Darwin G. Knoll
Jan 14, 2026
Darwin G. Knoll, age 81, of Haysville, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, following complications from an aortic aneurysm and a fractured back.
Darwin was born in Beloit, Kansas, to Ila and Marvin Knoll. He proudly served in the Kansas National Guard and carried a strong sense of duty and work ethic throughout his life.
His career began as a body...
William Brown
Jan 13, 2026
William Delmas Brown was born June 6, 1931 in Chauncey, Georgia to Sydney and Ida Brown. He died January 13, 2026 at Maria Court in Mulvane, KS at the age of 94.
Services will be held Friday, January 16, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Haysville, KS (125 S. Delos, Haysville, KS) where they have been members since 1970.
He...
Michael Palmer
Jan 12, 2026
Dr. Michael Lee Palmer, a beloved father, brother and son, died at his home in Wichita at the age of 69.
Mike, a cancer surgeon who graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and practiced in D.C., was the oldest of Virgil and Marjorie Palmer’s four sons.
He was born in Kansas City, Mo., where he lived the first few...
Ronald Pellegrini
Jan 12, 2026
Ronald Pellegrini was born September 7, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to Enzio “Frank” and Ida (Andreucetti) Pellegrini. When Ron was four years old, his family moved to North Judson, Indiana, where they owned and operated Pell’s Sweet Shop. After graduating from high school, Ron attended Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Tulsa, Oklahoma, earning his A&P license. He later...
Michael Sample
Jan 11, 2026
Michael G. Sample, 54, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was born September 8, 1971 to James and Linda Sample in Wichita.Preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Tina; siblings, Donnie Sample of North Pole, AK, Tina Laymon of Palm Coast, FL, Stephany (Zachary) Haynes of Belle Plaine, KS; 9...
Bill Prichard
Jan 10, 2026
Billy G. Prichard, 81, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Derby, Kansas, surrounded by his family. Billy was born on November 21, 1944, in Batesville, Arkansas, the son of Leamon and Mary (Gibson) Prichard.
Billy and Diane were united in marriage on December 31, 1980, in Miami, Oklahoma. Together, they celebrated 45 years of marriage...
Michael Lovegrove
Jan 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael William Lovegrove, a talented hairdresser and cherished friend, who left us peacefully at the age of 56 on January 10, 2026. Born on January 1, 1970, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Michael was known for his exceptional skill, creativity, and passion for hairstyling, which he pursued for over three decades.
Michael...
Cassie Leann Clark-Thomas
Jan 9, 2026
Cassandra Leann Clark-Thomas, affectionately known as Cassie by friends and family, joined her Lord and Savior on January 09, 2026. She was born June 30, 1981, and raised in Derby, KS. She spent her life devoted to her family, friends, and faith.
Cassie was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and Darlene Clark, and Dortha and Eldon Johnson, as well...
Elna Van Dyke
Jan 9, 2026
Elna Elizabeth Van Dyke, 84, passed away surrounded by her family on January 9, 2026. Elna was born to Harold H. and Mildred (Head) Johnson August 15, 1941 in Bucklin, Linn County, Missouri. She was named after her Swedish grandmother, Elna (Lindquist) Johnson and she was very protective of that name, never hesitating to correct someone if they said "Elma"....
Lori Koop
Jan 8, 2026
Lori Ann Dickerson Koop, 62, lifelong Derby resident, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026 with her husband by her side, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Lori was born on July 24, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas to Bernice and John Dickerson. She graduated from Derby High School in 1981 and worked at Commerce Bank for 37 years.She is survived...
Oreta Burnham
Jan 7, 2026
Oreta Faye (Hinshaw) Burnham, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Rose Hill, Kansas.
She was born May 30, 1936, in a farm house near Rose Hill, the daughter of Lowell and Hazel “Dollie” (Dagel) Hinshaw.
Oreta attended all of her school years in Rose Hill, Kansas. Her best friend in school was Jerene (Showalter) McCune. In her high school years...
Betty Jo Trammell
Jan 7, 2026
Betty Jo Trammell 86, of Wichita, Ks. died January 7, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Betty was born October 8th, 1939 in Wayton, Arkansas to Reed and Elsie (Ramsey) Henderson. She was reared and educated in Parthenon, Arkansas, graduating from high school in 1958. Later that year she married Bill E. Trammell and they made their home in Wichita,...
Carol A. Aguirre
Jan 6, 2026
Aguirre, Carol Ann, 83, passed away on January 6, 2026. She was born to William and Emma Harmon on September 2, 1942, in Los Angeles, California.
She enjoyed reading, cracking jokes, spending time with her great grandkids by reading to them and playing games, taste- testing her granddaughters baked goods, watching cartoons, keeping everyone on their toes, and donating to charities.
She...
Gregg E Collins
Jan 5, 2026
Gregg Edwin Collins, 72, died peacefully in his home surrounded by friends and family on Monday, January 5, 2026. He was born March 30, 1953 to Hugh and Shirley Collins in Wichita, Kansas.Gregg worked as a paint contractor for over 30 years until he suffered a career ending injury on August 1, 2002. Gregg and Pam continued ownership of Collins...
Leonora CeCelia Everitt
Jan 2, 2026
Leonora CeCelia Everitt, 83, of Wichita, Kansas died at St Francis Hospital on January 2nd, 2026.
Leonora CeCelia Everitt was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on October 9th, 1942 to Leonard H. Ysidro and Truth Madrienne (Jacks) Ysidro. Celia attended school in Girard, Kansas then completed one year of college at Pittsburg State University. She married in 1962 to Roger Dean Everitt....
Richard Cenedella
Dec 31, 2025
On Wednesday, December 31st, Richard Cenedella, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in Denver, Colorado. He was 86 years old.
Born to Josephine and Joseph Cenedella of Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Richard graduated from Mount Lebanon High School, where he fostered his passion for science and the outdoors and played varsity football as a lineman.
He went on...
Paul David "Dave" Anderson
Dec 31, 2025
Paul David "Dave" Anderson was born May 8, 1960 in Wichita, KS. He went home to meet Jesus December 31, 2025.
Dave spent most of his childhood in Wichita. He graduated from from Wichita South High in 1978 where he met, and later married, the love of his life, Teresa "Terri" Delong, March 10,1979. Dave graduated from Wichita Area Technical College...
Loretta Janet Boring
Dec 31, 2025
Loretta Janet Boring, 77, born December 10, 1948 and passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Parents, Lillian and Reid Williams of Clearwater, Kansas.
Loretta was passionate about her work at the Sedgwick County Rural Water District #3. The customers were her friends, she didn't know a stranger. She loved spending time in her garden, especially caring for her flowers and...
Mike Hall
Dec 31, 2025
Christopher Michael William Hall (Mike) passed away on December 31, 2025 at the age of 74.He was born January 27, 1951 to Ernest and Annie Hall in Gardner, Kansas.
Mike grew up in Wellsville and Ottawa, Kansas, graduated from Ottawa High School and then attended Chanute Jr College and graduated from Ottawa University with a degree in Business Management. Every summer...
Bella Parker
Dec 30, 2025
Bella Dawne Parker, 22, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born Annabelle Dawne Parker to parents Thomas and Felicia Parker and brother Keith Parker. Thomas preceded Bella in death.
On August 17, 2020, Bella Dawne Parker was newly born to parents James and Teresa Rosendale of Haysville; brother Daniel and sister-in-law Tessa...
