Arvada Ruhter
Dec 14, 2024
Arvada M. Ruhter, 91, passed away December 14, 2024 in Derby, Ks.
Born in Jasper, Missouri to Emmett C. and Margaret H. Nett (Oeltjenbruns) on August 4, 1933.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 yrs, Arnold Ruhter, both parents, sister Norma Jean Heisten, brother in law, Frederick Heisten, and brother, Charles...
John Patrick Unger
Dec 14, 2024
John Patrick Unger passed away on December 14, 2024 at Azria Health, Wichita, Kansas. John was born March 17, 1937 in Ottawa, Kansas to John Earnest Unger and Alice Amelia (Godfrey) Unger. After the passing of his father, his mother remarried sometime later to William McKinley Miller, who became beloved “Dad” to John, his brother, and two sisters. On...
George D Reynolds
Dec 14, 2024
George Reynolds was born on May 28, 1930, to Elmer and Gladys (Teater) Reynolds at their home on Kansas Avenue in Little River, Kansas. He was the youngest of ten children.
George met his future wife Betty in a bookkeeping class at Eldorado High School where they quickly became friends. Betty babysat Homer Reynolds’ children,...
Otis E. Knabe
Dec 14, 2024
Otis Eugene Knabe, 73, went to be with his Lord & Savior, Saturday, December 14, 2024. He was born November 17, 1951 to Paul and Izora Knabe in Emporia, Kansas.
Otis served honorably in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear power machinist mate. Later he graduated from WSU with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, preparing him for...
Eva M Rey
Dec 13, 2024
Eva M Rey, 90 died Friday, December 13th , 2024. She was born on August 9th , 1934 to Fred and Elsie Harper in Benton County, Arkansas.
Eva overcame many challenges in her life. She overcame poverty in early childhood by cleaning houses at the age of nine; she saved her money, ran away, and...
Gail L. Futhey
Dec 12, 2024
Gail L. Futhey, age 73, farmer, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, December 19, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 am Friday, December 20, Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW Butler Rd., Rose Hill. Gail is preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and...
Jill Cox
Dec 11, 2024
Wichita - Cox, Pamela "Jill", passed away Wednesday, December 11th, 2024. She was born January 10th, 1962 to Richard Cox and Cleta Gallivan Cox in Wichita, Kansas. She was a fun loving sister, aunt and friend. Jill selflessly served others through her career in nursing, spanning 35 years. She loved spending time outdoors, especially at the lake. Jill loved...
Lucy Kay Heidt
Dec 11, 2024
Wichita - Lucy Kay Heidt 66, died Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 at her residence in Wichita. She was born October 9th, 1958 to Paul and Betty (Wingate) Heidt in Dickinson, North Dakota.
She Graduated from South East High school in Wichita and WSU With a Bachelor Degree in English Literature.
Lucy...
Jimmy L. Murray
Dec 11, 2024
Jimmy "Jim" Lee Murray, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Born on April 5, 1933, in Murray, Arkansas, to John and Amanda Murray. Jim carried a deep love for his hometown throughout his life.
A proud veteran, Jim served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, working as...
Randy C Melton
Dec 9, 2024
Mulvane - Randy C Melton l 58, died Monday, December 9th, 2024. He was born January 28th, 1966 to Orville and Pauline (Crawford) in Salida, Colo.
Randy Loved spending his free time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He looked forward to the laughs, the jokes and all of the memories that came with it,...
Pat Kitterman
Dec 7, 2024
Kitterman, Patricia "Pat" L., 74, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 7th, 2024. She was born January 25th, 1950 to Retired Major Howard and Clara Houston in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
After her husband Larry’s passing, Pat spent her time volunteering with St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Friends of the Derby Public Library, American Legion Post 408, Derby...
Sally Hall
Dec 3, 2024
Sally Hall (née Stewart), October 22, 1951 - December 3, 2024 (73). Sally passed away, unexpectedly, Dec. 3 at home. Sally was born in Wellington, KS. She attended All Saints Catholic School and Mount Carmel Academy, graduating in 1969. She obtained her bachelors in business from Newman University in 2003.
Sally’s career was...
Margaret Ann Kinkead
Dec 3, 2024
Derby - Kinkead, Margaret Ann
92, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. She was born October 9th, 1932 to Theadore Juengling and Sadie Browning in Emporia, Kansas.
Margaret and Byron made their home in Derby, Kansas, in 1955, as one of the first families on their block. They cherished their retirement years as...
Trevor William Anderson
Dec 3, 2024
Wichita - Anderson, Trevor William
33, went to eternal sleep on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. He was born November 5th, 1991 to Robert Anderson and Kimberly Pressley Anderson in Wichita, Kansas. Trevor's passion in life starting at age four was playing and watching hockey. He was a Maize High School graduate. He earned his Bachelor's of Science...
Sharon K. Rice
Dec 3, 2024
Wichita - Rice, Sharon Kay
80, passed away Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. She was born September 1st, 1944 to James Patterson and Thelma McGrew Patterson in Wichita, Kansas.
Sharon enjoyed watching television, especially her cop shows. Many days, she loved watching "her rabbits" in the backyard through her window. Sharon showed her love...
Carolyn Anne Kitchens
Dec 3, 2024
Our Beloved Matriarch, Carolyn Anne Kitchens, was called home on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, at the age of 73.
She was born Carolyn Anne Thomas in Hartford Connecticut on August 14, 1951 to Weslie and Grace Thomas of Westville NJ.
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Tom...
Roberta Jean Sanders
Dec 3, 2024
Roberta J. (Davis) Sanders, 92, died Tuesday December 3, 2024. Survivors include sons, Greg and Gary; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson. Viewing: 5pm-7pm Monday December 9, 2024 and Funeral Service: 1pm, Tuesday December 10, 2024 both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby, KS 67037. Roberta was a longtime resident, and active with the American...
Paul Kirkland Wilkinson
Dec 2, 2024
Paul K. Wilkinson passed away December 2.
He retired from the United States Air Force and Sears Repair Shop. He was a 4H Dairy Goat Superintendent for many years. Paul did the Mulvane Christmas for several years, bringing Rudy the deer with other animals.
He married Robbie in April, 1980. He is also...
Joan Lane Shaffer
Dec 1, 2024
Joan Lane Shaffer, 96, passed away in the early hours of December 1st, 2024 in Albany, Oregon. She was born on October 1st, 1928 to Ott & Eva Beatrice Lane. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1946.
Joan was married to Fred O. Shaffer on January 26, 1957 in Liberty, Missouri. In addition...
Joy Margaret Cosby
Nov 30, 2024
Our beloved Joy Cosby of Hayville, Kansas left us Saturday, November 30, 2024 at the age of 98. Born to Alex and Debly Salem March 10, 1926 in Cimarron, Kansas. Several years after graduating at Cimarron High School, she married Russell G. Hildebrant and had three children, Rick, Shelley and Sandy, where they lived off of Anita Drive in...
