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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

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...

John F. Pritchett

John F. Pritchett

Jan 12, 2022

PRITCHETT, John Floyd, 59, of Wichita, Kansas left this world after a short and unexpected illness on January 12, 2022. He was born April 30, 1962 in Guam to William H. and Evelyn M. Pritchett. They and niece Stephanie Eby precede him in death. CMSgt (Ret) John F. Pritchett proudly served in the United States Air Force and retired...

Steve Keeler

Steve Keeler

Jan 12, 2022

Steven Keith Keeler passed away on January 12, 2022 at the age of 57. Steve was born in Derby, KS in 1964 and graduated from Derby High School. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite his own struggles, Steven was a very generous and loving soul...

Philip F. Gaulin

Philip F. Gaulin

Jan 12, 2022

Philip F. Gaulin 86, died Wednesday. January 12, 2022. He was born March 26, 1935 the son of Almedos and Rose Gaulin in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Philip joined the Air Force at 17 when it was still the Army Air Corp. He spent 23 years in service before he retired. During his time enlisted, he lived...

Jesse Hollingsworth

Jesse Hollingsworth

Jan 11, 2022

Jesse Hollingsworth 63, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022. He was born April 15, 1958 in Blackwell, OK the son of Jesse and Barbara Hollingsworth. He grew up in Arkansas City KS and

He joined the marine Corp at 17 years old.

He met the love of his life Sheryl Hollingsworth while working at the Binney...

Robert "Bob" Jones

Robert "Bob" Jones

Jan 11, 2022

Andover, Kansas –

Robert Stanley Jones passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, peacefully in his home in Andover, Kansas. He was 87 years old, and led a full life filled with family, love and adventure.

Robert “Bob” was born on August 5, 1934, and grew up on a farm in Waldron, Kansas. He...

William Henry Ham

William Henry Ham

Jan 11, 2022

Ham, William Henry, 77, retired coach and former State Director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, passed away January 11. He was born February 19, 1944, to Henry and Deloris Ham. They and sister Deann Rogge precede him in death. Survivors: wife of 54 years, Andrea Wiler Ham; sons, Mitchell Ham, Kansas City, MO, and JD (Lauren) Ham, Ft...

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