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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Jill Cox

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Norma J. Jones

Norma J. Jones

Nov 29, 2024

Jones, Norma Jean, 91, passed away Friday, November 29th, 2024. She was born November 20th, 1933 to Ernest and Marie Gregory in Viola, Kansas.

Preceded in death by parents; her husband, Marvin; son, Bryon Jones; granddaughter, Tracy Hurst; siblings, Lavina, Marcielle, Beverly and Sharon. Norma is survived by her daughters, June (David) Hurst and Karen...

Melvin Youle Barner

Melvin Youle Barner

Nov 29, 2024

Melvin Youle Barner of Belle Plaine, Kansas went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born on April 7, 1937 to Merle and Marie (Reeves) Barner in Wellington, Kansas. On May 17, 1957 he married Marilyn Schmidt in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Melvin lived his entire life in Belle Plaine,...

Ardoth E Hilton

Ardoth E Hilton

Nov 29, 2024

Ardoth E. “Pat” Hilton, 87 years old, left us to be with Jesus after a long battle with her body. She fought the good fight to be with us as long as she could. Ardoth was born on May 27, 1937 in Denver, Colorado to Julius Virgil Patrick and Ethel Sears. She was raised from the age of 3...

John E. Collins

John E. Collins

Nov 28, 2024

Collins, John Elmer, 93, peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 28th, 2024, in Derby. He was born August 28th, 1931 to Kenneth and Margaret Collins in Parsons, Kansas.

John was a retired Air Force veteran and retired from Beech Aircraft as an Inspector. He enjoyed traveling, exploring, camping, meeting new people, sharing his life...

Bruce A Loper

Bruce A Loper

Nov 26, 2024

Loper, Bruce Andrew 68, died Tuesday, November 26th, 2024 in Wichita, KS. He was born January 24th, 1956 to Marvin and Joyce (Reynolds) Loper in Wichita, Kansas.

He loved working along side his father and brothers for the Family business, Loper Drywall. Enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandchildren, watching Football and hanging out...

Kimberly E. Prickett

Kimberly E. Prickett

Nov 25, 2024

Prickett, Kimberly E., 54, passed away Monday, November 25th, 2024. She was born March 9th, 1970 to Terry and Michele Prickett.

Preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, Michele; wife, Stacia Sheets; siblings, Alisa (Randy) Lundstedt, Tera (Ty) White, Jaime (Ty) Houseman; nieces/nephews, Tyler Prickett, Sydney Fraley (Payton), Jordan Lundstedt,...

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