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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Dorothy Adkins

Dorothy Adkins

Apr 27, 2022

Mulvane - Adkins, Dorothy B., 91, died Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Monday, May 2, 2022 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. Burial to follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Adkins; two daughters, Nancy Cox (Kenneth)...

Joey Houlihan

Joey Houlihan

Apr 27, 2022

Wichita - Houlihan, Roberta Jo "Joey"

48, passed away Wednesday, April 27th, 2022. She was born February 11th, 1974 to Robert Decker and Betty Decker in Coffeyville, Kansas. She graduated from East High in 1992. Joey liked reading books, being social and really loved her pets. Throughout her life, she worked in the hospitality industry ranging from...

Phyllis J. Charvat

Phyllis J. Charvat

Apr 26, 2022

Phyllis Jean Charvat Theobald, Belle Plaine and Mulvane, Kansas Phyllis Jean Charvat former owner of Phyllis’ Beauty Shop and The Hospitality Shop died Tuesday April 26, 2022. Visitation will be held on Sunday May 1, 2022 from 2-5 PM at Smith Mortuary in Mulvane, Kansas. A Rosary will be held in her memory on Sunday May 1, 2022 at...

Steven Dale Smith

Steven Dale Smith

Apr 26, 2022

Smith, Steven D., 62, retired Boeing/Spirit Expeditor, passed away April 26, 2022, he was born January 8, 1960 in Wichita, KS. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Levita (Wilks) Smith, brother, Gary Smith & sister-in-law Becky. He is survived by brothers, Terry & Rick, niece, Della (Dennis) Shirley, Nephew, Mike & great-nieces Kyndall, Lily and...

Johnnie Frank Roberts

Johnnie Frank Roberts

Apr 24, 2022

Johnnie Frank Roberts, 87, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and into the arms of the Lord.

He was born on July 24, 1934 in Crocker, Arkansas. Johnnie graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School then moved to Wichita, Kansas to start working as a...

Jamie D'Anne Sanchez

Jamie D'Anne Sanchez

Apr 24, 2022

Jamie D’Anne Sanchez, 56, of Derby, KS, was born on April 24th, 1966 in Sedalia, MO.

Jamie worked as a LPN for Derby Family Med Center for over 30 years. She took pride in caring for and helping others. Her ultimate passion was spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed creating delicious meals...

Sharon Block

Sharon Block

Apr 24, 2022

Block, Sharon Louise, 75, passed away Sunday, April 24th, 2022. She was born December 20th, 1946 to Marvin Ballard and Dorothy (Howe) Ballard-Smith in Union City, OK.

Sharon enjoyed fishing and spending time with her family

She was preceded in death by her Parents, husband: William C. Block, Daughter: Sandra Wagner, brother: Danny Daugherty, Sister:...

Norma Prather

Norma Prather

Apr 24, 2022

Norma Faye McCulloch Baker Prather, 86, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away April 24, 2022. Norma was born April 24, 1936, in Arroll, Missouri. Although she lived in many place throughout her life, she eventually settled in Grandview, Texas. Norma was a woman of many talents, but certainly not limited to her delightful cooking and baking,...

Jennie L Weyant

Jennie L Weyant

Apr 24, 2022

Jennie Lou (Burns) Weyant

Jennie Lou Weyant, 70, of Rose Hill, Kansas, passed away on April 24, 2022 peacefully at home after battling cancer.

She was born on May 10, 1951 in Pittsburg, Kansas. Jennie graduated from Pittsburg State University with her BSN. She pursued a nursing career pioneering case management...

Deena Rutter

Deena Rutter

Apr 23, 2022

Derby - Rutter, Deena, 60, died Saturday, April 23, 2022.

She was a lover of many sports, especially the Derby Panthers and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Visitation: Wednesday, April 27, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the Funeral Service...

Perry Bell

Perry Bell

Apr 23, 2022

Perry Ruben Bell, age 80, retired Southwestern Bell employee, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. Funeral Service 2pm Thursday at El Paso Cemetery in Derby. Perry is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Bell, parents, Perry T. Bell, Kathryn Lara & Albert “Chief” Lara; brothers, Robert Lara and Jimmy Bell; granddaughter Meagan Bell; and great-granddaughter, Olivia Thieme. Survivors...

Gerry Luznicky

Gerry Luznicky

Apr 22, 2022

92, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022. She was born March 8, 1930 to Sylvan and Lucille Travis in Stella, Missouri.

Gerry was extremely talented when it came to working with numbers. She spent most of her career working in the field of banking. She also worked at Cessna, the YWCA and eventually retired from...

Ann Benne

Ann Benne

Apr 21, 2022

Catherine “Ann” Benne, age 79, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022. Ann is preceded in death by her husband, John, and her son Charles. In addition to her mother Marietta Donart , sisters Lisa Fielder and Patricia Tijerina, Survivors include her son, Thomas; her grandson, Blake Percival; and her sister TL Diaz. She also leaves behind many beloved friends...

Frances Weatherson

Frances Weatherson

Apr 20, 2022

Frances Gail (Clark) Weatherson, age 100, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2022. She was born in Wichita, KS on July 29, 1921. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ruby Clark, one brother, Lawrence, sisters Helen Petersen, Marian Huey, Harriet Smith, and her husband of 70 years, Elbert (Bud) Weatherson. They were blessed with six...

Barbara J. Eaton

Barbara J. Eaton

Apr 20, 2022

Barbara Eaton, 87, beloved mother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 20, 2022.

She entered this world on June 22, 1934 in Wichita, KS, born to Floyd and Effie Royal. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Eaton Sr; Barbara is survived by her children, Ralph W. Eaton Jr....

Alison Larie Sculley

Alison Larie Sculley

Apr 19, 2022

Our beloved Alison Larie Sculley, 37, passed away at her father’s home, rural Douglas County, Kansas, on the morning of Tuesday, Apr 19, 2022.

Alison or “Ali” was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital, in Wichita, Kansas, May 1st , 1984, to Kim Larie and Ennis Sculley. Born with mild mental handicaps, she spent her life...

Amanda Leah Parker

Amanda Leah Parker

Apr 19, 2022

Wichita - Parker, Amanda Leah

38, passed away Tuesday, April 19th, 2022. She was born September 6th, 1983 in Denton, Texas.

Amanda loved being a radio personality, music, friends and had a passion for dogs.

She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Wanda Jones and Gerry Alfrey; three...

Kendall Curtis Jones

Kendall Curtis Jones

Apr 18, 2022

Kendall Curtis Jones, 63, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2022.

Kenny’s greatest joys were his sons and his family. He was an avid sports lover and loved going to his boys’ baseball games. We will miss laughing at his wonderful humor. Kenny gave the gift of life through organ/tissue donation.

Kenny...

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