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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Eleanor Benningfield
Dec 18, 2022
Eleanor Benningfield, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at her Haysville home, with her family by her side.
Eleanor was born March 14, 1934, in Ash Flat, Arkansas, to James and Edith McEndree. As the second of eight children she spent her younger years on her family farm...
Curtis Carrell
Dec 16, 2022
On Friday, December 16, 2022, Curtis J. Carrell (62), a son, Dad, Pops, and friend passed away peacefully in his home. He was born October 11, 1960 to Larry Carrell and Judith Fields in Manhattan, Kansas. He was an Aircraft painter, most recently employed at Bombardier Learjet. He ran a successful side business as a handyman and could fix...
Margaret Irene Lasiter Gilliland
Dec 15, 2022
Margaret Irene Lyon Lasiter Gilliland 89, born September 26, 1933, Passed way peacefully on December 14, 2022 with her family by her side in her home. Margaret was born in Clifton Springs, New York to Danny and Dorthy Lyon.
Margaret is preceded in by her parents, son Danny, first husband Bryon and brother Eddie. She...
Irvin Palmer
Dec 15, 2022
Revelation 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.”
Irvin Dale Palmer, 95, gracefully and peacefully entered his heavenly home on December 15,...
Kenneth Lamar
Dec 14, 2022
LaMar, Kenneth, passed away 12/14/22 at the age of 91. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Effie LaMar. Three brothers, Paul, Gene and Carl Ray LaMar. Four sister's, Mary Grossman, Caroline Brower, Elizabeth Tickle and Peggy LaMar. Their daughter, Kennie Kay LaMar Cunningham. He is survived by his wife, Betty LaMar. Their son, Richard LaMar...
Brenda Kay Mitchell
Dec 13, 2022
Brenda Kay (Southards) Mitchell was born June 4, 1946 to Alma and Grant Casey in Yakama, Washington. Brenda went to her eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Roger Mitchell; by her parents, Alma and Grant Casey, as well as her siblings...
Gregory Andrews
Dec 13, 2022
Gregory Otto Andrews passed away on December 13, at the age of 63.
Greg was born in Lindsborg, Kansas on September 4th, 1959 to Louella and George Andrews. He loved sports and was a great athlete. He played basketball, baseball, track and field, and football growing up and was even offered...
Cary W. Shearmire
Dec 12, 2022
Cary Wayne Shearmire, 60, passed Monday, December 12, 2022, at his home in Haysville. He was born September 2, 1962, in Scott City, KS.
In honor of his love for sarcastic tee shirts and camouflage, friends and family are encouraged to wear them.
Visitation: Tuesday, December 20, 2022, from 1:00 pm...
George Heinrich
Dec 12, 2022
George Heinrich of Derby, Kansas passed away December 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. George, the youngest of three boys was born to Valentine and Norma Heinrich on June 27, 1932 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
George was a top high school athlete who participated in multiple sports but cherished his basketball years where he played...
Nellie Mcdiffett
Dec 12, 2022
McDiffett, Nellie "Nell" Rose, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 12th, 2022. She was born March 12th, 1930 to Herbert and Gussie McElwee, in St. Claire Shores, Michigan. She retired from the Small Business Administration as a Word Processor. Nell was active at the senior center in the Reader's Theater for 10 years,...
Doris F. Brown
Dec 11, 2022
Doris F. Brown, 86, died December 11, 2022.
She is survived by her husband Max; son Marvin Russell of Wichita; daughter Karen Burris of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughter Stacy Russell; sisters Margaret Williard of Andover, Ruth (Carl) Dennett of Oxford and Mary Anne Braungardt of Douglass; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews.
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Frances Schild
Dec 11, 2022
Schild, Frances, 85, passed away Sunday, December 11th, 2022. Frances was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born July 6th, 1937 to Loel and Olevia Alexander. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dennis and sister, Louise Mace. Survivors include her children, Kelly Dry, Tracy Mackay, Amy (Randall Brookings) Young, David (Dawn) Schild; Tim...
Karen Dawn Breault
Dec 9, 2022
Wichita - Breault, Karen Dawn 41, passed away Friday, December 9th, 2022. She was born February 26th, 1981 to Randall and Kathryn (Sparman) Breault in Wichita, KS. Karen was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin & friend, & super hugger. She was an accomplished artist in all medias.She was preceded in death by her both grandfathers & maternal...
Alice F. Howard
Dec 9, 2022
Alice F. Howard, 81, passed Friday, December 9, 2022. She was born in Indianola, Mississippi on September 19, 1941.
She was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell, then went to work at Harman Machine, and retired from IFR after 20 years.
Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Friday, December 16, 2022, at Prairie...
Michael "Mike" Mceuen
Dec 9, 2022
Rose Hill - McEuen, Michael Wayne 70, passed away Friday, December 9th, 2022. He was born March 5th, 1952 to Larry McEuen and Joann McEuen Beck in Dallas, Texas.
Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather & friend. He was a retired receiving coordinator from Boeing/Spirit, Huge KC Chiefs Fan!
He was preceded in death...
William J. "Bill" Walmsley
Dec 8, 2022
Rose Hill - Rose Hill - Walmsley, William J. "Bill", 72, passed away Thursday, December 8th, 2022. He was born July 31st, 1950 to James and Mary (Donovan) Walmsley in Fall River, Massachusetts. Bill graduated from Durfee High School in Fall River, MA, where he was a superior athlete, he received many awards of excellence & accolades of his...
R. Maxine Brown
Dec 7, 2022
Yukon, OK - R. Maxine Brown, 96, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was born December 30, 1925 to Paul and Bertha Schwyhart in Belle Plaine, KS. She graduated from Mulvane High School and married Clyde J. Brown on October 26, 1945.
Maxine was active in the community with 4-H and farming. She always enjoyed spending...
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