Aubry Leroy Adams
Jul 26, 2026
Aubrey Leroy Adams was born to Oral Adams and Sally (Wheeler) Adams. He was born the baby brother and number eight of eleven children. His growing up years and schooling occurred in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He got his GED and joined the United States Air Force. He served 2 tours in Thailand during the Vietnam War as an aircraft...
Thomas Daniel Gerlach
Jul 26, 2026
Thomas "Tom" Gerlach, 64, of Derby, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
Born on March 12, 1962, Tom was the youngest of six and raised in Ft. Recovery, Ohio. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana, in 1984 with a B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics, and later earned a M.S. in Computer Science...
Kevin Patrick O'Neill
Jul 25, 2026
Kevin Patrick O'Neill was born on April 21st 1965, and spent the majority of his life in the Wichita area. He was raised by John and Judy Duff, alongside his siblings: Diane Fales, William Duff, John Daniel Duff, Francis O'Neill, and Michael O'Neill.
He graduated from Derby High School in 1983. He spent decades working as a Trash Truck Driver, helping...
Leonard Nelson
Jul 25, 2026
Leonard Nelson, affectionately known as "Pops," was born on October 29, 1946, to Paul Gilbert Nelson and Mary Louise (Sloan) Nelson in Cameron, Missouri. He passed away on July 25, 2026, in Derby, Kansas.
Leonard grew up working on the family farm, where he learned the value of hard work at a young age. Those lessons stayed with him throughout his...
Terry Dean Hamblin
Jul 22, 2026
Terry Dean Hamblin (1954-2026)
Terry Dean Hamblin-known proudly as "Uncle T"-has officially cashed in his chips.
The Early Days: Cinnamon Rolls and CB RadiosTerry's journey began on October 19, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born to Dr. Rodney D. Hamblin and Lexie A. (Clester) Hamblin. As a child, he clung to-and was adored by-his Grandma "Honey." He was named after Notre...
Karen Sue Tatom
Jul 22, 2026
Karen "Sue" Tatom
Karen "Sue" Tatom, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Karen was born on February 24, 1950, in Winfield, Kansas, to Robert and Jean (Smith) Weaver. She was the oldest of six children and grew up in Douglass, Kansas, where she attended school. During her school years, Karen was a wrestling homecoming queen and cheerleader. She also worked...
Louise Ratliff
Jul 21, 2026
Ratliff, Louise, 100, passed away on July 21, 2026. She was born Victoria Louise Vierthaler on November 28, 1925, in Wichita, Kansas to her parents, Frank and Helen Vierthaler.
Louise brought a lot of comfort to those in need through her cooking, and she loved to cook for the community. She was well known for her collection of salt and pepper...
Margaret Elizabeth Benning
Jul 21, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" Benning, 88, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born June 18, 1938 to Earl and Marjorie McCarter in Coffeyville, Kansas.Preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; son, Jeffrey Benning and sister, Kathleen Fischer.
Survivors include children, Andy (Jody) Benning, Tim (Tonya) Benning, David (Debbie) Benning, Chris Benning; grandchildren, Sadie, Keegan, Craig, Evan, Lauren, Logan, Drue,...
Carl Edward Titus
Jul 20, 2026
Titus, Carl Edward “Eddie” 73, passed away on July 20, 2026 peacefully in Wichita,KS. He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas to Floyd “Sonny” and Joan Titus on December 24,1952. Carl proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother in law, Carol and Bob Smith,...
Dean Kitzenberger
Jul 20, 2026
Dean Kitzenberger, 90, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026. He was born August 13, 1935 to Harold and Elaine Kitzenberger in Emporia, Kansas.Dean spent 42 and a half years serving the public with the Kansas Turnpike Authority. He ended his career in the position of Structures Superintendent. Prior to his employment with KTA, he farmed on his family land...
Daniel Alan Cook
Jul 17, 2026
Cook, Daniel “Dan” A., 56, passed away on July 17, 2026. He was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Gary and Carol Cook on December 12, 1969.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Lloyd and Deloris Cook, & Roy and Nettie Blosser, also by his father, Gary Cook and by his mother-in-law Linda Rider.
Daniel is survived by his mother Carol...
Julia Ann Rose
Jul 17, 2026
Julia Rose, 82, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. She was born July 7, 1944 to Edward and Olive Carr (McGettigan) in Morgantown, West Virginia.She was a kind, gracious, and caring person. She embraced life, loved the Lord, and never said an bad word about anyone. She found comfort in her faith and love of God. She was steeped...
LaVelle Deane Haefner
Jul 17, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of LaVelle Haefner on July 17, 2026. LaVelle was born on June 10, 1943, in Lost Springs, Kansas, to his loving parents, Harold and Evelynn Haefner. Under the kind care at LakePoint in Augusta, Kansas, LaVelle departed this life, leaving behind a legacy...
Julian Jay Hill
Jul 15, 2026
In Loving Memory of Julian Jay HillWith profound love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious son, Julian Jay Hill, on July 15, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.Although Julian never had the opportunity to be welcomed into this world, he was deeply loved by his parents and family. He brought immense joy and anticipation to his family as they...
Rosa Lee Ireland Sarachek
Jul 15, 2026
Rosa Lee Sarachek, affectionately known to her sister as “Cissie,” a devoted philanthropist and longtime supporter of the Wichita community, passed away at Ascension Via Christi on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, following injuries sustained in a fall at her home.
Rosa Lee was born June 6, 1942, in El Dorado, Kansas, to John M. Ireland and Rosa E. (Holt) Ireland. She...
Garon Sue Belveal
Jul 15, 2026
Garon Sue Belveal, 83, was born on November 26, 1942 in Forth Worth, Texas and she passed away on July 15, 2026 in Haysville, Kansas.
Family members include: siblings, Shirley Arnold, Jo Fisher Leach, Sharon Fisher, Zach Fisher, Jan Fisher, Baby Fisher; step-daughter, Angie Belveal Day.A public viewing will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Monday, July 20...
Fay Jeaune Lyle
Jul 10, 2026
Lyle, Fay Jeanne Acker Wagner, age 89, retired registered nurse, Certified Rehabilitation Nurse and Rehabilitation Nurse Education Coordinator, died Friday, July 10, 2026.
Fay was born May 14, 1937, in Junction City, Kansas. She married James Wilbur Lyle, Jr. “Jim” on August 22, 1959, and together they shared 49 years of marriage and raised their four children. Fay devoted her professional...
Daniel Robert Yoder
Jul 9, 2026
Daniel Robert Yoder was born in Newton, Kansas on October 29, 1958. Daniel passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2026 while vacationing in Colorado. Dan attended Newton schools for most of his school years but graduated from Hesston High School in 1977. Dan then attended Hutchinson Community College from 1977-1980. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Emporia State...
Christopher Steele Jr.
Jul 9, 2026
Christopher Brody Edward Steele Jr., 26 years old, passed away July 9th 2026. He was a loved Son, Brother and Uncle. He is the youngest of his siblings. He will be forever missed and loved every day, every minute.
Christopher "Brody" was born August 3, 1999. He loved to be with his Nephew & Nieces. They brought joy to him. He...
Sharon E. Pickett
Jul 8, 2026
Sharon E. Pickett, 82, passed away on July 8, 2026. She was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on June 12, 1944, to Louis and Violet Knowles.
Sharon loved her family deeply and shared an especially close bond with her sisters throughout her life. She treasured her relationship with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She was fun-loving and had a contagious laugh...
