Obituaries
Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Dr. James A. Stewart, Jr.
Apr 23, 2023
Derby - Stewart, James Alonzo, Jr.,
75, passed away Sunday, April 23rd, 2023. He was born June 12th, 1947 to James Alonzo Stewart, Sr. and Ruth Blevins Stewart in Wichita, Kansas.
Following graduation from South High, Wichita, KS in 1965. Jim attended Wichita State University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in History in...
Mark Jason Rey
Apr 22, 2023
Mark Jason Rey was born in Kingman, KS on March 23, 1968. He passed from this life on April 22, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Jay and Eva Rey; siblings Debra (Dennis) Reimer of Wichita, Tony (Tammy) Rey of Wichita; children: Trisha Rey of Wichita, Cody Rey of Wichita, Christopher Brown of Cape Coral, Florida, Mckenna Rey...
Della May Hatfield
Apr 22, 2023
Della May Hatfield, 73, of Wichita KS, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
Della May Hatfield was born April 10, 1950 to Victor and Melvina McLean in Wichita, KS.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, David Hatfield, her son, Jimmy Del,...
Pat J. Herndon
Apr 22, 2023
Herndon, Patricia “Pat” J. 83, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was born November 27, 1939 to parents Josephine and Robert Cebula in Detroit, Michigan and was loved by her stepfather Joe Kulpa.
Pat was an Air Force spouse and mother of three. As a military spouse she traveled internationally while caring for her...
James Wendall Siever
Apr 21, 2023
James “Jim” Siever passed away April 21st, 2023, at the age of 84 in Newton, KS.
Jim was born on November 26th, 1938, to Glenn and Luella Siever in Mulvane, KS. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School on May 23rd, 1957, where he met his future wife, Margo Olmsted. Jim married Margo on March...
Todd Lee Humbolt
Apr 21, 2023
Todd Lee Humbolt passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21 following a recent cardiac procedure. Todd, son of Michael D. and Joyce A. Humbolt, was born on August 27, 1965, in Wellington, Kansas. As a child, he brought endless joy to his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
He graduated from Mulvane High School in 1983...
Charles Lee Mckinzie
Apr 20, 2023
Derby - Charles “Charlie” McKinzie, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 20th, 2023. He was born to Charles and Violet (Turley) McKinzie in Welch, OK.
Charlie was a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he (to the chagrin of Ruthie and his mother) rode bulls and clowned on the rodeo...
Cordelia Mae Hinshaw
Apr 19, 2023
Cordelia Mae (Davis) Hinshaw, the daughter of Ross and Gladys (Hamilton) Davis, was born April 16, 1933. In 1940, the family moved to Derby, Kansas and in 1945, the family moved to Rose Hill. Cordelia graduated from Wesley Hospital School of Nursing in 1954. She and Galen Hinshaw were married July 31, 1955. She passed away Wednesday, April 19,...
Wynne "Joe" Cannon
Apr 18, 2023
Wynne Joseph “Joe” Cannon, of Wichita Kansas, passed away Tuesday April 18th, 2023, at the age of 75. He gained his wings while surrounded by his loving family.
Joe was a veteran of the US Navy, his expertise being in aviation electronics & avionics. He enlisted in 1965 at RTC San Diego, CA for Recruit...
Helen Fieandt
Apr 17, 2023
While we are mourning the loss of you, others are rejoicing to meet you again. Helen Fieandt, departed for heaven on April 17th, 2023. She was born on June 8, 1924 to Daisy and Carley Ticer in Flippin, Arkansas. It is our hope that those who knew Helen will hold her close in their minds and their hearts during...
Michael Williams
Apr 16, 2023
Williams, Michael Arnold, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16th, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by his siblings, Ron Williams, Doug Williams, Stephanie Knutson, Mark Williams, Chuck Williams, Richard Williams, Denise Williams and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mike was born in Wichita, Kansas to Jim and Betty...
Shannon Thompson
Apr 16, 2023
Shannon Christine Thompson passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at the age of 51. She was born on July 13, 1971 to Mark and Wendy Thompson in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Shannon’s greatest joy was her family. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and nana and will be missed dearly. Shannon is survived by her...
Marjorie Hinds
Apr 14, 2023
Marjorie Montez Hinds, 98, went to be with Jesus April 14, 2023.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 19, 2023, with visitation one hour prior at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Burial to follow at Mulvane Cemetery.
Marjorie Hinds was born March 16, 1925 in Watts, Oklahoma, the daughter of William...
Zay A. Jimeson
Apr 14, 2023
Jimeson, Zay A. (Guffy), 104, retired farmer and stockwoman, died Friday, April 14, 2023. Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Mulvane Church of Christ, 4th and Arkansas, Mulvane, KS. Burial will follow at the Mulvane City Cemetery.
She was born August 3, 1918, on the family farm near...
Colleen Griffin
Apr 13, 2023
Colleen Ellen Griffin passed away on April 13, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born in Belle Plaine, KS and had lived in Wichita, KS; Denver, CO; Lamar, CO; Wellsboro, PA; Wellington, KS; Arden, NC; Pittsford, NY and resided on Isle Of Palms, SC at the time of her death.
Colleen is survived...
Esther Virginia Hedges
Apr 13, 2023
Esther V. Hedges (Burt)
January 12, 1928 – April 13, 2023
Esther, age 95, passed away on April 13, 2023, with her family by her side. Born in Yates Center, KS January 12, 1928, to Elias and Edna Knotts, she was raised in Eureka, KS. She met Ezra “Zeke” Burt while attending Emporia State Teachers...
Timothy John Beckham
Apr 12, 2023
Timothy J. Beckham, 77, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren surrounding him.
Timothy was born along with his twin brother, Thomas Beckham, to parents, Ralph Beckham and Beatrice (Gausman) Beckham, on November 30, 1945, in De Soto, Missouri. There, he was raised along with...
Duane Frederick Mitchell
Apr 11, 2023
Duane was born May 2, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas to Joe Mitchell, and Ida (Schierenbeck) Mitchell. The family lived in Wichita Kansas at the time of his birth. At an early age, Duane had an interest in cars. He was fascinated with NASCAR, and a deep love of the Camaro. Duane married Candice in 1982. The marriage gave him...
Lois A. Mitchell
Apr 9, 2023
Lois A. Mitchell, 97, of Rose Hill, passed away April 9, 2023. Born September 24, 1925 in Douglass, the daughter of Everett and Florence (Berger) Barnes. Lois was the Postmaster in Rose Hill for 29 years, retiring in 1985. She enjoyed quilting and working in her yard.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents,...
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