Dennis Mullen
Nov 29, 2023
Derby - Dennis William Mullen 68, passed away Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 in Derby, KS. He was born November 20th, 1955 to Clarence and Dorothy (Redmond) Mullen in Victorville, California.
Dennis worked at Boeing/Spirit as a Tool and Die Maker for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his nephews...
Thomas Melton
Nov 28, 2023
Melton, Thomas Shelby, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. Thomas was born November 23, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia to Marvin Burford “Bus” Melton and Marie Ellen Ankrum Melton.
He served in evangelistic, pastoral, and inner city ministries in Charleston, WV & Fairfax, Va. In 1973, Tom came to Wichita, KS to serve as...
Raymond Leo Bujarski, Sr.
Nov 28, 2023
Our dear father, friend and comrade Raymond L. Bujarski, Sr., 92, died peacefully with his youngest son, Raymond Jr. and daughter Joanne by his side in Florida Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Although he lived his last year in Florida near three of his children, ceremonies will be held in Wichita, Kansas.
Visitation: 6pm-8pm at Culbertson-Smith...
J. Tony Reddick
Nov 23, 2023
J. Tony Reddick, age 76, of Mulvane, retired educator, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, November 27, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Funeral service 10 am Tuesday, November 28, Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N. Buckner, Derby. Tony is preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Virginia...
David Lee Sullivan
Nov 22, 2023
David L., 85, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
His 43-year career with Dillons included 32 years as a store manager at various locations.
He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mina Sullivan, spouse Carol Sullivan, and son-in-law Jim Wood. Survivors: children, Shawn Sullivan (Kelly) of Haysville, Kathleen...
Betty Jo Parry
Nov 22, 2023
Haysville - Parry, Betty, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023. She was born August 9th, 1929 to Oval and Dorothy Downen in Alva, Oklahoma.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; son, Alan; great-granddaughter, Chelsie and brother, Roy. Survivors include her daughter, Cinda (Alan) Hosey; grandchildren; Tammy, Misty (Jeremy), Andrea, Cara (Joe), Matthew;...
Teresa Gean
Nov 22, 2023
Teresa J. Gean, 62, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home in Derby, surrounded by people
who loved her. Teresa was born June 10, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas to Robert and Donna Smith. She is
preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Randall Smith. Teresa is survived by her sons, Jacob
...
Charles Eugene Klingenberg
Nov 21, 2023
Charles Eugene Klingenberg, 95, of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home on November 21, 2023. Born October 19, 1928 in Enid, Oklahoma, he was the 8th of 13 children to the late Martin & Freda (Jones) Klingenberg. Married to Alice Ruth Wagner for 50 years until her passing November 1, 2008. His youngest sister, Patsy Claypool of...
Merrill Dean Dowers
Nov 21, 2023
Wichita - Dowers, Merrill Dean
76, passed away Tuesday, November 21st, 2023. He was born August 23, 1947 to George Wayne Dowers and Lela Fern (Southard) Dowers in Enid, Oklahoma.
Merrill attended Sunnyside grade school, Richland grade and junior high school and graduated from Rose Hill high school in 1965.
He...
John M. Schmidt
Nov 20, 2023
John M. Schmidt, (80) entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his family in Wichita, Ks. He was born to Walter Emil Schmidt, Sr., and Natalie Lillian Neel Schmidt on April 2, 1943, in Houston, TX. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister, Carolyn Moncivais, and grandchildren , Deven Marc...
Andrew "Andy" R. Jacques
Nov 20, 2023
Andrew “Andy” Robert Jacques, 54, passed away Monday, November 20th, 2023. He was born March 14th, 1969, to Robert and Mary Jacques in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Robert; brother-in-law, Tim Elam; and niece, little Mary. Survivors include his wife, Gail; son, Ayden; sister, Lisa Elam; and nephews, Wesley, Zachary, and David....
Carol Helzer
Nov 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Helzer, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Carol was a pillar of strength and love in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Carol Ann Helzer, one of three children of Archie Boyd and Wilma Delorise Jones, was born on July 21,1944,...
Dorothy Jean Potter
Nov 17, 2023
Dorothy Jean Potter, age 92, of Wichita, retired USD 259 employee, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. Visitation 1-5 pm Sunday, November 26, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 am Monday, November 27, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1356 N. Broadway, Wichita. Graveside service and interment 2 pm Monday, Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, KS. Dorothy was born September...
Earl W. Draper
Nov 14, 2023
78, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday morning November 14, 2023, at his home.
Earl was born on March 19, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas to parents, Frank and Florence Draper. As a child he lived on a farm in Rose Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Rose Hill High School.
On...
Helen Maxine Simpler
Nov 12, 2023
It is with sadness and rejoicing, that we share the news of the death of our mother, Helen Simpler. Helen passed away on November 12, 2023. She was 101 years old. Helen had been a resident of Derby Assisted Living in Derby, KS. for the past 8 years.
Helen Maxine Prather Simpler was the only...
Rev. Victor Calcote
Nov 8, 2023
Haysville, Kansas – Victor Lee Calcote (Pastor Vic), 82, of Haysville, KS, joined hands with his Savior November 8, 2023. He was born July 12, 1941, in Brookhaven, MS to Lee Russell and Hazel Inez (Fore) Calcote, the oldest of 5 children.
He is survived, and remembered lovingly, by his wife of 60 years, Eileen...
Carolyn G. (Webb) Shields
Nov 8, 2023
Shields, Carolyn G. (Webb), 71, died Nov. 8 2023, Carolyn was born June 23, 1952 in Wichita the daughter of James & Gladys Webb. Carolyn was a former employee at IFR systems.
She is survived by her husband Mike Shields; Sons: Chris (Donna) Howerton, Brian (Shannon) Howerton; Grandchildren: Steven, Ryan, Kyle & Emily; Sisters: Peggy (Richard) Lynch,...
Anita Gayle Cox
Nov 7, 2023
Anita “Gayle” (Key) Cox passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 at Sandpiper Bay Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kansas. Her family is confident that she is now in the presence of Jesus, whom she served throughout her life. She had been a resident of Wichita since 1999.
Gayle was born on January 1,...
James Elbert Brown
Nov 6, 2023
James (Jim) Elbert Brown
September 16, 1945 - November 5, 2023
Wichita, Kansas - Brown, James (Jim) Elbert, 78, passed away Sunday, November 5th, 2023. He was born September 16th, 1945 to Joseph and Patti Brown in Wichita, Kansas. Jim attended high school in Florida and California where he played trombone and excelled...
Charles Louis Blanton
Nov 6, 2023
Charlie L. Blanton, age 69, loving husband, father and grandfather, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of November 6, 2023. Charlie was born September 15, 1954 to Louis and Betty Blanton in Fort Hood, Texas. He married the love of his life, Sherry, on November 19, 2011. Charlie was an avid fisherman, hunter,...
