Janet Louise Hemel
May 26, 2026
Janet Hemel, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Visitation and Family Remembrance will be held from 6 to 8 pm at Culbertson - Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca Wichita, KS, on Monday, June 1st, 2026. Graveside Service will be 10 am, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 at Branson Cemetery, 4798 S. Greenwich Road,...
Karen Marie Miller
May 25, 2026
Karen Marie Miller, 82, passed away on May 25, 2025. She was born to Christian and Ella Josephine Elsasser on June 10, 1943, in Clay Center, Kansas. In 1965, Karen graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Education. She earned her degree in theology from St. Paul’s Seminary in Kansas City in 2010.
Karen dedicated the first half of...
Margaret Carol Wiens
May 25, 2026
Margaret Carol (Davis) Wiens, 85, of Derby passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Carol was born April 18, 1941, to Harry and Frances (Ray) Davis in Caldwell, KS. Carol and her brother Allan grew up in Caldwell where she graduated from high school in 1959.
Carol graduated from the nursing program at Lincoln University in...
Avola Fitzwater
May 25, 2026
Avola Lutisha Fitzwater, 94, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on February 27, 1932, to Joseph (Elisha) and Helen Botts.
Avola lived a full and adventurous life rooted in love for her family, music, and the outdoors. She was known for her joyful spirit, strong work ethic, and the warmth she shared with everyone...
Billy Don Harp
May 25, 2026
Billy Harp, 60, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born October 2, 1965 to Johnny and Cynthia Harp in Arkansas City, KS.
Billy was such a proud man with many talents and interests. He loved his family and friends!
He loved to go fishing any chance he got but especially loved bass fishing. He participated in bass tournaments but...
Charles L. "Chuck" Walker
May 25, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Leon Walker, 83, of Wichita, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25th, 2026.
Charles was born in Salina, Kansas on November 8, 1942, a son of Charleen Anna (Mohler) Miller and Donald LeRoy Walker.
He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 - 1968 including tours in South Korea and Germany. He...
Wanda Conradt
May 25, 2026
Wanda Conradt, 95, entered Heaven on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. Wanda was born December 27, 1930 in Harlan County, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Mont Shrader and Dorothy Amanda Lewis Shrader. Growing up, Wanda lived in a loving home with her parents and six siblings. She attended Peru College in Nebraska and taught at a one...
Mark Anthony Coffey
May 23, 2026
Coffey, Mark Anthony, 66, passed away on May 23, 2026. He was born to James and Sara Coffey on July 26, 1959, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
He spent his youth traveling the world as an army officer's son; with the love of country and service ingrained in him. His father taught him to uphold character and integrity above all, and...
Ronald Alan Sweat
May 18, 2026
Ronald Alan Sweat, 58, of Kapaa, HI, passed away peacefully at his home on May 18, 2026. He was born May 24, 1967 in Tulsa, OK. to Ron and Becky Sweat. What transpired between May of 1967 and May of 2026 could and should be a movie! Alan had a rebel spirit and a thirst for adventure and laughs.
Let there...
Ben Anderson
May 18, 2026
Ben Harvey Anderson, 61, passed away May 18, 2026 in Derby.
Ben was born July 25, 1964 in Wichita, the son of Carl Leo Anderson and Dorothy JoAnn Stotts Anderson. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1982. He attended Cowley County Community College and then transferred to Friends University in Wichita. He met Linda Book when they were in...
Betty LaMar
May 18, 2026
Betty Lou Burt-LaMar was born December 28, 1933 in Coffeyville, Kansas and passed away May 18th, 2026 at her home. Betty and her family have been residents of Haysville, Kansas since 1966.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents Alvin Harrison Burt 1886-1971 and Emma Leona Lee-Burt 1897-1946, her siblings Marion Alvin Burt 1915-1964, Clarence Albert Burt 1917-1955, Thelma Evangaline...
Rex Harold Morley jr
May 17, 2026
Rex H. Morley, Jr., 81, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026 after ongoing complications of COPD. Rex was born on October 15, 1944 to Rex Sr. and Iva Morley at their home in Oketo, Kansas.
Rex served from 1964-1966 for the US Navy during the Vietnam conflict and was proud of his time service (as we were). After his service...
Ricky L. Prichard
May 17, 2026
Ricky L. Prichard was born on October 13, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas and died on May 17, 2026 at his home in Wichita, KS.Known by many as "Fuzzy" and by his DJ name, he loved music more than just about anything. He graduated from Wichita East High school in 1972. Country music was his favorite, and he was unbeatable at...
Raymond Michael Bitel
May 17, 2026
Raymond Michael Bitel, aged 87, died peacefully in his sleep in Wichita on May 17, 2026.
Ray was born on August 26, 1938 in Peck, Michigan, to Polish immigrants Amelia and Vincent Bitel. He was raised on a dairy farm along with nine brothers and sisters, where he learned the value of hard work and dedication. Ray studied at Radio Electronic...
Barbara Ann Garza
May 16, 2026
Barbara Ann Garza, 78, of Haysville Kansas, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026. She was born on January 20, 1948, to Donald and Angeline Sironen in Muskegon, Michigan.
Barbara Ann Garza (Barb) was known for her passion of Gardening and Canning. Barb was involved in several groups on Facebook, always looking for new gardening or canning tips and tricks and...
Rebecca S Bills
May 15, 2026
Rebecca “Sue” Bills, beloved matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on April 8, 1949, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Shelby and Ruby Ingram, Rebecca—known lovingly to many as Sue—built a life centered on warmth, humor, and family.
To those fortunate enough to know her, Sue will always be remembered...
Jack Joseph Rudner
May 14, 2026
Jack Joseph Rudner, 73, of Derby, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1952, in Tampa, Florida, to Marvin and Cleonicia Rudner.
Jack had a passion for life and the things that filled it with joy. He loved aviation and the freedom of the open road on his motorcycle. Music was a constant in...
Joshua Addison
May 13, 2026
Joshua Addison of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on May 13, 2026, at the age of 51. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas, on January 1, 1975, making his entrance into the world as the first baby of the new year. He was the son of Aleta Sobba of Wichita, Kansas, and Rich Addison of Wellington, Kansas.
Josh graduated from West...
Michael Lloyd Huntoon
May 13, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Huntoon (61), who died peacefully on May 13th 2026 while surrounded by his loving family. Michael was a proud husband, dad, Papa, friend and USAF veteran. Michael was born January 8th, 1965 in Sarasota, Florida and raised in Murphy, North Carolina.
Michael grew into a man...
