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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

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...

Norman Leroy Sailer

Norman Leroy Sailer

Dec 28, 2020

Wichita - Norman LeRoy Sailer, 76, passed away Monday, December 28th, 2020 after a long, brave battle with cancer. He was born August 11th, 1944 to Jamie Ward Sailer and Lotus Aldine Eckert Sailer in Leon, Kansas. He graduated from DeVry Tech in Chicago in the early 70's. As a teenager he learned to fly and parachute. He liked...

Glen R. Reed

Glen R. Reed

Dec 27, 2020

Reed, Glen R., passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 peacefully at his home. He was born February 20, 1944 in Fresno, California, the son of Odis Glen Reed and Idina Evelyn (Bedel) Reed. Glen graduated from Wichita State University in 1984. He retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company after 35 years of dedicated service. He was an avid reader,...

Mary Elizabeth Hess

Mary Elizabeth Hess

Dec 27, 2020

On Sunday, December 27, 2020, Mary Hess, loving wife and mother of two children, quietly and peacefully passed away at age 89.

Mary was born on September 28th, 1931 to Henry & Florence Gordon in Waterville, KS – the 13th of 14 children. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1949 then moved to Wichita where she...

Richard "Dick" L. Nuse

Richard "Dick" L. Nuse

Dec 26, 2020

Clearwater - Nuse, Richard "Dick" L.

78, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born September 9, 1942 to Soloman and Bertha Nuse.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Soloman and Bertha Nuse; and brother, LaVerne Nuse.

Dick is survived by his sons, Don (Melissa) Nuse,...

James Colbert

James Colbert

Dec 26, 2020

Haysville - Colbert, James

86, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was born April 7, 1934 to Gene and Pearl Colbert in Paulding County, Georgia.

Jim was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the United States Air Force, after serving 20 years. He was an avid golfer, mason, and a Boy Scout...

Gene Dowell

Gene Dowell

Dec 26, 2020

Gene Raymond Dowell, 64, passed away December 26, 2020, in Wichita Kansas. He was born April 1, 1956 to Toney and Huleta Dowell in Iola, Kansas.

Visitation will be 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 5-8 Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service will be at noon Wednesday, December 30,...

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