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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Roy Lee Nave

Roy Lee Nave

Jan 22, 2022

Roy Lee Nave passed into heaven on January 22, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita, KS, from pneumonia and other health complications.

He was born in Wichita, KS, January 25, 1953, spending his younger years in Derby and Udall, KS, with his loving parents, Floyd and Nellie Nave. His brother, Floyd, Jr. and...

Andrea Desiree Yates

Andrea Desiree Yates

Jan 21, 2022

YATES, Andrea Desiree (Decker), age 43, of Mulvane passed away Friday, Jan.21, 2022. She was a graduate of Mulvane High School in 1997.

Andrea is survived by her husband, Brian, children Madison and Jonah, mother Sherri (Chris) Middendorf, brother Josh Decker, and sister Whitney (Chelsey) Swim and several half-siblings. She was preceded in death by...

Art Binford

Art Binford

Jan 21, 2022

In Loving Memory of Arthur Binford

Arthur W. Binford was born July 4, 1932, to parents, Wilbur and Edith Binford.

Memorial service 2:00pm, Saturday, January 29, 2022, at University Friends Church, 1840 W University, Wichita. Masks Required.

He graduated from North High, Wichita, Friends University, Wichita and Western Evangelical Seminary, Portland,...

Mary Catharine "Katie" Priddis-Palmer

Mary Catharine "Katie" Priddis-Palmer

Jan 20, 2022

Mary Catharine "Katie" Priddis-Palmer, 91, died January 20, 2022. She was born July 24, 1930 in Muleshoe, Texas.

Funeral services 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 26, with visitation beginning at 11:00 am, Smith Mortuary in Derby.

Katie is survived by her husband, Clark Palmer; children Sherry O'Brien, David Priddis, and Patsy Weiser;...

Rebecca Lynn Hansen

Rebecca Lynn Hansen

Jan 19, 2022

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Hansen, 74, of Derby, KS, passed away in her home surrounded by family on January 19, 2022. She was born in Wichita, KS on October 13, 1947.

The fourth child of Ivan Elroy Nelson & Rewie Arlene Haigh, Becky met the love of her life, Cregg, in Wichita when she was 17...

Sarah Long

Sarah Long

Jan 18, 2022

Sarah Lou (VanNoy) Long, 92, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend entered eternal life on Tuesday January 18, 2022 with family present at her daughter Linda Livermore’s home in Frisco, TX.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 pm to 6:00...

Betty Nolan

Betty Nolan

Jan 18, 2022

Betty J. Nolan, 82, died January 18, 2022, at Life Care Center of Andover in Andover, Kansas. She was born to Isaac and Josephine (Knott) Dawson on May 7, 1939 on their farm in Mayfield, Kansas. Betty worked as a bartender and packinghouse worker, but she will be best remembered for her faithful Christianity and her fierce love for...

Dicki Lee Lunsford

Dicki Lee Lunsford

Jan 17, 2022

Derby - Lunsford, Dicki Lee, 55, died Monday, January 17, 2022.

He was an Air Force B-52 Flying Crew Chief for 22 years, retired.

Memorial service TBD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Karen Lunsford; and brother Samuel Jr.

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Olivia Mccarty

Olivia Mccarty

Jan 17, 2022

Mulvane - McCarty, Olivia Lucy, 99, died Monday, January 17, 2022.

Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Friday, January 21, 2022, at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N Buckner Street, Derby. Inurnment in Mulvane Cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin McCarty in 2013 and her parents, Juan and Natividad Chavez....

Tyler Hommertzheim

Tyler Hommertzheim

Jan 16, 2022

Wichita - Hommertzheim, Tyler

33, died tragically in a motorcycle accident Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Wichita. He was born to Steven Hommertzheim and Brenda Huber in Wichita, Kansas on April 15, 1988.

Tyler graduated from Branson High School. He began his lifelong career in the restaurant industry, starting at Dairy Queen when...

