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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Rev. Victor Calcote

Rev. Victor Calcote

Nov 8, 2023

Haysville, Kansas – Victor Lee Calcote (Pastor Vic), 82, of Haysville, KS, joined hands with his Savior November 8, 2023. He was born July 12, 1941, in Brookhaven, MS to Lee Russell and Hazel Inez (Fore) Calcote, the oldest of 5 children.

He is survived, and remembered lovingly, by his wife of 60 years, Eileen...

Carolyn G. (Webb) Shields

Carolyn G. (Webb) Shields

Nov 8, 2023

Shields, Carolyn G. (Webb), 71, died Nov. 8 2023, Carolyn was born June 23, 1952 in Wichita the daughter of James & Gladys Webb. Carolyn was a former employee at IFR systems.

She is survived by her husband Mike Shields; Sons: Chris (Donna) Howerton, Brian (Shannon) Howerton; Grandchildren: Steven, Ryan, Kyle & Emily; Sisters: Peggy (Richard) Lynch,...

Anita Gayle Cox

Anita Gayle Cox

Nov 7, 2023

Anita “Gayle” (Key) Cox passed away peacefully on November 7, 2023 at Sandpiper Bay Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Wichita, Kansas. Her family is confident that she is now in the presence of Jesus, whom she served throughout her life. She had been a resident of Wichita since 1999.

Gayle was born on January 1,...

James Elbert Brown

James Elbert Brown

Nov 6, 2023

James (Jim) Elbert Brown

September 16, 1945 - November 5, 2023

Wichita, Kansas - Brown, James (Jim) Elbert, 78, passed away Sunday, November 5th, 2023. He was born September 16th, 1945 to Joseph and Patti Brown in Wichita, Kansas. Jim attended high school in Florida and California where he played trombone and excelled...

Charles Louis Blanton

Charles Louis Blanton

Nov 6, 2023

Charlie L. Blanton, age 69, loving husband, father and grandfather, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of November 6, 2023. Charlie was born September 15, 1954 to Louis and Betty Blanton in Fort Hood, Texas. He married the love of his life, Sherry, on November 19, 2011. Charlie was an avid fisherman, hunter,...

Chuck Harrod

Chuck Harrod

Nov 6, 2023

Charles Warren Harrod was born on November 13, 1935, in Yates Center, KS, to Cleo E. “Pete” and Laurene (Johnston) Harrod. He was the first of three brothers. He spent his childhood in Yates Center hunting and fishing with his brothers Lauren and Les and his Uncle Phil Johnston, who was more of a big brother. He excelled in...

Carol Ann Biel

Carol Ann Biel

Nov 4, 2023

Biel, Carol Ann, 67, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2023. She was born February 20th, 1956 to Marvin and Cleo Carpenter in Scott City, Kansas.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale Biel and brother, Terry Carpenter. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Gary) Hartley; grandchildren, Levi Foust, Joslyn Foust; great-grandchildren, Dakota, Nova, Celeste, Edwin;...

Lloyd A. Leinmiller

Lloyd A. Leinmiller

Nov 4, 2023

Lloyd Andrew Leinmiller, born September 9, 1944 in Russell, KS, left this earth to join his Lord Jesus Christ on November 4, 2023 from Wichita, KS. He will be remembered for his distinctive sense of humor,

longwinded stories, and his love of hunting, baseball, his many dogs, and above all, his family.

He...

Verlyn "Bud" Lett

Verlyn "Bud" Lett

Nov 4, 2023

On November 4, 2023, Verlyn “Bud” Lett passed into eternal rest to be with his Lord, following a recent open heart surgery.

Verlyn Lovell Lett was born on July 29, 1947 to Lovell Dervid Lett and Lucy Marian Gillette Fulps Lett of Parsons, Kansas. From an early age, he was referred to as “Bud,” which...

Martha P. Mwangi

Martha P. Mwangi

Nov 2, 2023

Martha Patricia Mwangi “Marty”, passed away on November 2, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital invWichita, Kansas. After 49 beautiful years and fighting Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphomav(DLBCL) for 442 days, she decided to go home to our Lord.

Martha was born on May 21, 1974 to Tony and Roberta (Reynolds) Ezettie in Wellington,vKansas. She has an...

