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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Edward John Plavcan
Apr 10, 2025
Born in Buffalo, NY, August 14, 1943 to Ethel & John Plavcan. Died in Derby, KS, April 10, 2025. Edward John Plavcan’s final act of kindness was to make sure his wife of 57 years, Carolyn, was settled and safe & healing after she recently fell. Empowering others was a deep value that he found ways to...
Ricky Gene Cowdin
Apr 8, 2025
I hope heaven has motorcycles, coffee, red beers, and twinkies because those are his favorite things besides his grandkids; Adriann and Brandon Songster, Kael and Stephanie Titus, JD and Keera Titus, his two great grands Daxton and Cambry, his daughter Sarah and son in law William Davis, and his wife of 60 years Doylene. Rick was made...
Nancy Jeanne Mueller
Apr 7, 2025
Nancy Jeanne Mueller, 76, passed away on April 7, 2025 at home.
Nancy was born December 8, 1948 to Melvin and Cleda (York) Taylor in Enid, Oklahoma. Nancy was the middle child of five sisters. She came from a large family - one of 28 maternal cousins. They all grew up together in...
Margaret F. Jones
Apr 7, 2025
Goddard- Margaret F. Jones, age 89, passed away April 7, 2025. Visitation with family, April 13 from 2:00-5:00 at Culbertson-Smith Family Mortuary. Service, April 14 at 11:30, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Goddard, KS.
Margaret was born on May 15, 1935 in Dodge City, Kansas. She was born to Gilbert H. and Margaret E. McCart. She...
Melvin Max Nelson
Apr 7, 2025
Melvin Nelson, 95, was born January 10, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away April 07, 2025, in Mulvane, Kansas
Melvin was raised on the Nelson Homestead Farm near Clearwater, Kansas, a property that had been in his family for generations. The farm was originally settled by his grandfather, Hans Mars Nelson, who...
Larry Dee Iverson
Apr 7, 2025
We mourn the passing of Larry Dee Iverson whose life was a testament to kindness and compassion. Larry, 85, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Larry will be remembered for his vibrant spirit and unwavering support.
Larry was born and raised in...
Juanita May Bundrick
Apr 7, 2025
Juanita May Bundrick, age 95, of Derby, Kansas passed away on April 7, 2025, at the Via Christi, St. Francis, Hospital, Wichita, Kansas following a brief illness.
Juanita was born April 6, 1930, to Noah L. Rider and Della May (nee Ball) Rider. Juanita was the youngest of five children. At the young...
Michelle E. Montague
Apr 6, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michelle Montague. Michelle, also lovingly known as Shelly, left us on April 6th. Her departure leaves a void that no words can fill, but her love, pure sweetness, and giving nature will stay with us forever. Shelly had the sweetest and kindest...
Thomas Lea Sawyer
Apr 6, 2025
Thomas Lea Sawyer, 73, of Derby, KS, passed away on April 6, 2025.
Tom was born on August 19, 1951, in Wichita, KS, and was adopted at birth by Tom and Louise
Sawyer. He spent many years working at Coleman and his parents’ business, Tom Sawyer
Bicycle Shop.
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David Emery Bowmaker
Apr 6, 2025
Wichita - David Emery Bowmaker, 70, passed away April 06, 2025. He was born September 01, 1954 to Clarence Bowmaker and Virginia "Jean" Smith (Webb) in Wichita, KS. He was the third of seven children.
David married Denna and together they raised three children, Richard, Jason and Amber.
He drove a...
Karen Lorraine Baxter
Apr 5, 2025
Karen Lorraine Richenberg Baxter passed away at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita KS on April 5, 2025. She went to be with her lord at the age of 84. After a two-year battle with Leukemia, she went down continuing to fight like the warrior she was. Karen was born during a heavy snowstorm in a farmhouse in Elba,...
Elwanda Head
Apr 5, 2025
Haysville - Elwanda June Head, 93, passed away April 05, 2025. She was born August 23, 1931, to Lloyd Brown and Mildred Mae (Crouch) Ivey in Hobart, OK.
Elwanda was an avid baker, seamstress and gardener. A farm girl at heart she enjoyed being outside. Her generosity of time and spirit was shared...
Fred Kaczmarski
Apr 4, 2025
Fredrick David Kaczmarski, age 65, of Mulvane, KS, died Friday, April 4, 2025, at his residence.
Fred, or always Freddy to me, his sister, was a gentle, caring man with a brilliant mind and a giant heart.
Freddy was the youngest of three children born to Pete (Charles) and Beverly Kaczmarski in Pettibone,...
