Gary H. Parker
Feb 5, 2025
Rose Hill, Kansas – Gary H. Parker was born on November 1, 1937 in Emporia, KS to Howard and Cleta Parker, and returned to his Heavenly Father on February 5, 2025 aged 87 years, following a lengthy illness. He attended Greensburg High School in Greensburg KS and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in mathematics. He retired...
Agnes Hutchinson
Feb 4, 2025
Wichita - Agnes Faye Hutchinson, 82, died Tuesday, February 4th, 2025. She was born August 2nd, 1942 to Alfred and Ethel Brungardt in Grainfeld, Kansas.
She was a creative force of nature. A sculptor, musician, and chef. She worked with hospice and underprivileged children. She touched everyone who knew her.
Survived...
John W Griffith
Feb 4, 2025
Haysville - Griffith, John 80, died Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.
John was born June 14th, 1944 in Eureka,Kansas to John and Bertha Griffith.
John and Joyce eloped to Miami, Oklahoma, on October 6, 1962. He had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing, and the thrill of towing family and friends on...
Shiley Nivens
Feb 3, 2025
Shiley Nivens (76) of Mulvane, KS passed away February 3, 2025. He was born on September 3, 1948 in Wichita, KS as the first born child to Fern and Delbert Nivens. He was an adventurous child, often exploring too far from his Wichita home. He was soon blessed with two little brothers, Denney and Keith. The family then moved...
Lynda S. Reedy
Feb 2, 2025
Reedy, Lynda Sue, 78, passed away Sunday, February 2nd, 2025. She was born October 23rd, 1946 to Wilson and Ethel Thompson, in Dallas, Texas.
Preceded in death by her parents; son, James; sibling, Deanna, Sonny and Patricia. Survivors include her husband, Glenn; children, Joseph (Lisa) Schroeder, Mark (Sarah) Reedy, Erin (Payton) Jensen; sister, Janice (Tom)...
Steven W. Mcconnell
Feb 1, 2025
Steven McConnell was born March 19, 1957 at William Newton Memorial Hospital, Winfield, KS, to Charles and Betty Jean McConnell.
Steven grew up in Wichita, KS until the family moved to Germany for military assignment in February 1965. Before moving, he sant in the choir for the dedication of Century II in Wichita. While in...
Trudy Jo Julius
Feb 1, 2025
Trudy Jo Julius (Harlan), 80, died peacefully on Feb. 1st, 2025 with her family by her side. Trudy was born on June 10th, 1944, in Sedalia Missouri, the 2nd daughter of Marvel Lee (Rynard) and Elmo “Pete” Harlan. Growing up in Sedalia, Trudy graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in 1962. Trudy married James Dean Burrus in 1968. To this...
Barbara Ellen Kimble
Feb 1, 2025
Barbara Ellen (Shoup) Kimble, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 89. Born in Mulvane, Kansas, to Eugene and Lucille (Snyder) Shoup, Barbara lived a life full of love, service, and dedication to her family and community.
Barbara graduated from Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia...
Daniel "Tony" Duran
Jan 31, 2025
Daniel Anthony (Tony) Duran
January 21, 1937 -January 31, 2025
Mulvane, KS - In loving memory of Tony Duran, who passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, in Mulvane, KS surrounded by loved ones. Born January 21, 1937, in Walsenburg, CO toJoe and Della (Roybal) Duran, he was married to Sylvia (Plumb) for...
Michelle A. Ryan-Tibbits
Jan 31, 2025
Ryan-Tibbits, Michelle A., 59, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025. She was born July 28th, 1965 to Ernest (Leo) and Audrey (Jean) Ryan, in Weslaco, Texas.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband; Keith Tibbits, Jr. and brother, Michael Ryan. Survivors include her children: Kelsey (Adam) Pompa, AJ (Ashley) Tibbits, Ashley Huff; grandchildren: Ella Jean...
Rylee Ann Hoffman
Jan 31, 2025
Cheney - Hoffman, Rylee Ann
1 month 4 days, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025. She was born December 27th, 2024 to Andrew Hoffman and Kelsey Schmidt Hoffman in Wichita, Kansas.
After a 10 day battle in the NICU, Rylee made her way home to a loving family with siblings ready to meet...
Robert Lloyd Polson
Jan 31, 2025
Derby - Polson, Robert "Bob" Lloyd
80, passed away Friday, January 31st, 2025. He was born August 7th,1944 to Lloyd Polson and Grace Statler Polson in Washington, Iowa.
Beginning in high school Bob was a hard worker and worked many jobs. After high school he worked at Otasco and Boeing. He was then...
Ruth Signe Johnson
Jan 30, 2025
Ruth S. Johnson, 90, died peacefully on January 30, 2025, and has been reunited with her partner and husband of 72 years, Howard, who died last year.
Ruth was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas where she met Howard. They then set out together on life sharing all...
Velva Kay Herndon
Jan 30, 2025
Derby - Herndon, Velva Kay
74, passed away Thursday, January 30th, 2025. She was born June 30th, 1950 to Richard Wood and Erman Gibson Wood in Colcord, Oklahoma.
At the age of 19 she met LeeRoy Lee Shields in 1969 and on April 23, 1970 they became the proud parents of a baby...
Harold Glenn Brock
Jan 30, 2025
Harold Brock, 91, son of Henry and Florence Brock, died Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Derby, Kansas.
Harold was born in Winfield, Kansas, on Aug 27, 1933. He studied graphic design at the University of Wichita, then served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, followed by time in the Kansas National Guard....
John Melick
Jan 29, 2025
John Loyd Melick, age 87, retired heavy equipment operator, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Derby Assisted Living. Visitation 2 pm – 8 pm Friday, January 31, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Saturday, February 1, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. John was born December 30, 1937 in Abilene, KS,...
Nelda Lucille Greiving
Jan 28, 2025
Nelda Lucille Greiving, 100, left her family and friends to be with Jesus on January 28, 2025.
Nelda was born in South Haven, Kansas, on January 4, 1925, to Harlan and Nellie Gile, the twelfth of fourteen children. She is remembered by her family for her feisty spirit and her ability to make everyone she...
Liz Stephens
Jan 28, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Stephens passed away on January 28, 2025, at the age of 33. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, known for her compassionate heart and creative spirit.
Born to Kathi Smith and Daniel Stephens, Liz grew up with a deep love for the arts and a passion for helping others. She...
Sam Eugene Dial
Jan 27, 2025
Sam Eugene Dial of Newton, Ks tragically left this world due to a car accident, January 27, 2025, at the age of 51. Sam was born in Wichita, KS on January 28, 1973 to Sharon Kristine Maples, and Dale Wayne Dial who have both preceded him in death.
While his life was cut so short,...
Shirley Kay Mackes
Jan 27, 2025
Shirley Kay Richard (Mackes) was born May 25,1940 to Gerald and Delores Richard in Holton, Kansas. The angels came for her on the 27th of January 2025 at about 7:35 in the morning as the sun was beginning to rise over the wonderful endless grasslands of Kansas. She will remain in her eternal resting place when the passing of...
