Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

Judy Marie (Webster) Wayman, 81, was born December 3, 1942. She passed on December 7, 2023, a Proud Lifetime resident of Mulvane.

Preceded in death by her Devoted Husband, Partner, & Friend Wayne Wayman, daughter Daphne Jo Wayman, brothers Harold, Marvin, Jerry, and sister Odessa Holland. She will be missed by her Loving Family: Sons:...

Dec 4, 2023

Georgette Lamar (née Santamaria) passed away peacefully on the morning of December 4th, 2023 surrounded by loved ones in her home in Belle Plaine, Kansas at the age of 81. Georgette was born on May 6th, 1942 to Joseph and Marceline Santamaria (née Pappalardo) in Rabat, Morocco. She was the youngest of five children: Joseph, Henri, Joneau, Chris, Theresa,...

Dec 2, 2023

Tillery, Christopher Allan, 52, passed away Saturday evening, December 2, 2023 after seven long years battling cancer. He was born on April 6th, 1971, in Wichita, KS to Paula and Eugene Tillery. Chris worked as an engineer at Textron Aviation for 27 years, he promoted and supported local charities: Bowl for Kids Sake, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, The...

Dec 1, 2023

Hurley, Cathy Yvonne, 71, passed away Friday, December 1st, 2023. She was born December 23rd, 1951 to Robert and Rosalie Craine, in Oakley, Kansas.

Preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Survivors include her husband, Ron; children, Tim Glenn, Robert Hurley, Dennis Hurley, Randy Hurley, David Hurley, Nichole Csiki, Steven Hurley and many loving...

Nov 30, 2023

Hopper, Kayven David, 9, passed away Thursday, November 30th, 2023. He was born May 30th, 2014 to Steven and Kacey Hopper in Omaha, Nebraska.

Kayven was the light and joy of Kacey and Steven’s lives. He was their everything, and he was taken from them far too soon. Kayven was an incredible little boy who...

Nov 29, 2023

Derby - Dennis William Mullen 68, passed away Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 in Derby, KS. He was born November 20th, 1955 to Clarence and Dorothy (Redmond) Mullen in Victorville, California.

Dennis worked at Boeing/Spirit as a Tool and Die Maker for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his nephews...

Nov 28, 2023

Melton, Thomas Shelby, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 28th, 2023. Thomas was born November 23, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia to Marvin Burford “Bus” Melton and Marie Ellen Ankrum Melton.

He served in evangelistic, pastoral, and inner city ministries in Charleston, WV & Fairfax, Va. In 1973, Tom came to Wichita, KS to serve as...

Nov 28, 2023

Our dear father, friend and comrade Raymond L. Bujarski, Sr., 92, died peacefully with his youngest son, Raymond Jr. and daughter Joanne by his side in Florida Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Although he lived his last year in Florida near three of his children, ceremonies will be held in Wichita, Kansas.

Visitation: 6pm-8pm at Culbertson-Smith...

Nov 23, 2023

J. Tony Reddick, age 76, of Mulvane, retired educator, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, November 27, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Funeral service 10 am Tuesday, November 28, Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N. Buckner, Derby. Tony is preceded in death by his parents, J.T. and Virginia...

Nov 22, 2023

David L., 85, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

His 43-year career with Dillons included 32 years as a store manager at various locations.

He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Mina Sullivan, spouse Carol Sullivan, and son-in-law Jim Wood. Survivors: children, Shawn Sullivan (Kelly) of Haysville, Kathleen...

Nov 22, 2023

Haysville - Parry, Betty, 94, passed away Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023. She was born August 9th, 1929 to Oval and Dorothy Downen in Alva, Oklahoma.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth; son, Alan; great-granddaughter, Chelsie and brother, Roy. Survivors include her daughter, Cinda (Alan) Hosey; grandchildren; Tammy, Misty (Jeremy), Andrea, Cara (Joe), Matthew;...

Nov 22, 2023

Teresa J. Gean, 62, died Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home in Derby, surrounded by people

who loved her. Teresa was born June 10, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas to Robert and Donna Smith. She is

preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Randall Smith. Teresa is survived by her sons, Jacob

Nov 21, 2023

Charles Eugene Klingenberg, 95, of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully at his home on November 21, 2023. Born October 19, 1928 in Enid, Oklahoma, he was the 8th of 13 children to the late Martin & Freda (Jones) Klingenberg. Married to Alice Ruth Wagner for 50 years until her passing November 1, 2008. His youngest sister, Patsy Claypool of...

Nov 21, 2023

Wichita - Dowers, Merrill Dean

76, passed away Tuesday, November 21st, 2023. He was born August 23, 1947 to George Wayne Dowers and Lela Fern (Southard) Dowers in Enid, Oklahoma.

Merrill attended Sunnyside grade school, Richland grade and junior high school and graduated from Rose Hill high school in 1965.

He...

Nov 20, 2023

John M. Schmidt, (80) entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his family in Wichita, Ks. He was born to Walter Emil Schmidt, Sr., and Natalie Lillian Neel Schmidt on April 2, 1943, in Houston, TX. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister, Carolyn Moncivais, and grandchildren , Deven Marc...

Nov 20, 2023

Andrew “Andy” Robert Jacques, 54, passed away Monday, November 20th, 2023. He was born March 14th, 1969, to Robert and Mary Jacques in Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Robert; brother-in-law, Tim Elam; and niece, little Mary. Survivors include his wife, Gail; son, Ayden; sister, Lisa Elam; and nephews, Wesley, Zachary, and David....

Nov 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Ann Helzer, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Carol was a pillar of strength and love in the lives of those who were fortunate enough to know her. Carol Ann Helzer, one of three children of Archie Boyd and Wilma Delorise Jones, was born on July 21,1944,...

Nov 17, 2023

Dorothy Jean Potter, age 92, of Wichita, retired USD 259 employee, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. Visitation 1-5 pm Sunday, November 26, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 am Monday, November 27, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1356 N. Broadway, Wichita. Graveside service and interment 2 pm Monday, Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, KS. Dorothy was born September...

Nov 14, 2023

78, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday morning November 14, 2023, at his home.

Earl was born on March 19, 1945 in Wichita, Kansas to parents, Frank and Florence Draper. As a child he lived on a farm in Rose Hill, Kansas. He graduated from Rose Hill High School.

On...

Nov 12, 2023

It is with sadness and rejoicing, that we share the news of the death of our mother, Helen Simpler. Helen passed away on November 12, 2023. She was 101 years old. Helen had been a resident of Derby Assisted Living in Derby, KS. for the past 8 years.

Helen Maxine Prather Simpler was the only...