Obituaries

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...

Apr 18, 2020

Mulvane – Branine, Lori

Age 58, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2020 at her home in Mulvane, Ks.

Born in Stafford, Lori later graduated from Campus High School, and achieved her B.S. in Elementary Education from Southwestern College, and a Master’s in Education from Baker University. She dedicated her...

Apr 17, 2020

Haysville - Williams, Ronald Eugene

68, retired aircraft mechanic from Boeing/Spirit, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was born May 16, 1951 to Charles and Faye Williams in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Ron loved baseball. He coached youth baseball in and around Haysville for many years. Ron served on the board of directors for the NBC Hap Dumont...

Apr 17, 2020

Lois R. Neice, 94, passed from this life on Friday 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by son, Joe Van Gfeller; daughter-in-law, Cathy Nunez; brother, Raymond Buskirk; sister Helen Marie Abraham; parents, Frank and Helen Buskirk; and nephew LeRoy Buskirk. She is survived by nephew, Richard (Marian) Abraham; Carl Van Buskirk; nieces, Marilyn (Ron) Walz; Jeanne (Jim) Gallagher;...

Apr 16, 2020

Augusta - Bush, Joan, 96, died Thursday, April 16, 2020.

She was a bank teller at Exchange State Bank and Corner Bank for over 25 years.

Memorial Service will be 2pm Friday, June 4, 2021, at First Christian Church, 303 E 4th St, Douglass.

She was preceded...

Apr 15, 2020

Richard B. Calhoun, Age 97, died Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Maria Court in Mulvane. He was born July 6, 1922, in Ravenna, Nebraska. He graduated from Ravenna High School in 1941 and entered the US Army Air Corps August 26, 1941 and was discharged December 4, 1945. After his discharge he attended the University of Nebraska and graduated...

Apr 15, 2020

Charlene (Rike) Leecy, age 88, of Derby, retired legal secretary, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020. No visitation. Memorial graveside service 2 pm Thursday, April 23, El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Charlene was active in the American Federation of Government Employees, Derby Senior Activity Center, Derby Citizens Police Academy Alumni and the Domestic Violence Court. She is preceded in death...