Robert Russell Hansen
Jun 30, 2025
Robert R. Hansen passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025. He was a graduate of Leon High School and served honorably in the United States Air Force. Robert dedicated 38 years of service to Vulcan Chemicals before his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred; his mother, Elizabeth; and his...
Doris Crane
Jun 30, 2025
Doris Leah Kaser Crane
Jan 21, 1930 – June 30, 2025
Doris Leah Kaser was born on January 21, 1930 in Billings Montana, the only child of Fred and Henrietta Kaser. Her life is testimony to her love of people, music and art.
From the age of two until...
Larry Leon Justice
Jun 30, 2025
Larry Leon Justice
July 13, 1947 – June 30, 2025
Larry L. Justice, beloved husband, father, grandfather, educator, and friend, passed away at the age of 77 on June 30, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on July 13, 1947, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Larry was the eldest child...
Lynn Carol Martiens
Jun 29, 2025
Lynn C. Martiens, 66, passed away June 29, 2025. She was born November 06, 1958, to Hank and Elizabeth Martiens in Riverside, California.
Anyone who knew Lynn knew her love of animals. Tigers and dogs were her favorite. Lynn regularly took in strays. Lynn enjoyed listening to music from the 60’s and 70’s....
Shirley A. Shipman
Jun 28, 2025
Rose Hill – Shirley Ann Shipman, 80, passed away on June 28, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1945, to George and Mary Prewit in Berryville, Arkansas.
Shirley was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, and cherished friend. She worked at Coleman (Johnson Controls) for over 20 years. She had a passion for...
Lea Mcnutt Patterson Veach
Jun 28, 2025
MCNUTT PATTERSON VEACH, LEA 97
December 25, 1927 – June 28, 2025
She was born Christmas Day to Charles “Charlie” and Lou Ella (Bailey) Evans in Gove County Kansas.
Preceded in death by her parents; brothers Charles Keith Evans, twins Wayne and Duane Evans; husband Eugene “Gene” C. McNutt, who was...
Kevin Michael Brady
Jun 23, 2025
Kevin Michael Brady, 52, of Mulvane, KS, passed away on June 23, 2025, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Kevin was born on May 30, 1973, to James (Mike) and Beverly Brady in Wichita, KS. After graduating from Derby High School in 1991, he received an associate’s degree from Cowley County Community College....
Judith Cook
Jun 23, 2025
Judith “Judy” Cook, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025. She was born on November 18, 1941, in Hays, Kansas, to Donald and Lula Brown.
Judy attended Wichita Business College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. She later worked with the Mulvane School System’s Latch Key Program, where she touched...
Gary Dewayne Bowman
Jun 22, 2025
Gary DeWayne Bowman, 85, passed away June 22, 2025. He was born October 07, 1939 the only child of Wayland and Margaret (Madison) Bowman in Emporia, KS.
Gary grew up in Greenwood County in the town of Virgil. His father worked in the oil patch for his brother-in-law and on the Quincy/Virgil natural...
John Sherwood Marten
Jun 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John Marten, who departed this life on June 20th, 2025 at the age of 83. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.
Born on March 5th, 1942 in Winfield, KS. John was the son of Daniel F. and...
Randall B Cousins
Jun 20, 2025
Derby - Randall (Randy) Bryan Cousins, 68, passed away June 20, 2025. He was born December 31, 1956 to William (Bill) and Charlotte Cousins in Wichita, Kansas.
Randy was the youngest of two children, growing up in Derby, KS. Randy graduated from Derby high school in May of 1975. Then in June of...
Robert Edward Day
Jun 19, 2025
Robert "Eddie" Edward Day, 75, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was born on June 10, 1950, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Roberta and William M. Day.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, William “Billy” S. Day; his beloved wife, Donna Day; and their...
Debra Louise Payan (Blaine)
Jun 19, 2025
Debra Louise Payan (Blaine) fought many battles in her life, with cancer being the hardest she ever faced. Despite the pain and difficulty, she carried herself with poise, hope, and courage until cancer ultimately claimed her life. On Thursday, June 19, 2025, Debra took her final breath on this earth, surrounded by nothing but love, peace, and...
Virgil Palmer
Jun 18, 2025
Virgil Lee Palmer, a retired dentist, tennis player, outdoorsman, artist and indefatigable museum goer, died Wednesday at home surrounded by his wife and family. He was 93.
Virgil was born Dec. 31, 1931 in Coffee County, Kansas, a descendant of families who arrived in the area in the 1850s, the same decade that...
Darvin Austin Breaker, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Darvin Breaker, Jr., was born December 8, 1931 in Wichita, the son of Darvin and Katheryn (Long) Breaker. He grew up on a small Dairy farm before moving to Rose Hill area, where he attended and graduated from Rose Hill High School. He married JoAnn Turkle from Mulvane and they raised four children, Danny, Mike, Carolyn and...
Nyija Price
Jun 16, 2025
Nyija Price, 71, of Atlanta, Kansas passed away Monday June 16, 2025 at William Newton Memorial Hospital in Winfield.
Born April 5, 1954 in El Dorado, Kansas she was the daughter of Ivan and Lucille Haskin. She was raised in Douglass, Kansas and graduated from Douglass High School in 1972.
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John W Wesley Storment
Jun 15, 2025
John W. Storment, age 83, a retired Dental Technician, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. Visitation 2-5 pm Sunday, June 22, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. Graveside service 12 pm Monday, June 23, White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Willene Storment, and by their son, Paul. He is survived...
Morris "Frosty" Short
Jun 13, 2025
Morris “Frosty” Dean Short, 89, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.
Morris was born June 30, 1935, on the” Harvey Ranch” in Plymouth, Kansas, the son of Fred and Maggie (Murphy) Short. He attended the local grade school and graduated from Emporia High School in 1952....
Marilyn Jane Clements
Jun 13, 2025
Marilyn Jane Clements (born December 10, 1936) of Derby, Kansas passed away on June 13, 2025, joining her husband, Phil, daughter Debbie, and other family members.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Dallas Hastings; her son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Raquel Clements; grandchildren Brandon and Cauren Hastings, Beau Hastings,...
Eldon Dewayne Sholtess
Jun 12, 2025
Eldon Sholtess, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1947, in Fairview, Oklahoma, the son of the late Wayne and Rubiene (Martens) Sholtess. Eldon spent his childhood in the Fairview, Oklahoma area. During middle school, his parents moved the family to care for his late grandfather Marten’s farm outside...
