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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Jason Edgar Bryan

Jason Edgar Bryan

May 6, 2023

We are sad to share that Jason Edgar Bryan, 35, passed away at home in Belle Plaine, Kansas, on May 6, 2023, from cancer. Jason was born in Wichita, Kansas, on November 25, 1987. He attended school in Belle Plaine, graduating in 2006.

Jason married his high school sweetheart, Bethany Fergen, in 2010, and together...

Dinah Riley Duran

Dinah Riley Duran

May 5, 2023

Wichita - Duran, Dinah Beth Riley

49, passed away Friday, May 5th, 2023.

Visitation: Saturday, May 13th, 2023, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca Wichita, Kansas 67213. A private entombment will be held at Old Mission in Wichita.

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Dorothy Hunt

Dorothy Hunt

May 5, 2023

Dorothy Josephine Cooper Hunt was born in rural Belle Plaine, KS on December 16, 1918. She passed away on May 5, 2023 at the age of 104 . Dorothy was the 7th and youngest child of Andrew Duvall Cooper and Nancy J. Brenton Cooper. She began country school 4 ½ miles north of Belle Plaine on the Mulvane Road,...

Carol J. Warren

Carol J. Warren

May 4, 2023

Derby - Warren, Carol Jean

93, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born December 25, 1929 to James and Letha Mayes in Ralston, Oklahoma.

Carol retired from Boeing and spent the rest of her years enjoying her family , but most especially her 2 grandsons Brock and Grant and later her...

Leslie Gayle Way

Leslie Gayle Way

May 3, 2023

Leslie Gayle Way, 66, of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Leslie was born in Wichita Kansas, the daughter of Victor and Rachel Klein on October 25, 1956. Leslie graduated from Campus High School in Haysville, Kansas class of 1974. She then started working in the aviation industry in Wichita and later...

Margarita Barnett

Margarita Barnett

May 1, 2023

Barnett, Margarita, 65, passed away Monday, May 1st, 2023. She was born May 20th, 1957 to Jose Ramon and Margarita Sida Sida in Durango Durango, Mexico.

Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Miguel. Survived by her husband, Bill; son, Josiah Barnett; step-daughter, Marama (Shantparv) Barnett; grandson, Tyler Barnett and siblings, Jose Ramon, Patricia,...

Patsy Laramore

Patsy Laramore

May 1, 2023

Derby — Patsy Mardelle Laramore, born to Robert and Frances Allen, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, May 1, 2023.

Patsy was born August 21,1933 in Cherokee, OK. Though she was an only child, she grew up close to her cousins and used to ride the Doodle Bug (train) to visit them after she...

Dorothy Roth

Dorothy Roth

Apr 29, 2023

Roth, Dorothy Ann, 88, passed away Saturday, April 29th, 2023. She was born December 14th, 1934 to Michael and Francis Legleiter in Liebenthal, Kansas.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph. Survived by her two children, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation is 10:00 to 11:00 am followed by an 11:00 am...

Sheila E. Saindon

Sheila E. Saindon

Apr 27, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our Mother, Grandmother and sister. Sheila Saindon passed away at the age of 80, peacefullly, at Via Christi St Francis Hospital, surrounded by her family on April 27th, 2023.

Sheila Elaine Saindon was born July 7th, 1942 in Wichita, Ks. to parents Katherine Elizabeth Dyer of Derby,...

Harper Justice Ivy

Harper Justice Ivy

Apr 24, 2023

Harper Justice Ivy was born November 4, 2019 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Brandon and Stephanie (Corey) Ivy. She passed from this life on April 24, 2023 in Derby, at the age of 3.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by sisters Emerie and Jordyn McDowell, and grandparents Kim Looney, Steve Looney,...

Debra Ann Margheim

Debra Ann Margheim

Apr 24, 2023

Debra Ann Margheim, 68, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 28th, 2023 at 10:00 am; both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby, Kansas 67037. Interment to follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby.

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Dr. James A. Stewart, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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