Obituaries

Mar 31, 2025

Mar 29, 2025

John Adam Smith, age 84, went to meet his Savior on March 29, 2025. John was born May 9, 1940, in Bakersfield, California but spent most of his childhood in various Oklahoma locations.

John believed in education and after receiving his master’s degree, he entered the fields of high school basketball and golf...

Mar 29, 2025

John Adam Smith, age 84, went to meet his Savior on March 29, 2025. John was born May 9, 1940, in Bakersfield, California but spent most of his childhood in various Oklahoma locations.

John believed in education and after receiving his master’s degree, he entered the fields of high school basketball and golf coaching. Along...

Mar 27, 2025

Thomas Richard Scripp, 69, retired co-owner of K-15 Auto Sales (formerly K-15 Auto Salvage) passed away on March 27, 2025, after a short battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.

Tom was born Feb 24, 1956 to parents Richard and Marianne in Newark, NJ. The family moved to Waverly, PA, then to Wichita when Tom was in...

Mar 27, 2025

Loretta Mae Crossno (nee Pendleton), aged 99, passed away on Thursday, March 27th, 2025. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mae was born on November 4th,1925 in Tovey, Illinois to Joe Pendleton and Loretta Pendleton (nee Bellante) where she...

Mar 24, 2025

Wichita - Stokes, Carla R.

55, passed away Monday, March 24th, 2025. She was born March 13th, 1970 to Rex Shipman and Sandra Fuksa in Wichita, Kansas.

Carla's vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. She found joy in the simple things—shopping, watching NASCAR, and traveling to new places. But...

Mar 24, 2025

Hurshal Sherlan Clark was born on March 14, 1938, in Refugio, Texas, the only child of Hurshal and Ruffie Clark. Soon after his birth, the family purchased a farm and moved to Nashville, AR.

Hurshal graduated from Nashville High School in 1956 and in 1961 earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Math...

Mar 23, 2025

Rose Hill - Shafer, Verna Lee

92, passed away Sunday, March 23rd, 2025. She was born August 22nd, 1932 to Sidney Wolcott and Ethel Lauer in Rockford, Illinois.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Preston Shafer; daughter, Cyndi Edmondston

Verna is survived by her children, Connie...

Mar 21, 2025

Rex Aaron Sturgeon, 64, of Belle Plaine, KS, passed away on March 21, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 24, 1960, in Corydon, Indiana, he was the beloved son of Maxey and Irene Sturgeon.

Rex grew up with a love for basketball, track, and band, which shaped his youth...

Mar 21, 2025

Wichita - Levine, Donna Faye

77, passed away Friday, March 21st, 2025. She was born February 29th, 1948 to Donald and Cara Mae Edwards in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.

Donna was a devoted mother to Milton and Kasha, a loving spouse to Rich, and a cherished friend to many. She taught elementary school with unmatched...

Mar 18, 2025

Van Boening, Joan M.. 91, passed away Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.  She was born on September 9, 1933 to Virgil and Ramona Gerten in Roseland, Nebraska.

After high school, Joan worked as a telephone operator in Hastings, Nebraska.  In April 1952 she married Robert Van Boening in Campbell, Nebraska.  She followed him to Naval bases...

Mar 18, 2025

Wichita - Shankar, Dorothy Ann

83, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025. She was born March 1, 1942 to Andrew and Dorothy Wilson in Abilene, Kansas.

Dorothy was a retired school nurse with the Wichita School District. She treasured moments spent watching sports with her grandson, Aidan, and found joy in volunteering at...

Mar 18, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marilou Hess. She was 96, a beloved wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Marilou was called home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. She was surrounded by family, love, and prayer.

Marilou was born in Hamilton, KS on July 19th, 1928,...

Mar 18, 2025

Derby - VanOrden, Francis Christine

89, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Most people knew her as Chris. She was born September 23, 1935, to Joe and Lillian Brown in Siloam Spring, Arkansas.

She grew up on a farm loving horses. One of her high light was going to Kentucky and...

Mar 17, 2025

Kilts, Danny Lee, 84, passed away Monday, March 17th, 2025. He was born January 18th, 1941 to Clarence and Ruth Kilts in Wifield, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Deborah Sanchez; two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sharon; children, Pamela Sue Blevins, Ronald (Sandi) Kilts; brother, Billy...

Mar 16, 2025

Miller, James (Jim) Lynn, 68, passed away Sunday, March 16th, 2025. He was born May 15th, 1956 to Lee and Betty Miller (Gillum) in Winfield, Kansas.

Jim worked and retired from Beechcraft for 33 years as a missile fueler and avionics technician. Jim was fond of working with his hands and enjoyed working on cars...

Mar 15, 2025

Wichita - Grandy, Paula Irene, 71, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born February 11,1954 to Dwight and Fairy Williams in LaCrosse, KS.

Paula enjoyed reading in her free time. She really liked unicorns and had quite the collection. Paula loved animals. She lived in Great Bend and worked at Essex for years....

Mar 14, 2025

Long, Aron Michael, 39, passed away Friday, March 14th, 2025. He was born May 7th, 1985 to Russell and Glenda Long in Wichita, Kansas.

Growing up Aron was involved in football, basketball, baseball and wrestled while in school. He also loved the rodeo life, growing up with the horses and traveling the rodeo trail from...

Mar 14, 2025

Suther, Anthony, 64, passed away Friday, March 14th, 2025. He was born August 21st, 1960 to Albert Suther and Betty Suther Fare in Frankfort, Kansas.

Anthony was a devout Christian and wanted to share the gospel with everyone he could. Anthony always valued others hapiness before his own. German chocolate cake and chocolate shakes were...

Mar 13, 2025

Haysville - Carpenter, Glenda Faye

71, passed away Thursday, March 13th, 2025. She was born August 25th, 1953 to Glenn Mitchell and Betty Fry in El Dorado, Kansas.

Glenda's hobbies included gardening, quilting and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Carpenter on March 13, 2017;...