Obituaries

Oct 13, 2023

Cecil E. Beden, 92, died Friday, October 13, 2023.

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

Cecil retired from Vulcan Materials after 30+ years. He loved good friends and food, fishing, golf and gardening.

He was preceded in death by his son,...

Oct 12, 2023

Gary Dwayne Grayum (79) was born September 26, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Fannie Lorene (Bishop) and William Grayum. The second youngest of six children and the last surviving member. Gary grew up in Peru, Kansas. He graduated from Peru high school in 1963, lettering in basketball and football. Gary starting his career in 1964 working as an Army...

Oct 10, 2023

Mildred Maxine Kincaid was born in her parents' bedroom in a house just south of Mulvane Cemetery May 5, 1927. It was chilly that May so they had to bring the heating stove back out so the baby wouldn't be cold. Mildred was the 5th of 7 children of Ira and Opal Kincaid. She was welcomed by siblings Elizabeth,...

Oct 8, 2023

Haysville - Price, Betty Jo, 90, died Sunday, October 8, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Price; brother Delbert Frazier; sister-in-law, Pearl Frazier.

Betty is survived by her daughter, Debra Crane (James); son, Michael W. Price; and grandson, James Christopher Crane, all of Haysville.

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Oct 8, 2023

William “Bill” Alley, 95, died the morning of Sunday, October 8, 2023, at his residence in Derby, KS. Bill was born December 28, 1927 in Rose Hill, KS, and received his education from Friends University, and finished Seminary Training at The Moody Bible Institute, then served as a pastor for over 50 years. He was a licensed pilot; enjoyed...

Oct 6, 2023

Mulvane - Abbey, Nancy Susan

79, passed away Friday, October 6th, 2023. She was born May 6th, 1944 to Euell Batt and Esther Dawn in New Rochelle, New York.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Art Abbey; parents, Euell Batt, Esther Dawn; sister, Vicki Batt

Nancy is...

Oct 6, 2023

Derby - Linda Louise Kauffman 75, died Friday, October 6th, 2023. She was born January 26th, 1948 to Claude and Carolyn (Dempewolf) Peterson in Topeka, Kansas.

At the age 4 Linda and her family moved to Wichita. She attended Catholic schools until Junior High and graduated from Southeast High School in 1967. She met Mike...

Oct 5, 2023

Wichita -Ruth A Franklin 86, died Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was born August 31, 1937 to Melvin Dear and Vina Dear in Wichita, Kansas.

She worked many years in woman’s shoe sales and was well known for her expertise in women’s footwear and enjoyed fitting the perfect shoe with a high end look. She...

Oct 3, 2023

Dulaney, Marjorie “Marge” Elaine was born January 19, 1935, in Scandia, Kansas and passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.

Marge was born to the parents of Frank and Margaret Lervold in a small farmhouse in Scandia, Kansas. She had three siblings Dale, Arlene and Eugene who proceeded her in death. Marge graduated...

Oct 1, 2023

Wichita - Wilderson, Gary E.

72, passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2023. He was born November 8th, 1950 to Alvin Wilderson and Emma Dumond Wilderson in Wichita, Kansas.

Gary was an avid bass fisherman fishing in tournaments all over Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. He was a car enthusiast and was a member of...

Oct 1, 2023

Diana Lynn Lange, 49, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 1st, 2023. She was born October 8th, 1973, to Larry Michael Jack and Deborah June Smith in Franklin, Louisiana.

Diana loved snow skiing and therapeutic riding. She also enjoyed baking, arts and crafts, and jamming out. She also...

Oct 1, 2023

Wichita - Habash, Ashley (Selene) Meredith

23, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was born December 6, 1999 to Robert Habash and Heidi Obermeyer Habash Dupuis in Wichita, Kansas.

Ashley was a devoted daughter, caring, loving sister and loyal friend. Among many talents, she was a beautiful singer, actress, creative writer and...

Oct 1, 2023

Wichita - Hawk, Corazon "Cora" Optina

67, passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2023. She was born April 11th, 1956 to Toribio Optina and Mari Paz Optina in Cebu City, Philippines.

She was preceded in death by her her parents.

Cora is survived by her children, Jason Lee Optina Hawk,...

Sep 29, 2023

John P. Grother, 67, of Peck, KS was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 29, 2023.

John was born on November 13, 1955 to John and Adeline Grother. John spent his life farming.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Glenna Wulf. John is survived by...

Sep 28, 2023

Gibfried, Matthew Scott, 61, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Visitation: Tuesday, October 3, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm with Recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at St Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E Meadowlark Rd, Derby. Interment to...

Sep 25, 2023

James (Jim) E. Wulz, age 91, of Wichita, KS., passed away Monday, September 25, 2023.

James, son of Gilbert and Gretchen Wulz, was born on July 15, 1932, on a farm near Hunter, Oklahoma. Jim graduated from Northern Oklahoma Junior College in 1952, where he went on to continue his education at Oklahoma A&M, until...

Sep 25, 2023

Myrna Cook-Burns, age 90, of Haysville, KS, left peacefully to be with her Savior on September 25, 2023. Myrna was born on August 16, 1933 in Fairbury, NE, to Fred and Alta McClure. She graduated from Fairbury High School.

Myrna is preceded in death by her husband Darrell D. Cook, Sr, and her sons Darrell...

Sep 22, 2023

Wichita - Sparr, Delbert "Del" Gene

91, passed away Friday, September 22nd, 2023. He was born July 15th, 1932 to William Sparr, Jr. and Edith Farley Sparr in Jefferson City, Missouri. His family later moved to Hays, Kansas where he attended high school and Ft Hays State University playing football for both until being drafted into the...

Sep 21, 2023

Wichita - Shetlar, Paul David

88, passed away Thursday, September 21st, 2023. He was born January 8th, 1935 to Harry Shetlar and Lillian Booth Shetlar in Conway Springs, Kansas.

Paul attended Belle Plaine High School where he met the love of his life, Shirley. After graduating, he worked briefly for Boeing and then...

Sep 20, 2023

Jeremy S. Anderson, age 53, ironworker, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Jeremy is preceded in death by his mother, Gail Anderson. Survivors include his wife, Gina; children, Racheal Russell (Ian Bratt), Skylah DiLorenzo, Angelina Anderson, Starla Anderson and Justice Anderson; grandson, Bellimy; father, Tim Ahern; brothers, Matthew Ahern and Steven Russell; sisters, Amy Marks (Michael) and Judith Padgett....