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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Claude J. Spicer

Claude J. Spicer

Jan 12, 2021

Haysville - Spicer, Claude J. 91, passed away Tuesday, January 12th, 2021. He was born December 13th, 1929 to Alvie Spicer and Arie Gillenwater Spicer in McComas, West Virginia. Claude retired after 30 years from the U.S. Army Air Force. He served during WWII, Berlin Air Lift, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He also retired from the Sedgwick...

Earl Dean Reeves

Earl Dean Reeves

Jan 12, 2021

Earl Dean Reeves 90, Retired Air Force/Retired Boeing Mock Up Crew chief, died January 12 2021. He is preceded in death by wife Catherine Beck Reeves and son Christopher Dean Reeves. He is survived by his children Cathy Pickett (Daniel) of Rose Hill, Cynthia Howell (Mike) of Wichita, Ricky Reeves (Carla) of Oklahoma City, 14 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren,...

Andrew John Wojcik

Andrew John Wojcik

Jan 8, 2021

Andrew "Andy" John Wojcik, 79, passed away on January 8, 2021 at the VA Medical Center with his wife Carol at his side.

Andy was born June 22, 1941in Harvey Illinois to Andrew and Frances Wojcik. He worked as machinist and had retired from USD 260 form the grounds department. He had served in the US Air...

Derek Evan Larson

Derek Evan Larson

Jan 8, 2021

Derek Evan Larson, age 24, passed away on Friday, January 8th, 2021. He was born June 4th, 1996 to Donald and Lavona (Ades) Larson in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Douglass High School in 2014. He also attended Butler Community College.

Derek was a happy, fun-loving guy who always made people laugh, sometimes being somewhat of a...

Ron Callison

Ron Callison

Jan 8, 2021

Wichita - Callison, Ron W., 73, died Friday, January 8, 2021.

He loved to play music and had a group called Sweetgrass. Anything New York Yankees related he collected. He spent his free time fishing and working in the yard and gardening. He loved to travel on vacations and explore new areas. His entire family...

Doyle D. Seaman

Doyle D. Seaman

Jan 8, 2021

Seaman, Doyle – Mulvane

Doyle “Poppy” Dale Seaman, age 85 of Mulvane, died unexpectedly at his home January 8, 2021. Born in Cedar Vale, KS on October 9, 1935 to Dale Franklin and Cora Fern Metheny Seaman, Doyle was the oldest of two kids. In 1956, Doyle married Frances and later moved to Wichita where...

Joe Trotter

Joe Trotter

Jan 8, 2021

Joe Cebert Trotter, Jr, 67, died Friday, January 8, 2021.

Joe is survived by his wife Deah Trotter; three children Beverly, Joe and Jennifer; and eight grandkids.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

John A Sanner

John A Sanner

Jan 7, 2021

- Sanner, John Andrew

41, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021. He was born to Harry Sanner and Dawn Sanner in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

John loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping. He had a passion for learning; exploring science and history.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Neal...

James Horn

James Horn

Jan 5, 2021

James Oliver Horn, 73, Wichita, KS, passed away January 5, 2021 from complications due to COVID 19. He proudly served in the United States Army, one year of which was in Vietnam. After being honorably discharged in 1969, he married Cheryl Waldhart and together they had four children. In 1990, he married Virginia Gehlen and happily spent the remainder...

Jean C Wright

Jean C Wright

Jan 5, 2021

Jean C. Wright, age 97, of Winfield, formerly of Wichita, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm, with family greeting friends 5-7pm, Sunday, January 10, funeral service 1 pm Monday, January 11, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie; parents, Charles and Sarah Lassley; 5 brothers...

Don Wisner

Don Wisner

Jan 5, 2021

Wisner, Donal Lee, 95, devoted husband, loving father, faithful grandfather, and great grandfather, has gone to rest in peace. Private graveside services in Mulhall, Oklahoma, per his request. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Flora Wells Wisner. Survived by his children, D'Lane Wisner, Garen Wisner, and Vana Hartley; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. In...

Roger Lee Johnson

Roger Lee Johnson

Jan 3, 2021

Roger Lee Johnson, 73 of Haysville, Kansas passed away January 3rd, 2021 in his home surrounded by his loving family after a short battle with cancer. Roger was the son of Evelyn Juanita “Pat” (Bortz) and William ”Bill” Oscar Johnson born on November 22, 1947 in Preston, Kansas. After high school in Preston, KS, Roger attended a year of...

Ben James Mires

Ben James Mires

Jan 3, 2021

Ben J. Mires, age 83, retired owner and machinist, Mires Machine Shop, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, January 7, funeral service 2 pm Friday, January 8, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Hester Mires; sons, Michael and Ralph; and his brother, Johnny. Survivors...

Cloyd "Ace" J Pilcher

Cloyd "Ace" J Pilcher

Jan 3, 2021

Wellington - Pilcher, Cloyd "Ace" Juston

74, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born September 10, 1946 to Joe and Atha in Los Angeles, CA.

Ace was an avid outdoorsman; enjoying hunting, fishing, and shooting guns. He was a member of the Wellington Free Will Baptist Church.

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Chris Vannatta

Chris Vannatta

Jan 1, 2021

Norwich- VanNatta, Christopher “Chris”, 47, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 17, 1973 in Pensacola, Florida. Chris married Crystal Gail Dunn on April 5th, 2002. From this union, he had 2 children, a son, Aaron Lee James VanNatta, born July 20th, 2002 and a daughter, Elizabeth Joann VanNatta, born May...

Lee Nell Bryer

Lee Nell Bryer

Dec 31, 2020

Wichita - Bryer, Lee Nell

90, passed away Thursday, December 31st, 2020. She was born September 13th, 1930 to John Overton and Goldie Younger in St. James, Arkansas.

Lee Nell enjoyed traveling, working puzzles, painting, crocheting, and spending time with family including her pet cats.

She was preceded in...

Ernest John Monk

Ernest John Monk

Dec 31, 2020

Ernest J. Monk (Ernie or EJ) was born on December 24, 1930 in rural Caney, Kansas, to Benhard and Juanita Monk. Ernie passed away on December 31, 2020 at Villa Maria in Mulvane, Ks with wife, sons and grandsons present. A graduate of Washburn University, he also did a tour of duty in the US Army 10th Infantry Division...

Nicklos Mares

Nicklos Mares

Dec 29, 2020

Nicklos Leandro Mares

November 3, 1954 – December 29, 2020

Nicklos ‘Nick’ L. Mares, age 66, native New Mexican and current resident of Derby, KS passed away suddenly on Tuesday December 29th, 2020 in Wichita, KS. Nick is survived by his wife Denine; daughters Nicole Herrera, Tierza Rose Torrez and husband Daniel; grandchildren Josiah, Selah,...

Brad Reece

Brad Reece

Dec 29, 2020

Bradley Michael Reece, 43, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020.

Visitation: Saturday, January 16th, 2021, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with Funeral Service immediately following at 12:00 pm at The Well Worship Center, 421 N Westview Dr, Derby. Interment to follow at Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater.

Bradley is survived by his wife,...

Kawanee Harold Killen

Kawanee Harold Killen

Dec 28, 2020

Wichita - Kawanee Harold Killen 89, passed away Monday, December 28th, 2020. He was born April 29th, 1931 to Duke Killen and Nettie Killen Clark in St. Joe, Tennessee.

Visitation: Monday, January 4th, 2021, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service: 10:00...

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