Jack A. Turner
May 12, 2025
Jack Arthur Turner, 71, passed away May 12, 2025. He was born February 28, 1954 to Jack and Olive Turner Wichita, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Carol Harris, Patricia Peterson, John McQuillan, Linda Heart, Marie Turner, Celia Figueroa; nephew, Michael Harris. Survivors include his sons, Gregory (Cherie) Turner, Garrett (Hunter)...
Michael C. Smith
May 11, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael C. Smith
September 5, 1961 – May 11, 2025
Derby, KS
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael C. Smith, 63, on May 11, 2025. Born in Wichita, Kansas, to Vernon and Anita Smith, Mike was the kind of man whose love...
Delmer L. Wilks
May 10, 2025
Delmer L. Wilks, age 95, of Rose Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025.
Born on June 18, 1929, to Vernon Ray Wilks and LaVon Beatrice Wilks (Hinshaw) in Rose Hill, Delmer remained deeply rooted in his hometown throughout his life. He was a proud graduate of Rose Hill High School,...
Gene Haynes
May 10, 2025
Merle Eugene “Gene” Haynes, retired jig builder, was born in August of 1936 in Wichita to Arthur and Lela Haynes.
He was the oldest of three children and attended Wichita schools. He graduated from West High in 1955 and attended college at Wichita State University. Gene married Marcella Irvin in 1962, and they...
Carl Keith Slack
May 9, 2025
Carl Keith Slack of Derby, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 9th at the Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on July 15, 1938, the son of Lawrence and Naomi Lawless Slack. He attended the Barner Country School, the Oxford schools, Emporia State University, and Southwestern College, majoring in Industrial Arts. He was involved in the...
Dorothy Joyce Zimmerling
May 9, 2025
Dorothy Joyce Zimmerling, Rogersville, 79, retired Castle Metal, Sales, passed away May 09, 2025. she was born March 27, 1946 to Albert Joseph Hawkins and Sarah Jane Elliott in Ashland, Kansas.
Joyce didn't know a stranger. In her younger years you would find her on the sidelines watching the grandkids play football, baseball,...
Ryan Craig Madden
May 8, 2025
Ryan Madden was born in Rapid City, SD in 1970. He graduated from RC Central High School and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Redlands, California.
Ryan met the love of his life and soulmate, Jane Schmaltz, while working in Minnesota. They moved to Arizona in 2001 where they...
Terry Lee Sublett
May 6, 2025
Terry Lee Sublett , 62, passed away Tuesday, May 06, 2025. He was born September 29, 1962 to James Arthur Sublett and Maudie Pearl Smith in Wichita, Kansas.
Terry loved to be outdoors, especially camping, fishing, and dirt track racing. He will be remembered for his kind heart and generous nature. Terry was...
Sonya Lea Kackley
May 5, 2025
Wichita - Sonya Lea Kackley, 54, passed away Monday, May 05, 2025. She was born May 12, 1970 to General Sherman Thomas and Deborah Gene Thomas (Beck) in Wichita, Kansas. Sonya was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ken, on April 20, 1990 — a bond built on unwavering love and shared joy that...
Ronald Dee Muhlenbruch
May 5, 2025
Ronald Dee Muhlenbruch (Ron) was born November 16th, 1942 to Ruth and Cliff Muhlenbruch. He graduated from North High in 1960, (Wichita) and Wichita State University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He married Wilburta Sue Binford on September 10, 1965 just three months after he proposed to her! They were married at University...
Karen Faye Cain
May 4, 2025
Karen Faye Cain entered eternal life on May 4, 2025, at the age of 85. She lived each of her years with boundless joy, and all who crossed her path were touched by her warmth, her laughter, and the kindness that radiated from her smile.
Karen was born in Wichita, Kansas on October...
Valeda Emily Pinick
May 4, 2025
Valeda “Val” Emily Pinick, nee Lohse, of Mulvane, KS, entered into the arms of Jesus on May 4, 2025.
She was born April 8, 1937, in Hanover, KS, to parents Walter and Eleanor Lohse. She was baptized on April 18, 1937and confirmed on March 18, 1951, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanover, KS....
Doreen Creviston
May 2, 2025
Derby-Doreen Mae Creviston, passed away peacefully on her 94th birthday surrounded by loved ones on May 2, 2025. She was born on May 2, 1931, to Clarence L. and Rose Marie Brough in Kankakee, Illinois.
Doreen was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy was spending time with her family. She...
Paul K. Evans
Apr 30, 2025
Derby - Paul Kendall Evans, 81, passed away April 30, 2025. He was born December 25, 1943, at Wesley Hospital, to Ray and Rose Evans in Wichita, KS. Coach Evans is survived by his true love Bobbie Jo (Loepp) Evans, daughter Paula Jo (Evans) Clark of Wildwood, MO, son Kendall Philip Evans (Kimberly), of Hutchinson, KS, &...
Clarence Aden Griffin
Apr 28, 2025
Clarence Aden Griffin, 82, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 11, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas, to Virgil Griffin and Lula Mount.
Clarence was a devoted provider for his family and a proud veteran, having honorably served in the U.S. Army....
Steven Argene Rogers
Apr 28, 2025
Steve A. Rogers passed away surrounded by family on April 28 2025 at the age of 74.
Steve was born on June 24, 1950 in Great Bend, KS to Argene and Grace (Radke) Rogers. He graduated from Valley Center High School in 1969 and then attended Butler County Community College.
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Joyce Marie Griekspoor
Apr 27, 2025
Joyce M. Griekspoor, 90, a retired bookkeeper, was called Home on April 27, 2025. She was born June 17, 1934 in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, the daughter of William and Lorene Skipworth Mason. Joyce had a lot of talents that she shared with family and friends. She was a talented oil painter, piano player, vocalist, seamstress, and enjoyed crocheting....
Johnny Marsell Gaines, Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
Haysville - Johnny Marsell Gaines, Jr., 66, passed away April 27, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1958 to Johnny Sr. and Helen Gaines in Orlando, Florida.
Johnny loved having a fun time. He enjoyed fishing, camping, canoeing, and listening to all kinds of music.
He was preceded...
Paula K. Prince
Apr 27, 2025
Paula Kay Prince, 78, passed away April 27, 2025. She was born December 13, 1946 to Jesse and Elsie Wicker Sallee in Wichita, KS.
She was retired from Walmart as a zone manager. She enjoyed lots of crafting hobbies.
Preceded in death by her parents; son, Donald L. Prince...
Melvyn Eugene Phillips
Apr 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Melvyn “Mel” Phillips, who departed this life on April 26, 2025, at the age of 87. Mel was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend, whose warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched the lives of all who new him.
Born on...
