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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

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...

Julia Ann Russell

Julia Ann Russell

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...

Michael Don Casey

Michael Don Casey

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...

Joyce Ann Ray

Joyce Ann Ray

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...

Louise S. Lind

Louise S. Lind

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...

Terry Gillette

Terry Gillette

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...

Robert Dale Hancock

Robert Dale Hancock

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...

Ron "Doc" Herndon

Ron "Doc" Herndon

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...

Mary Bartlett Gourlay

Mary Bartlett Gourlay

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...

Mary Jean Mcdonald

Mary Jean Mcdonald

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...

James D. Warner

James D. Warner

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...

Diane L. Pickell

Diane L. Pickell

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....

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