Harold Gene "Buck" Wilcox, Jr.

Harold Gene "Buck" Wilcox, Jr.

Nov 2, 2023

Harold Gene "Buck" Wilcox, Jr., 80, passed away Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. He was born August 6th, 1943 to Harold Gene and Geraldine Rose (Harvey) Wilcox in Cherokee, Oklahoma.

Having completed his Business degree at Wichita State University, he worked as a FAA Air Traffic Controller.

Harold is survived by his...

Cecil D. Fredendall

Cecil D. Fredendall

Oct 30, 2023

Fredendall, Cecil Douglas, 91, passed away Monday, October 30th, 2023. He was born February 3rd, 1932 to Douglas and Edna Fredendall, in Almakey County, Iowa.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Josephine; siblings, Norma, Lester, Herbert, George and Phyllis. Survivors include his children, Joseph Fredendall, Douglas (Mary) Fredendall, Tina (Brian) Webster; brother, Bob Fredendall;...

John Moler

John Moler

Oct 29, 2023

John Galan Moler, 90, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Life Service, with military honors, will be held at Faith Community Church, 1750 N. Gow, at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. A graveside service will follow at 12 p.m. at White Chapel Cemetery, 1806 N. Oliver.

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Robert "Bob" Riedmiller

Robert "Bob" Riedmiller

Oct 29, 2023

Robert (Bob) George Riedmiller, a proud veteran of the US Air Force, peacefully passed away at Glen Carr House Memory Care and went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2023. He was 91 years old. Born 26 July 1932 in Blair, Nebraska, Bob was the oldest son of Joe and Marie Riedmiller. He grew up in Glasco,...

Mary "Joyce" Bailey

Mary "Joyce" Bailey

Oct 28, 2023

Mary “Joyce” Bailey, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 28, 2023. She is now re-united with beloved parents, siblings, daughter, and granddaughter in her heavenly home. Her dedication to her faith leaves no doubt in the glory and grace of the moment she met our Lord.

Joyce was born to Gus and Olga...

Timothy George Hunter

Timothy George Hunter

Oct 27, 2023

Our beloved Timothy George Hunter went home to be with Jesus on October 27, 2023. He left a huge hole in our hearts. He loved his family and was a very likable guy. His sense of humor entertained many. He is a momma's boy and a daddy's boy. He got saved on September 14, 2000. He enjoyed fishing, drawing,...

Frank David Hancock

Frank David Hancock

Oct 27, 2023

Frank David Hancock born July 17, 1941, succumbed to a long battle with Parkinson’s disease on October 27, 2023. Frank is preceded in death by his father Richard Hancock (Derby KS), mother Dema Hancock Mahoney (Derby KS), brothers Joe Hancock (Olathe KS), and 2 infant brothers. He is survived by his wife of more than 62 years, Ludwina Hancock,...

Darrol Lynn Thompson

Darrol Lynn Thompson

Oct 26, 2023

Darrol Lynn Thompson was born on May 22, 1950 to Lyle and Hazel (Lubnow) Thompson in Berlin, Wisconsin. He passed away on October 26, 2023 in his home in Belle Plaine, KS with his family near him.

Darrol was the proud father of Aleisha Ann-Marie and foster-father to Jason Patrick, Vincent Edward, and Jamie Janel....

Eleanor M. Gardenhire

Eleanor M. Gardenhire

Oct 26, 2023

Mulvane - Gardenhire, Eleanor Mcleod, 87, died Thursday, October 26, 2023.

No Services are planned.

Eleanor is survived by her husband, Don Gardenhire; three children, Elaine Humphrey, Paul Gardenhire (Karen), and Roy Gardenhire (Frances); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials to...

Mark James Terhune

Mark James Terhune

Oct 25, 2023

Mark James Terhune, 63, beloved father, husband, brother, and son, passed from this life October 25, 2023.

Mark is survived by his wife Teri Bjostad; siblings Steve (Dorothy), Don (Susie), Melanie (Robyn Chadwick), Ellen (Larry) Ryan, Theresa Williams, and Doug (Jay Price). He was preceded in death by his son Matthew, and parents Donald and...

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