Obituaries
Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Robert Paul Nelson
May 31, 2025
Robert Paul Nelson, better known as Bob, 80, of Mulvane, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his home on May 31st, 2025.
He was born February 14th, 1945 to Joe Nelson and Ruth VanCleave Nelson in Aberdeen, SD. Following his parents and the warm sunny weather he moved down to Garden City, KS where...
Sharon L Gibson
May 31, 2025
Sharon L. Gibson, 84, passed away May 31, 2025 in Wichita, KS. She was born September 25, 1940 to Kent and Muriel (Houser) Gilmer in Winfield, KS.
On May 21, 1960 she married Gary W. Gibson. He survives. Other survivors include three children, Kirby and Kathy Gibson of Douglass, KS, Kimberly and Scott...
Susan M. Lajoie
May 28, 2025
Susan Lajoie, 47, passed away May 28, 2025. She was born August 16, 1977 to George and Marion Arnold in Kansas City, Missouri.
Susan loved to attend any activity Ava may be involved in, such as gymnastics and most recently cheerleading. She loved to travel with her husband, some of her favorite place...
Anna Grange
May 26, 2025
Anna Pearl Grange (90) of McPherson, Kansas passed away peacefully on May 26th, 2025. She was born August 25th, 1934. She was the daughter, and baby of the family, to William and Edna (Carlton) Walker.
She graduated from Sweetwater High School (TX) in 1952 and relocated to Wichita shortly after. She worked for...
Pamela Everhart
May 26, 2025
Derby, Kansas - Derby, Kansas - Pamela Everhart, 78, passed away May 26, 2025 after an extended battle with cancer. She was born November 27, 1946 to Henry and Elizabeth Horn in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the eldest of three children. The family moved to Derby in the early 1950s where her father worked for the Boeing Company as...
Patricia Ann Hand
May 24, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Hand, 75, of Derby, KS, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Her Memorial Visitation will be held Monday, June 2, 2025 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby, KS 67037. Her Rosary will be held at 9:30 AM and Funeral Mass at 10...
Leon Gordon Young
May 23, 2025
Wichita, KS- Leon Young, 89, passed away May 23, 2025. He was born October 16, 1935.
Leon was a dedicated police officer in Clearwater, Kansas, and a devoted preacher in the Church of Christ. He had a passion for fishing, shooting pool, and was an exceptional bowler, known for his perfect games. Above...
Shirley Ann Circle
May 23, 2025
Shirley A. Terhune Circle, 92, passed away at Maria Court in Mulvane, KS, on May 23, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Janet Johnson and husbands Harold C. J. Terhune and Scott Circle.
She is survived by her children Debbie Thome (Matt), Teresa Sears...
Jo Lynn Blood
May 22, 2025
Jo Lynn Blood passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Jo Lynn was known by her close loved ones as Jo or JoJo, and Jodie by her closest friends.
Jo Lynn was born in Wichita, Kansas, in 1947 to Herb and Florence Reay. Jo Lynn was preceded in death by her mother and...
Jacob Adrian Evans
May 22, 2025
Jacob A. “Jake” Evans was called home to Lord Jesus on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Born May 11th 1977, to Debbie and Gale Evans, Jake to all who knew him was a loving son, brother, friend, and father.
He was married to Candice Marshall from 2004 to 2011 and raised two loving children....
Kerry Alfred Schillinger
May 22, 2025
Kerry A. Schillinger, 56, of Wichita, passed away May 22, 2025. He was born May 21, 1969 in Wichita, the son of James and Marlynn (Erickson) Schillinger. Kerry was a talented drummer and guitarist, loved to fish, enjoyed wood burning, watching his Green Bay Packers (Go Pack), playing Call of Duty with his brother Kevin and playing...
Ray Brill
May 21, 2025
Udall - Harold "Ray" Brill, 89, passed away May 21, 2025. He was born April 10, 1936 to Irvin and Stella in Isabel, Kansas.
Ray graduated from Douglass High School in 1954. In 1958 he enlisted in the United States Navy were he received a medal for good conduct. After being discharged from...
John Eddy Elliott
May 21, 2025
John Eddy Elliott
John Eddy Elliott, called Jack, 75, passed away quietly on May 21, 2025 after a prolonged time of health issues. At the time of his death he was living with his wife and many cats in Wichita, Kansas. During his final years of his life, he enjoyed sitting with his...
Darrell Evean Vincent
May 20, 2025
Darrell Evean Vincent of Wichita, Kansas, born on March 2, 1949, to William Robert and Loretta Vincent went to be with our Lord in the early morning hours of May 20, 2025 at the age of seventy-six. He had a full life that included living in Hawaii and on Guam while serving in the Navy. He met...
Lesa Delight Lusk
May 20, 2025
Lesa Delight Lusk, age 87, of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, with her loving family by her side. A retired secretary and former Sweet Adelines chorus member, Lesa was known for her warmth, grace, and devotion to her family.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, May 30, 2025,...
Dee Burnett
May 19, 2025
Derby- Dolores M. Burnett, 92, passed away May 19, 2025. was born November 01, 1932 to John and Jennie Nolan in Frontenac, KS.
Dee Burnett truly never met a stranger. She had the most generous heart and would help anyone who came to her for assistance. She especially loved horses, dogs and cats....
John Harold Green
May 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of John Harold Green, 93 years old.
December 3, 1931 - May 18, 2025
John was born on December 3, 1931, in Star City, Arkansas, to Clarence and Eva White Green. He proudly served in the United States Navy from July 21, 1950, to May 19, 1954, during...
James Van Ashley
May 16, 2025
Jim was born on September 7, 1943 in Checotah, OK. He had 3 brothers and 2 sisters of whom all are deceased now. Jim was blessed with 2 sons – Rick Ashley of Wichita, KS and Van Ashley along with his wife Lyndsey of Nebraska City, NE and one daughter Connie Gregory with her husband Dan of...
Robert Alan Day
May 15, 2025
Robert A. Day, passed away May 15, 2025. Alan was born in Sabetha, Kansas to Robert and Thelma Day and grew up on a farm outside of Hiawatha, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Steven (Sandy) Day. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Phyllis; son, Jason Day; brothers, Larry (Linda)...
Glenn Grimsley
May 14, 2025
Derby - Glenn Grimsley, 76, passed away May 14, 2025 in Derby, Kansas. He was born September 26, 1948 to James Benton and Pearl Onie Grimsley in Upton, Kentucky. Glenn moved to Kansas when he was 13 years old. He graduated from South East High School in 1967. After graduation, Glenn worked for Bond Baking Co. before...
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