Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 13, 2023

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Apr 9, 2023

Bazil, Theresia Grace, 72, passed away Sunday, April 9th, 2023. She was born February 17th, 1951 to Peter and Martha Werth in Zemun, Yugoslavia.

Preceded in death by her husband, Danny and parents.

Survivors include her sons, James (Becky) Bazil, Tim (Shannon) Bazil; sister, Heidi (Steve) Mason; grandchildren, Gabe, Gibson, Natalee, Mary, Allison,...

Apr 9, 2023

Marcia Rae DuLac, 82, passed away comfortably and peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023. She was born April 11th, 1940 to Nathaniel and Floy (Witham) Carl in Topeka, Kansas.

Marcia was devoted to her family, her faith, her 14-year work with her husband as a presenting couple for Marriage Encounter and with her parish,...

Apr 9, 2023

Derby - Noble, Marvin Willis "Jr." 58, passed away Sunday, April 9th, 2023. He was born May 29th, 1964 to Marvin "Sr" and Wilma (Bennett) Noble in Liberal, KS. Marvin Jr. was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle & friend. He was the maintenance supervisor at the Derby Wal-Mart, having worked there nearly 25yrs, and avid Star Trek &...

Apr 8, 2023

Mulvane- Myers, Jerome "Patrick", 38, passed away Saturday, April 8th, 2023. He was born July 22nd, 1984 to David and Janet (Dame) Myers in Wichita, KS. Patrick was a loving father, son, grandson, brother, uncle & friend. He loved Jesus, he loved sports, but most of all he loved his family. He was the life of the party wherever...

Apr 7, 2023

Derby- Gaulin, Joanne Marie 88, Passed to heaven, Friday April 7, 2023.

She was born November 1, 1934, to Joseph and Catherine Consigli in Milford, Massachusetts.

Joanne graduated from Medway High School. She worked in Boston at John Hancock Insurance, but got tired of the drive and changed jobs for Golden Meadow Ice cream in...

Apr 7, 2023

Kathryn Berniece Kahoe Compton

January 11, 1926 - April 7, 2023

Born 11 January 1926 at her Aunt Verna’s home in North Platte, Nebraska, Kathryn Kahoe was the only child of George William Kahoe and Rose Mildred Musser Kahoe.

Kathryn taught in rural schools for three years after graduation from High...