Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Mar 8, 2024

Derby - Hagbom, Jean Lamont

81, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born March 11, 1942, to Jack Rafferty and Lorraine Rafferty Doe in Redmond, Oregon.

As a child, Jean's father Jack, served in the Navy during WW2. Once the war was over, he moved their growing family back to their...

Mar 8, 2024

Manhattan - Foust, Andrew Mark

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Mark Foust passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 8, 2024 at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. He was 29 years old, and died at peace with God. Born in Wichita, KS on September 1, 1994, Andrew excelled academically in both Augusta and Valley Center...

Mar 7, 2024

Robert L. Aimes, Age 87, passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday March 7th 2024.

Preceded in death. He parents Dwight and Gladys Aimes, His wife Mary Aimes, son Bryan Tilson. His siblings, Dean Aimes, Donna Atkins and Joyce Simpson.

Robert is survived by sons Richard (Vicki) Aimes and...

Mar 7, 2024

Judy Lea Toalson "Babe" Matney, went to a better life on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

THOUGHT OF THE DAY: There are events in our life that trigger a reflection of our life. One of those events happened over night. This is that reflection.

As a teenager, a group of us spent...

Mar 6, 2024

Gary Edward (Thompson) Linton, was born August 27, 1945 and died on March 6, 2024.

Gary is a 1963 Derby High School graduate. After high school he served in the US Navy. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion in Winfield, KS

Gary preceded in death by...

Mar 6, 2024

Sullens, Edna J., 82, passed away Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. She was born December 25th, 1941 to Gerard and Violet Jarry in Pryor, Oklahoma.

Preceded in death by her parents; Jana Wickham, Connie Ball, Bob Jarry and Patty Jarry. Survivors include her son, Bob (Maryann) Sullens; grandson, Sean (Ariel) Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Haylee, Kaylee, Emmett and...

Mar 4, 2024

Mulvane - Clark, Carla Jo

68, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024. She was born September 25, 1955, adopted at birth by William Bonde and Betty (Brothers) Bonde in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Carla was an active member of her church, where she shared her love with her friends and family through her creativity. She...

Mar 4, 2024

Kariann Boales 56, died Monday, March 4th, 2024 at her residence. She was born June 20 1967 to Gerald and Nancy Larson in Aurora, Colorado.

Kari loved spending time with her children, family, friends, and her dog Barney. She was the best mom, sister, friend. She never turned down a day or weekend trip, and...

Mar 3, 2024

Iris “Ike” Maxine Clark Keely was born on a small farm in Glen Elder, KS to Leslie Pearl Clark and Cecile Mae Clark (Gaston). The farm was a section of the original homestead of her grandfather Cyrus Gaston, a veteran of the civil war. Ike was the 11th of 12 children and the last surviving sibling which included 9...