Mel Crane
Jan 3, 2025
Melvin Bryce Crane
November 21, 1928 – January 3, 2025
A life well-lived. That aptly describes Mel Crane, a man who met the challenges and joys of life head-on and did what he needed to do to answer God’s calling as a pastor, husband, father, friend, carpenter, auto-mechanic, gardener, researcher, and life-long learner....
Janet E. Alexander
Jan 3, 2025
On January 3, 2025, Janet Earlene Alexander (Queen) earned her wings surrounded by her children and loved ones. Janet was the matriarch of the Queen family.
She was born 0n Febuary 16, 1939 in Independance, Mo. to her parents Raymond Earl Queen (Earl Raymond Queen) and Ruth Elizabeth Queen (Black).
She...
Richard Eugene Boswell
Jan 3, 2025
Richard Eugene Boswell, age 85, loving father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Visitation with the family will be 5-7pm Friday, January 10, at Smith Mortuary in Derby, KS. Memorial service 2pm Sunday, January 12, at Victory Church in Rose Hill, KS.
Richard...
Twila G. Blacklidge
Jan 2, 2025
Twila Gayl Blacklidge, 75, of Augusta, KS, loving wife of Ed Blacklidge, passed away January 2, 2025.
Twila worked at McConnell AFB until retiring after 30 years. You could always find her reading, gardening, painting, crosswords puzzles, doing some kind of craft or having fun with her beloved dogs. Her smile, wit, and wealth of...
Joyce Sherwin
Jan 2, 2025
Sherwin, Joyce M., 88, beloved mother, Grandma J and Button, died January 2, 2025. She retired in 2007 after 35 years as the Director of Noah’s Ark Child Care Center and Preschool. She loved her family, especially her grand and great-grandchildren. She’d travel anywhere to watch them perform or play sports.
Joyce was born June...
Chris Carter
Dec 31, 2024
Carter, Christopher Mark, born August 18, 1956, passed away on December 31, 2024, at the age of 68. Chris was one of three sons of Mark and Dorothy Carter.
Born in Germany and living in various places around the country, his Air Force family located in Derby in 1970 after his dad's retirement from the...
Ruby Charlton
Dec 31, 2024
Ruby Charlton was born in Oklahoma City in 1936 to Ulman and Ruby Davis and was the youngest of 8 children. Ruby grew up in Minco, OK where she met her husband, Jesse Charlton. They moved a lot due to Jesse's military career. They retired in 1972 and bought a ranch in Reese, KS. Ruby relocated after the death...
David Arthur Smith
Dec 31, 2024
David Arthur Smith, 74, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, with his devoted wife, Lana, by his side. Born on June 22, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas, David was the beloved son of the late George and Ruth Smith.
David was a proud graduate of Andale High School and dedicated most of...
Betty Elaine Crocker
Dec 31, 2024
Derby - Crocker, Betty Elaine
88, passed away Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. She was born April 16th, 1936 to Floyd Roth and Beulah Roth Shoemaker in Warsaw, Illinois.
She was a devoted Derby Panther football fan. Betty touched many lives within the Derby School System. She dearly loved her grandchildren and great-grandson.
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Carlene L. Burge
Dec 30, 2024
Carlene Lillian (Dean) Burge, Age 69, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 in her home while at rest.
Carlene was born on August 25, 1955 in Cheverly, Maryland the daughter of Andrew A. Dean Jr. and Darlene (Johnson) Dean.
Carlene married Gregory E. Burge on April 13,...
Carlton Wesley Wolf Jr
Dec 30, 2024
Carlton W. Wolf, Jr.
Date of death 12-30-2024, Born 3-19-43 Wichita Falls, Texas at Shepard Army Air Field hospital. Carl was a Retired Pharmacist, Chemist from Udall, KS. He was predeceased by Father: Carlton W. Wolf, Sr. and Mother: Agnes (Janet) Hammers Wolf and Sister: Donna G. Wolf of Derby, KS.
Carl was...
Don Aipperspach
Dec 30, 2024
Marlow Don Aipperspach, born on August 3, 1937, in Turon, Kansas, passed away on December 30, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. Don enjoyed a lifetime career working for the Civil Service, primarily at Boeing.
Don was known for his passion for restoring antique clocks and stationary engines, hobbies that brought him immense joy and satisfaction. He...
Jane Pomeroy
Dec 29, 2024
Norma "Jane" Pomeroy, age 96, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. A celebration of Life will be held, Saturday, Jan 18, 2025, 10:00am at Woodlawn UMC in Derby.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert "Hap" Pomeroy; her parents, Dee and Althea Rector, brothers JD and Robert Rector; daughter, Karen Hamrick; and...
Marvin Lee Queen
Dec 28, 2024
Belle Plaine - Queen, Marvin Lee
73, passed away Saturday, December 28th, 2024. He was born June 20th, 1951 to Vernon Queen and Imogene Lafferty Queen in Wichita, Kansas.
Marvin worked as a construction worker in his early years. He moved to Belle Plaine and became a school bus driver, then worked his...
Nina M. Luce
Dec 28, 2024
Nina M. Harris Luce was born August 25,1943 in Stilwell, Oklahoma. She died December 28,2024 in Wichita, Kansas. She was married to Carl F. Luce on November 19,1961 in Miami, Oklahoma.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Desta Eldridge Harris, her Husband Carl Luce, and a son
Michael Luce,...
Jane Hathaway
Dec 26, 2024
Jane Hathaway, longtime resident of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 83.
Born August 7, 1941, in Alva, Oklahoma, to Edward and Ellen Curry. Later in life, Jane moved to Wichita, Kansas, where she raised her family and spent three decades building aircraft at Raytheon Beechcraft. Jane took immense...
John T. Mcculloch
Dec 26, 2024
Derby - McCulloch, John Truman
81, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born June 8, 1943 to John and Bonnie McCullouch in Arroll, Missouri.
John was a retired restaurant owner, US Army Veteran and the best boss ever! John worked along side generations of youth and touched many lives. John enjoyed...
Galen R. Phillips
Dec 26, 2024
Mulvane - Phillips, Galen R.
89, died Thursday, December 26, 2024. He was born April 29, 1935 to Glen and Irma Phillips in Norman, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by Marlene, his bride of 63 years.
Galen is survived by his children Amy, Sarah, Nathan, William, and their...
Gregory Herdt
Dec 25, 2024
Derby - Herdt, Gregory
62, passed away Wednesday, December 25th, 2024. He was born August 10th, 1962 to George Herdt and Ruby (Heppner) Herdt in Hillsboro, Kansas.
Greg was a hardworking man, with his own business building pools that he was proud of, the best part about it was that he always said...
James Michael Pouncey
Dec 25, 2024
Derby - Pouncey, James Michael (Mike)
James Michael Pouncey, age 66, passed away December 25, 2024. He was born November 20, 1958 to Alfred Herbert Pouncey and Emajoe (Duncan) Pouncey in Wichita, Kansas.
Michael was married to the love of his life, Sandra Jo (Taylor) Pouncey, on April 12, 1986. They...
