Tonya Childres
Jul 4, 2026
Tonya Jo Thomas-Childres, 56, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on May 12, 1970, in Wichita to General Sherman Thomas and Deborah Thomas (Beck).
Tonya's greatest joy in life was her family. She was incredibly proud of her children, adored her grandchildren, and loved her nieces and nephews as if they were her...
Tina Marie Barnes
Jul 2, 2026
It is with unbelievable sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Tina Marie Barnes (Hood), on July 2, 2026, at the age of 58. Tina was born on February 9,1968 in Wichita, Ks., to Robert and Virginia (Evans) Hood.
She is preceded in death by her son, Shaun David Rogge, granddaughter, Ella Carmen, and by her sisters,...
Merla Deane McKinney
Jul 2, 2026
Merla Deane McKinney (Raben), 87, of Kansas, passed away surrounded by family on July 2nd, 2026. She was born in South Dakota on January 24th, 1939 to Leona (Arnold) and Arnold Raben. Merla married Billy McKinney in 1958 and due to his military service, they moved a lot and spent time in California, Nebraska, Iowa, England, and Puerto Rico, before...
Van Joseph Leonard Jackson
Jul 2, 2026
Jackson, Van J.L., 89, passed away on July 2, 2026. He was born in Tecumseh, Oklahoma on June 29, 1937, to Arthur and Nora Jackson. Following his dedicated service in the Air Force, he journeyed across the country as an over-the-road truck driver. Beyond the highway, Van loved fishing, watching classic Westerns, and enjoyed casino visits. Family remained his greatest joy. He...
Martha Jo Abel
Jun 29, 2026
Martha Jo Abel, 93, passed away June 29, 2026, at Home Suite Home in Derby, Kansas. She was born October 11, 1932, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Nathan and Lourenda Rhodes.
Martha graduated from high school in Little River, Kansas in 1950, and attended McPherson College from 1950 to 1952. She then taught for two years in a country school in Rice...
Shirley Jane Armstrong
Jun 29, 2026
Shirley J. Armstrong, 90, of Derby, Kansas, passed away on June 29, 2026, at Regent Park Assisted Living in Wichita, Kansas.
Shirley was born on December 22, 1935, to Eldon and Katie May Rushing in Carbondale, Illinois. She dedicated much of her career to working as a legal secretary and proudly supported her husband throughout his military career as an Air...
Gail E. Cobb
Jun 28, 2026
Gail Elizabeth Greenup Couch Cobb was born to Floyd and Frances Greenup on a farm east of Valley Center on April 18, 1931. She enjoyed being raised on the farm, alongside her sisters (Louise and Janice) and her brother (Herbert). Some of her favorite years were spent teaching high school biology, teaching preschool, and directing and teaching a multitude of...
Etta Lorraine Clark
Jun 28, 2026
Etta Clark, 86, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born June 16, 1940 to Cecil and Thelma Shepard in Johnson City, Kansas.Etta loved reading, being with friends, eating out and most of all, holiday gatherings with family and friends. She also worked at the little Dillon's in Derby for 24 years and 10 years as a bus...
Vaughn Gene Nun
Jun 28, 2026
Vaughn G. Nun, 75, of Derby, KS, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from complications of pancreatic cancer.
He was born on October 19, 1950, in Geneva, NE, to Angeline (Stych) and George Nun. He grew up on a farm outside of Ohiowa, NE and graduated from Ohiowa High School in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart and the...
Lisa Sheryl Goings
Jun 28, 2026
Lisa S. Goings of Wichita, KS, passed away peacefully on June 28th, 2026, surrounded by her family, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with Melanoma cancer.
Born on Jan 15th, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas to parents of Lee and Marva Newberry, Lisa lived a life defined by an unwavering love for her family.
Lisa spent years working as a purchasing agent at...
Sylvia Ruth Ramseyer
Jun 27, 2026
Sylvia Ruth Ramseyer, 80, passed away on June 27, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Sylvia was born in Paris, Arkansas, and grew up in Derby, Kansas. She spent her married life in Rose Hill raising her family and attending her home church. Throughout her life, she faithfully served as a Sunday School teacher, Children's Church leader, Vacation Bible School volunteer, Bible study...
Jeanne Berg
Jun 26, 2026
Berg, Jeanne, 98, passed away on June 26, 2026. She was born in Douglass, Kansas on October 23, 1927 to Earl and Mary Carl.
Jeanne loved to dance! For about the last 10 - 15 years before she was confined to her wheelchair, she would go at least once a week to the dances at the senior centers. She drove herself...
Donald E. Rogers
Jun 24, 2026
Donald E. "Don" Rogers, 76, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas.
He was born May 26, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Raymond Jr. and Leona Gerdsen Rogers. Don attended East High School and graduated in 1969. He proudly served the United States Army, joining in September of 1969. After his time in the Army, he married...
Scott Allen Holton
Jun 24, 2026
Scott A. Holton, 67, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born May 25, 1959 to Leland and Rose Holton of Haysville, Kansas.
Scott loved to go camping (especially in Colorado) and fishing. He loved grilling steak and hanging out with his children, grandchildren and great grand pups.
Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 36...
John Wendell Hyde
Jun 23, 2026
John W. Hyde, a retired Naval Aviator, dedicated Flight Safety International flight instructor, and beloved family patriarch, passed away peacefully at home, June 23rd, at the age of 85.
Born and raised on a family farm in Altoona, Kansas, John learned the values of hard work, grit, and perseverance early in life. His farm upbringing grounded him as he took to...
Peggy Jo Strait
Jun 23, 2026
Strait, Peggy Jo, 80, was called home and is at peace as she reunites with her husband and daughter.
She was born July 5, 1945, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Fred Sr. and Lorena Mae Burnham.
On September 5, 1964, she married Hershel D. Strait. Together they raised three daughters, Benita, Teresa and Marjorie on a small farm in Udall, Kansas and spent...
Marcus Ray Biby
Jun 22, 2026
Marcus Ray Biby was born November 9, 1954 and passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 in Park City, Kansas. He now stands in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.At Marc's request there will not be any funeral services.
Clay L Walker
Jun 21, 2026
Walker, Claibourne "Clay" Leroy, 90, passed away on June 21, 2026. He was born in Kingman Co, Kansas on May 19, 1936, to his parents, Walter and Ruth Walker. He was the first of 5 children.
Clay was a farmer, carpenter, and retired aircraft tool maker. He was able to retire early and over the many years raised countless animals including...
Kristina Lynn Timpy
Jun 20, 2026
Kristina Lynn (Gittrich) McDaniel, 49, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on June 20, 2026. Kristina was born on October 3, 1976, in Wichita, Kansas, to Mark and Diane Gittrich. She was preceded in death by her mother, Diane Gittrich.
Kristina's life was a testament to courage, compassion, and service. At the age of 13, she battled and defeated leukemia, an...
David L. Roulston
Jun 19, 2026
David L Roulston born on January 15th, 1945. Passed June 19, 2026
David is survived by his wife of 58 years Loetta Roulston (Shortt). His children, daughter Amber and her husband Terry Willis, daughter Lynn Roulston and Son David Matthew Roulston. His grandchildren Velvet Willis, McKenna Willis and David Liam Roulston.
He is proceeded in death by his grandson KaDence Roulston. mother...
