Kenneth Joseph Sherbon
Aug 20, 2026
Kenneth J. Sherbon, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026. He was born December 15, 1950 to Elmer and Margaret Sherbon in Wichita.
It was in Wichita that Kenny began what would become a dedicated 44-year career with Cargill. His work with the company eventually took him to Friona, Texas, where he met the love of his life, Janie. The...
Dennis Wayne Ward
Aug 18, 2026
Dennis Wayne Ward, born June 7, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, passed to his Heavenly home on August 18, 2026, while at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, in Lawrence, Kansas, after battling a complicated illness following a successful heart bypass surgery in January 2026. He graduated from ElDorado, Kansas High School in 1964, and from Friends University in 1986.
He was preceded in death...
Trevor Don Dorsey
Aug 17, 2026
Trevor D. Dorsey, 46, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. He was born September 10, 1979 to Delbert and Paula Dorsey in Tacoma, Washington.
Trevor spent many years working at Goodwill Industries. He was a huge Kansas City Chiefs and KU basketball fan and enjoyed watching professional wrestling. Trevor loved to listen to music, some of his favorites were classic...
Bob Atkins
Aug 17, 2026
Atkins, Bob D., 79, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 3, 1946, to his parents, Seldon and Lula Atkins.
Bob had a lifelong love of sports, especially golf, tennis, gymnastics, and basketball. He also enjoyed sharing that love of sports with his family, coaching his children in soccer and basketball and always cheering...
Donald Lee Goseland Sr.
Aug 17, 2026
If you ever had the pleasure of knowing Donald Lee Goseland, 78, you probably have a story about him - and there’s a good chance that story involves fishing, hunting, a game of poker, a slot machine win or one of his many tall tales.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, on January 4, 1948, Don called Derby, Kansas, home.
He spent 22 years...
Robert Lawrence Henning
Aug 17, 2026
Robert "Bob" Lawrence Henning, 79, passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 in Bel Aire.
Robert was born January 12, 1947 in Wichita, the son of Lawrence and Leona Henning. He retired from USD 259 after working as a custodian at West High School for over 25 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents and by his brother Carl R. Henning.
Bob...
Larry Vennum
Aug 16, 2026
Larry F. Vennum of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Larry was born April 5, 1940, in York, Nebraska, to Marjorie and Charles Vennum. His parents divorced when Larry was young and as their only child, he was proudly raised by his mother, Marjorie. She worked several jobs to make sure Larry...
Irma Joan Klaus
Aug 16, 2026
Irma Joan (Sauer) Klaus, of Mulvane, Kansas, passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on December 8, 1940, in Antonino, Kansas, to Clarence and Dorothy Sauer.
Irma attended the Antonino Grade School and graduated from Girl's Catholic High School in Hays, Kansas in 1958, where she developed values of faith, family, and dedication to hard work. After...
Richard Wayne Lane
Aug 16, 2026
Richard “Rick” W. Lane, 76, of Derby, passed away Sunday, August 16th at the Kansas Medical Center of Andover.
Rick was born May 3, 1950, in Jackson, Tennessee, to Alvin and Sue (Cantrell) Lane. He was reared and educated in Nashville, graduating from Lipscomb High School in 1968 and continued his education at Tennessee Tech University, the “MIT of the South”....
Karen Sue Holman
Aug 16, 2026
Karen Sue Frederick, 82, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, and went to be with her Savior. She was born on August 27, 1943, to Henry and Marilyn Frederick.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Marilyn Frederick; her brother, Don Frederick; and her husband, Melvin “Tommy” Terry and Husband, Clyde Holman.
She is survived by her children,...
Sherill Annette Martens
Aug 15, 2026
Martens, Sherill A., 62, passed away on August 15, 2026. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 4, 1963, to Shirley (Smith) and William B. Staton.Sherill was a Decorative Artist (Painter) for over 40 years. Through her art, she made connections and friends from all around the world. She truly loved interacting with children and helping them with craft...
W. Maurine Sutton
Aug 15, 2026
Winowa "Maurine" Sutton, of Derby, Kansas, passed away on August 15th, 2026, at the age of 92 after a short illness.
Maurine was born the daughter of Lester and Gladys (Hadley) Neumann on June 25th, 1934.
On July 3rd, 1953 she married Athol Sutton in Bernalillo, New Mexico. They had four children; Robert, James, Bruce, and Matthew Sutton.
Maurine was born and grew...
David Alan Hensley
Aug 14, 2026
David Alan Hensley has gone fishing. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on August 14, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born to Clifford Carl and Frances Pearl (Bennett) Hensley on April 5, 1950, in Arkansas City, Kansas. Dave lived a life full of curiosity, stubbornness, and love, and he wouldn't have had it...
Anthony Preston Law Sr.
Aug 13, 2026
Anthony Preston Law Sr., 25, was born on February 13, 2001, to Justin and Kandi Law. He passed away on August 13, 2026.
Anthony will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Madisin Little; his children, Eleanor Law and Anthony Law Jr.; his parents, Justin and Kandi Law; and his siblings, James (Angelina) Law, Justine Law, and Luke (Tierney) Law. He is...
Mary Elizabeth Talbott
Aug 13, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Weston Talbott was born to Charles and Neva Weston on November 1, 1930, on a farm just west of Derby. She was the middle of three daughters.
Mary attended Pleasant Valley Grade School for the full eight years. She then attended Derby High School graduating in May of 1948. She was Valedictorian of her class.
In October of 1948 she...
Bill Wray Griffin
Aug 12, 2026
Bill Griffin was born on July 31, 1946, in Anthony, Kansas, to Clifford and Mary Griffin. He passed away on August 12, 2026, in Haysville, Kansas.
Bill worked in the aircraft industry for most of his life. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He was also a proud Freemason.
He will be remembered and missed by all who knew...
Katherine Elaine Taylor
Aug 11, 2026
KATHERINE ELAINE PLATT-TAYLOR of Derby, Ks., was born July 8, 1955 in Iola, Ks. She passed August 11, 2026.
Kathy devoted her all to her daughter Kristina, and grandson Tyler (“HER WORLD”) as she would tell everyone. It didn’t matter if it was taking Kristy lunch at work; going out with Kristy and Tyler to eat every Thursday or just catch...
Wayne Richard Nunn Jr.
Aug 11, 2026
Wayne Richard Nunn, Jr. 68, was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 19, 1958 to Wayne Richard Nunn, Sr. and Barbara Ruthann Williams. He passed away on August 11, 2026.
Wayne (Richard) attended several different primary and secondary school's through the 8th grade where he left school to go to work. His 1st job at the age of 14 was throwing...
Michael Hutson
Aug 10, 2026
Michael “Mike” Ralph Hutson, age 79, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026. Born on December 30, 1946, Michael lived a life characterized by honor, humility, devotion to his family, and quiet strength.
A proud and distinguished veteran with 28 years of service, Mike served his country with honor in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. His dedication...
Leoma "Renee" Stephen
Aug 9, 2026
Leoma "Renee" Stephen, former records clerk at Boeing, died peacefully at her home outside of Belle Plaine on August 9th, 2026. "Renee" as she was known was born on September 10th, 1953 at Wesley Hospital to Max and Marvel Snyder. She spent her entire life in Wichita where she lived and worked. She was a loving wife and mother and...
