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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Arlene June Conner

Arlene June Conner

Apr 25, 2025

Haysville - Arlene June Conner, 101, passed away April 25, 2025. She was born February 9, 1924 to Charles and Ruth Rader in Elk County Kansas.

Arlene loved spending time with her family. She always made time for visits with her mother and sister. She enjoyed flower gardening and taking bus trips all...

Ginger Lee Sawyer

Ginger Lee Sawyer

Apr 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ginger Lee Sawyer

Ginger Lee Sawyer, 73, of Derby, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2025. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday, May 5th, 12:00 PM, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N Oliver, Wichita, KS

Born on...

Harlan Ralph Ray

Harlan Ralph Ray

Apr 25, 2025

Harlan Ralph Ray

87 passed away peacefully Friday, April 25, 2025. Harlan was born February 18, 1938 to Jesse Moses Ray and Mary Luccretia Shaw Ray.

Harlan was born in Harrison, Arkansas; soon after moving to Canon City, Colorado where he lived through early adulthood. As a child he was active...

Johnny Louis Roberts

Johnny Louis Roberts

Apr 24, 2025

Johnny Louis Roberts, 85, of Mulvane, passed from this life on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at his home. He was born January 31, 1940 in Richmond County, North Carolina.

Johnny served with the United States Air Force, retiring as a TSgt after 20 years of service. He then worked for KG&E, retiring following...

Carol Dean Reynolds

Carol Dean Reynolds

Apr 22, 2025

Carol Dean Reynolds, 88, of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at his home in Derby, Kansas. Carol was a brother, uncle, husband, father, and grandfather.

Carol was born November 9, 1936, to Herbert and Eleanor Reynolds in Cuba, Kansas. After graduating high school in Cuba, KS, he served in...

Priscilla Ann Nulik

Priscilla Ann Nulik

Apr 22, 2025

Priscilla Nulik (Pierce)

January 12, 1942 – April 22, 2025

Priscilla Nulik (Pierce), a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at the age of 83. Born in Anthony, Kansas, on January 12, 1942, to Edward and Thelma Nulik. Priscilla grew up in Caldwell,...

Myong Cha Keopke

Myong Cha Keopke

Apr 20, 2025

Myong Cha Keopke, 76, passed away April 20, 2025. She was born November 23, 1948 to Mankeun and Malpil An in South Korea.

After meeting her husband, she moved to the United States and shortly after gave birth to their first daughter and their second daughter a few years later. Myong was a...

Sylvia Jean Von Bon

Sylvia Jean Von Bon

Apr 20, 2025

Sylvia Jean Von Bon, age 83 of Udall, Kansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1941, on a farm in rural Gray, Iowa.

She loved her life in the country surrounded by deer and wildlife. Her passion was making quilts for...

Audrey Dean Rowles

Audrey Dean Rowles

Apr 19, 2025

Audrey Dean Rowles, a devoted mother, grandmother, and beloved member of the Derby, Kansas community, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on October 23, 1937, in La Junta, Colorado, and raised in Scranton, Kansas, Audrey carried the strength and spirit of the Midwest throughout her life....

Ronnie M. Brown

Ronnie M. Brown

Apr 17, 2025

Brown, Ronnie M., 83, retired master electrician and good friend passed away April 17, 2025, long time resident of Mulvane. Born October 27, 1941, in Hollis, Oklahoma. Survived by wife, Linda; sisters, Lindy Brownie of Wichita, Kansas and Janice Murray of Bethany, Oklahoma; 4 grandchildren; and his pooch, Rory. A graveside dedication will be held at a...

Robert Robare

Robert Robare

Apr 16, 2025

Robert “Bob” Francis Robare, 81, passed away on April 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home in Derby, KS.

Bob was born October 12, 1943, in Johnson City, NY to Vernon and Mina Robare. They moved to Ellenburg Center, NY where Bob was raised, helping with his paternal Grandfather’s Dairy Farm and running...

Leo Marian Mays

Leo Marian Mays

Apr 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leo Mays. Our family and friends are mourning his loss. He will be remembered as a caring and beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle who departed from us on April 16, 2025. Leo lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to family...

Mary Jack

Mary Jack

Apr 16, 2025

Haysville - Mary Jack, 84, passed away April 16, 2025. she was born November 6, 1940 to James and Margaret Bush in Parsons, Kansas.

Mary always put family first. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Mary enjoyed bowling, bus trips to casinos, playing bridge and bingo, and camping.

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Shirley Faye Belew

Shirley Faye Belew

Apr 16, 2025

Shirley Faye Belew passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Maria Court in Mulvane, Kansas. She was born December 1st, 1932, to Emory and LuLu Brownell of Wilsey, Kansas.

She married Everett Belew in Wichita, Kansas. They made their home in Mulvane. They adopted two children: Pamela and David.

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Charles Ray Goodson

Charles Ray Goodson

Apr 14, 2025

Charles Ray Goodson, 81 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on April 14, 2025. He was born September 07, 1943 to Charles and Donna Goodson in Wichita, KS.

Charles was a devoted family man and friend to all. A devoted husband of 51 years, he shared an unwavering bond with...

W Kent Myer

W Kent Myer

Apr 13, 2025

W Kent Myer, 76, passed away April 13, 2025. He was born October 28, 1948 to Charles and Maxine Myer in Arkansas City, KS.

Kent proudly served his community as a Wichita police officer until his retirement, earning the respect and admiration of his colleagues and all who knew him. He carried himself...

Jeannette B. Hogan

Jeannette B. Hogan

Apr 13, 2025

Jeannette B Hogan, 76, passed away April 13, 2025. She was born January 22, 1949 in Wiesbaden, Germany, and immigrated to the US with her parents John and Elfriede Bailey.

Jeannette had a deep love of elephants, even getting her first tattoo late in life depicting an elephant, which she proudly displayed on...

Marilyn Kay Karst

Marilyn Kay Karst

Apr 13, 2025

Marilyn Kay Karst (Nelms), age 63, passed away on April 13, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. Born on December 25, 1961, in Wichita, she lived a life marked by compassion, resilience, and unwavering dedication to others.

A proud graduate of Wichita North High School in the Class of 1979, Marilyn’s journey through life was...

Sid Bayouth

Sid Bayouth

Apr 12, 2025

Sidney Ellis Bayouth, age 87, of Wichita, former co-owner Bayouth IGA, passed away, Saturday, April 12, 2025. Visitation with family 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, Cornerstone Bible Church, 2535 N. Amidon; graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, Old Mission Cemetery, 3424 E. 21st St. N. A memorial service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday...

Joseph Brooks Shook

Joseph Brooks Shook

Apr 10, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Brooks Shook was born August 21, 1940, to Reverend Raymond Brooks and Mary Lee (Miller) Shook in Aldrich, Missouri. He passed from this life with a song in his heart on April 10, 2025, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center in Wichita, Kansas. He married Dora Yoos on October 27, 1967 at the Arcadia United...

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