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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Grant Adams

Grant Adams

Mar 26, 2020

Grant Wayne Adams,

50, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020.

Celebration of Grant's life will be announced at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Lee Adams.

Grant is survived by his three children, Hailey Dawn Gutierrez (Felix Henry), Kody...

Dwight Kenneth Ritter

Dwight Kenneth Ritter

Mar 26, 2020

Dwight Kenneth Ritter, 79, of Wichita, KS passed away Thursday, March 26th, 2020 at his home. He was born March 8th, 1941 in Cherokee, Oklahoma to Paul Ritter and Dorothy Boston Ritter. Dwight graduated from Great Bend High School with the class of 1959, and later graduated from The Tony Cramer School of Broadcasting. He worked in radio broadcasting...

Scott Allen Bennett

Scott Allen Bennett

Mar 25, 2020

Derby - Bennett, Scott Allen

31, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

A Celebration of His Life will be held at a date to be determined later.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert Larson, William and Jorene Bennett, and Leon Miller.

Scott...

Gale Lynn Meek

Gale Lynn Meek

Mar 25, 2020

Gale Lynn Meek, 73, passed into heaven on March 25th, 2020 surrounded by his wife and children. He is succeeded by wife Crystal, brother David, sons Drew Meek (Jennifer) and Casey Meek (Michelle), daughter Briley Meek, and his grandchildren Emilia, Sophia, Olivia, Layla, Corbin, Parker, Keegan, Charlotte, and Lucy.

Gale was born in Wichita, Kansas...

Charles Duane Wilson

Charles Duane Wilson

Mar 24, 2020

Charles Wilson, 78, Loving Husband, father and grandfather passed away March 24, 2020 in Wichita, KS. Charles (Chuck) was born June 27, 1941 in Chanute, KS. Chuck served in the United States Army after high school and then married his soul mate, Carolyn Wilson on March 6, 1965. Chuck and Carolyn had two children, Robert and Nora. Chuck retired...

Judy Diana Baldock

Judy Diana Baldock

Mar 22, 2020

Wichita - Baldock, Judy Diana

65, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born October 20,1954 to Oria and Naomi (McDonald) Baldock in Kingman, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Oria "Curly" and Naomi Baldock; siblings, Jimmy Baldock, Maxine Baldock, and Dean Baldock.

Judy is...

Erlinda Moreno

Erlinda Moreno

Mar 21, 2020

Erlinda Moreno, age 94, of Wichita, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt, ended her earthly journey and was united with the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Visitation will be 1-8 pm Wednesday, March 25, a family only funeral service will be held 10 am Thursday, March 26, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. A public celebration of her...

Dick Dennis

Dick Dennis

Mar 21, 2020

Richard "Dick" William Dennis, 79, died Saturday, March 21, 2020.

Private Family Graveside Service will be held at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. A Celebration of Dick's life will be scheduled and announced at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Ethel Dennis; first wife, Darlene...

Virgil Wayne Tattershall

Virgil Wayne Tattershall

Mar 20, 2020

Mulvane - Tattershall, Virgil Wayne

Virgil Wayne Tattershall, age 69, of Mulvane, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a future date. He is preceded in death by parents, Willard and Georgeanne Tattershall; son, Drew Tattershall; and father-in-law, Melvin Parrett. Virgil is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathy Tattershall;...

Edward A. Pitcher, Jr

Edward A. Pitcher, Jr

Mar 19, 2020

Pitcher Jr, Edward A. Pitcher Jr

67, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Edward attended Campus High School, where he was an athlete in football as a Defensive Guard. He retired as a fabrication supervisor from Spirit AeroSystems.

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Vaughn Richard Jenkins

Vaughn Richard Jenkins

Mar 18, 2020

Belle Plaine - Jenkins III, Vaughn Richard 26, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born February 7, 1994 to Claude Jenkins in Wellington, Kansas.

He was a great, loving father- his son was his heart and soul. Vaughn enjoyed car shows, restoring cars, and spending time with family and friends.

He...

Marvin Lloyd Dunlap

Marvin Lloyd Dunlap

Mar 18, 2020

Derby - Dunlap, Marvin Lloyd

78, passed away Wednesday, March 18th, 2020. He was born August 28th, 1941 to John Dunlap and Thelma Burns Dunlap in Sylvia, Kanas. He graduated from Burrton High School and Fort Hays State University. He worked at Jamestown State Bank in Jamestown and later retired from Banker's Bank of Kentucky in Frankfort,...

Harold D. Hiebert

Harold D. Hiebert

Mar 15, 2020

Harold D. Hiebert, 80, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was born July 13, 1939 to John and Suzie (Graves) Hiebert in Newton, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife of fifty years, Jolene.

Harold is survived by his children, Kim McMaster (John), Cheri Brewer (Keith),...

Joan Gantt

Joan Gantt

Mar 13, 2020

Joan Gantt, 82, was called to her Heavenly Home on Friday, March 13, 2020 after a brief struggle with lymphoma. She was born November 22, 1937 to Frank and Bessie (Funkhouser) Carter in Baltimore, MD. Joan is survived by her husband of 59 years, Levon "Lee" Gantt; children, Suzanne (Curtis) Campbell and Mark (Cathie) Gantt; and grandchildren, Kyle Gantt,...

Mel Rodman

Mel Rodman

Mar 13, 2020

Melvin LeRoy Rodman, 88, Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Davenport, IA, died peacefully at home Friday, March 13, 2020. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and Funeral service: 2 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2020, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Private Celebration of Life services will be in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, March 20th for immediate family and...

Armold P. Blevins

Armold P. Blevins

Mar 13, 2020

Armold P. Blevins, Age 90, retired barber and Korean War Veteran was born Jan. 19, 1930 on a farm near Reeds Spring, MO. He moved from Arkansas to Wichita, KS in 1954. He was a faithful member of The Free Church of the Living God for 60 years. He played a guitar and sang with his children, Vicki and...

Judy Benjamin

Judy Benjamin

Mar 10, 2020

Judy Ann Benjamin, was born May 19, 1943 in Nevada, MO. She passed from this life on March 10, 2020. Judy attended elementary school in Walker, MO and graduated from Paseo High School of Kansas City, MO. She moved to Wichita, KS and worked many years as an executive secretary for Safelite Auto Glass and retired from Bombardier Learjet....

William "Bill" Keiter

William "Bill" Keiter

Mar 10, 2020

Wichita, KS. William J. Keiter (Bill), 71, passed away Tuesday, March 10th, 2020. He was born April 2nd, 1948 to Blakely Keiter and Harriett Cantwell Keiter in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Millington, Michigan on Lake Murphy. Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam War, after his time in the Air Force, he was a successful business...

William Brandon Rains

William Brandon Rains

Mar 9, 2020

Derby - Rains, William Brandon

23, died Monday, March 9th, 2020. Rosary will be held at 10:00 am with Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 am, Friday, March 13th, 2020 all at St. Mary Catholic Church 2300 E. Meadowlark Derby, KS 67037. William was an avid computer gamer, loved Music and had an interest in Art. He graduated...

Ramona May Elinor Phipps

Ramona May Elinor Phipps

Mar 8, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colorado – Ramona May Elinor (Black) Phipps passed away Sunday, March 8th, 2020. She was born December 24th, 1929 to John and Rachel (Smith) Black in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Bill D Phipps; parents John and Rachel Black; brothers Theron, Gale, and Ronald Black. Survivors include sons: Darrell...

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