Dyrald Dean Smith

Dyrald Dean Smith

Jan 16, 2022

D. Dean Smith, age 88, retired Boeing Company Avionics Technician, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. Private services will be held. He volunteer many years at the Lord's Diner. Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Smith and Berniece Dorr and his son, Greg. Survivors include his wife, Joan; son, Jeffery (Teresa); brother, David Dorr; grandchildren Tiffany...

James "Mike" Mcintosh

James "Mike" Mcintosh

Jan 16, 2022

Rose Hill - James Michael "Mike" McIntosh 70, died Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 30th, 1951 to James and Margaret McIntosh in Kansas City, Kansas.

Rose Hill - James Michael "Mike" McIntosh 70, died Sunday, January 16th, 2022 at his residence. He was born May 30th, 1951 to James...

Michael Douglas Janssens

Michael Douglas Janssens

Jan 16, 2022

Michael Douglas Janssens fell asleep in the Lord on January 16, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his father Charles M. Janssens. He is survived by the love of his life, Waynette States (Derby, KS); stepmother, Dorothy Janssens Voth; (Derby, KS); children Coy, Ali and Shelbi Janssens and grandchildren Bella, Charlie, Gabriella, and Aisley...

Leona J. Borden-Grimes

Leona J. Borden-Grimes

Jan 16, 2022

Wichita - Borden-Grimes, Leona Jeanne

79, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. She was born July 8, 1942.

Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, January 28th, 2022 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 South Seneca Wichita, Kansas 67213.

Carissa M. Nelson Phipps

Carissa M. Nelson Phipps

Jan 14, 2022

Mulvane - Phipps, Carissa Marie 43, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022. She was born March 11, 1978 to Marie Nelson in Wichita, Kansas. Carissa was a graduate of Mulvane High School, class of 1996, and an employee of Faneuil. She loved spending time with her family, singing and dancing to music, and watching her favorite TV shows, especially...

William "Bill" Mayo

William "Bill" Mayo

Jan 13, 2022

Mayo, William “Bill”, 77 of Rose Hill, Kansas entered into Heaven after a short and unexpected illness on January 13, 2022. Bill was a machinist at Boeing and Spirit for 38 years, retiring in 2010. He and wife, Deb, enjoyed motorcycling, fishing, traveling, and volunteering. Several times each year they volunteered with the Christian Motorcyclists Association in Arkansas. Bill...

Larry C. Rankin

Larry C. Rankin

Jan 13, 2022

Derby - Rankin, Larry Clair

73, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born February 13, 1948 to Clair and Joan Rankin in Oil City, Pennsylvania.

Larry loved building model airplanes and had a passion for restoring old motorcycles. He enjoyed his time as a Boy Scout Leader, camping and spending time...

Cypriano Frank "Soupy" Garcia

Cypriano Frank "Soupy" Garcia

Jan 13, 2022

Cypriano “Soupy” Frank Garcia

Born: September 16, 1928, in DeGraff, KS

Preceded in death by: his father: Ygnacio “Shorty” Garcia; his mother: Angel Antasia Gonzales Garcia; wife: Irene K.G. (Meyer) Garcia; and a brother: Rosalio, “Gus” Garcia

Survived by: Sister: Reymunda Ornelas; Brother: Thomas (Beverly) Garcia of Wichita; Son:...

Ronald Wheeler

Ronald Wheeler

Jan 12, 2022

Ronald Roy Wheeler, 82 died peacefully at his home in Derby, Ks. on January 12,2022. Ron was born in Thayer, Ks on May 2, 1939 where he attended school and graduated in 1957. He worked on the family farm as a young man and later became a heavy equipment operator, working for several different construction companies throughout the Midwest....

Lee Eugene Andrewson

Lee Eugene Andrewson

Jan 12, 2022

Lee Andrewson was born October 23, 1938 in Washington, Ks to Mary and Howard Rose, and later was adopted by Herbert and Iva Andrewson. He departed this life on January 12, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert & Iva Andrewson, grandparents, sisters Dorlene Andrewson Fagan, Arletta Rose Profit, Patsy Rose, Julie...

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