Obituaries

May 5, 2020

Wichita - Bishop, Charles Edward

81, Minister and Pharmacist, passed away Tuesday, May 5th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Cloyce; daughter, Chalayne Bishop. Charles is survived by his wife, LaDora Bishop; son, Carl Bishop (Cheryl), of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Kellie O'Brien (Patrick), of Panama City, FL; brother, Nelson Bishop, (Ernestine), of Belle Plaine;...

May 5, 2020

Theresa Merceil Roeder "Terry", age 77, of Wichita, retired Derby Refinery employee, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Visitation 10 am - 4 pm Friday, May 15, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside service 2 pm Monday, May 18, Sunset Lawns Cemetery, Eldorado. Terry is preceded in death by her husband, John Garry Roeder; parents, Alvin and Margaret Cook;...

May 5, 2020

Rose Hill - Linot, Thomas "Tom" M.

85, farmer and machinist, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. He was born May 7, 1934 to Maynard and Marguerite Linot in Wichita, Kansas. Tom was an active community member; former member of, Rose Hill Lion's Club, Butler County Sheriff Reserve, Butler County Fire District #3, Rose Hill School Board...

May 4, 2020

Olga Prieto age 53, passed away peacefully on Monday May 4, 2020 at her home in Aubrey, TX. Olga was born March 15, 1967 in Chihuahua Mexico to Francisco Bustillos and Consuelo Mendoza. She graduated as Elementary School Teacher from the “Escuela Normal del Estado de Chihuahua”, where she worked for 13 years. Olga moved to the USA in...

May 4, 2020

Hull, Betty Gwynn

a retired bookkeeper passed away May 4, 2020 at age 89. Betty was born December 2, 1930 in Drumright, OK to Clyde and Otha (Gwynn) Hull. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a sister, Virginia Eileen Croft; and brothers, Lowell Neal Hull and Charles Edward Hull. She is survived by a brother,...

May 4, 2020

Dorothy Doris (Haring) Hoffman passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020 in Mulvane, Kansas after a long

struggle with health complications. Dorothy was born on January 18, 1937 on the family farm south of Glen

Ullin, ND. She was the oldest daughter of Theodore and Ella (Will) Haring. Dorothy attended high school in

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May 1, 2020

Derby - Parish, Orpha Louise

95, passed away Friday, May 1st, 2020. She was born July 16th, 1924 to Franklin Bodecker and Verna McMaster Bodecker in Sedgwick, County, Kansas. Orpha met Ralph at the Coleman Company, After they were married Ralph was transferred to California where they spent the next 40 years before returning to Derby. At...

Apr 28, 2020

Ruth Harris graduated Tuesday morning April 28, 2020 in Derby, KS from her 94 year-old fleshly body to her eternal body in Jesus Christ. The old hymn, “This World Is Not My Home” was a favorite, often sung by Ruth while playing her guitar. Listeners always requested her two signature songs, “The Great Speckled Bird” and “Wabash Cannonball!”

Apr 28, 2020

Clearwater -Clyde Varner Sr. 85, died, Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Clearwater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Clyde was born June 13, 1924 at Hiwasse, Arkansas. Clyde was not able to graduate from high school, but received his GED in 1960's. Clyde worked in maintenance at Beef Packing Plant for many years. He enjoyed carpentry work. Some joys...

Apr 28, 2020

Andover - Kennedy, Patrick M.

35, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020. He was born February 9, 1985 to John and Connie (Jordan) Kennedy in Wichita, Kansas.

Patrick was a beloved teacher at Andover Central High. He was a prolific writer and published two books and many short stories and poems.

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Apr 28, 2020

Wichita - Bengi, David

13, passed away Tuesday, April 28th, 2020.

Visitation: Saturday, May 16th, 2020, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 South Seneca Wichita, Kansas 67213. A private service will be held with a memorial service at a later date.

David is survived by...

Apr 25, 2020

Judy Mae Cash, age 85, of Douglass, retired accountant, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. No visitation. Memorial service 2:00 pm Friday, May 22, Calvary Chapel Fellowship, 190 S. Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67207. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Jewel "Sugar" White; son, Mark Cash and daughter, Claudia Cash. Survivors include her son, Wayne...

Apr 25, 2020

Wichita - Casper, Peggy Joyce, 80, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, April 25th, 2020. She was born January 7th, 1940 to Clinton Hopkins and Maudie Allison Hopkins in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Peggy enjoyed bowling and crafting. She had a deep fondness for her animals. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 47 years, William...

Apr 25, 2020

Karen Kay Bell, age 58, of Derby passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020. Memorial service 10 am Monday, August 10, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd.. Derby. Karen is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ellen (Brown) Bell, and her sister, Sherryl Bell. Survivors: brother, Rogerr Bell (Kelley); nephews, Wesley Bell (Hannah), and Rowan Bell; niece Audrey...

Apr 24, 2020

Apr 23, 2020

On December 10, 1942 Helen Louise Orfield was born in Allerton, Iowa at the home of her father’s mother Annie Orfield. Having been born on her Aunt Helen’s birthday she was given her name.

Helen was the fourth child of Edna May and Floyd Oscar Orfield and they would go on to have a total of 15...

Apr 22, 2020

Mary Kutz, our sweet momma passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was our glue, our positive light who held us all together. We are left missing her and finding our new normal. The mix of tears, laughter, phone calls, memories, and pictures have come over the past days, we are rejoicing in the fact that she has gone...

Apr 21, 2020

Derby - Arnold, Marion Florence

81, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Visitation: Thursday, April 23, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be at St Mary Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Apr 20, 2020

Haysville - Nett, Gaylan Wayne , Sr.

79, founding owner of Netco Construction, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born February 19, 1941 to Paul and Lola Nett in Carthage, Missouri. Gaylan spent many years training and racing horses. He was a dedicated husband, father,and grandfather who loved to spend time with family and friends....

Apr 18, 2020

Mark J. Goletto, 65, passed away at his home in Haysville, KS on April 18,2020. Mark was born August 28, 1954 in Tulsa, OK to Johnny and LaFern (Moore) Goletto. He graduated as Valedictorian at South High in Wichita, KS. He served 30+ years in aerocraft engineering. A beloved Son, Brother, Husband, Father, and Grandfather who lived an accomplished...