Arvine Harold Field
Jun 2, 2024
Arvine Harold Field Sr was born July 27th, 1941 to Lester Walter Field and Alberta Lucille Weaver Field in Tiffin, Ohio.
He went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 at his home in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 82 years, 10 months, and 6 days.
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Marvin Jones
Jun 1, 2024
Marvin D. Jones, 77, son of Melvin Thomas and Lois Louise Jones, recently passed away at his long-time home in Derby, Kansas.
Marvin was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on August 20, 1946. As a young boy, he moved with his family to a home on Pineridge St. in Wichita, Kansas. Him and the other neighborhood...
Merle Walter
May 31, 2024
Merle Walter, beloved and loyal patriarch, passed away peacefully Friday, May 31, at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and best friend of 43 years, Connie.
Merle was born August 26, 1929, in Severy, KS. After graduating from Severy Rural High School in 1947, he enlisted in the...
William Scott
May 29, 2024
Scott, William "Buss" J., 87, former owner of Buss Scott Plumbing, passed away Wednesday, May 29th, 2024. He was born January 27th, 1937 to William "Guss" and Edna Scott, in Andover, Kansas.
He was raised on the family farm and schooled in Andover. On October19, 1958, he married the love of his life, V. Darlene...
Virginia Nelson
May 29, 2024
Chief Seattle once said, “There is no death, only a change of worlds.” Virginia L Nelson (Scofield) of Derby, passed into that new world on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Virginia (Ginny) was born to Edwin and Julia Scofield in Wichita, Kansas, and spent time in Howard, Kansas on a farm owned and operated by her parents. She is a...
Jean Donlay
May 28, 2024
Derby - D. Jean Donlay 90, died Tuesday, May 28th, 2024 at the Glenn Carr House. She was born July 23rd, 1933 to Glen and Nellie Jackson Yocom in Anderson, Missouri.
She loved reading, sewing, gardening
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald (Jerry) Donlay, daughter Karen Ann Donlay....
Shirley Kopplin Plush
May 27, 2024
Shirley Alice Plush (Lamb-Kopplin)
Shirley Alice Plush, 97 years old, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day morning, May 27, 2024, at her Derby residence, in the presence of her children.
She was born on March 22, 1927, in Yates Center to Richard Lamb Sr. and Alice Cantrell-Lamb. She grew up in...
Gerald E. Nicholson
May 26, 2024
Nicholson, Gerald E. Jr., 83, passed away Tuesday, May 26th, 2024. He was born November 2nd, 1940 to Gerald and Mildred Nicholson in Alabama.
Gerald served in the Army in Vietnam, was a member of the Derby VFW, American Legion, co-founder of the Patriot Guard and retired from Boeing after 31 years. Jerry was into...
Joan Edith House
May 25, 2024
A mother’s love and hugs last long after she lets go.
Joan (Carey) House let go of her earthly life on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Joan’s life began in 1931 on a farm outside of Valley Center, Kansas. She extended her learning and attended Friend’s University. In 1953, Joan proudly joined...
Mark S. Clawson
May 24, 2024
Mark Stephen Clawson, age 97, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024 surrounded by family members. He was born October 22, 1926, to John Timothy and Bessie (Stewart) Clawson. They lived on a farm outside Guymon, Oklahoma, and moved into town after the Dust Bowl. He and his siblings attended a one-room schoolhouse with 9 students including two of...
Vernon Todd
May 23, 2024
Was born December 30, 1961, to Eunice and William Todd. He died May 23, 2024. He had five children, Pamela Todd (Salina, KS), Amanda Todd (Salina, KS), Paul Todd (Derby, KS), Ivey and Jasmine Todd (Belle Plaine, KS). Vernon also had five grandchildren, Izabelle and Dominick Rhinehart (daughter and son of Pamela Todd), and Kaiden, Briana and Maya Watson...
Forrest G. Butts
May 22, 2024
Forrest G. Butts, 91, went to be with the Lord, May 22, 2024.
Visitation 1-8pm Tuesday, May 28, with family present from 5-8pm at Smith Mortuary in Mulvane. Funeral 2pm Wednesday, May 29, Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central.
Forrest is preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, and...
Mary Lou Elder
May 22, 2024
Mary Lou (Dick) Elder, a retired Nursing Instructor for Central Community College, Grand Island, NE and Mary Lanning School of Nursing, Hastings, NE passed away May 22, 2024 at 95 years of age. Mary Lou was born June 5, 1928 to John Elden Dick and Mary Jane (Massey) Dick in Sedgwick County, KS on her great grandfather Massey’s homestead....
Steven Randall Wheelhouse
May 21, 2024
Steven Randall Wheelhouse, 74, died Tuesday, May 21st, 2024, in Haysville, Kansas.
He was born February 5th, 1950, in Hannibal, Missouri.
Steven enjoyed bird watching, taking long walks in national parks, writing and was an avid reader of sci-fi novels. He graduated from Lawrence High School in May 1968 and graduated from the...
Linda S. Nett
May 18, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Linda S. Nett, age 81, on May 18, 2024. Born in Oklahoma, on January 8, 1943, Linda was a pillar of strength and joy to her family and community in Haysville, Kansas.
Linda’s life was a testament to her unwavering dedication to her family....
Judy Shields
May 17, 2024
Mulvane - Shields, Judy Geraldine
69, passed away Friday, May 17th, 2024. She was born August 3rd, 1954 to Robert Eubanks and Josalee Ashcraft Eubanks in Morehead, Mississippi.
Judy and her sister Kelly were raised in Kellyville, OK, graduating from Kellyville High School in 1974. After high school, Judy went on to work...
Caroline Marie Roach
May 16, 2024
Caroline Marie Roach, of Wichita, age 83, retired Fleming Foods accountant, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. Visitation 1-8 pm Tuesday, May 21, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Recitation of the Rosary 1 pm Wednesday, May 22, with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 1:30 pm, both at Sacred Heart Church, Colwich. Caroline...
Eugene C Kleman
May 13, 2024
Eugene Clarence Kleman 93, died on Monday, May 13th, 2024. He was born December 7th, 1930 to Franklyn Kleman and Elizabeth Kleman (Kottenbrock) in Kalida, Ohio.
Our dad grew up on a farm in Northwest Ohio, while mom was from a nearby small town. They first met during their teenage years at church social events....
Patsy Ann Harrison
May 13, 2024
Patsy was born on September 6, 1930 in Wichita, Kansas and passed away on May 13, 2024 at the age of 93.
Patsy graduated Wichita East High School and Friends University; she was a Kindergarten teacher with the Wichita Public Schools for 30 years. She taught at Booth and Stearman Elementaries and loved that she...
Remone Halabi
May 12, 2024
Halabi, Remone, 16, passed away from a motorcycle accident, Sunday, May 12th, 2024. He was born June 11, 2007 to Fareed and Dorian Halabi in Wichita, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Raymond York and Mohamed Halabi; great-grandparents, Elmer and Skip Noordhoek. Survivors include his mother, Dorian Halabi and stepfather, Shaun Stone; siblings, Calel...
