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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Robert Dale Hancock

Robert Dale Hancock

Mar 25, 2024

Douglass - Hancock, Robert "Bobby" Dale

60, passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024. He was born June 21st, 1963 to James Hancock and Laquetta (Stokes) Hancock in Kermit, Texas.

Robert retired from the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant with 20 years of service. While in the Air Force he was...

Ron "Doc" Herndon

Ron "Doc" Herndon

Mar 25, 2024

Ronald Dean Herndon, 76, passed away at his Rose Hill, KS home in the arms of his God and loved ones March 25, 2024.

Ron, aka "Doc" and "Hondo" was born July 8, 1947 in El Dorado, KS to Wilma and Raymond Herndon. Following El Dorado High School graduation, he served in the Army as...

Mary Bartlett Gourlay

Mary Bartlett Gourlay

Mar 25, 2024

Mary Bartlett Gourlay, 91, passed from this life on March 25, 2024 in Wichita. Born in Wellington, KS on November 15, 1932, the daughter of Glenn C. Bartlett and Margaret Meyers Bartlett.

She married Robert Gourlay on Aug. 8, 1953 at McConnell Air Force Base Catholic Chapel, Wichita, KS. She was the proprietor of the...

Mary Jean Mcdonald

Mary Jean Mcdonald

Mar 22, 2024

Rose Hill, KS - McDonald, Mary Jean

70, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born August 28, 1953 to Robert Sr and Ramona Starr in Sterling, Colorado.

Mary worked many types of jobs from flower delivery to assembly work over the years. Ultimately she was a home maker a good part...

James D. Warner

James D. Warner

Mar 19, 2024

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, James Dennis Warner, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 76.

Jim was born on December 18, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, moving to Enid, Oklahoma as a young boy. He grew up in Enid, loving cars, both working on them and driving them (fast) and hanging out...

Diane L. Pickell

Diane L. Pickell

Mar 19, 2024

Diane L. Pickell, 86, Wichita, died peacefully at home on March 19, 2024. She was born October 12, 1937 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Denzel and Viola Begley.

Diane was an avid game player and enjoyed playing with family and friends. She also loved the outdoors, and had a passion for her African Violets....

James Leroy Dennis

James Leroy Dennis

Mar 18, 2024

James Leroy Dennis, 92, was born December 30, 1931 in Claremore, Oklahoma, and passed from this life March 18, 2024 at his home in Douglass, KS. Leroy moved to Douglass to work at the Boeing Co., and also worked at the Douglass school before returning to Boeing until retirement.

He was happily married for 47...

Benjamin "Ben" Robl

Benjamin "Ben" Robl

Mar 18, 2024

Robl, Benjamin "Ben", 51, passed away Monday, March 18th, 2024. He was born November 24th, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas and raised in Ellenwood, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his adopted father, Robert Robl; Survivors include his wife, Lori; children, Tyler, Colby and Austin Robl; siblings; Chris Robl, JR (Katie) Robl, Tian (Johnny) Pyle, Raegan (Chad)...

Rosa R. Tillemans

Rosa R. Tillemans

Mar 17, 2024

Rosa Rita Tillemans 94, died Sunday, March 17th, 2024. She was born May 22nd, 1929 to William and Mina (Manor) King in Shattuck, Oklahoma.

Rosa worked as a Directory Assistance Operator for Southwestern Bell before her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul and son Dennis Lee Tillemans...

Florence J. Stockwell

Florence J. Stockwell

Mar 17, 2024

Florence Stockwell, 97, was born on January 31,1927 to George and Eunice Johnson in Coffeyville, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry D. Stockwell; son Henry L. Stockwell, parents, two brothers George Jr., & Johnny; four sisters; Elva, Stella, Georgaine & Violet.

She is survived by son, Harry...

Bob Winegarner, Jr.

Bob Winegarner, Jr.

Mar 16, 2024

Bob "Sonic Bob" Winegarer, Jr., 68, passed away Saturday, March 16th, 2024. He was born August 11th, 1955 to Robert, Sr., and Frankie Winegarner in Wichita, KS.

Bob worked as a sheet metal modification mechanic for Lear Jet and retired as a methods planner. Bob also was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and was a member...

Elaine L. Bevington

Elaine L. Bevington

Mar 16, 2024

Elaine L Bevington, 95, of Derby passed away Saturday March 16, 2024.

Born September 25, 1928, to Henry and Lydia(Hahn) Wollenburg at the Lutheran Hospital in Beatrice, NE, Elaine grew up on the family farm in Gage County Nebraska. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at First Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Beatrice. She attended First...

Gladys L. Andersen

Gladys L. Andersen

Mar 14, 2024

Gladys Lucile Andersen, 86 of Derby Kansas passed away on March 14 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was proceeded in death by her parents Dan and Lucile Jacobson of Draper Utah, 2 sisters and 3 brothers, 4 of her own children and 2 grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of more than...

Richard L. Johnson

Richard L. Johnson

Mar 14, 2024

Wichita - Johnson, Richard L

88, passed away Thursday, March 14th, 2024. He was born October 3rd, 1935 to William Johnson and Viola (Beane) Johnson in Russell, Kansas.

Richard was known as Dick, as many people would still refer to him. He grew up during the depression, and often talked about the hard...

Gail Dee (Gourley) Mcelroy

Gail Dee (Gourley) Mcelroy

Mar 13, 2024

Halstead - McElroy, Gail Dee (Gourley)

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Gail Dee McElroy, loving mother, passed away at the age of 59. She was born February 2, 1965 to Jim and Barbara Gourley in Wichita, Kansas.

Gail grew up in Haysville, Kansas. Gail had many talents in life. In school...

Daniel Horton

Daniel Horton

Mar 13, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Gerald Horton, Sr., affectionately known as Pops, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, passed away on March 13th, 2024 in Derby, Kansas. He was born on April 21st, 1947 in Elmira, New York. Dan leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him....

Denise S. Jehner

Denise S. Jehner

Mar 11, 2024

Denise S Jehner (Karr) 60 years old, received her angel wings on Monday, March 11, 2024 surrounded by her family and in the comfort of her daughter's home. She was born October 14, 1963 to parents Judith Ann Heaton and Henry Paul Karr in Wichita, Kansas. Preceded in death by: mother Judy Heaton, stepdad Donald Heaton, brother Cody Miller,...

Raymond W. Good

Raymond W. Good

Mar 10, 2024

Wichita, Kansas- Good, Raymond Warren

76, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024. He was born November 26th, 1947 to Clifford Good and Naomi Limbach Good in Marion, Kansas.

When Raymond was a young man, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. In his later years, he enjoyed watching black and white westerns and...

Timothy Jon Anderson

Timothy Jon Anderson

Mar 9, 2024

Timothy Jon Anderson, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, departed from this world on March 9th, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Timothy, affectionately known as "Tim" to those closest to him, was born on April 29, 1954, in Barstow, California, to Virgil Lars and Geneva June...

Vernon Helton

Vernon Helton

Mar 9, 2024

Wichita - Helton, Vernon (Tiny) Helton 95, died Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born March 31,1928 in Sun City, KS to William and Rachel Helton.

He served in the US Army and fought in the Korean War. Later he moved to Wellington, Kansas where he worked at the local flour mill. Outside of work,...

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