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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Steve Alan Mallernee

Steve Alan Mallernee

Oct 21, 2025

Steve A. Mallernee, 76, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1949 in Springfield, MO to Lyle and Lola Mallernee.

Steve and his family moved from Missouri to Wichita, KS in 1955 and in the mid-1960s moved to Eureka, KS. It's there where Steve and Jannel met in high school. They were married in 1968.

Steve...

Steven Norman

Steven Norman

Oct 20, 2025

Steven James Norman, 61, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born on July 7, 1964 in Lincoln, Nebraska to William David and Burnette Rita (Brandewiede) Norman.

Steve and his family moved to California and lived on Edwards Air Force Base in 1965 then went to Beale Air Force Base in 1967. The family returned to Derby, Kansas, in...

Daisy Douthett

Daisy Douthett

Oct 18, 2025

Daisy Gertrude (Mott) Douthett, 101, of Topeka, Ks., died 10/18/25. She was born July 22, 1924, near Manter, Ks. She was the 5th child of 8 born to Albert and Della Mott. During the dust 1935 they moved to Barber County.

She graduated from Medicine Lodge High School. Her junior and senior years she maintained an apartment in town for herself...

Richard Lee Dutcher

Richard Lee Dutcher

Oct 17, 2025

Richard Lee Dutcher, age 67, passed away on October 17, 2025. Richard was born in Wichita, Kansas to Carl Dutcher and Louise Cole. Richard married Purley Barber and together they had three children.

Richard was happiest outdoors, whether he was fishing, hunting, or camping. He loved the open road on his Harley and the quiet peace of a campfire at the...

Bryce Rowland

Bryce Rowland

Oct 17, 2025

Bryce William Rowland, a beloved son, brother, and friend, was born on November 5th, 1997, and passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the age of 27.

Bryce was born and raised in Virginia until the age of 16, when Bryce and his family later moved to Kansas, where he built a life filled with laughter, friendship, and adventure....

Jason Carriker

Jason Carriker

Oct 16, 2025

Belle Plaine – Jason Dale Carriker, 43, passed away on October 16, 2025. He was born on September 27, 1982, in Wichita, Kansas, to Lloyd Carriker and Debbie Turpin.

Jason had a deep love for movies, music, and dancing, and he cherished every moment spent with his family. He also found joy in working on small engines. Jason will be remembered...

Robin Carol Patterson

Robin Carol Patterson

Oct 16, 2025

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Robin Carol (Olmsted) Patterson (Derby/Wichita), age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16th after a courageous battle with Cancer.

Robin dedicated her life to her family and friends. She was known for her quick wit, infectious humor, strong work ethic...

Virginia R. Sears

Virginia R. Sears

Oct 16, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Sears, 94, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. She was born March 31, 1931 to Holley and Zula Johnson in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Virginia believed life should be fun and silly. Whether it was baking oatmeal cookies, playing dress up, Horse, flying kites with her grandkids, or rocking on the porch at the lake with Bill. She said what...

John Rhodes

John Rhodes

Oct 15, 2025

Wichita – Rhodes, John Wesley, 71, passed away on October 15, 2025. He was born on October 6, 1954, to Joseph and Doris Rhodes.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

John is survived by his wife, Jeri and daughter, Caitlin Rhodes.

Pat Farley

Pat Farley

Oct 15, 2025

Daniel “Pat” Farley, Lt. Colonel USAF (retired), Derby, Kansas, passed away on October 15th at the age of83. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Pat always said he was: “A proud son of the City and an even prouder son of Bishop Loughlin High School and St. John’s University”. It was at St. John’s where Pat met the “One...

Robert "Rob" Aaron

Robert "Rob" Aaron

2025

Robert "Rob" Aaron, 61, a homemaker, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025.

Rob enjoyed being outside tending to his garden. He loved spoiling his pomeranian dogs, enjoyed watching classic movies and decorating for Christmas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and June McHenry and by two brothers and one sister.

Survivors, husband Steve Aaron; brothers, Jeremiah and Orville; and...

Steve Woolever

Steve Woolever

Oct 11, 2025

Steven Woolever, 65, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He was born on December 1st, 1959, to Arnold and Julia Woolever in Peoria, Illinois.

Steven held many jobs throughout his life, such as, a pharmaceutical sales representative, bowling alley manager/ Pro shop owner, and was a handyman for some amazing people. When Steve was not working, he enjoyed spending time...

Gordon Howes, Sr.

Gordon Howes, Sr.

Oct 10, 2025

Gordon Thomas Howes, Sr. (63), of Powder Springs, GA, passed away on October 10, 2025. Born on September 11, 1962, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, Gordon lived a life marked by curiosity, dedication, and a deep love for his family and passions.

Gordon graduated from Wichita High School East in 1980 and went on to earn his associate degree from Kansas...

Connie May Wayman

Connie May Wayman

Oct 10, 2025

Connie Wayman, age 74, passed away on October 10, 2025.Connie was born in Wellington, KS to Clyde and Flora Bell Wayman on November 20, 1950.

Connie loved spending time with family and was an avid football fan. She never missed a Chiefs game.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Wayman and Flora Bell Wayman. Sisters Wanda Jones and Delores...

Reiley Jean Torix

Reiley Jean Torix

Oct 9, 2025

Reiley Jean Torix

August 07, 2011- October 09, 2025

Mulvane

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Reiley Jean Torix, age 14, of Mulvane, who left us far too soon on October 9, 2025.

Reiley was a beloved daughter, sibling, grandchild, niece, cousin, and friend. A freshman at Mulvane High School, Reiley touched the lives of everyone who knew...

Margaret Ellen McIntosh

Margaret Ellen McIntosh

Oct 9, 2025

Margaret Ellen McIntosh (Elliott), 94, passed away on October 9, 2025, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born to John Maxwell Elliott and Hattie Belle Kilgore on February 15, 1931 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Margaret is survived by her son, John McIntosh and daughter, Mauritza Green; grandchildren, Jarrod Marc, Jennifer Ann, Brandon Blaine, Kevin Dwayne, Marcia Ellen, Melissa Alyse, Ryan Matthew, and...

Donald W. Campbell

Donald W. Campbell

Oct 8, 2025

Donald Walker Campbell, 76, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on October 8.

The son of Charles Newton and Mary Clair (Walker) Campbell, Don was born on April 26, 1949, in Inglewood, California, and grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He graduated in 1967 from North Forsyth (N.C.) High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science...

Barbara Verylene Williams

Barbara Verylene Williams

Oct 4, 2025

Barbara Verylene Williams was born in Winfield on December 17, 1942, to Veryle and Barbara Selvage. She passed away on October 4, 2025 in Winfield.

Barbara worked for a long time along with her husband Bob operating their airplane conversion parts business. She loved to express her artistic abilities through painting and was incredibly talented. Barbara was lovingly devoted to her...

Darlene Clark

Darlene Clark

Oct 4, 2025

Darlene Sue Clark, 86, of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1939, in Augusta, Kansas, and spent her life surrounded by family and friends. 

Darlene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 53 years, Robert (Bob) Clark, and her parents, Keith W. (Bill) and Georgia League. She was a devoted...

Donald Dean Hartman

Donald Dean Hartman

Oct 3, 2025

Donald D. Hartman, 59, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born January 28, 1966 to Gary Hartman and Lenore Brevik in Wichita, Kansas.

Don was caring and had a sly sense of humor. He loved spending time with his family and being at his daughter's sporting events. He was a sports fanatic who had a competitive spirit. In his...

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