Phillip W. Ellette
Aug 14, 2023
Phillip W. Ellette, 76, passed from this earth August 14, 2023, at Wesley Hospital. Phillip was born December 4, 1946 in Dallas, Texas, to Wayne and Francielle Ellette. He attended Monterey High School in Lubbock, TX, graduating in 1964, and attended Texas Tech University playing baseball. Phillip was a bigger than life salesman his whole life. He enjoyed watching...
Joseph R. Morris
Aug 12, 2023
Joe Morris, November 19th, 1932-August 12th, 2023, Wichita, KS. Joseph Ray Morris, age 90, passed away peacefully with family at home on August 12th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Morris, his brother Howard Morris of Arcadia, KS, and a grandson Adam Morris of Fredrick, Michigan. Joe is survived by his brothers Carl Morris of...
Kathleen D. Hancock
Aug 11, 2023
Derby - Kathleen Dee Hancock 73, died Friday, August 11th, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 12th, 1949 to Dale and June Stearns in Wichita, KS
Kathy attended Haysville schools and was a graduate of Campus High School in 1967. Kathy served as an accountant and bookkeeper with several companies throughout her life...
Oscar "Gene" Hanson
Aug 11, 2023
Hanson, Oscar, "Gene", 95, Ret. USAF Tech. Sgt. and business owner, passed away Friday, August 11th, 2023. He was born April 11th, 1928 to Walter and Mary Ann Oscar, in Wichita, KS
Preceded in death by his first wife, Leota Marie (Nelson) Hanson; second wife, Vera Hanson and siblings, Teresa Ann Hanson and Gayla Marie...
Barbara Sue Ring
Aug 11, 2023
Ring, Barbara Sue
77, passed away Friday, August 11th, 2023. She was born January 1st, 1946 to Herschel and Pearl Holloway in Wellington, Kansas.
Barbara enjoyed gardening, cooking and bowling in a local Wichita league. She especially enjoyed doting on her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her...
William Duane Rosenbaum
Aug 10, 2023
Wichita - Rosenbaum, William Duane
86, passed away Thursday, August 10th, 2023. He was born November 20th, 1936 to George Rosenbaum and Berniece Phipps Rosenbaum in Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gary and Byrl Ray Rosenbaum.
William is survived by his wife of 67...
Margaret (Marg) Carlene Cooley
Aug 10, 2023
On August 10, 2023 Margaret Carlene Cooley had the best day of her life when she met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Marg was born on June 15, 1932, to Clifford and Louella Schmidt Van Dolah. She grew up as “Margie” and if you listen closely, you may hear some people still call her Margie today. In 91...
Sue Moody
Aug 10, 2023
Haysville – Sue Moody, 61, passed away, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.
She was born August 31, 1961 to Phillip Nolan and Nellie Sells in Wichita, KS.
Sue graduated from Campus High School in 1979 and married the love of her life,...
H. Sue Holsapple
Aug 9, 2023
Holsapple, Hedy Sue, 79, retired journalism and English teacher, died August 9, 2023. Sue was born March 24, 1944 on her parents farm north of Putnam, OK, to Clell and Elizabeth Holsapple. She graduated from Putnam High School and was valedictorian of her senior class. Sue attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK, for one year. She graduated...
Kaylinda N. (Elkins) Zimmerman
Aug 7, 2023
Kaylinda Nicole (Elkins) Zimmerman, 34, died Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born September 29, 1988 in Savannah, Georgia.
She was a 2007 graduate of Derby High School. She graduated from WATC in 2013, as an LPN. After marrying Travis Zimmerman, Kaylinda became a stay at home mom. She was dearly loved and will be...
Irene V Adkins
Aug 7, 2023
Mulvane - Irene Virginia Adkins 87, Died Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born June 26th, 1936 to Elwood and Wilma Elliott in Altoona, Kansas.
Irene graduated from Oswego High School in 1954. She married the love of her life on June 27th, 1954. The family moved to Mulvane in 1964. She worked at numerous...
Charlotte M. Monahan
Aug 7, 2023
Haysville- Monahan, Charlotte M. (Oertle) passed away surrounded by her family at 88 on August 7, 2023. She was born to Harvey and Evelyn (Smith) Oertle during the Great Depression on August 27, 1934, in Cherokee County, Kansas. This time greatly influenced her life's value of hard work, and she retired after 30 years of working at Racon/Elf Atochem....
Gregory Krueger
Aug 4, 2023
Derby-Gregory Krueger, 73, Died, Friday, August 4th, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center. He was born October 30, 1949 to Roger and Doris Krueger in Wichita, KS.
He enjoyed golfing, reading, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.
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He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Doris Krueger,...
Joyce E. Muth-Martin
Aug 3, 2023
Joyce Muth-Martin was born July 30, 1945 in Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of James Earl and Virginia Catherine (Werther) Foster. She passed away August 3, 2023 at her home in Wichita.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday August 8, 2023, 1:00 pm, with visitation beginning at 11:00 am, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Rd.,...
Billie Jean Ramsey
Aug 2, 2023
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother Billie Jean Ramsey, 77, passed away at home on August 2, 2023. Billie was born August 2, 1946, to William and Delphine Deskins in Arkansas City, Kansas. She met Frank Ramsey while attending East High School in Wichita, Kansas. The couple was married in 1964 and she remained in love with Frank for the...
Linda Voth
Aug 1, 2023
Linda Kay Voth, a beloved resident of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 71 years old.
Born on July 22, 1952, to Dale and Ardellee Coons, Linda spent her entire life in Derby, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and compassion....
Richard H. Dewey
Aug 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Richard Harry Dewey
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a decorated veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a committed public servant, and an extraordinary man. He passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the age of 79.
Born on March...
Donald "Don" R. Blake
Jul 29, 2023
Donald Roneil Blake was born to Homer and Bertha Blake September 22, 1929, in Watson Oklahoma.
THE EARLY YEARS
Dad enjoyed many adventures growing up including camping fishing, hunting, shooting guns, riding horses and swimming in the strip pits. He loved his parents and he loved life.
At the...
Marlene M. Bowman
Jul 28, 2023
Bel Aire - Bowman, Marlene M. "Frog Lady", 76, died Friday, July 28, 2023.
Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Smith Mortuary, Derby.
Marlene is survived by her Husband, Gary Bowman; Children, Becky Hundley (David) and Michael Bowman; Grandchildren, Benjamin Hundley (Elizabeth) and Margaret Hundley; Great Grandchildren, Emerson...
Lyn Ellen Baldwin
Jul 28, 2023
Lyn Ellen Crabtree Baldwin, loving mother, nana and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 28, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.
Lyn was born October 12, 1945 to Eugene and Alice Mae (Hester) Crabtree in Wichita, Kansas. She graduated from Southeast High School in 1963, and shortly after graduation went to work at St. Francis Hospital...
