Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 11, 2024

Charles (Charlie) A. Lee

96 years young

September 8,1927

Born: Wichita, Kansas

Surviving relatives: Wife Betty L Lee, Daughter Judy M. Lee, Son Roger A. Lee, Son Donald G. Lee, Daughter Carol A. Koehn, Step Daughter Le Ann Sather (Kevin), Step Daughter Linda Fowler (John), Step Son Richard Johns, Grand Children:...

Jul 10, 2024

Haysville - Mitchell, Jennifer Jolene

65, passed away Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. She was born August 5th, 1958 to Kenneth Portz and LaVonne Alberts Portz in Hastings, Nebraska.

She met the love of her life while a Junior at Campus High School. Through letters and visits to her while she attended Pittsburg University,...

Jul 10, 2024

Donald Gardenhire, 87, died Thursday Judy 11, 2024.

No Services are planned.

Donald is survived by his three children, Elaine Humphrey, Paul Gardenhire (Karen), and Roy Gardenhire (Frances); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the Mulvane Fire Department.

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Jul 9, 2024

Evon "Cookie" Wishall, 77, passed away Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. She was born December 8th, 1946 to Harold and Audrey Duell Garrow in Plattsburgh, New York. Cookie received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1968. After teaching for one year, she worked as an accountant for Clinton County New York...

Jul 8, 2024

Lyle Thomas Whitaker, 64, passed away Monday, July 8, 2024.

Born June 13, 1960 to Raymond and Monica (Murphy) Whitaker in St. Joseph, Missouri, Lyle grew up on his family’s farm outside Cameron, Missouri. A fervent farmboy throughout his life, no job made him happier than the simple chores from his childhood. Feeding livestock, bucking bales, driving...

Jul 7, 2024

Wichita - Cook, Michael “Mike” Edward

72, passed away Sunday, July 7th, 2024. He was born December 17th, 1951 to Edward R. Cook and Catherine Hafenstine Cook in Great Bend, Kansas.

Background: In the summer of 1980, Mike met the “love of his life”, Sharla. They married April 10, 1981. Their...

Jul 5, 2024

Haysville ~ Murrow, Shelly Christine, 51, passed away Friday, July 5th, 2024. She was born October 28th, 1972, adopted and raised by James and Deborah Brown in Derby, Kansas.

Shelly’s greatest accomplishment was her family. She was an excellent mother, Mimi and aunt. Her children were everything to her. She was a blessing to many...

Jul 3, 2024

Final Rites for Fred D Graham, 93, Wichita KS will be held at Smith Family Mortuary in Derby on Tuesday, July 9th at 1pm. Viewing to be held before the service at 11:30am. A memorial has been established with the American Macular Degeneration Society.

A former Derby resident he retired from Boeing Company as in...

Jul 3, 2024

Rose Hill - Bunyard, Gary Edward

66, passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024. He was born March 26th, 1958 to Edward Bunyard and Gwendolyn Guthrie Bunyard in Wichita, Kansas.

Gary was a Master level automotive mechanic who worked at several dealerships and shops throughout his career. He loved all forms of motor sports,...