Rhonda Hufman
Sep 11, 2026
Hufman, Rhonda L., 68, passed away on September 11, 2026. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on November 11, 1957, to her parents, Lester and Helen Hufman.
Rhonda was a registered nurse and worked for Wesley Hospital for over 30 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Rhonda is survived by her brothers, Ronald (Della) and Joe (Anitra)...
Julie Ann Olmsted
Sep 9, 2026
Julie Olmsted, a beacon of love, warmth, and adventurous spirit, passed away surrounded by her adoring family on September 9, 2026, after a courageous battle Born on October 23, 1958, in Anthony, Kansas, Julie graced the world with her kindness, intelligence, and unwavering faith.
Julie was a beloved daughter to her mother, Maurine Smith, and the late Monte Mitchell. She was...
Laden Michael Henke
Sep 9, 2026
Laden Michael Henke, 20, was born on November 9, 2005, in Lawrence, Kansas, and passed away on September 9, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Laden was inquisitive, artistic, witty, and kind. He was always wondering how the world worked and looking for something new to learn. He had a goal of becoming a “jack of all trades,” and between drawing, skateboarding, and...
Anita Gaye Barrett
Sep 9, 2026
Anita Barrett, of Haysville, KS, a beloved child of God, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, at her second home, Prairie Homestead Assisted Living, surrounded by loved ones.
Anita was born on September 22, 1936, in Verden, Oklahoma, to John Emmett Stapleton and Ura Venus Watson Stapleton.
On July 17, 1954, Anita married the love of her life, JM Barrett. They...
Devin Michael Sublett
Sep 8, 2026
Devin Michael Sublett, 35, was born May 4, 1991, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away September 8, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Devin loved everybody and had a big heart. He was truly one-of-a-kind, a real snowflake, and had a way of making people laugh. Even during tough times, he could always find a way to bring a smile to someone’s face....
Jerry Coles
Sep 6, 2026
DERBY, KS MOURNS LOSS OF WORLD’S SMARTEST MAN
When death came to the home of the world’s smartest man, Jerry L. Coles, on September 6, 2026, it claimed one of the most highly revered residents of the Derby, Kansas, community.
Jerry was born May 15, 1942, to Ruby and Toby Coles, making him a son of a butcher, which naturally led him...
Joyce Lee McCain
Sep 6, 2026
Joyce Lee Kimble McCain, 73, of Mulvane, passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2026.
Joyce was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be remembered most for her creativity and fun-loving spirit as she spent her free time capturing the memories created over the years with family and friends in her scrapbooks.
Joyce was preceded in death...
Jerry Duane Cain
Sep 5, 2026
Jerry Duane Cain, 89, passed away on September 5, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family.He was born on December 18, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas, Jerry was the beloved son of the late Wayne R. and Roszella Cain.
Growing up a true "farm boy," Jerry loved recounting stories of his childhood. Long before and after his school days in Clearwater, Kansas,...
Valeta Marie Lyons
Sep 5, 2026
Valeta Marie Lyons, 71, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas.
Valeta was born November 27, 1954 in Wichita, the daughter of Orin and Hazel Claybrook. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with family watching WSU basketball. Valeta was in the insurance industry for 50 plus years in Wichita.
She is preceded in death by her parents; by her son,...
Juanita Marie Hopkins
Sep 3, 2026
Juanita Hopkins a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on 9/3/26 at the age of 87.
Her story of love and faith began at an A&W Root Beer stand. What began as a chance meeting grew into a beautiful life filled with love, family, faith, and many cherished memories. Her journey led her to the ministry where she...
Michael William Pokorney
Aug 31, 2026
Michael William Pokorney went to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing. He was born to Charles and Velma (Stickney) Pokorney in his grandmother's house in Ravenna, Nebraska on January 28, 1944.He is preceded in death by his...
Walter Stewart
Aug 30, 2026
Walter Thomas Stewart left this world peacefully on August 30, 2026, in his home in Wichita Kansas. He was born on November 26, 1962 to James and Betty Stewart, and was raised by his eldest sister Melodee.
He worked as a machinist at Spirit Aerosystems for over 15 years, although his true love was theatre. On the stage since his days...
Rozanne Louise Williams
Aug 30, 2026
Rozanne (Shann) Louise Williams, 81, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026 surrounded by family and pure love. Shann was born on January 21, 1945 in Wheaton, Minnesota to John Elmer and Hilma Adelia Nelson. Shann loved being a "Minnesotan" and fondly relayed many happy stories growing up there.
Shann had a lifelong passion for music and the arts which...
Linda Lee Henander
Aug 30, 2026
Linda L. Henander, 83, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was born March 15, 1943 to Lowell and Fern Cowan in Goodland, Kansas.Linda enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Newson and sister, Gayle Noles.
Survivors include her children; LaDawn (Lyle) Holmes, Roxie (Tim) Sperry, Joyce Peterson, Sam Watts; siblings, Alice (Bill) Hyatt,...
Thomas Charles Ragsdale
Aug 30, 2026
Thomas Charles Ragsdale, age 77, of Mulvane, Kansas, passed away on August 30, 2026 at Credo Senior Living.
Born on November 18, 1948 in Emporia Kansas to Junior Charles Ragsdale and Rita Marie Bechtel, Thomas served in the US Army and was a Purple Heart Veteran. He worked for over 30 years as a Letter Carrier with The US Postal Service....
John Donald Hudson
Aug 29, 2026
John Donald Hudson, 93, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a lasting legacy of love, service, and devotion to his family and community.
John was born on November 22, 1932, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to William and Gracie Hudson. He proudly served his country during the Korean War. After his military service,...
Ida Mae Goodman
Aug 29, 2026
Ida Mae Goodman, of Pretty Prairie, Kansas, was born on October 16, 1932, in Russell, Kansas, to Adolf and Amelia Branda. She passed away on August 29, 2026.
Public visitation will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, Kansas 67037.
Burial to take place at a later date.
Gloria G. Cox
Aug 29, 2026
Gloria Cox, 92, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was born March 2, 1934 to Hazen and Ruby Byers in Gueda Springs, Kansas.
Gloria Gay Byers was born to Hazen and Ruby Lorraine (Rankin) Byers on March 2, 1934 at the home of her Aunt June Rankin in Gueda Springs, Kansas. Hazen was a farmer and Ruby was the...
Robert Wayne Atkinson, Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Robert Wayne Atkinson, Jr., 86, died August 28, 2026 in Derby, Kansas. Born January 22, 1940 in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Robert Atkinson, Sr., and Nina Aline (Clarke) Atkinson.
Bob was good at anything he chose to undertake - whether welding, car mechanic, to community leader and company owner. He was well-respected in the construction field and Udall community, where...
Deborah Lynn Hunt
Aug 28, 2026
Deborah Lynn “Debbie” Hunt, 64, of Belle Plaine, Kansas, passed away on August 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Debbie was born on November 18, 1961, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to Carroll and Wanda Sherwin.
Family was at the center of Debbie’s life, and some of her greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren. She also...
