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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Neva Eurton

Neva Eurton

Aug 19, 2023

Wichita - Eurton, Neva Catherine

66, passed away Saturday, August 19th, 2023. She was born June 4th, 1957 to Moses Jay and Hazel Henderson Jay in Wichita, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Eurton; father, Moses Jay; mother, Hazel Jay; brother, Phillip Jay; sister, Gina Jay; brother, Emmett Jay....

Don Horner

Don Horner

Aug 18, 2023

Horner, Donald R. "Don", 76, passed away Friday, August 18th, 2023. He was born March 2nd, 1947 to Harold and Myrtillia (Colclazier) Horner in Pratt, KS.

Don was a retired Heavy Equipment/Fleet Mechanic for Sedgwick County.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Darlene K. Davis, Sharon Fleske, Ann Callis; niece: Toni Riche....

Sally Sue Sutton-Smith

Sally Sue Sutton-Smith

Aug 18, 2023

Sally S. Sutton Smith (Johnson) 84, died Friday, August 18th, 2023. She was born March 22nd, 1939 and preceded in death by her mother and father, Anola (Pat) and Frances Johnson. Sally grew up in Wichita, KS, graduating from East High School in 1957.

She married Richard Smith in 1958, when Richard joined the Air Force. They...

Karen Flynn

Karen Flynn

Aug 18, 2023

On August 18, 2023, Karen E. Flynn, 76, of Derby, KS passed away with her family at her side. Karen met and married her husband Robert in 1970 in Clovis, NM and then resided in numerous places over the years, including England, Virginia, Arizona, California and more. They then moved to Derby in 1983 and have called it home...

Cleora Sue Cooper

Cleora Sue Cooper

Aug 18, 2023

Cleora Cooper 82, of Wichita, KS passed away on August 18, 2023. Cleora was born to Cleo and Fern Burke May 19, 1941, in Wichita, KS. She completed the family with her older brother Charles being 3 years old when Cleora arrived. She was a graduate of Wichita West Highschool class of 1959.

Cleora was the mother...

Robert F. Word

Robert F. Word

Aug 18, 2023

Robert F. Word, 88, passed on August 18, 2023. He was born May 11, 1935 in Sparta, Illinois, the son of Charles Carlos and Agnes (Beveridge) Word.

Robert was a man of faith and prayer, and an accomplished carpenter who followed a carpenter, Jesus, the Son of the living God.

Robert...

Carl Allen Beaver

Carl Allen Beaver

Aug 18, 2023

Mulvane - Carl Allen Beaver 69, died, Friday, August 18, 2023. He was born February 16, 1954 to Nicholas and Druzilla (Wharton) Beaver in Wichita, Kansas.

Carl (The Beav) grew up in Mulvane and graduated Mulvane High School in 1972. Worked for Boeing for 30+ years. He loved spending time with family and friends and...

Shirlijeanne Turner

Shirlijeanne Turner

Aug 16, 2023

Shirli (Jeanne) Turner, 65, died August 16th, 2023 at St. Francis Harry Hynes. She was born September 3rd, 1957 in Anchorage, Alaska.

A long time resident of the Wichita area, Derby, and Udall, and she was a retired. On October 12, 1996 she married the love of her life, Thomas Turner. They made a beautiful...

Rachel Janae Leonard

Rachel Janae Leonard

Aug 16, 2023

Mulvane-Leonard, Rachel Janae, 35, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. She was born to John Sylvanus & Connie Masters in Abilene, TX. Rachel loved nothing on Earth more than her children, she had a knack for adding beauty to any room both in aesthetics and with her energy, she was an old soul with the spirit of a child....

Harmoney Harper

Harmoney Harper

Aug 16, 2023

Wichita - Harper, Harmoney Marie, 8, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. She was born August 27th, 2014 to Jasper and Mary (Blake) Harper in Wichita, KS.

