Charles Stanley Schneider
Jan 19, 2025
Charles S. (Chuck) Schneider, long-time resident of Derby KS, died on January 19, 2025, while surrounded by family, at Rushwood Senior Living Memory Care Cottage in Wichita.
Born to Stanley and Dobrilla Schneider in Granite City, IL on September 5, 1936, Chuck spent his early years in the St. Louis area, being graduated from Soldan-Blewett...
Eric Charles Menne
Jan 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Eric Charles Menne announce that Eric, 82, passed away at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025 after a heroic battle with cancer. He displayed both great courage and strength throughout his illness despite much suffering.
Eric was born on July 3, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas....
Juanita P. Mork
Jan 15, 2025
Juanita P. Mork, 86, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Juanita was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, surrounded by the love and prayers of her family.
Juanita was born in Wichita, KS on December 30, 1938 to Harry Love and Mildred (Frizelle) Love. She...
Donald Cox
Jan 15, 2025
Donald Cox, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by his loving family.
Donald shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with his wife, Theresa, who was his partner in life and love. Together, they built a family rooted in loyalty,...
Carol Layne Bonewell
Jan 14, 2025
Carol Layne Bonewell, 79, dearly loved family member and friend, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. A celebration of life will take place at 10:30 am Friday, January 24, 2025, at Smith Mortuary in Derby. A reception will be held at the Derby Golf & Country Club immediately following the service.
Carol was born on...
Janice M. English
Jan 12, 2025
Wichita – English, Janice M., 68, Was called home Sunday, January 12, 2025. Born on June 9, 1956 to Charles (“Chuck”) Fields and Jeanne Klein Fields, Jan was born and raised in Derby, Kansas. Throughout her childhood, Jan was an active member with the Girl Scouts, 4H, and was a charter member and past worthy advisor of the Derby...
Jerry Wayne Morgan
Jan 12, 2025
Jerry Morgan, 80, passed from life life on January 12, 2025. He was born September 2, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of James and Edna Morgan.
Jerry was an energetic person from his youth and throughout his working years. He transitioned from a young man into an accomplished Air Force Officer. He was a...
Bobby Dean Potts
Jan 11, 2025
January 11, 2025, Our Heavenly Father, called home Bob Potts to be with him after complications from stage II lung cancer. Born May 16, 1948 in LaVerne, Oklahoma, he moved to Kansas at two years old.
A retired mechanic, Bob loved to bowl, fish and disc golf. Although his real passion were birds. Mostly pigeons,...
Paul "Action" Jackson
Jan 10, 2025
Jackson, Paul "Action", 71, passed away Friday, January 10th, 2025. He was born February 18th, 1953 to Glen and Eva Jackson in Independence, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Albert, Carl, Loretta and Lorene. Survivors include is wife of almost 42 years, Jill; children, Tucker (Marie), Alix, Jamie (Jarred); siblings, Caroline, Shirley (Darrel),...
Orval "Red" Barkley, Jr.
Jan 7, 2025
Red was reunited with his wife Louise on January 7, 2025. He was a Loving Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Red provided and loved his family. He was a retired Jewel Tea Salesman. Red loved playing pool, checkers and telling jokes. He is preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Louise; parents, Daughter Karen Sons Chuck, Randy...
Stephanie Hill
Jan 6, 2025
Newton, Stephanie Lynn Hill 53, died Saturday January 4, 2025, at her residence. She was born February 6, 1971, to Stephen and Cheri Hill in Brunswick, Georgia.
She was an author of many stories on “Fan Fiction” which are still being enjoyed by many. She loved studying her Bible and attending her fellowship for services...
Shirley Hopper
Jan 6, 2025
Shirley Marie Hopper 94, died Monday, January 6th, 2025. She was born January 18th, 1930 to Stella and Charles Hahn, the fourth of five siblings, Eileen, Charles, Gene, and Denise.
She taught first grade many years for Derby Public Schools after having resumed her education when her youngest started school. She earned a Bachelor's of...
Neola A. Mcneal
Jan 6, 2025
McNeal, Neola Ann, 95, passed away Monday, January 6th, 2025. She was born July 3rd, 1929 to Charles and Flossie Benson in Parsons, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her first husband, Forrest Dowling; second husband, Laddie "Gail" McNeal; sister, Mary Habiger and long term companion, Henk Adolfs. Survivors include her children, Terri (Dan) Panter, Cathy...
Boyd William Ayer
Jan 4, 2025
Boyd William Ayer, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, age 77, passed away in the early morning hours of January 4, 2025 at his home in Wichita, KS. Boyd was born April 21, 1947 in Thomasville, Georgia to parents Captain Elliott Dean Ayer and Marguerite Clark Ayer (Savage).
Boyd was an independent representative for...
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...
