Shirley Anne Payne
Jun 6, 2026
Shirley Anne Payne was born on May 29, 1941, to Harry Ray Keener and Mary Anne Johnson. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 6, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, James Payne; her first husband, Henry Osterhout; and her sister, Mary Lou May.
She is survived by her niece, Wendy Madison;...
Matthew Allen Bishop
Jun 5, 2026
Matthew Allen Bishop (Matt), 49, of Wichita, KS, died on the 5th of June, 2026. Born on February 13, 1977 in Orrville, OH, to Thomas Allen Bishop and Leah Lynn Schrock Bishop. Matt was known for his generous big heart. Matt loved BMX bike racing with Levi, playing guitar on the porch, his dog Mable, the Cleveland Browns, watching Levi...
James Edward Anderson
Jun 4, 2026
James Edward Anderson (Jim) was Born in Llano, Texas on October 24, 1931, and passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living, in Derby.
Jim moved to Arkansas around the age of 10. He came to Wichita looking for work, applied at Boeing, and retired from there after 40 years of service,
He married the love of his life,...
Melinda Deone Scott
Jun 3, 2026
Melinda Deone Scott, 68, was born on December 11, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, to Martha Roff and Thedus McLemore. She passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2026.
Melinda grew up in Augusta, Kansas. She had a love for the outdoors. She enjoyed camping, spending time at the lake, gardening, and watching hummingbirds. She had a love for animals, especially...
Kale Kochick
May 30, 2026
Kale Kochick of Wichita, KS passed away on May 30th, 2026, at the age of 21.
Born on July 6th, 2004, Kale lived life to the fullest and was known for his love of family, friends and the people who mattered most to him. He had a vibrant spirit and a big heart, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough...
Brent Ray Hardsaw
May 29, 2026
Brent Hardsaw, 49 of Derby, Kansas, went to heaven on Friday, May 29, 2026
Born August 11, 1976, to Darrell and Carol (Branson) Hardsaw. Brent grew up all over due to him being born into a military family. He claimed Elizabeth, IN as his hometown where he graduated high school from and then joined the United States Air Force in August...
Eunice Marie Pulver
May 29, 2026
Eunice Marie Pulver was born on May 14, 1936, in Jett, Oklahoma, to Ewell and Opal (Nimmo) Dunsworth. She passed away on May 29, 2026, in Derby, Kansas.
Eunice was proud of her Oklahoma heritage, having grown up on the family farm near Jett, Oklahoma, and the Salt Plains. She often told stories of riding her pony around the farm and...
Maria Irene Alvarez
May 27, 2026
Maria "Irene" Alvarez, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on October 20, 1942, in Zapata, Texas. Irene married the love of her life, Antonio Alvarez, on September 4, 1971. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and love. A devout Catholic, Irene possessed an...
Rei "Reanna" Deyan Buscato Hinshaw
May 26, 2026
Hinshaw (Reanna) Rei, 15, passed away on May 26, 2026. Rei was born in Wichita, Kansas on May 28, 2010.
Rei was an exceptional artist and had recently placed both 1st and 2nd simultaneously at the FHSU 2026 Annual High School Art Exhibition and Art Day. Rei thoroughly enjoyed creating music and would play songs from favorite video games. Had an...
Jana Meza
May 26, 2026
Jana Lynn Montgomery Meza, Age 63, Homemaker, passed away at her home May 26, 2026
Jana was born July 4th, 1962 in Wichita KS to Richard and Lana (Weiser) Montgomery.
She is preceded in death by her father Richard, her sons Jeremy and Joseph Jones, her sister Marsha McQuesten and her Nephew Nathan Honse.
Survivors include her mother Lana, her brother Richard Montgomery...
Janet Louise Hemel
May 26, 2026
Janet Hemel, 74, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Visitation and Family Remembrance will be held from 6 to 8 pm at Culbertson - Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca Wichita, KS, on Monday, June 1st, 2026. Graveside Service will be 10 am, Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 at Branson Cemetery, 4798 S. Greenwich Road,...
Karen Marie Miller
May 25, 2026
Karen Marie Miller, 82, passed away on May 25, 2025. She was born to Christian and Ella Josephine Elsasser on June 10, 1943, in Clay Center, Kansas. In 1965, Karen graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Education. She earned her degree in theology from St. Paul’s Seminary in Kansas City in 2010.
Karen dedicated the first half of...
Margaret Carol Wiens
May 25, 2026
Margaret Carol (Davis) Wiens, 85, of Derby passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Carol was born April 18, 1941, to Harry and Frances (Ray) Davis in Caldwell, KS. Carol and her brother Allan grew up in Caldwell where she graduated from high school in 1959.
Carol graduated from the nursing program at Lincoln University in...
Avola Fitzwater
May 25, 2026
Avola Lutisha Fitzwater, 94, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, in Dothan, Alabama. She was born on February 27, 1932, to Joseph (Elisha) and Helen Botts.
Avola lived a full and adventurous life rooted in love for her family, music, and the outdoors. She was known for her joyful spirit, strong work ethic, and the warmth she shared with everyone...
Billy Don Harp
May 25, 2026
Billy Harp, 60, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. He was born October 2, 1965 to Johnny and Cynthia Harp in Arkansas City, KS.
Billy was such a proud man with many talents and interests. He loved his family and friends!
He loved to go fishing any chance he got but especially loved bass fishing. He participated in bass tournaments but...
Charles L. "Chuck" Walker
May 25, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Leon Walker, 83, of Wichita, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 25th, 2026.
Charles was born in Salina, Kansas on November 8, 1942, a son of Charleen Anna (Mohler) Miller and Donald LeRoy Walker.
He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965 - 1968 including tours in South Korea and Germany. He...
Wanda Conradt
May 25, 2026
Wanda Conradt, 95, entered Heaven on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. Wanda was born December 27, 1930 in Harlan County, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Mont Shrader and Dorothy Amanda Lewis Shrader. Growing up, Wanda lived in a loving home with her parents and six siblings. She attended Peru College in Nebraska and taught at a one...
Mark Anthony Coffey
May 23, 2026
Coffey, Mark Anthony, 66, passed away on May 23, 2026. He was born to James and Sara Coffey on July 26, 1959, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
He spent his youth traveling the world as an army officer's son; with the love of country and service ingrained in him. His father taught him to uphold character and integrity above all, and...
Ben Anderson
May 18, 2026
Ben Harvey Anderson, 61, passed away May 18, 2026 in Derby.
Ben was born July 25, 1964 in Wichita, the son of Carl Leo Anderson and Dorothy JoAnn Stotts Anderson. He graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1982. He attended Cowley County Community College and then transferred to Friends University in Wichita. He met Linda Book when they were in...
Betty LaMar
May 18, 2026
Betty Lou Burt-LaMar was born December 28, 1933 in Coffeyville, Kansas and passed away May 18th, 2026 at her home. Betty and her family have been residents of Haysville, Kansas since 1966.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents Alvin Harrison Burt 1886-1971 and Emma Leona Lee-Burt 1897-1946, her siblings Marion Alvin Burt 1915-1964, Clarence Albert Burt 1917-1955, Thelma Evangaline...
