fort Hays College and worked as a
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Lakin Wilson
Aug 9, 2025
Wichita - Lakin Wilson, 34, passed away August 09, 2025. They were born February 03,1991 to Joe Wilson and Yvonne Allen in Wichita, KS.
Lakin was a fun loving, bubbly soul that always brought smiles to those who they were around. They loved to write books and short stories with friends, as well...
Norma Jean "Jeannie" Harper
Aug 9, 2025
Norma Jean “Jeannie” (Hobbs) Harper, age 88, passed away at her residence in Udall, Kansas on August 9, 2025. Norma Jean was born on June 30, 1937 to James Arthur and Leila Jane Hobbs.
She attended high school in Indianapolis, Indiana. Norma Jean was known for her love of family and love for...
Clayton Wallace Durbin
Aug 8, 2025
Rev. Clayton Wallace Durbin entered eternal rest on August 8, 2025, at the age of 95
years. He was born in Los Angeles, California on March 12, 1930. He faithfully served
several churches in California and Kansas, impacting countless lives through his
ministry. Pastor Durbin will be remembered for his compassion...
Elmo Jesse Brawley
Aug 8, 2025
Elmo Jesse Brawley went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1933, near Piedmont, Missouri, to William (Bill) T. and Neoma (Worley) Brawley. On August 30, 1952, he married Ina Ray Crites in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Elmo graduated from Des Arc High School in Des Arc,...
Carlene D Griffith
Aug 8, 2025
Carlene Dian Griffith, 79, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. She was born August 18, 1945, in Springfield, Colorado, the daughter of Cammet and Opal (Ketterman) Brinkley.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and by her daughter, Kyla Sue Griffith.
She is survived by her husband of...
Daniel Leroy Spencer
Aug 5, 2025
Daniel L. Spencer, 43, passed away August 05, 2025. He was born February 02, 1982 to Mike and Pat Spencer in Wichita, KS.
Preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his children, William, Gracie, Gloria, Clara, and Lydia; mother, Pat Spencer; siblings, Robin (Jon) Frikken, Patrick Spencer and many other family and...
Jo Ellen Ryder
Aug 3, 2025
Jo Ellen Ryder, 62, passed away August 3, 2025. She was born November 8, 1962 to Truman and Ellen (Miller) Parker in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jo graduated from Derby High School in 1981 and attended Wichita State University and Southwestern College earning her master’s degree in computer science.
Jo had many passions in her life including...
Leslie Eugene Seibert
Aug 2, 2025
Leslie Eugene Seibert, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2025. Les was born July 14,1950 to Merle and Clarice Seibert in Parsons, Kansas.
Les graduated from West High School in Wichita, Kansas in 1968.
On February 14, 1982, Les and Cheryl were...
Melba Maxine Sledge
Jul 31, 2025
Maxine Roach Sledge, 99, passed on to embrace her Savior, and loved ones that have gone before her, on July 31, 2025.
Melba Maxine Roach Sledge was born in Cloverdale, Kanas, on April 8, 1926 to her parents, Roy and Lydia Roach. Growing up on a farm in Cedar Vale, Kansas, she was...
Nita Lavon Melick
Jul 28, 2025
Nita Lavon Melick, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Ultra Care Home Plus in Wichita Kansas. Visitation 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, August 1, with family receiving friends 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, funeral service 10:00 am Saturday, August 2, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane.
Nita was a loving...
Trela Jo Mcdonald
Jul 28, 2025
Trela Jo States McDonald, 73, of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Trela was the kind of person who made everyone feel at home. Patient, gentle, and deeply kind, she had a way of making each person...
Debra Ann Anderson
Jul 27, 2025
Debra Anderson, age 69, passed away on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, Debra devoted her life to caring for those she loved most.
A proud homemaker, she poured her heart into raising her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her home was always a place of...
Pamela Dusenbery
Jul 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Pam Dusenbery
Sunrise: January 26, 1949 – Sunset: July 27, 2025
Age 76
Pam Dusenbery, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud slot machine enthusiast, who passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at the age of 76.
Pam...
Richard William Arnold
Jul 27, 2025
Richard William Arnold, 88, of Mulvane and Wichita, Kansas, passed away on July 27, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas to Ross and Veda Arnold. He married Loy Hite on Feb 7, 1958 in Wichita.
He is survived by his daughter Jamie (Colin) McAlister of Pinetop, Arizona, daughter...
