Obituaries

Mar 28, 2024

Julia Ann Russell 81, died Thursday March 28, 2024. She was born December 19, 1942 to Joseph and Elizabeth Rebold (Le Clair) in McAlester, Oklahoma.

Ann graduated from Udall High School and in 1960 married Jesse Russell Jr. They were married 63 years and had two children Greg and Deann. Most of Ann’s life was spent as...

Mar 27, 2024

Mulvane - Casey, Michael Don

79, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was born November 20, 1944 to William and Lucille Casey Spurlock in Pryor, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jenifer Bell; and brothers, Richard Casey and Benny Casey.

Michael is survived by...

Mar 27, 2024

Derby - Ray, Joyce Ann

79, passed away Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. She was born June 4th, 1944 to Herschel Frankenbery and Lucille Cole Frankenbery in Chanute, Kansas.

Joyce graduated from Chanute High School in 1962 and soon began her career in cosmetology. In 1972 she met Mike and they married the following...

Mar 27, 2024

Lind, Louise Ann Sanborn, 94, died on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on December 6, 1929 to Lois G. Hodges Sanborn and Colin Campbell Sanborn in Highland Park, IL.

Louise Sanborn Lind lived in Highland Park until 1943 when her family moved to Washington, D.C. where her father was serving...

Mar 26, 2024

Gillette, Terry Michael passed away Tuesday, March 26th, 2024. He was 71 years old.

Terry was a humble man with many achievements but his greatest accomplishment was the life he built with his wife Diane. He was a man that truly loved his family. He was a supportive husband, a nurturing father and a caring...

Mar 25, 2024

Douglass - Hancock, Robert "Bobby" Dale

60, passed away Monday, March 25th, 2024. He was born June 21st, 1963 to James Hancock and Laquetta (Stokes) Hancock in Kermit, Texas.

Robert retired from the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant with 20 years of service. While in the Air Force he was...

Mar 25, 2024

Ronald Dean Herndon, 76, passed away at his Rose Hill, KS home in the arms of his God and loved ones March 25, 2024.

Ron, aka "Doc" and "Hondo" was born July 8, 1947 in El Dorado, KS to Wilma and Raymond Herndon. Following El Dorado High School graduation, he served in the Army as...

Mar 25, 2024

Mary Bartlett Gourlay, 91, passed from this life on March 25, 2024 in Wichita. Born in Wellington, KS on November 15, 1932, the daughter of Glenn C. Bartlett and Margaret Meyers Bartlett.

She married Robert Gourlay on Aug. 8, 1953 at McConnell Air Force Base Catholic Chapel, Wichita, KS. She was the proprietor of the...

Mar 22, 2024

Rose Hill, KS - McDonald, Mary Jean

70, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024. She was born August 28, 1953 to Robert Sr and Ramona Starr in Sterling, Colorado.

Mary worked many types of jobs from flower delivery to assembly work over the years. Ultimately she was a home maker a good part...

Mar 19, 2024

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, James Dennis Warner, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 76.

Jim was born on December 18, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, moving to Enid, Oklahoma as a young boy. He grew up in Enid, loving cars, both working on them and driving them (fast) and hanging out...

Mar 19, 2024

Diane L. Pickell, 86, Wichita, died peacefully at home on March 19, 2024. She was born October 12, 1937 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Denzel and Viola Begley.

Diane was an avid game player and enjoyed playing with family and friends. She also loved the outdoors, and had a passion for her African Violets....

Mar 18, 2024

James Leroy Dennis, 92, was born December 30, 1931 in Claremore, Oklahoma, and passed from this life March 18, 2024 at his home in Douglass, KS. Leroy moved to Douglass to work at the Boeing Co., and also worked at the Douglass school before returning to Boeing until retirement.

He was happily married for 47...

Mar 18, 2024

Robl, Benjamin "Ben", 51, passed away Monday, March 18th, 2024. He was born November 24th, 1972 in Wichita, Kansas and raised in Ellenwood, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his adopted father, Robert Robl; Survivors include his wife, Lori; children, Tyler, Colby and Austin Robl; siblings; Chris Robl, JR (Katie) Robl, Tian (Johnny) Pyle, Raegan (Chad)...

Mar 17, 2024

Rosa Rita Tillemans 94, died Sunday, March 17th, 2024. She was born May 22nd, 1929 to William and Mina (Manor) King in Shattuck, Oklahoma.

Rosa worked as a Directory Assistance Operator for Southwestern Bell before her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul and son Dennis Lee Tillemans...

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...