Obituaries

Mar 23, 2023

Cheryl Jean Johnson, 70, of Belle Plaine, Ks passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at her home.

Born June 6, 1952, in Wellington, KS, she was the oldest daughter of Harold and Elda Jean (Hatfield)

Wenrich. She was raised on a farm near Riverdale, KS and received her education in Riverdale and Belle

Mar 23, 2023

William (Bill) Stone Riley, 86, was born in Rocky Mount North Carolina on May 27, 1936 to Ed and Ida Mae Riley. He passed from this life on March 23, 2023. He was known as “Frosty” by his closest family and friends due to his frosty white colored hair when he was young.

He was...

Mar 23, 2023

Derby - Edna Sanders 69, died, Thursday, March 23rd, 2023. She was born September 2nd, 1953 to Earl and Eleanor Fisher in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Edna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her hobbies included gardening, crafting and working with the babies in the church nursery.

She is preceded in...

Mar 21, 2023

William “Bill” Hand, 76, of Derby, KS passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. His Rosary will be held at 10 AM and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark in Derby, KS 67037. Interment to follow at El Paso Cemetery (700 E....

Mar 21, 2023

Fletcher, Craig Darwin aka "Johnny Cruz", 67, former guitarist and founding member of local oldies rock & roll band, The Benders, and 16 year retired veteran as Corporal of Sedgwick county sheriffs office detention, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from lung cancer.

Memorial Service will be held at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Road,...

Mar 20, 2023

Modlin, Judith, 80, passed away Monday, March 20th, 2023. She was born May 10th, 1942 to Harold and Clarice Boone in Fr. Scott, KS.

Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Russell Boone, Pat Howard and Fred Boone. Survivors include her husband Brad; children, Mike Turner, Rhonda (Wayne Nelson) Lewis, Gaylene Fortner; grandchildren, Taylor, Jessica,...

Mar 17, 2023

Derby - Bounous, Anna Jean, 75, passed away Friday, March 17th, 2023. She was born June 21st, 1947 to Burl and Mary (Donnell) McCanless in Pueblo, Colorado.

Anna was a loving mother, grandmother, sister & friend. She was a retired microbiologist at Wesley Medical Center. She loved to garden, visit zoos with her daughter and grandchildren, fishing,...

Mar 16, 2023

Ivan “Kent” Swaney, age 82, of Derby, formerly of Rose Hill, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023. Graveside service will be at 1 pm Saturday, April 8, at Hillcrest Cemetery (10102 E 95th St S, Derby, KS 67037). Kent was born July 19, 1940, in Belleville, Kansas. He married Elizabeth Blackwood August 26, 1962,...

Mar 15, 2023

Bette Henderson, 70, of Derby, Kansas, sadly passed away March 15, 2023.

Born and raised in Iowa, Bette arrived in Kansas in the early 90’s to follow her dream of becoming a teacher. She taught for 25 years before retirement. She impacted many lives as an educator. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Saree...

Mar 15, 2023

Janice Earline (Kirk) Baca, 84 of Mulvane, KS passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life.

Janice is survived by her husband, Cecilio "Frank" Baca; her children, Jonna (Ted) Kissinger, Sheri Sherfield, Bryan (Michelle) Sherfield, Kevin (Sandy)...

Mar 14, 2023

Doris T. Sparks-Almire, 85, of Mulvane, died March 14, 2023. Born in Sanford, Maine on October 13, 1937, the daughter of Henry and Lillian Doucette.

She graduated from St. Ignacious Catholic Church. Doris was a cosmetologist and bartender while raising five children. She moved to Kansas in 1972 where she began her aircraft career at...

Mar 12, 2023

My father was born at home on the corner of Main Street and Kinkaid in Wichita Kansas. His father and mother ran a small farm that produced pickles. Psych was much younger than his older brothers Steart and Clarence. Psych attended Long Fellow Elementary School, Hamilton Junior High School and North High School in Wichita Kansas. He graduated from...

Mar 11, 2023

Haysville - De Jesus, Rickey Craig "Rick" 68, passed away Saturday, March 11th, 2023. He was born August 10th, 1954 to Joseph and Selma (Louis) De Jesus in Wichita, KS.

Rick was a loving husband, dad, papa & friend & was a retired tool maker, from Boeing Aircraft, other than his family his passions were music, fishing...

Mar 11, 2023

Brian D. Robinson, 50, died Saturday, March 11, 2023.

His hobbies included drawing, music, and liado.

Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 18, 2023, with visitation for one hour prior at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane.

Brian is preceded in death by his mother, Dee Hankins Robinson, Mulvane, KS;...

Mar 11, 2023

Haysville - Edwards, Sharon Louise, 73, passed away Saturday, March 11th, 2023. She was born January 11th, 1950 to Frank and Grace (Higgins) Waggoner in Providence, Rhode Island. Sharon was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister & friend. She owned & operated Angelic Hair Beauty Salon. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sharon is survived by...

Mar 11, 2023

Elijah “Eli” Rhodes Bussard, 21,

August 6, 2001 to March 11, 2023, Wichita, Kansas

On Saturday, March 11, 2023, Eli ran into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior. His big goofy grin, endless jokes that kept everyone in stitches, and hugs that made each one feel his love will be greatly...

Mar 10, 2023

Patricia Ann Lansdowne passed peacefully with family, on March 10, 2023 in Houston, Texas, at the age

of 79. Patricia was born to William Stark and Wanneta Elizabeth Stoskopf on May 20, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas.

Patricia Stark graduated from West High School in Wichita with the class of 1961. Patricia briefly

attended...

Mar 9, 2023

James Anthony Goseland, 53, passed away Thursday March 9, 2023. He was born May 2, 1969 to Don Goseland and Janice Gamblin in Wichita, Kansas.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 25 years, Jane; Daughters Breanna and Alicia; Son-in-Law Jacob Hinkle and Grandson on the way Clayton Hinkle (Breanna and Jacob), as well as...

Mar 7, 2023

Moser, Kerry Wayne, 66, son, brother, uncle, husband, father, friend, papa and loved by all that knew him, passed away Tuesday, March 7th, 2023.

He was born to Keith and Mabel Moser in Denver and graduated Douglas County High School, Castle Rock, CO. He also received his Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State...

Mar 7, 2023

Wells, Mary Virginia

96, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born June 6, 1926 to Wilbert and Jennie Borin in Poteau, Oklahoma.

Mary was a master gardener; growing prize winning tomatoes, onion, okra, green beans, peppers, potatoes, and cotton. She could be found working in her garden from sunrise to sunset....