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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Carlos Maldonado
Aug 12, 2024
Derby - Carlos "El Guapo" Maldonado
58, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. He was born March 20, 1966 to Jose Maldonado and Carolina Ramirez in San Antonio, Texas where he was raised and graduated from Fox Tech. Carlos lived there until he married Graciela Gonzalez and moved to La Joya , Texas.
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Bonnie J. Monroe
Aug 8, 2024
Monroe, Bonnie J., 95, retired secretary and bookkeeper, previously of Derby, passed away Thursday, August 8th, 2024 in Elk Falls, KS. She was born August 12th, 1928 to Victor and Mabel Fincham in Frankfort, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Francis and brother, Vic Fincham. Survivors include her daughter, Vicky (Dennis)...
Kerri Hopkins Forsberg
Aug 8, 2024
Rose Hill - Forsberg, Kerri Hopkins
64, passed away Thursday, August 8th, 2024. She was born March 22nd, 1960 to Frank Hopkins and Carolyn (Kretz) Hopkins in Salina, Kansas.
Kerri was part of the Southeast High School class of 1978. She married Howard Forsberg in 1985. Kerri attend Wichita State University obtaining her...
Brandin Peasley
Aug 8, 2024
Brandin Mark Peasley 48, passed away Thursday, August 8th, 2024. He was born October
24th, 1975 to Bruce Peasley and Cheryl (Dilno) Peasley in Lakeview Michigan.
Brandin grew up on his family's dairy farm north of Lakeview, MI, in Mecosta county’s Hinton
township. First beginning to drive tractors in the sandbox,...
Linda Marie Beck
Aug 7, 2024
Culbertson-Smith Mortuary is honored to have served Linda's family. May they be blessed in the days ahead.
Marvin Evans
Aug 6, 2024
Marvin Evans, Born May 15 th , 1959 in Wichita, KS. Marvin was 8 minutes younger than his twin brother Michael Evans.
Marvin graduated high school at Belle Plaine, KS in 1977 and attended both Wichita State University and Emporia University.
Marvin worked as a welder and a jack of all...
Barbara Ann Russell
Aug 2, 2024
Russell, Barbara A., 89, retired from the University of Kansas Medical Center, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024. She was born February 12, 1935 to Byron and Sally Ann “Sadie” (Ballentine) Bumpus in Amarillo, TX.
Barbara graduated high school in Amarillo, TX. She graduated with an Associate’s Degree from Amarillo College, a Bachelor’s Degree from...
David Michael Lehning
Jul 31, 2024
Mulvane - Lehning, David
13, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was born July 5, 2011 to Magan Preston in Wichita, Kansas.
David, a.k.a. Monkey, enjoyed going to the Renaissance fair Memorial weekend every year. He was knighted Lord David on his last trip. He enjoyed playing video games with his brothers...
David Lynn Creamer
Jul 30, 2024
David L. Creamer, retired district manager with TCI and Multimedia Cablevision, Inc., passed away July 30, 2024. He was born October 28, 1949 to Clifton Daniel and Pauline Creamer in Garden City, Kansas.
He graduated from Southwestern Heights in Kismet-Plains, Kansas in 1967. He then attended Northwestern State University in Alva, Oklahoma, graduating in 1971...
Ann Ford
Jul 27, 2024
Edith Ann Ford (nee Owsley), fondly known as Ann, passed away on July 27, 2024, at the age of 85, in Mulvane, Kansas. Born in Whittier, California, the first child of Noble Ernest Owsley and Edith Katherine Yates. Ann spent her formative years there, attending Whittier College for two years before dedicating her life to her family as a...
Dean R. Parks
Jul 25, 2024
Parks, Dean R., 89, retired Superintendent for USD 263, passed away Thursday, July 25th, 2024. He was born March 20th, 1935 to O.W. "Doc" and Eva Parks, in Emporia, KS.
Dean graduated high school in Cottonwood Falls, KS in 1953. He then joined the United States Navy where he was stationed in Kamiseya, Japan from...
Virginia Hoppock
Jul 23, 2024
Virginia Colleen Hoppock, 92, died Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024. She was born April 9th, 1932 to Irvin "I.M" and Verdna (Jones) Rexwinkle in Craig County, Oklahoma.
She loved riding motorcycles, snow skiing, traveling (especially trips to Mexico), and anything that involved family functions. Her grandchildren always depended on her when they needed something. And they...
Ruth Ann Bond
Jul 17, 2024
Ruth Ann (Compton) Bond, 92, of Augusta, KS entered God's presence on July 17, 2024. She was born in Pawhuska, OK to Thomas and Lillian Compton on Nov 13, 1931.
Ruth and her family moved to Neosha falls when she was young and eventually to Wichita, KS. Ruth attended the Wichita schools, graduating from East...
Hunter Derek Sutherly
Jul 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our son, Hunter Derek Sutherly, on July 16th, 2024, in Aurora, CO, from a brain injury sustained during birth. Born on July 3rd, 2024, in Littleton, CO, Hunter filled our lives with love from the moment he was born.
Hunter was preceded in death...
Kathryn Foust
Jul 15, 2024
Kathryn Eve Foust, born on January 16th, 1941 in Dodge City, Kansas, embarked on her final adventure on July 15th 2024, leaving behind many loved ones and cherished memories.
Survived by her devoted husband, Tom Foust, who stood by her side throughout their journey. She is survived by her loving sister, Judi Kirk,...
Raymond Johnson
Jul 14, 2024
Wichita - Johnson, F. Raymond
71, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024. He was born August 3, 1952, to Chester and Helen Johnson in Kansas City, Missouri.
Raymond graduated from Douglass High School in 1971 and went to work for Hawker Beechcraft. Working hard, being reliable, and accountable was important to Raymond. He...
Emily "Rusty" Billings
Jul 14, 2024
Billings, Emily "Rusty", 81, passed away Sunday, July 14th, 2024. She was born May 21st, 1943 to Harold and Emma Turner in Winfield, Kansas.
Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Denise Fletcher. Survivors include her husband, David; children, Cindy (James) Pinkston, Jeff Billings, Mike (Inpong) Billings; siblings, Harold (Cheryl) Turner, Denis Turner, Mary...
John Stanley Hayworth, Sr.
Jul 14, 2024
John Stanley Hayworth, Sr., was born April 13, 1931 in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of George Charles and Lizzie Beatrice (Pillion) Hayworth. He went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2024, at the age of 93.
John’s military career began when he enlisted in the 127th Fighter Squadron, Kansas Air National Guard...
Dave "Pa" Williams Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Mulvane - Leonard David Williams Jr. “Pa” was born November 10, 1933 in Centertown, Kentucky. He passed peacefully the morning of 12 July 2024 in the comfort of his home, with his wife Kimberly Kay by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard D. Williams, Sr. Doris Gwendolyn (Blackburn) Williams, and two sons...
Rox-Anne Sue Cook
Jul 12, 2024
Cook, Rox-Anne Sue, 79, passed away Friday, July 12th, 2024. She was born October 5th, 1944 to Irving and Lyla Frick in Sioux City, Iowa.
Preceded in death by her husband, Howard. Survivors include her son, Brian (Rachel) Cook.
Rosary is 9:30am Friday, July 19 followed by a 10:00am Mass of...
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