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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Bob Rader
Apr 22, 2024
Robert "Bob" Covell Rader passed away on April 22, 2024, at the age of 66. Bob was born on August 8, 1957, to Oscar "Lee" and Venita Rader.
Bob was the youngest of four sons. He graduated from ACCHS in Effingham, KS in 1975 where he held the school discus record for 47 years. He...
Phillip "Flip" Williams
Apr 20, 2024
Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa
Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....
Melissa "Mel" Williams
Apr 20, 2024
Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa
Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....
Paula Jean Williams
Apr 20, 2024
Rose Hill – Williams, Paula – Phillip - Melissa
Paula, 80, was born on May 4, 1943 to Paul and Nobia Duren in Zion, Arkansas. Paula married Roy Williams in 1963. Together they raised 2 tenacious boys Kevin & Phillip. Paula enjoyed reading on her kindle, crocheting, pretty flowers and visiting her family in Arkansas....
Cari Charter
Apr 20, 2024
Wichita, Kansas – Cari was born to Gary and Sally (Meuser) Charter on August 12, 1969 in Lawrence, Kansas. She passed away April 20, 2024. She graduated from Campus HS in Haysville, Kansas and attended Wichita State University. Cari worked early in her career for Dorth-Coombs Insurance, and in 2010 joined Kansas Bankers Insurance, a subsidiary of KBA. There...
Floyd Douglas Zollinger
Apr 20, 2024
Floyd Zollinger, 66, passed away on April 20, 2024. Born June 12, 1957 in Wichita, the son of Ted and Louise (Parker) Zollinger.
Floyd was an outdoor enthusiast and planted a garden every spring. He loved fishing. crow hunting, and spending time at their cabin on Fall River Lake. He was a volunteer fireman for...
Barbara Knight
Apr 19, 2024
Haysville - Knight, Barbara
69, passed away Friday, April 19th, 2024. She was born July 16th, 1954 in Hill City, Kansas.
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Barbara is leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness that will forever be remembered.
...Carol May Williamson
Apr 16, 2024
Williamson, Carol May, 73, the most amazing and loving wife, friend, mama and grandma that anyone could ever hope for, which is all she ever wanted to be, passed away Tuesday, April 16th, 2024. She was born May 1st, 1950 to Bud and Frances Winter in Pampa, Texas.
Preceded in death by her parents; first...
Christopher Paul Mattox
Apr 14, 2024
Chris Mattox passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 14th 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Amy. He leaves behind a stepdaughter, and two grandchildren.
Chris was best known as a quiet, kind, and generous guy with a big beard and mischievous grin. He really loved his mom and dad. He admired great...
Joanne Mccune
Apr 13, 2024
Hutchinson - McCune, Joanne Carolyn
90, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born March 29th, 1934 to John Green and Carolyn Whitemore Green in Wichita, Kansas.
Joanne loved to crochet. She won ribbons at the Stafford County Fair for her crocheting.
She was preceded in death by...
Stephen D. Lucas
Apr 13, 2024
Lucas, Stephen Dale, 71, passed away Saturday, April 13th, 2024. He was born October 21st, 1952 to Dale and Donna Lucas in Wichita, Kansas.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn and son, Aaron Matthew Dale Lucas. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Lucas, Adria Harris; daughter-in-law, Johnnie Lynn Lucas; siblings; Cathy (Robert) Holm, Susan...
Juanita Kay Owens
Apr 10, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Juanita Owens, who died peacefully on April 10th, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 80.
Juanita was born on July 27th, 1943 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Charley and Gladys (Fassautt) Smith. She grew up with two sisters and later met her beloved husband Richard in...
Cathy Ryan
Apr 10, 2024
Wichita – Cathy Clarisee (Price) Ryan
78, went home to be with the lord on April 10 2024. She was born to Jesse and Isabelle Price, on February 27th, 1946 in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated from Topeka High School in1964. She loved to sing and was in a band during high school. Cathy loved to cook as...
Richard Scott Hall
Apr 7, 2024
Richard Scott Hall (65) of Haysville, Kansas was born August 12th, 1958, in Wichita, KS to Jack
and Louise Hall. He passed peacefully at home on Sunday, April 7th, 2024, surrounded by his
loving wife and daughters.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise Hall; brother, Carl Hall; brother-in-law,...
Diane White
Apr 6, 2024
84, was received by our Lord on Saturday, April 6th, 2024. She was born March 16th, 1940 to Morris and
Dorothy Tapp of Shelbina, Missouri.
Diane's life was that of a homemaker, then church preschool teacher. Diane dedicated herself to teaching children for more than 40 years in Wichita at Sharon Baptist, Countryside...
Jeanenne Louise Walling
Apr 6, 2024
Jeanenne Louise Walling, 92, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Homestead Assisted Living in Derby. She was born July 13, 1931 to James H. and June Harris Gibson at their farmhouse 5 miles east of Chambers, NE.
On August 16, 1953 she married Daryl Walling in rural Ewing, Nebraska. She served as a pastor’s...
Delilah Nitcher
Apr 6, 2024
Wichita- Nitcher, Delilah M.
82, passed away Saturday, April 6th, 2024. She was born July 9th, 1941 to Howard and Lola (Higgins) Mitchell in Wichita, Kansas.
Delilah enjoyed helping people, visiting with her friends and playing bridge. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
She was...
Doyle E. Conner
Apr 3, 2024
Doyle Eugene Conner passed away Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, peacefully in his sleep. He was welcomed and embraced into the arms of the Lord and reunited with his parents and brothers.
Doyle was born July 25th, 1929 in Burden, Kansas to parents Benjamin and Ruby Conner. He married Florence Maxine Voth on August 27th, 1950...
Edward "Ed" Hardison
Mar 30, 2024
Edward "Ed" Blake Hardison passed away at the age of 84 at his home in Mulvane, KS after battling with Interstitial Lung Disease for nearly 3 years. This disease hit him pretty hard and fast but he handled it like a champ. Even though it drastically changed his everyday life he remained positive, courageous, and never gave up.
...Mary Sue West
Mar 30, 2024
Mary Sue West, 89, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, peacefully in her sleep.
Mary Sue was born January 16, 1935 in Roswell, NM to Frank & Beulah Wilson. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sheryl; 3 older sisters; and by a brother, Don Wilson.
Mary Sue married Wendell...
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