Obituaries

Feb 22, 2026

Max H. Patrick, 81, passed away on February 22, 2026 in Derby, Kansas.

He enjoyed a golf game with friends and all kinds of music. Max graduated from Wichita High School West in 1962. His outgoing personality and great sense of humor made him perfect for his life in sales. He closed his own sales agency (Per/Max, Inc.) in 2007.

Max was...

Feb 21, 2026

George Richard Scantlin passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.

George was a graduate of Kapaun High School and received his bachelor degree from Friends University. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1968. George retired from Wichita Police Department in 1994 and Sedgwick County Emergency Communication in 2007.

Preceded in death by his parents, George F. and Angela H.,...

Feb 21, 2026

Christopher Fiechtl, 56, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born April 19, 1969 to Jerome and Sally Fiechtl in Wellington, Kansas.Preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife Missy; mother, Sally Fiechtl, children; Zackery, Trevor and Austin Fiechtl, Egan Wilson, Alea Wilson; siblings, John Fiechtl, Dan (fiancee, Stacy Combs) Fiechtl. Private family service.

Feb 20, 2026

Feb 18, 2026

Melvin O. Boling, 85, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born October 22, 1940, to James and Cleta Boling in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

Melvin was a man who never met a stranger. He loved opening his home to visitors, sharing stories from days gone by, and spending hours in conversation with family and friends. Known for his quick wit...

Feb 17, 2026

Lynda C. White, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born February 15, 1945 to Arthur and Letha Watkins in Wichita.Lynda enjoyed her cats and dogs, riding horses, family barbecues and was a talented charcoal artist.Survivors include her sons, Don (Lan) White and Mark White; four grandchildren, Bailey, Cody, Megan and Nicole; great-grandchildren, Saylor, Weston, Savanah and Cooper.Visitation...

Feb 14, 2026

Cline, Karen, 73, passed away on February 14, 2026. She was born to Marvin and Maudyne Cline on August 22, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Feb 14, 2026

Ola Mae Caywood, 92 years old, of Haysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026.

She was born to English Audie Davidson and Dollie Emilee Cauthron and graduated from high school in 1953 in Paris, Arkansas. She was married to Donald Caywood, who preceded her in death in 1998.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Donny...

Feb 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lou Jean Thompson, who departed peacefully on February 12, 2026, at the age of eighty-six in Mulvane, Kansas. Born in Checotah, Oklahoma, to Elmer Phillips and Mervel Phillips, Lou Jean devoted her life to her family and touched many through her work as a beautician and a telecommunications customer...

Feb 9, 2026

James passed away peacefully at his home in Wichita, Kansas. He was a kind and loving soul. James worked for Locke Supply in Wichita, Kansas, for many years as a delivery driver before retiring in 2017. Through his work and his travels along the way, he made many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Snyder Sr.; his...

Feb 9, 2026

Jerry Douglas Calkins, 83, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026. He was born to Alva and Phoebe (Rust) Calkins on May 13, 1942 in Gordon, Nebraska. His family move several times in his early years, but ultimately found work and home in Hot Springs, South Dakota. He attended primary, middle and high school there in Hot Springs. Jerry went to...

Feb 9, 2026

Thomas Ray Taggart was born October 7th, 1940 and died February 9th 2026.He is survived by his 3 brothers, David, Ernie and Paul Taggart. He is preceded in death by His sister Diana and brother Billy.Tom was born in Wichita Kansas to his parents William and Christena Taggart. He went to school at North High and went on to join...

Feb 7, 2026

Shirley Ruth Loeb (Smith), passed peacefully on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, to join John, her husband of 53 years. She was a mother to Tracy and Susan, a grandmother to Brandon, Gabriel, Samuel, and Jacob, a great-grandmother to Addilynn, Reece, Amelia, and Jaxson, a mother-in-law to Lisa, and a grandmother-in-law to Bailey.

Shirley was raised in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where she developed...

Feb 7, 2026

Raymond Odell Edwards, 87, of Augusta, KS died February 7, 2026 at his home. Odell was born on September 16, 1938 to Raymond and Ilo Edwards.

Odell graduated from Douglass High School in 1956. In 2025 he was inducted into the Douglass High School Sports Hall of Fame. He was very proud of this achievement.

While living in the Hutchinson area, Odell...

Feb 6, 2026

Hazel L. Roberts, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep and into the arms of the Lord on Feb 6, 2026.

She was born on May 26, 1941 in Cushman, Ark. She grew up in humble beginnings and knew the value of hard work and supporting her family. In addition, she was an avid basketball player and graduated from Cushman High...

Feb 6, 2026

Davis, Marilyn Joan, 88, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1937 in Hays, Kansas to Thomas and Zelma Cartwright in Wichita, Kansas.

Marilyn’s family lived in Paradise Kansas for many years, later moving to the Augusta, Kansas area. She graduated form Augusta, Kansas Highschool in 1955. The Cartwright family loved playing music. They spent a...

Feb 5, 2026

Ruth Anna (Reese) Been, passed away on February 5th, 2026 in Mulvane, Kansas. She was born in Sistersville, WV to Harmon and Sarah (Miller) Reese. She graduated from St Marys High School and Mountain State College both in WV. After graduation she worked for American Cyanamid Company until her marriage to Raymond Been on November 13, 1954. Her husband Ray...

Feb 4, 2026

Larry Ted Norden, 81, passed away peacefully at his home early Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026. Larry was born on May 21, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas to Ted and Doris Norden. He had two sisters, Patricia, who died at birth and his beloved sister, Donna. Larry and Donna shared a close bond and spent many hours playing games together. Being...

Feb 4, 2026

Harley Ray Adams, of Derby, Kansas, was born on November 1, 1959. He was the son of George Ralph and Hazel Adams of Haysville, Kansas. Harley was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Debbi Adams.

Harley was an outdoorsman at heart, with a love for camping, fishing, and hunting. He found joy in working with his hands,...

Feb 4, 2026

Vega, Stephenie Colette, 72, passed away on February 4, 2026. She was born in Wichita, Kansas to Donald and Colette Phillips on April 18, 1953.Stephenie was a loving and generous person. She was cherished by her family. She loved spending time with her grandchildren as well as landscaping and working on home projects with her devoted husband Steve. She was...