Michael Lovegrove
Jan 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael William Lovegrove, a talented hairdresser and cherished friend, who left us peacefully at the age of 56 on January 10, 2026. Born on January 1, 1970, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Michael was known for his exceptional skill, creativity, and passion for hairstyling, which he pursued for over three decades.
Michael...
Cassie Leann Clark-Thomas
Jan 9, 2026
Cassandra Leann Clark-Thomas, affectionately known as Cassie by friends and family, joined her Lord and Savior on January 09, 2026. She was born June 30, 1981, and raised in Derby, KS. She spent her life devoted to her family, friends, and faith.
Cassie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Darlene Clark, and Dortha and Eldon Johnson, as well...
Elna Van Dyke
Jan 9, 2026
Elna Elizabeth Van Dyke, 84, passed away surrounded by her family on January 9, 2026. Elna was born to Harold H. and Mildred (Head) Johnson August 15, 1941 in Bucklin, Linn County, Missouri. She was named after her Swedish grandmother, Elna (Lindquist) Johnson and she was very protective of that name, never hesitating to correct someone if they said "Elma"....
Lori Koop
Jan 8, 2026
Lori Ann Dickerson Koop, 62, lifelong Derby resident, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 with her husband by her side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Lori was born on July 24, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Bernice and John Dickerson. She graduated from Derby High School in 1981 and worked at Commerce Bank for 37 years.She is survived...
Oreta Burnham
Jan 7, 2026
Oreta Faye (Hinshaw) Burnham, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Rose Hill, Kansas.
She was born May 30, 1936, in a farm house near Rose Hill, the daughter of Lowell and Hazel “Dollie” (Dagel) Hinshaw.
Oreta attended all of her school years in Rose Hill, Kansas. Her best friend in school was Jerene (Showalter) McCune. In her high school years...
Betty Jo Trammell
Jan 7, 2026
Betty Jo Trammell 86, of Wichita, Ks. died January 7, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Betty was born October 8th, 1939 in Wayton, Arkansas to Reed and Elsie (Ramsey) Henderson. She was reared and educated in Parthenon, Arkansas, graduating from high school in 1958. Later that year she married Bill E. Trammell and they made their home in Wichita,...
Carol A. Aguirre
Jan 6, 2026
Aguirre, Carol Ann, 83, passed away on January 6, 2026. She was born to William and Emma Harmon on September 2, 1942, in Los Angeles, California.
She enjoyed reading, cracking jokes, spending time with her great grandkids by reading to them and playing games, taste- testing her granddaughters baked goods, watching cartoons, keeping everyone on their toes, and donating to charities.
She...
Gregg E Collins
Jan 5, 2026
Gregg Edwin Collins, 72, died peacefully in his home surrounded by friends and family on Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born March 30, 1953 to Hugh and Shirley Collins in Wichita, Kansas.Gregg worked as a paint contractor for over 30 years until he suffered a career ending injury on August 1, 2002. Gregg and Pam continued ownership of Collins...
Leonora CeCelia Everitt
Jan 2, 2026
Leonora CeCelia Everitt, 83, of Wichita, Kansas died at St Francis Hospital on January 2nd, 2026.
Leonora CeCelia Everitt was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on October 9th, 1942 to Leonard H. Ysidro and Truth Madrienne (Jacks) Ysidro. Celia attended school in Girard, Kansas then completed one year of college at Pittsburg State University. She married in 1962 to Roger Dean Everitt....
Paul David "Dave" Anderson
Dec 31, 2025
Paul David "Dave" Anderson was born May 8, 1960 in Wichita, KS. He went home to meet Jesus December 31, 2025.
Dave spent most of his childhood in Wichita. He graduated from from Wichita South High in 1978 where he met, and later married, the love of his life, Teresa "Terri" Delong, March 10,1979. Dave graduated from Wichita Area Technical College...
Loretta Janet Boring
Dec 31, 2025
Loretta Janet Boring, 77, born December 10, 1948 and passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Parents, Lillian and Reid Williams of Clearwater, Kansas.
Loretta was passionate about her work at the Sedgwick County Rural Water District #3. The customers were her friends, she didn't know a stranger. She loved spending time in her garden, especially caring for her flowers and...
Mike Hall
Dec 31, 2025
Christopher Michael William Hall (Mike) passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 74.He was born January 27, 1951 to Ernest and Annie Hall in Gardner, Kansas.
Mike grew up in Wellsville and Ottawa, Kansas, graduated from Ottawa High School and then attended Chanute Jr College and graduated from Ottawa University with a degree in Business Management. Every summer...
Bella Parker
Dec 30, 2025
Bella Dawne Parker, 22, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born Annabelle Dawne Parker to parents Thomas and Felicia Parker and brother Keith Parker. Thomas preceded Bella in death.
On August 17, 2020, Bella Dawne Parker was newly born to parents James and Teresa Rosendale of Haysville; brother Daniel and sister-in-law Tessa...
Mary Epley
Dec 28, 2025
Mary Alice Epley, age 70, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025 in Wichita, Ks. She was born on August 7, 1955 in Wichita.
Mary was united in marriage to Michael Epley on June 13, 1981. Together they shared over four decades of marriage and were blessed with four daughters. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and her...
James Waller
Dec 27, 2025
James Edward Waller, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2025.
James (Jim) was born January 3, 1935 to Clarence and Dorothea Waller in Grenola, Ks. He grew up on the family farm in Chautauqua County and graduated from Cedar Vale High School. He met his future wife, Elnora, at William Newton...
Virginia Rising
Dec 26, 2025
Virginia Kay Rising, 76, a devoted mother, grandmother and wife passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. She was born December 27, 1948 to Walter and Etta Wilhoit in Smithville, Missouri.Virginia was an animal lover, enjoyed puzzling and playing board games with her family, watching Disney movies, crocheting, gambling, coloring, watching her soap operas, collecting Elvis memorabilia and watching birds.Preceded...
Michael Cobal
Dec 25, 2025
Michael Shawn Cobal, passed away on Thursday December 25, 2025. He was born on March 7, 1961, to Gerald Cobal and Carol Cummings.Mike had a love for music; He was a sound man for "Straw Boss" and enjoyed making music and hanging with the band. He also loved the great outdoors. He enjoyed hiking and being out in nature if...
Sandra Lander
Dec 25, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Cantrell Lander, 85, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, surrounded by family who adored her beyond measure. She was born on April 10, 1940, to Helen and Dutch Cantrell and was the proud oldest sibling to her sister, LeAnn, and brother, Dick.
Sandy married the love of her life, Frank “Junior” Lander, on July 17, 1965. Together they...
Maureen Coleman
Dec 24, 2025
Maureen Coleman, 78, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born March 25, 1947 to Gloyd and Frances Pickett in Emporia, Kansas.Maureen enjoyed going to breakfast and Black Friday shopping with her granddaughters when they were all younger; attending grandkids plays, concerts and sports events; going to Church; working out and doing water aerobics at the Y with friends; baking and trying new...
Maria Teresa Mendoza
Dec 24, 2025
Maria Teresa Sabalones Mendoza passed away Dec. 24, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years, David, and her son, Michael; by her sisters, Alice Tanoue (Ted), Mona Gonzalez (Ed), and Samie Celiz (Rex), and her nieces and nephews.
Terrie was born in Cebu, Philippines Feb. 20, 1952. She loved gardening, enjoyed photography, painting, drawing and singing.
Rosary and Memorial Mass...
