Obituaries

Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Bob Rader

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Carol May Williamson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Mary Sue West

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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