Harmoney was preceded in death by: Aunt, Samantha Severance; Grand Parents: D.D. Blake, Arthur Severance; Great-Grandparents: Lavada & Bob Campbell, Patricia & Eldon Harper; Mary & Al Leiker

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Neal Mabe

Neal Mabe

Aug 14, 2023

Wichita - Clarence Neal Mabe, 73, died Monday, August 14, 2023.

He was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. Neal worked for Boeing and Spirit for 20+ years.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his...

Phillip W. Ellette

Phillip W. Ellette

Aug 14, 2023

Phillip W. Ellette, 76, passed from this earth August 14, 2023, at Wesley Hospital. Phillip was born December 4, 1946 in Dallas, Texas, to Wayne and Francielle Ellette. He attended Monterey High School in Lubbock, TX, graduating in 1964, and attended Texas Tech University playing baseball. Phillip was a bigger than life salesman his whole life. He enjoyed watching...

Joseph R. Morris

Joseph R. Morris

Aug 12, 2023

Joe Morris, November 19th, 1932-August 12th, 2023, Wichita, KS. Joseph Ray Morris, age 90, passed away peacefully with family at home on August 12th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Morris, his brother Howard Morris of Arcadia, KS, and a grandson Adam Morris of Fredrick, Michigan. Joe is survived by his brothers Carl Morris of...

Kathleen D. Hancock

Kathleen D. Hancock

Aug 11, 2023

Derby - Kathleen Dee Hancock 73, died Friday, August 11th, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 12th, 1949 to Dale and June Stearns in Wichita, KS

Kathy attended Haysville schools and was a graduate of Campus High School in 1967. Kathy served as an accountant and bookkeeper with several companies throughout her life...

Oscar "Gene" Hanson

Oscar "Gene" Hanson

Aug 11, 2023

Hanson, Oscar, "Gene", 95, Ret. USAF Tech. Sgt. and business owner, passed away Friday, August 11th, 2023. He was born April 11th, 1928 to Walter and Mary Ann Oscar, in Wichita, KS

Preceded in death by his first wife, Leota Marie (Nelson) Hanson; second wife, Vera Hanson and siblings, Teresa Ann Hanson and Gayla Marie...

Barbara Sue Ring

Barbara Sue Ring

Aug 11, 2023

Ring, Barbara Sue

77, passed away Friday, August 11th, 2023. She was born January 1st, 1946 to Herschel and Pearl Holloway in Wellington, Kansas.

Barbara enjoyed gardening, cooking and bowling in a local Wichita league. She especially enjoyed doting on her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her...

William Duane Rosenbaum

William Duane Rosenbaum

Aug 10, 2023

Wichita - Rosenbaum, William Duane

86, passed away Thursday, August 10th, 2023. He was born November 20th, 1936 to George Rosenbaum and Berniece Phipps Rosenbaum in Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Gary and Byrl Ray Rosenbaum.

William is survived by his wife of 67...

Margaret (Marg) Carlene Cooley

Margaret (Marg) Carlene Cooley

Aug 10, 2023

On August 10, 2023 Margaret Carlene Cooley had the best day of her life when she met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Marg was born on June 15, 1932, to Clifford and Louella Schmidt Van Dolah. She grew up as “Margie” and if you listen closely, you may hear some people still call her Margie today. In 91...

Sue Moody

Sue Moody

Aug 10, 2023

Haysville – Sue Moody, 61, passed away, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born August 31, 1961 to Phillip Nolan and Nellie Sells in Wichita, KS.

Sue graduated from Campus High School in 1979 and married the love of her life,...

H. Sue Holsapple

H. Sue Holsapple

Aug 9, 2023

Holsapple, Hedy Sue, 79, retired journalism and English teacher, died August 9, 2023. Sue was born March 24, 1944 on her parents farm north of Putnam, OK, to Clell and Elizabeth Holsapple. She graduated from Putnam High School and was valedictorian of her senior class. Sue attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK, for one year. She graduated...

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