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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Jordan Roberts
Sep 30, 2024
Jordan Christopher Roberts “Uncle JoJo” was born on September 16, 1987. He passed away on September 30, 2024. Jordan became progressively sick over the weekend prior to his passing. He had a bacterial infection that turned sepsis very quickly. He is now in the arms of Jesus.
At a very young age, Jordan started playing...
William Henry Parker Sr.
Sep 30, 2024
William Henry Parker Sr. was peacefully called home on Tuesday October 1st, 2024, at Westview Derby of Derby, Ks. He was born March 29th, 1941, in Ahoskie, NC, born to the late George W. Parker and Gladys M. (Outlaw) Parker.
He was preceded in death by his wife Yvette Parker; Son Kenneth Parker; Sisters, Ella...
Arthur E. Tannahill
Sep 30, 2024
Tannahill, Arthur (Art), 87, passed peacefully with family at his bedside on September 30, 2024. He was born April 24, 1937 to Lloyd and Caroline Tannahill at the family farm in Vernon, Kansas.
Survived by his wife of 63 years, Saraphena; daughters, Joan (Kevin) Legan, Janet Bowers; grandchildren, Jonathon Bowers, Amanda (Darryl) Cytacki, Brian Legan...
Jacqueline Parke
Sep 29, 2024
Jacqueline Oneita Parke (Lane). Born Jan 4, 1966 in Wichita Kansas. Passed away Sep 29, 2024. Beautiful mother of three strong independent boys.
Graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1984 and Cowley County Community College in 1986. Employed at GE Aerospace in Winfield Kansas for 35 years. She hated every minute of her working...
Jeannie Faye Reddoch
Sep 28, 2024
Reddoch, Jeannie Faye, 74, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2024. She was born July 10th, 1950 to Val and Norma Brown, in Wichita.
Preceded in death by her mother, Norma Faye (Ackerman) Brockert; father, Val Gene Brown; step-father, Dan Ackerman; sister-in-law, Lynn Brown; son-in-law, Ben Robl and niece, Corinne Ackerman.
Survivors...
Robbie Lee Haynes
Sep 28, 2024
Robbie Haynes, 58, of Wichita Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on November 11, 1965, Rob was a man of deep faith, exemplifying love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, throughout his life. Rob’s greatest joy was his family. He shared a profound and unconditional love with his wife, Kerry,...
Ronald Lee Varney
Sep 27, 2024
Ronald (Ron) L. Varney, 71 years old, passed away September 27, 2024 at his home in Derby, Ks. He was born October 17, 1952 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Vincent and Anna Varney.
He worked for Evergy for 33 years and retired in 2015. He was a big Chiefs fan.
He is...
Mary Maurine Reeves
Sep 26, 2024
Mary Maurine Reeves, 83, passed away Thursday, September 26th, 2024. She was born January 1, 1941 to Mildred and Kenneth Yoder, in Anthony, KS.
Maurine was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Yoder and Mildred and Herman Blevins; husband, Linden Benson; daughter, Mary Ann Kraft; and son, David Benson.
Survivors...
Jordan Nichole Renee Burke
Sep 26, 2024
Haysville - Burke, Jordan Nichole Renee
35, passed away Thursday, September 26th, 2024. She was born March 14th, 1989 to Jason Burke and Denise Lewis Billups in Wichita, Kansas.
After a tough battle with several health issues, she is at rest. She was a beautiful daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and a loving...
Betty J. Phillippe
Sep 26, 2024
Betty Joyce (Somers) Phillippe, 91, formerly of Derby KS, lately of Queen Creek AZ, passed peacefully in Queen Creek on September 26, 2024.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Smith Family Mortuary in Derby, KS. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with First Christian...
Davida M. Rudrow
Sep 24, 2024
Derby - Rudrow, Davida Marie (Taylor)
87, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born May 13th, 1937, to David Taylor and Effie Taylor (Bremer) in Iola, Kansas.
While working at Southwester Bell as a phone operator, her supervisor had an older brother and arranged for them to meet, this is when...
Lawrence "Larry" H. Lazar
Sep 23, 2024
Lazar, Lawrence “Larry” H.
Of Udall, Kansas died on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 78. He was born June 5, 1946, in Atlanta, Georgia the son of Lawrence Warren and Floreed (McDaniel) Lazar.
He graduated from Henry County High School. In 1964,...
Deborah Kay Short
Sep 23, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Kay (Jacks) Short was born on June 1, 1957 in Pratt, KS and passed away in the early morning hours on September 23, 2024.
Debbie loved being a mom, grandma and wife. Her family was the most important thing to her. She loved animals. She loved to tell stories of bringing home strays...
Peggy Ann Davis
Sep 21, 2024
Peggy Ann Davis (Putman) of Derby, Kansas passed away suddenly on September 21, 2024, at the age of 67.
Peggy was born on August 26, 1957, to the late Otto and Helen (Sechrist) Putman at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Although she lived in Derby, Kansas since 1997, she still considered Wellsboro...
Mark Lorain Kilby
Sep 21, 2024
Derby - Kilby, Mark Lorain
85, passed away Saturday, September 21st, 2024. He was born November 20th, 1938 to Marquis Thurston Kilby and Ruth Gay Kilby in Yates Center, Kansas. Mark married Nellie Vosler on June 6, 1959 and they have just recently celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary.
Mark began his career at...
Charlotte M. Walker
Sep 16, 2024
Walker (Mannebach), Charlotte Marie, 75, passed away Monday, September 16th, 2024, in Haysville, KS. She was born January 21st, 1949, to Leo and Vera Mannebach, in Wichita, KS.
Preceded in death by her father, Leo Mannebach; husband, JC Walker; and brother, Ronnie Mannebach. Survivors include her son, Heath (Tracy) Shaffer of Derby; mother, Vera Mannebach...
James Brown
Sep 15, 2024
Wichita - Brown, James Greg
53, passed away Sunday, September 15th, 2024. He was born May 15th, 1971 to James Brown and Joan Jayne Brown in Wichita, Kansas.
James loved disc golf, fishing and his dogs. He rode motorcycles, enjoyed the outdoors, and 4x4ing with his friends. Jimbo, as known by his family,...
Darlene M. Anderson
Sep 14, 2024
Anderson, Darlene M., 92, passed away Saturday, September 14th, 2024. She was born September 11th, 1932 to George and Hallie Hunt, in Belle Plaine, KS.
Darlene is preceded in death by parents; husband, Gene; brother and sister-in-law, Warren and Frances Hunt; brother, Solon Hunt; great-grandson, Gabriel Forester and grand-daughter, Colby Webb. Survivors include her children,...
Louise Aguilera
Sep 14, 2024
Louise Eldora Aguilera, 97 of Wichita Kansas September 14 2024. She was born September 30th 1926 in wichita KS to Alfred Cameron and Flora Cameron Her parents proceed in her death
Louise was a loving and caring Mother. Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, And Friends to many. She loved her old western movies and the old timer...
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