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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Kenneth Lamar

Kenneth Lamar

Dec 14, 2022

LaMar, Kenneth, passed away 12/14/22 at the age of 91. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Effie LaMar. Three brothers, Paul, Gene and Carl Ray LaMar. Four sister's, Mary Grossman, Caroline Brower, Elizabeth Tickle and Peggy LaMar. Their daughter, Kennie Kay LaMar Cunningham. He is survived by his wife, Betty LaMar. Their son, Richard LaMar...

Brenda Kay Mitchell

Brenda Kay Mitchell

Dec 13, 2022

Brenda Kay (Southards) Mitchell was born June 4, 1946 to Alma and Grant Casey in Yakama, Washington. Brenda went to her eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roger Mitchell; by her parents, Alma and Grant Casey, as well as her siblings...

Gregory Andrews

Gregory Andrews

Dec 13, 2022

Gregory Otto Andrews passed away on December 13, at the age of 63.

Greg was born in Lindsborg, Kansas on September 4th, 1959 to Louella and George Andrews. He loved sports and was a great athlete. He played basketball, baseball, track and field, and football growing up and was even offered...

Cary W. Shearmire

Cary W. Shearmire

Dec 12, 2022

Cary Wayne Shearmire, 60, passed Monday, December 12, 2022, at his home in Haysville. He was born September 2, 1962, in Scott City, KS.

In honor of his love for sarcastic tee shirts and camouflage, friends and family are encouraged to wear them.

Visitation: Tuesday, December 20, 2022, from 1:00 pm...

George Heinrich

George Heinrich

Dec 12, 2022

George Heinrich of Derby, Kansas passed away December 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. George, the youngest of three boys was born to Valentine and Norma Heinrich on June 27, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

George was a top high school athlete who participated in multiple sports but cherished his basketball years where he played...

Nellie Mcdiffett

Nellie Mcdiffett

Dec 12, 2022

McDiffett, Nellie "Nell" Rose, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 12th, 2022. She was born March 12th, 1930 to Herbert and Gussie McElwee, in St. Claire Shores, Michigan. She retired from the Small Business Administration as a Word Processor. Nell was active at the senior center in the Reader's Theater for 10 years,...

Doris F. Brown

Doris F. Brown

Dec 11, 2022

Doris F. Brown, 86, died December 11, 2022.

She is survived by her husband Max; son Marvin Russell of Wichita; daughter Karen Burris of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughter Stacy Russell; sisters Margaret Williard of Andover, Ruth (Carl) Dennett of Oxford and Mary Anne Braungardt of Douglass; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews.

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Frances Schild

Frances Schild

Dec 11, 2022

Schild, Frances, 85, passed away Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Frances was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born July 6th, 1937 to Loel and Olevia Alexander. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis and sister, Louise Mace. Survivors include her children, Kelly Dry, Tracy Mackay, Amy (Randall Brookings) Young, David (Dawn) Schild; Tim...

Karen Dawn Breault

Karen Dawn Breault

Dec 9, 2022

Wichita - Breault, Karen Dawn 41, passed away Friday, December 9th, 2022. She was born February 26th, 1981 to Randall and Kathryn (Sparman) Breault in Wichita, KS. Karen was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin & friend, & super hugger. She was an accomplished artist in all medias.She was preceded in death by her both grandfathers & maternal...

Alice F. Howard

Alice F. Howard

Dec 9, 2022

Alice F. Howard, 81, passed Friday, December 9, 2022. She was born in Indianola, Mississippi on September 19, 1941.

She was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, then went to work at Harman Machine, and retired from IFR after 20 years.

Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Friday, December 16, 2022, at Prairie...

Michael "Mike" Mceuen

Michael "Mike" Mceuen

Dec 9, 2022

Rose Hill - McEuen, Michael Wayne 70, passed away Friday, December 9th, 2022. He was born March 5th, 1952 to Larry McEuen and Joann McEuen Beck in Dallas, Texas.

Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather & friend. He was a retired receiving coordinator from Boeing/Spirit, Huge KC Chiefs Fan!

He was preceded in death...

William J. "Bill" Walmsley

William J. "Bill" Walmsley

Dec 8, 2022

Rose Hill - Rose Hill - Walmsley, William J. "Bill", 72, passed away Thursday, December 8th, 2022. He was born July 31st, 1950 to James and Mary (Donovan) Walmsley in Fall River, Massachusetts. Bill graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River, MA, where he was a superior athlete, he received many awards of excellence & accolades of his...

R. Maxine Brown

R. Maxine Brown

Dec 7, 2022

Yukon, OK - R. Maxine Brown, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was born December 30, 1925 to Paul and Bertha Schwyhart in Belle Plaine, KS. She graduated from Mulvane High School and married Clyde J. Brown on October 26, 1945.

Maxine was active in the community with 4-H and farming. She always enjoyed spending...

Travis Dean Atkinson

Travis Dean Atkinson

Dec 4, 2022

Wichita - Atkinson, Travis Dean 59, passed away Sunday, December 4th, 2022. He was born October 30th, 1963 to Robert and Carole (Mamoth) Atkinson in Winfield, KS.

Travis was a loving father of six children, Alondra Dawn, Elias Robert, Hyrum Clarke, Faith Lynn, Samantha Grace, Ethan Alexander and step-son, Kodi Corrow; Grandchildren: Trent Allen, Hailey Dawn and...

Sharon Sue Whipple

Sharon Sue Whipple

Dec 4, 2022

Sharon Sue Whipple, 84, of Belle Plaine, Kansas died Sunday, December 4, 2022 in Springdale.

She was born November 23, 1938 in Wichita, Kansas to Deanus Farnum Jay and Tillie Welch Jay. Sharon worked for Cessna, Beechcraft, Learjet and Boeing Aircraft in Wichita for many years, was a pastworthy matron in the Ninnescah Chapter 423 of the...

Jeremy Thomas Jones

Jeremy Thomas Jones

Dec 4, 2022

Jeremy Thomas Jones, age 39, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. Visitation 1-8 pm Saturday, December 10, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Private services will be held at a later date. Jeremy is preceded in death by his father, James Jones; brother, Joseph Jones; grandparents, Richard Montgomery and Shorty and Edith Jones; uncles,...

Greg Orr

Greg Orr

Dec 3, 2022

Greg William Orr, 57, died Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Friday, December 9, 2022, at Countryside Christian Church in the Youth Center, 1919 S Rock Road, Wichita.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Betty and Beryl Hatfield and Garland and Aulden Orr; and an infant brother,...

Donald Elliott White, Jr.

Donald Elliott White, Jr.

Dec 3, 2022

Wichita, Kansas – Donald “Don” Elliot White, Jr., 78, died Saturday December 3, 2022, at St. Francis Regional Medical Center following complications due to a fall.

He leaves behind a wife of 45 years, Constance (Connie) Ann (Wiggans), a daughter Christine (Christi) Elizabeth McCan (White), her husband Landon, and a son James (Jim) Donald White...

Duane Alan Strain

Duane Alan Strain

Nov 30, 2022

Wichita - Duane Alan Strain 67, died on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022. He was born September 19, 1955 to Arthur and Mary Ruth (Reeves) in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was married to Cathy Jo Strain on June 26, 1976.

Duane and Cathy met while attending Manuel High School; after graduation, Duane attended Spartan College where he...

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