George Richard Scantlin
Feb 21, 2026
George Richard Scantlin passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.
George was a graduate of Kapaun High School and received his bachelor degree from Friends University. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1971. George retired from Wichita Police Department in 1994 and Sedgwick County Emergency Communication in 2007.
Preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Angela H.,...
Christopher Joseph Fiechtl
Feb 21, 2026
Christopher Fiechtl, 56, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born April 19, 1969 to Jerome and Sally Fiechtl in Wellington, Kansas.Preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife Missy; mother, Sally Fiechtl, children; Zackery, Trevor and Austin Fiechtl, Egan Wilson, Alea Wilson; siblings, John Fiechtl, Dan (fiancee, Stacy Combs) Fiechtl. Private family service.
Stephanie Anne Antoine
Feb 20, 2026
Stephanie Anne Antoine, 67, passed from this earth to perfect eternity on February 20, 2026. She was born on December 7, 1958.
Stephanie loved to garden and had a green thumb for various types of plants. Her grandchildren brought her tremendous joy; she spent time crocheting many blankets and clothing for them. Stephanie would tell anyone she met everything about her...
Bonnie Lou McDow
Feb 20, 2026
In Loving Memory of Bonnie Lou McDow
Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great-Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend.
She is proceeded in Death by her Parents: Henry William Loffland & Lillie Bell (Hall) Loffland. Her Siblings: Joseph (Joe) Loffland, Anna Bell Jayne, Ida May Segar, Ruth, Amilia (Mickey) Brenan, Dovie Marie Bradley, Jerry Loffland, Martha Joe Hooper, Clara Sue Ratzlaff, Ruth...
Rodney Kent Ward
Feb 19, 2026
Rodney (Rod) Kent Ward was born November 1, 1941, in Camp Hill, PA, and passed on February 19, 2026, at his home in Derby, KS.
Rod graduated from Cumberland Valley High in 1959, where he excelled in athletics and was a championship wrestler, qualifying for a medal at the state level. In 2007, he was inducted into the Cumberland Valley...
Melvin O. Boling
Feb 18, 2026
Melvin O. Boling, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born October 22, 1940, to James and Cleta Boling in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
Melvin was a man who never met a stranger. He loved opening his home to visitors, sharing stories from days gone by, and spending hours in conversation with family and friends. Known for his quick wit...
Lynda White
Feb 17, 2026
Lynda C. White, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born February 15, 1945 to Arthur and Letha Watkins in Wichita.Lynda enjoyed her cats and dogs, riding horses, family barbecues and was a talented charcoal artist.Survivors include her sons, Don (Lan) Larsen and Mark Larsen; four grandchildren, Bailey, Cody, Megan and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Saylor, Weston, Savanah and Cooper.Visitation...
Karen Sue Cline
Feb 14, 2026
Our Sweet Karen left us too early, but we are grateful because we know she is going to be with Jesus.
Karen was born on August 22, 1952, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, the first child of Maudyne and Marvin Cline. From the very beginning, she had a tender soul and a steady backbone—soft where it mattered, strong when...
Ola Mae Caywood
Feb 14, 2026
Ola Mae Caywood, 92 years old, of Haysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026.
She was born to English Audie Davidson and Dollie Emilee Cauthron and graduated from high school in 1953 in Paris, Arkansas. She was married to Donald Caywood, who preceded her in death in 1998.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Donny...
Lou Jean Thompson
Feb 12, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lou Jean Thompson, who departed peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of eighty-six in Mulvane, Kansas. Born in Checotah, Oklahoma, to Elmer Phillips and Mervel Phillips, Lou Jean devoted her life to her family and touched many through her work as a beautician and a telecommunications customer...
James Snyder
Feb 9, 2026
James passed away peacefully at his home in Wichita, Kansas. He was a kind and loving soul. James worked for Locke Supply in Wichita, Kansas, for many years as a delivery driver before retiring in 2017. Through his work and his travels along the way, he made many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Snyder Sr.; his...
Jerry Douglas Calkins
Feb 9, 2026
Jerry Douglas Calkins, 83, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born to Alva and Phoebe (Rust) Calkins on May 13, 1942 in Gordon, Nebraska. His family move several times in his early years, but ultimately found work and home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He attended primary, middle and high school there in Hot Springs. Jerry went to...
Thomas Ray Taggart
Feb 9, 2026
Thomas Ray Taggart was born October 7th, 1940 and died February 9th 2026.He is survived by his 3 brothers, David, Ernie and Paul Taggart. He is preceded in death by His sister Diana and brother Billy.Tom was born in Wichita Kansas to his parents William and Christena Taggart. He went to school at North High and went on to join...
Shirley Ruth Loeb
Feb 7, 2026
Shirley Ruth Loeb (Smith), passed peacefully on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, to join John, her husband of 53 years. She was a mother to Tracy and Susan, a grandmother to Brandon, Gabriel, Samuel, and Jacob, a great-grandmother to Addilynn, Reece, Amelia, and Jaxson, a mother-in-law to Lisa, and a grandmother-in-law to Bailey.
Shirley was raised in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where she developed...
Raymond Odell Edwards
Feb 7, 2026
Raymond Odell Edwards, 87, of Augusta, KS died February 7, 2026 at his home. Odell was born on September 16, 1938 to Raymond and Ilo Edwards.
Odell graduated from Douglass High School in 1956. In 2025 he was inducted into the Douglass High School Sports Hall of Fame. He was very proud of this achievement.
While living in the Hutchinson area, Odell...
Hazel Roberts
Feb 6, 2026
Hazel L. Roberts, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep and into the arms of the Lord on Feb 6, 2026.
She was born on May 26, 1941 in Cushman, Ark. She grew up in humble beginnings and knew the value of hard work and supporting her family. In addition, she was an avid basketball player and graduated from Cushman High...
Marilyn Joan Davis
Feb 6, 2026
Davis, Marilyn Joan, 88, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Hays, Kansas to Thomas and Zelma Cartwright in Wichita, Kansas.
Marilyn’s family lived in Paradise Kansas for many years, later moving to the Augusta, Kansas area. She graduated form Augusta, Kansas Highschool in 1955. The Cartwright family loved playing music. They spent a...
Ruth A Been
Feb 5, 2026
Ruth Anna (Reese) Been, passed away on February 5th, 2026 in Mulvane, Kansas. She was born in Sistersville, WV to Harmon and Sarah (Miller) Reese. She graduated from St Marys High School and Mountain State College both in WV. After graduation she worked for American Cyanamid Company until her marriage to Raymond Been on November 13, 1954. Her husband Ray...
Larry Ted Norden
Feb 4, 2026
Larry Ted Norden, 81, passed away peacefully at his home early Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026. Larry was born on May 21, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas to Ted and Doris Norden. He had two sisters, Patricia, who died at birth and his beloved sister, Donna. Larry and Donna shared a close bond and spent many hours playing games together. Being...
Harley Ray Adams
Feb 4, 2026
Harley Ray Adams, of Derby, Kansas, was born on November 1, 1959. He was the son of George Ralph and Hazel Adams of Haysville, Kansas. Harley was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Debbi Adams.
Harley was an outdoorsman at heart, with a love for camping, fishing, and hunting. He found joy in working with his hands,...
