Obituaries

Dec 14, 2023

Jacob Matthew Dunagan was born December 14, 2023 in Wichita, the son of Matthew and Makayla Dunagan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Elisa and brother Lucas; grandparents Randall and Nyana Dunagan, and Steven Gibson; his aunts & uncles Roger and Brynna Ingalls, Grace Gibson, and Noah Gibson; and cousin Elizabeth Dunagan.

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Dec 14, 2023

Doris Jeanne Logue 71, died Thursday, December 14th, 2023. She was born February 8th, 1952 to William and Lola (Goodrich) Tiffany in Wichita, Kansas.

Jeanne was an avid golfer. She volunteered as an instructor and coordinator for the Jr. Golf League for several years. She was a partner and co-founder of the Sims - Clapp...

Dec 13, 2023

Frances L Clark passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2023. She was born to W. Wesley and Edith A Reynolds on October 16, 1932 in Grenola, Kansas. Frances married Bryan Clark on August 23, 1953. Two children were born to this union. Frances is preceded in death by her husband Bryan and daughter Teresa, brothers Ralph Reynolds (Mary), and...

Dec 12, 2023

Billy M. Ewertt, Sr, 86, passed away on December 12, 2023 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on September 6, 1937 in Wichita. Bill married Pat Vaughn on July 9, 1955 and they had four children, Melody, Marc, Marvin & Greg. Bill was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time...

Dec 11, 2023

Derby - Cherie Suzanne Hodges 73, died Monday, December 11th, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center She was born December 6th, 1950 to Donatello and Ruth (Boyer) Ashby in Tulsa., OK

Cherie was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a graduate of Tulsa Memorial High School. She met her husband, Brian, at The University of Tulsa in 1970,...

Dec 10, 2023

Gladys Ann Kellum Kimball, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 91. Gladys was born in Uganda, East Africa, on January 13, 1932. Her parents were missionaries, so she grew up in Kenya and attended Rift Valley Academy. She graduated from High School in 1949 in Friendswood, TX and continued her education at Friends University...

Dec 10, 2023

Eldon LaRoy Kater began his life with a home birth on the 2nd generation farm south of Newton, KS on May 4, 1930. His 93 year journey on earth concluded on December 6, 2023 in the Wichita home of his and Esther’s only child Teresa and her husband Tim Cornett. His two younger brothers are continuing on lifes journey,...

Dec 10, 2023

Beran, George, 92, of Wichita, formerly of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born to John and Marie Beran on January 5, 1931 in Wallace, Nebraska. George served in the USMC before moving to Wichita in 1956. He worked at Boeing where he retired as a modification superintendent. He was also a lifetime member...

Dec 9, 2023

Wichita - Binford, Mable Juanita

95, peacefully gained her glorious wings on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. She was born June 17th, 1928 to J. Otto Briscoe and Mable Janzen Briscoe in West Plains, Missouri.

Juanita graduated from North High School in 1946. She began working at Bond Bakery, then Steffen's Dairy and finally...

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;...