Obituaries

Sep 22, 2021

Derby - Mitchell, Jeff Kirby, Jr.

73, passed away Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021. He was born February 2nd, 1948 to Jeff Mitchell and Amy Austin Mitchell in Essex, Missouri. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1975. Jeff retired from Honeywell after 34 years as an Avionics Technician.

Sep 21, 2021

Elizabeth Kinch, 80, passed peacefully in her home Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born April 15, 1941 to William and Margaret Peters in Winfield, Kansas.

She graduated Winfield High School then went on to earn her Masters Degree in education from WSU. She taught school in Rose Hill for 15 years, and she taught...

Sep 19, 2021

Haysville - Murrow, Randy Lee

53, passed away Sunday, September 19th, 2021. He was born October 28th, 1967 to Jerold Murrow and Norleen (Polson) Murrow in Wichita, Kansas.

Randy was an honest man who lived with an outstretched hand and enjoyed seeing everyone around him thriving even more so than he cared about...

Sep 19, 2021

Ivan Allen Scott, 64, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Wesley Derby Emergency Hospital in Derby, Kansas. He was born August 12, 1957 to Ivan L. Scott and Mary E. (Zabel) Scott in Wellington, Kansas.

Ivan was a veteran as he served in the U.S. Army for 5 1/2 years. He was a devoted...

Sep 19, 2021

Martin Daniel Leidy, age 74, retired City of Wichita employee, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, September 23, funeral service 10 am Friday, September 24, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita. Martin is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Georgia Leidy. Survivors include his wife, Connie; sons, Danny (Ana) and Mike...

Sep 19, 2021

Derby, Kansas - Lollar, Austin, age 55, on September 19, 2021 ran with new found grace and speed to anxiously reunite with dear loved ones in our eternal kingdom.

Despite the many struggles he endured, Austin kept a sweet smile and a laugh that would warm anyone’s

heart. He resonated an “all is...

Sep 19, 2021

Joyce E. Unger, Mulvane, KS (82) beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, passed September 19, 2021 in Wichita, KS. Born February 22, 1939, Wichita, to Mira Lee Pearson Miller Huffman and Harold Miller. Survived by husband, John P. Unger, children John W. Unger (Joan), Joanna Cowel (John), Joel Unger (Lorie), Jenny Koehn (Leon); 7 grandchildren, Jaqueline Johnson,...

Sep 18, 2021

Andrea Renee Spears, 29, Wichita, Kansas passed away unexpectedly September 18, ­­2021. She was born September 26, 1991 to Gary and Janet (Andres) Davis in Salina, Kansas. She is survived by husband Josh of the home, daughter Elektra, sons Calvin and Greyson of the home, father Gary Davis of Salina, Kansas, mother Janet Davis and companion Bruce of Concordia,...

Sep 18, 2021

Gracella Lane (“Gracie”) was born on August 18, 1940 in Chanute, KS to Vincent V. and Dorothy M. Lane. Most of her childhood was spent in Kansas City, KS where her father was a reporter and owned a printing business and her mother owned a retail store.

Gracie excelled in speech and debate at Wyandotte...

Sep 17, 2021

Derby - Jones, Richard L. July 4, 1925 to September 17, 2021

Richard was devoted to Jesus Christ and His authentic historical church that has 2,000 years under the same management.

He was a native of Cambridge, where his father (James Henry) was the Depot Agent and Telegrapher for Santa Fe...

Sep 16, 2021

Wichita - Smith, William R. "Bill", 89, died Thursday, September 16, 2021. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bill served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Cessna after 34 years.

Visitation: Monday, September 20, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Smith Family Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm,...

Sep 15, 2021

Belle Plaine - Hyle, Margaret J. "Peggy", 85, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.

She retired as a phlebotomist from Wesley Medical Center, then from the Ark City Clinic. She was a lifetime member of Family Campers and RV'ers.

Visitation: Monday, September 20, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at...

Sep 15, 2021

Provines, Irma Vernell (Craft), 88, homemaker, passed away on September 15, 2021. She was born to James and Knelphie B. (Kemp) Craft in Harrison, Arkansas on June 7, 1933. On December 14, 1951, Irma married the love of her life, Wesley. Irma was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a seamstress and baker that...

Sep 15, 2021

Cynthia Miller (West) passed away September 15, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in Lincoln, Nebraska September 15, 1958 and grew up in Plymouth, Nebraska and Derby, Kansas. Cindy graduated from Derby High School in 1977. She met Rick Miller at a football game in the fall of 1975 and they were married June 4, 1977. She worked...

Sep 14, 2021

Ottawa - Pyle, Jaynice Lynn, 76, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born December 29, 1944 to Robert E. Unkel and Alice M. Unkel in Sioux City, Iowa. During her childhood, her family relocated to Derby, Kansas where she spent many of her years. Jaynice enjoyed spending time with her family, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs,...

Sep 14, 2021

Linda Katherine, Buess 71, died Tuesday, September 14, 2021.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucille Rinke; husband, Floyd Buess; sister, Wanda Snyder; and brothers, Bill Rinke, Ralph Rinke, Jim Rinke, George Rinke, Ronald Rinke, Frank Rinke...

Sep 14, 2021

Douglas D. Evers of Derby, Ks, age 55, died in his home on September 14, 2021.

Doug was born in Lawrence, KS on April 13, 1966 to Lona Marie Holman Evers and Roger Evers. Doug grew up in Lawrence, enjoying various sports. He played basketball for Lawrence High and graduated from there in 1984 before...

Sep 13, 2021

Jack Gordon Graves left this earth late on Monday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, on May 14 1944 to the late Paul and Flo Graves, where he spent the majority of his life. He is survived by his wife Maxine; his two children, John and Jenifer (Michael); his grandson Nolan; as well as his sister,...

Sep 13, 2021

Scott, Gregory Charles, 66, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 after a two year battle with cancer.

He was born November 21, 1954 to Charles W. and Bonnie J. (Riley) Scott in Amarillo, TX

Greg spent his childhood growing up in Haysville, Kansas and spent his adult years in Wichita, Kansas....

Sep 12, 2021

Caroline D. Lee, 66, of Udall, passed from this life on September 12, 2021.

Born July 16, 1955 in Argonia, she was the daughter of Steve and Rosella Baker. She married Darrell Lee on December 30, 1972 in Haysville.

Caroline is survived by her husband, her son Craig (Michelle) Lee, daughter...