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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Larry Eugene Walker

Larry Eugene Walker

Dec 26, 2020

Mulvane - Larry Eugene Walker 78, passed away Saturday, December 26th, 2020. He was born November 1, 1942 to Walter Walker and Ruth Walker Coder in Dale, Kansas. June 1st 1963, he married Patrica(Crawford) Walker where they lived in Mulvane Kansas. He was a graduate of Mulvane High in 1960. He retired from Boeing in 2000 and farmed for...

Lily M. Wilcoxson

Lily M. Wilcoxson

Dec 26, 2020

Mulvane - Wilcoxson, Lillian Mae, 83, died Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was born October 2, 1937.

Visitation: Wednesday, December 30, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to greet friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, December 31,...

Ruth Lucile Ulrich

Ruth Lucile Ulrich

Dec 26, 2020

Ruth L. Ulrich of Udall, KS passed away on Dec. 26, 2020 at LakePoint Living in Augusta, KS where she had resided since June.

Ruth was born to Emma (Ragland) and Roy Warhurst in Newton, KS on Nov. 18, 1925. She attended school in Newton and later received her GED to complete her high school education. She...

William "Steve" Huckaby

William "Steve" Huckaby

Dec 25, 2020

Rose Hill - Huckaby, William "Steve"

69, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020. He was born July 30, 1951 to Clayton and Eula Bea Huckaby in Heavener, OK.

Steve retired from Boeing as a web analyst in 2010. He was currently the mayor of Rose Hill, serving 3 years to his community. Steve...

Sherman Milton Arnold

Sherman Milton Arnold

Dec 25, 2020

Sherman Milton Arnold of Wichita, Kansas, was reunited with his Lord and Savior on the evening of December 25, 2020 with his family by his side at the age of 84 years.

Sherman Milton Arnold was born on August 21, 1936, on the family farm in Kirkland Township, Adams County, Indiana, to Noah Arden and Florence Evelyn...

Robin Ray

Robin Ray

Dec 25, 2020

Robin Ray passed away Christmas Day at Wesley Medical Center, succumbing to COVID-19. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Erin Michelle Ray; father, Robert Gibson Ray; mother, Marvaline Joyce Ray (Bannon); and brother, Arlyn Deen Ray. Survivors include his sister Marcy Ray of Wichita and brother, Terrill Ray of Alexandria, VA. He graduated in 1967 from Haysville...

Paul Ramseyer

Paul Ramseyer

Dec 24, 2020

Paul Daniel Ramseyer, age 80, retired BG Products employee, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020. No Visitation. Memorial service 2 pm Saturday, January 2, 2021, Zaik Church, 888 S. Webb Rd., Wichita. Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Armand and Hilda Ramseyer, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; sons, Richard Ramseyer and Brian...

Tasha Gerstenkorn

Tasha Gerstenkorn

Dec 24, 2020

It's with a very heavy heart that we are writing this. Our beloved Tasha Gerstenkorn passed away December 24, 2020. She was a single mother of 2 young children, Graycee, age 6 and Gustafer, age 9 months. Her children were her life. We are going to set up a memorial fund for the children.

She...

James Williams

James Williams

Dec 24, 2020

James Don Williams, 68, passed away peacefully in his home on December 24, 2020. He was

born December 1, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas.

He worked as a Jet Engine Mechanic for 27 years at the Kansas Air National Guard in Wichita.

He was Papa to two granddaughters which he was raising with his...

Roy Tate

Roy Tate

Dec 23, 2020

Roy Eugene Tate, 67, of Udall, KS passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on January 20, 1953 in Quincy, IL.

Roy served in the United States Marine Corps from 1970 to 1974 and went on to serve 35 years as a firefighter,...

Robert Gibfried

Robert Gibfried

Dec 23, 2020

Robert Francis Gibfried passed away on December 23, 2020. Born November 7th, 1930, he is preceded in death by his son Joseph Gibfried. Robert is survived by his wife Kathlene Gibfried; five children Robert Gibfried, Michael Gibfried, Julia Gibfried, Matthew Gibfried Timothy Gibfried; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Robert, an Airforce veteran of the Korean War, retired from...

Christopher L. Brodbeck

Christopher L. Brodbeck

Dec 21, 2020

Brodbeck, Christopher L., 65, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020.

A private service will be held.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Vivian Brodbeck; brother, Michael; and previous wife, Debbie Brodbeck.

Christopher is survived by his six children, David Brodbeck (Joan), Melissa Brodbeck...

David William Hardin

David William Hardin

Dec 21, 2020

David William Hardin, 71, of Wichita, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2020. He was born and raised by William R. Hardin and Florence E. (Fetsko) Hardin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 25, 1949.

He is survived by his son Stephen, 2 grandchildren, Alena and Alissa, his brother Ronald R. Hardin, and sister...

Sheldon F. Cox

Sheldon F. Cox

Dec 19, 2020

Sheldon Francis Cox, 82, passed away Dec. 19, 2020. A memorial service will be at a later date. He was born April 26, 1938 near Coyle, Oklahoma to Westin and Winifred Cox who were pastors at Friends Chapel. He graduated from Vilas, Colorado high school, Friends Bible College Jr. College and Friends University. Sheldon and Elda Ann Thornburg were...

Bonnie Shipman

Bonnie Shipman

Dec 19, 2020

Wichita - Shipman, Bonnie Louise, 85, died Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Visitation: Sunday, December 27, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Monday, December 28, 2020 at Friendship Baptist Church, 2209 E. Pawnee St., Wichita,...

Cecil M. Ambrose

Cecil M. Ambrose

Dec 19, 2020

Ambrose, Cecil M.

November 25, 1931 – December 19, 2020

Cecil passed away on December 19, 2020, at the age of 89. He was the seventh son born to Albert J. and Clara Ida Marie Ambrose on November 25, 1931, in the small town of Roper, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Merla Leroy "Red" Alexander

Merla Leroy "Red" Alexander

Dec 18, 2020

MCKINNEY, TX - Merla Leroy "Red" Alexander

On Friday, December 18, 2020 Merla Alexander, cherished husband and father passed away at home in McKinney, TX at the age of 92. Merla was born May 19, 1928 in Newkirk, OK to Tiney and Effie Alexander. He married Jeanie Kendrick on June 19, 1954. They raised their family in...

Robert "Bob" Allen Brown

Robert "Bob" Allen Brown

Dec 17, 2020

Robert "Bob" Brown was born on June 10, 1950 in Waco Texas, to Lloyd and Lelia Brown. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Lloyd and sisters Maralee and Carol.

He is survived by his wife Jewell, twin sons Allen and Jason(Valerie)and daughter Sundie. As well as brother Bernie Brown. Two grandchildren and several...

Leslie D. Deming

Leslie D. Deming

Dec 17, 2020

Valley Center - Deming, Leslie Duane

91, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born July 19, 1929 to Leslie Franklin and Irene Deming in Colwich, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 son, Danny Osburn and Brad Deming; and 2 siblings.

Leslie is survived...

Larry Curry

Larry Curry

Dec 17, 2020

Larry N. Curry, 83, of Wichita, KS, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2020. Larry was born September 12, 1937 in Orange County, California. Preceded in death by his parents, E. W. and Lonnie Curry and his first wife of 53 years, Katherine (Meaghers) Curry. Larry is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Curry; daughter,...

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