Connie Ball
Jun 13, 2022
Wichita - Ball, Connie Lou
68, passed away Monday, June 13, 2022. She was born November 17, 1953 to Gerard and Violet Jarry in Hastings, Nebraska.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert Jarry; sisters, Jana Wickham and Patricia Jarry.
Connie is survived by her husband...
James S. Kates
Jun 8, 2022
James Samuel Kates, 84, of Haysville, died June 8, 2022 at his home.
Born January 3, 1938 in Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert A. and Camilla M. (Shown) Kates. He served with the United States Air Force, and retired as a Final Assembler from Cessna Aircraft. He was married to Lawana Martin on October...
Anthony "Tone" Heath
Jun 8, 2022
Anthony T. Heath, 25, died Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
He loved life and his family. He was a ticket holder of the Kansas City Chiefs since age 5. He loved all sports and enjoyed playing them with high school friends.
Family requests casual sports attire.
Visitation: Monday,...
Kurtis Detrell Tabor
Jun 8, 2022
Derby - Tabor, Kurtis Detrell, passed away Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 at the age of 27. He was born December 14th, 1994 to Peter Tabor and Debra (Werre) Tabor in Frankfurt, Germany. His goofy smile and fun-loving personality filled the Tabor home with constant giggles. He loved beings Kenyon’s big brother. He was so proud of him and so...
Bonnie Jean Scott
Jun 7, 2022
Bonnie Jean Scott, 89, died June 7, 2022.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
She loved gardening, flowers, and going to plays. She was an avid reader.
Bonnie was preceded in death by: parents, John E. and Josephine H. Riley; brothers, Milton Riley, John...
Norma J. Williams
Jun 5, 2022
Norma Jean Williams, born December 18, 1938, to Clifford and Maggie Tippit, was welcomed into the gates of heaven on June 5, 2022. Norma was born in Purcell, OK. She attended grade school in her hometown then St. Joseph High School in Norman, OK, where she was salutatorian for the Class of 1957. She met the love of her...
David Eugene Rinke
Jun 5, 2022
Rinke, David Eugene 81, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2022. He was born July 26th, 1940 to Herbert Rinke and Lucille (Schweppenstedde) Rinke in Hartman, Arkansas. Dave enjoyed fishing, outdoors and spending time with family & friends. He was a retired owner/operator of Rinke Construction. He was preceded in death by his parents, numerous brothers & 2 sisters &...
Carolyn M. Valentine
Jun 3, 2022
Valley Center - Carolyn M. Valentine, 72, passed away Friday, June 3rd, 2022. She was born December 25th, 1949 in Sterling, Kansas.
Carolyn enjoyed crocheting for her grandkids and traveling. She loved to dance the mashed potato. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family....especially the grandkids.
She was preceded in...
Rita Wharry
Jun 3, 2022
Rita Faye Wharry (Peery) of Georgetown, TX went home to be with the Lord on June 3, 2022, at the age of 93. She passed peacefully attended by her family. Born in Blackwell, OK; Rita was raised by her mother Zola Peery (Bilyeu), in Wichita, KS along with two older brothers Joe, C.E. “Bud” and her twin brother Donald...
Darrell Dean Baker
Jun 3, 2022
Darrell Dean Baker, 85, passed from this life on June 3, 2022, at his home in Derby, Kansas.
Born December 5, 1936, in Butler, Missouri, he was the son of Edgar and Mary Baker. Darrell was married to Judith Pauline Baker (Nelson) on May 25, 1958. He enjoyed reading and learning everything he...
Charles "Anthony" Jones
Jun 3, 2022
Charles “Anthony” Jones was born November 3 rd , 1974, in Duarte California. He was the only son of Helen Chambers and William Jones. Anthony attended Chaffee High School in Ontario California. He also attended the Second Baptist church in Monrovia California where he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior. In 2003 Anthony moved to Wichita, KS and married...
James Anthony Ledford
May 31, 2022
Ledford, James A., 46, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022. He was born November 11, 1975 in River Oaks, Texas. He lived most of his life in Derby.
He loved fishing, children, country western music and cats. In high school he was on the wrestling team. Jimmy loved to cook and even went to Culinary Arts...
Kenneth Degenhardt
May 31, 2022
A Strong Warrior Has Fallen.
Surname Degenhardt is composed of Old High German degan ‘young warrior’, hart ‘strong’. A fitting title for this man.
Kenneth E. Degenhardt, age 81, residing in Mulvane, Kansas, ended his fight with a form of progressive dementia on May 31st, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.
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Bryan Joseph Rasmussen
May 29, 2022
Bryan Joseph Rasmussen was born on Nov 6,1986 to Roger and Linda Rasmussen in Dallas, TX. He was raised in Wichita, KS and attended East High. PANAMA! An avid Cowboys and KU fan. Beloved son, little brother, uncle and friend. He will be truly missed by many.
Bryan passed on May 29th, 2022 at the...
Suree Snellenberg
May 29, 2022
Suree Snellenberg passed from life on May 29th 2022, due to a heart condition.
Suree Chompoorat was born in Chieng Mai Thailand on July 22nd, 1940. She was raised in Thailand where she was married at a young age and had two children, a boy and a girl. Unfortunately, the boy died at a young age in...
Donna Stephenson
May 29, 2022
Rose Hill - Stephenson, Donna, 74, died Monday, May 30, 2022.
Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Smith Family Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Pap" and Tressa "Mamoo" Hales.
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Beverly A. Brady
May 29, 2022
Beverly Ann Brady (Moody), age 73, passed away in the early morning hours of May 29th, 2022, in Wichita, Kansas. A loving daughter, wife, and mother, she is survived by her mother Sophia Bequette (Balentine); brothers Tom and John Moody; devoted husband of 52 years, James (Michael); son Kevin; daughter Erin, and 5 grandchildren. A resident of Derby, Kansas,...
Edwin H. Gressel
May 29, 2022
Edwin Herschel Gressel left this earth without apology or regret on May 29, 2022. Ed always seemed ready for the impossible and the next big thing, but we were not nearly ready for his departure. At the young age of 70, he managed to beat cancer, COVID, a host of oil field accidents and bar fights, and a lifetime...
Charles Wayne Yunker
May 28, 2022
Charles (Charlie) Wayne Yunker, 71, went to heaven May 28, 2022 at Glen Carr House, Derby, KS following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. He was born June 2, 1950 in Wellington, KS to Louis and June Yunker. The third of eight children, Charlie grew up on the family farm in South Haven,...
Christy Bailey
May 27, 2022
It is with deep sorrow that we announce Christine Bailey, 52, of Derby, KS, and Washington DC passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 27, 2022. Christy was born on November 23rd, 1969, to Gary and (Mary) Joyce Bailey in Wichita, KS. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was also brilliant in mind and spirit, and known...
