Obituaries

Aug 28, 2023

Judy Wilson, 66, Wichita, Kansas passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023 at 3 P.M. from natural causes. She was predeceased by her mother Beverly Borger Hux, her father Johnnie Hux, and her sister Patti (Darrell) Pye. She left behind her beloved children John Gary Hux, Diane (Eric) Blake, Donald Wilson; grandchildren Carsen Blake, Justice Blake, Harley Blake, Isaiah...

Aug 27, 2023

Henry “Hank” J. Walters, 80, of Rose Hill, KS passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, surrounded by family. Hank was born to Harry A. and Kathryn (Kenny) Walters on April 1, 1943, in Paterson, NJ. He grew up as a “Jersey Boy” and attended Central High School. At 19, he enlisted into the USAF on May 25, 1962, where...

Aug 27, 2023

Jerry Dean Honn, born February 14, 1938, in El Dorado, Kansas to Milton and Edna Honn, died Sunday, August 27, 2023.

He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam era, he was stationed in Thule, Greenland.

Jerry worked many jobs and learned many skills throughout his life. At different...

Aug 26, 2023

Mulvane - Thompson, Milton A Thompson 77, died, Saturday, August 26th, 2023. He was born April 13th, 1946 to Bessie Thompson in Portland Maine.

He joined the army in 1964.he spent 6 months in Vietnam. 1 year in Korea. 3 tours in Germany. and State side was Texas ,Kentucky and Georgia. He met his wife...

Aug 26, 2023

Udall - Long term resident Bertha June Rhoads 75, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023. She was born February 3, 1948 to Clifford and Vera Humbolt in Wichita, Kansas. Bertha enjoyed working at the Library and helping with the City Museum. She was preceded in death by Vera Pearl Humbolt (Barker) Mother - Clifford Ivan Humbolt (father) - Howard...

Aug 24, 2023

Meyer, Mark A., 66, retired Avionics Engineer for Lear Jet, passed away Thursday, August 24th, 2023. He was born December 12th, 1956 to Leo and Joyce Meyer, in Topeka, Kansas.

Preceded in death by his mother, Joyce. Survivors include his wife, Gaye; children, Natasha (Mike) Ward, Emily Meyer, Kaleb (Rachel) Meyer, Patrick (Hollie) Meyer; father,...

Aug 24, 2023

Wichita - Harris, James F.

89, a retired District Chief for the Wichita Fire Department, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 24th, 2023. He was born April 21st, 1934 to Fred Harris and Carrie Laymon Harris in Wichita, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by his...

Aug 20, 2023

Trinkle, Carolyn A., 87, passed away Sunday, August 20th, 2023. She was born August 1st, 1936 to Robert and Jane Shepherd. Private family services. She was preceded in death by her parents and sons, Timothy D. and Joseph A. Tussey. She is survived by her son, Eddie W. Tussey; grandchildren, Ian Tussey, Natasha Tussey, Zebulon Tussey (Sarah); great-grandchildren, Jobi...

Aug 20, 2023

Dennis Paul Swiantek, born February 4, 1941, in Charleroi PA to Raymond and Irene Swiantek, died August 20, 2023. He was a graduate of Belmar High School in Belle Vernon, PA, and Ft. Hays State University, Hays, KS.

He served in the US Army, 173rd Airborne Brigade, during the Vietnam War.

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Aug 19, 2023

Wichita - Eurton, Neva Catherine

66, passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2023. She was born June 4th, 1957 to Moses Jay and Hazel Henderson Jay in Wichita, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Eurton; father, Moses Jay; mother, Hazel Jay; brother, Phillip Jay; sister, Gina Jay; brother, Emmett Jay....

Aug 18, 2023

Horner, Donald R. "Don", 76, passed away Friday, August 18th, 2023. He was born March 2nd, 1947 to Harold and Myrtillia (Colclazier) Horner in Pratt, KS.

Don was a retired Heavy Equipment/Fleet Mechanic for Sedgwick County.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Darlene K. Davis, Sharon Fleske, Ann Callis; niece: Toni Riche....

Aug 18, 2023

Sally S. Sutton Smith (Johnson) 84, died Friday, August 18th, 2023. She was born March 22nd, 1939 and preceded in death by her mother and father, Anola (Pat) and Frances Johnson. Sally grew up in Wichita, KS, graduating from East High School in 1957.

She married Richard Smith in 1958, when Richard joined the Air Force. They...

Aug 18, 2023

On August 18, 2023, Karen E. Flynn, 76, of Derby, KS passed away with her family at her side. Karen met and married her husband Robert in 1970 in Clovis, NM and then resided in numerous places over the years, including England, Virginia, Arizona, California and more. They then moved to Derby in 1983 and have called it home...

Aug 18, 2023

Cleora Cooper 82, of Wichita, KS passed away on August 18, 2023. Cleora was born to Cleo and Fern Burke May 19, 1941, in Wichita, KS. She completed the family with her older brother Charles being 3 years old when Cleora arrived. She was a graduate of Wichita West Highschool class of 1959.

Cleora was the mother...

Aug 18, 2023

Robert F. Word, 88, passed on August 18, 2023. He was born May 11, 1935 in Sparta, Illinois, the son of Charles Carlos and Agnes (Beveridge) Word.

Robert was a man of faith and prayer, and an accomplished carpenter who followed a carpenter, Jesus, the Son of the living God.

Robert...

Aug 18, 2023

Mulvane - Carl Allen Beaver 69, died, Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born February 16, 1954 to Nicholas and Druzilla (Wharton) Beaver in Wichita, Kansas.

Carl (The Beav) grew up in Mulvane and graduated Mulvane High School in 1972. Worked for Boeing for 30+ years. He loved spending time with family and friends and...

Aug 16, 2023

Shirli (Jeanne) Turner, 65, died August 16th, 2023 at St. Francis Harry Hynes. She was born September 3rd, 1957 in Anchorage, Alaska.

A long time resident of the Wichita area, Derby, and Udall, and she was a retired. On October 12, 1996 she married the love of her life, Thomas Turner. They made a beautiful...

Aug 16, 2023

Mulvane-Leonard, Rachel Janae, 35, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. She was born to John Sylvanus & Connie Masters in Abilene, TX. Rachel loved nothing on Earth more than her children, she had a knack for adding beauty to any room both in aesthetics and with her energy, she was an old soul with the spirit of a child....

Aug 16, 2023

Wichita - Harper, Harmoney Marie, 8, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. She was born August 27th, 2014 to Jasper and Mary (Blake) Harper in Wichita, KS.

Harmoney was preceded in death by: Aunt, Samantha Severance; Grand Parents: D.D. Blake, Arthur Severance; Great-Grandparents: Lavada & Bob Campbell, Patricia & Eldon Harper; Mary & Al Leiker

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Aug 14, 2023

Wichita - Clarence Neal Mabe, 73, died Monday, August 14, 2023.

He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. Neal worked for Boeing and Spirit for 20+ years.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his...