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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Craig W. Carter

Craig W. Carter

Oct 3, 2024

Carter, Craig W., 81, owner of Craig Carter DDS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born May 15th, 1943 to Dorothea Krause.

He graduated from Derby Senior High in 1961 and was a great athlete in both football and basketball. He married the love of...

Betty Ann Wyant

Betty Ann Wyant

Oct 2, 2024

DERBY – Wyant, Betty Ann

88, passed away Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024. She was born in rural Derby, KS on June 22nd, 1936 to Guy and Ina (Sargeant) Human.

Betty is survived by her four children, James (Carol) Wyant of Ft. Worth, TX; Cheri (C.D.) Wyant of Centerton, AR; Craig (Nancy) Wyant of...

Glenna Hatfield

Glenna Hatfield

Oct 2, 2024

Glenna Hatfield

Glenna Rogene (Burgess) Hatfield was born on April 3,1936 in Winfield, KS. to Glenn and Ruth Lucille (Kroger) Burgess. Glenna passed away in Wichita,KS. surrounded by family on Wednesday October 2, 2024.

Glenna was an enthusiastic fan of football and basketball. Glenna and Bud attended many W.S.U. home basketball games. Afternoons...

Lila Marie Fry

Lila Marie Fry

Oct 1, 2024

Lila Marie (Johnson) Fry, 79 of Wichita, KS passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. Lila was the youngest of 4 children born to Rudolph and Ethel Johnson, on March 10th, 1945 in Hutchinson, KS.

Lila was a kind and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend. She was...

Jordan Roberts

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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