Norma Jean "Jeannie" Harper
Aug 9, 2025
Norma Jean “Jeannie” (Hobbs) Harper, age 88, passed away at her residence in Udall, Kansas on August 9, 2025. Norma Jean was born on June 30, 1937 to James Arthur and Leila Jane Hobbs.
She attended high school in Indianapolis, Indiana. Norma Jean was known for her love of family and love for...
Clayton Wallace Durbin
Aug 8, 2025
Rev. Clayton Wallace Durbin entered eternal rest on August 8, 2025, at the age of 95
years. He was born in Los Angeles, California on March 12, 1930. He faithfully served
several churches in California and Kansas, impacting countless lives through his
ministry. Pastor Durbin will be remembered for his compassion...
Elmo Jesse Brawley
Aug 8, 2025
Elmo Jesse Brawley went to be with the Lord on August 8, 2025. He was born on March 3, 1933, near Piedmont, Missouri, to William (Bill) T. and Neoma (Worley) Brawley. On August 30, 1952, he married Ina Ray Crites in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Elmo graduated from Des Arc High School in Des Arc,...
Carlene D Griffith
Aug 8, 2025
Carlene Dian Griffith, 79, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. She was born August 18, 1945, in Springfield, Colorado, the daughter of Cammet and Opal (Ketterman) Brinkley.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and by her daughter, Kyla Sue Griffith.
She is survived by her husband of...
Daniel Leroy Spencer
Aug 5, 2025
Daniel L. Spencer, 43, passed away August 05, 2025. He was born February 02, 1982 to Mike and Pat Spencer in Wichita, KS.
Preceded in death by his grandparents. Survived by his children, William, Gracie, Gloria, Clara, and Lydia; mother, Pat Spencer; siblings, Robin (Jon) Frikken, Patrick Spencer and many other family and...
Jo Ellen Ryder
Aug 3, 2025
Jo Ellen Ryder, 62, passed away August 3, 2025. She was born November 8, 1962 to Truman and Ellen (Miller) Parker in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jo graduated from Derby High School in 1981 and attended Wichita State University and Southwestern College earning her master’s degree in computer science.
Jo had many passions in her life including...
Leslie Eugene Seibert
Aug 2, 2025
Leslie Eugene Seibert, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 2, 2025. Les was born July 14,1950 to Merle and Clarice Seibert in Parsons, Kansas.
Les graduated from West High School in Wichita, Kansas in 1968.
On February 14, 1982, Les and Cheryl were...
Melba Maxine Sledge
Jul 31, 2025
Maxine Roach Sledge, 99, passed on to embrace her Savior, and loved ones that have gone before her, on July 31, 2025.
Melba Maxine Roach Sledge was born in Cloverdale, Kanas, on April 8, 1926 to her parents, Roy and Lydia Roach. Growing up on a farm in Cedar Vale, Kansas, she was...
Nita Lavon Melick
Jul 28, 2025
Nita Lavon Melick, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Ultra Care Home Plus in Wichita Kansas. Visitation 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday, August 1, with family receiving friends 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, funeral service 10:00 am Saturday, August 2, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane.
Nita was a loving...
Trela Jo Mcdonald
Jul 28, 2025
Trela Jo States McDonald, 73, of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Trela was the kind of person who made everyone feel at home. Patient, gentle, and deeply kind, she had a way of making each person...
Debra Ann Anderson
Jul 27, 2025
Debra Anderson, age 69, passed away on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, Debra devoted her life to caring for those she loved most.
A proud homemaker, she poured her heart into raising her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her home was always a place of...
Pamela Dusenbery
Jul 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Pam Dusenbery
Sunrise: January 26, 1949 – Sunset: July 27, 2025
Age 76
Pam Dusenbery, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and proud slot machine enthusiast, who passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at the age of 76.
Pam...
Richard William Arnold
Jul 27, 2025
Richard William Arnold, 88, of Mulvane and Wichita, Kansas, passed away on July 27, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas to Ross and Veda Arnold. He married Loy Hite on Feb 7, 1958 in Wichita.
He is survived by his daughter Jamie (Colin) McAlister of Pinetop, Arizona, daughter...
Trenton Dean Sprayberry
Jul 26, 2025
Trenton Dean Sprayberry, 20, passed away July 26, 2025. He was born December 23, 2004 to Jason and Traci Sprayberry in Wichita, KS.
Trenton loved everyone and had such a huge heart for so many. He loved playing his Madden game with his uncle and loved playing NBA with his friends. He was...
Eric Charles Kammiller
Jul 26, 2025
Derby - Eric Charles Kammiller, 61, passed away July 26, 2025. he was born January 31, 1964 to Sonia Sheldon and Robert Kammiller in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
He studied horticulture at Oklahoma State University and spent his life doing what he loved, working outside and growing things. He had a real talent for...
Terry Rutter
Jul 24, 2025
Terry Rutter, 61, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2025. He was born October 8, 1963 to Dwayne and Winnie Rutter in Brownwood, Texas.
Preceded in death by his fathers, Dwayne Rutter and Ace Pilcher; grandparents, Vere and Hazel Rutter and Dorothy and Ralph Taylor. Survivors include wife, Peggy Rutter;...
Dennis Vandergiesen
Jul 23, 2025
Mulvane - Dennis James VanderGiesen passed away on July 23rd at Brookdale East Assisted Living Facility in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by family after a prolonged battle with early-onset Dementia. At the time of his passing, Dennis was 78 years old.
Dennis was born in Osborne, Kansas on September 28th, 1946 to James and...
Gerald Marion Baker
Jul 23, 2025
Baker, Gerald (Jerry) Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the age of 83 years old. Born on December 27, 1941 in Sikeston, MO. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, his mother, Mildred, and his brother, Morris Baker. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Catherine; daughters, Michelle (Terry) Welch...
Wanda Payne
Jul 22, 2025
Wanda Roberta Payne, 88, of Wichita, Kansas, left her earthly home for a heavenly one on July 22, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 23, 1936, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Riley and Enolia Womack (Cole).
She was a devoted mother to Rick, Lynne and Robyn,...
Helen Mercer
Jul 22, 2025
Wichita - Helen Mercer, 79, passed away July 22, 2025. She was born December 19, 1945, to Joseph and Ida Gerleman Hoeppli in Emporia, Kansas. Helen and Orville were married for 48 years and she is now rejoined with him and their many fur babies. Helen had a true love for all things poodles and over the...
