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Rickey W. Phillips
Apr 10, 2026
Rickey Wayne Phillips Sr., 71, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Friday, April 10th, 2026.
He was born on Tuesday, September 21, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas to Harvey Lee and Clarris Lee Phillips. Rick spent the majority of his working years working at Apartment Movers and was known for his strong work ethic...
Phyllis (Davis) Stoops
Mar 28, 2026
Phyllis M. Stoops, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, died peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on November 21, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, to Faye and Hazel Davis, Phyllis's life was a testament to love, resilience, and a deep commitment to her family and community. Phyllis shared a remarkable journey with...
Goldie (Clark) Robinson
Mar 28, 2026
Goldie Ruth Robinson, 79, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on March 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy as bright and spirited as the name she carried throughout her life.
Born on July 23, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, to Myron and Mary Clark, Goldie lived a life defined by strength, wit, and an...
Todd C. Leinen
Mar 25, 2026
Todd Leinen, 55, passed away on March 25, 2026 at his home in Valley Center, KS.He was born on March 4, 1971 in Wichita, KS to Warren and Jeanne (Peterson) Leinen. He was a lifelong resident of Valley Center, and was a graduate of Valley Center High School and Friends University. After graduation he worked as a...
Katherine (Gardner) Doll
Mar 21, 2026
Katherine Doll, 54, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on March 21, 2026. After 10 months battling cancer, it had finally overtaken her but not without a big fight. She will be remembered for her caring and loving life she had with us. She always wanted us to experience life as a family, in the last 5...
Rickey 'Rick' J. Weaver
Mar 21, 2026
Rickey (Rick) Jake Weaver, 82 of Little River, KS passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of family and friends.
He was born on Feb. 14, 1944 to Jake and Gwen (Goodin) Weaver. He was a proud graduate from Ravanna High School, Ravanna, MO in 1961.
Bradley J. Giessel
Mar 17, 2026
Bradley Joseph Giessel, age 50, of Valley Center, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from a stroke.
'Brad' was born on Monday, April 14, 1975 in Dodge City, Kansas to Samuel Eugene Giessel and Kathryn Lucy (Kasselman) Giessel. He attended Valley Center schools, after graduation he spent his career in the...
Bonny J. Ballinger
Mar 16, 2026
Bonny Ballinger, 91, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. Born to Bernard R. and Hazel Zang in Oil Hill (El Dorado), Kansas where she was raised and attended school. She had a deep love for her family, enjoying all the time she had with them. Bonny always said "our soul never dies we only move on...
Angela (Hilpert) Sawyer
Mar 14, 2026
Angela Renee Sawyer of Sedgwick, Kansas, a spectacular, Jesus Loving, kind hearted, warm, gentle and empathetic woman went into the loving arms of Jesus Christ March 14th, 2026. She has been made whole again after a prolonged battle with chronic illness and complications. She is no longer bound to her earthly suffering.
Affectionately...
Kathryn M. Daniels
Mar 9, 2026
Kathryn M. Daniels, of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on March 9, 2026. A respected engineer, educator, mentor, and dedicated volunteer, Kathryn devoted her life to advancing manufacturing engineering and supporting the next generation of professionals in her field.
Kathryn built an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades in the aerospace and...
Jennifer (Hagen) King
Mar 9, 2026
Jennifer M. King, of Valley Center was taken Home to Jesus early Monday morning, the 9th of March, she was known to most as Jenny. She was born in Dover, DE at the AFB where her parents were stationed at the time. She was the firstborn daughter of the greatest parents a girl could ask for. She...
Robert C. Manning
Mar 8, 2026
Robert C. Manning, 81, of Park City & Maize, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 8th, 2026. He was the son of Merle Manning, Sr and Gladys (Carver) Manning. He was a retired custodian and care giver.
Robert is survived by his brother, many nephews and nieces.
He cared...
David B. Taylor
Mar 3, 2026
David Brian Taylor, age 63, devoted father, brother, and uncle, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas. He was born Tuesday, September 18, 1962, in Wichita. He was the middle child of seven children of the late Ben and Ruth Taylor on Sullivan Road, Wichita, Kansas.
He...
Kenneth P. Stiner
Mar 2, 2026
Kenneth Paul Stiner, died peacefully at home Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born Monday, March 14, 1949 in Winfield, KS. The first son of Paul Stiner and Irene (Cole) Stiner. He graduated from Udall High School, class of 1967. Following high school, Ken attended electronic tech schools in Oklahoma and Colorado before serving with the U.S....
Wilma (Mccandless) Crisp
Mar 2, 2026
Wilma (McCandless) Crisp, 91, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. Her longing to be reunited with her beloved late husband, Lloyd Crisp, has now been fulfilled.
Wilma carried a feisty and independent spirit throughout her life. She was a talented seamstress who lovingly created many quilts that her family...
Judy (Bazil) Decker
Feb 27, 2026
Judy B. Decker, 85, beloved wife, mother, dedicated daughter, grandmother, great-grandmother ("GGMom"), sister, aunt, and friend was called home to Heaven on Friday, February 27, 2026.
She was born to Max and Betty (Buckley) Bazil and was a lifelong resident of the Park City and Valley Center communities, where she met and married...
Judith (Parker) Badillo
Feb 25, 2026
Judith Badillo, 80, passed away on February 25th, 2026, in North Newton, Kansas. She was born in Nowata, Oklahoma to Todd Parker and Eda M. (Strub) Parker. She attended Nowata High School where she played basketball and participated in Baton twirling. In the late 60's, Judi moved to Wichita, KS which she was a lifelong resident.
...Shelly (Page) Cain
Feb 25, 2026
Shelly Annette Cain, 56, of Marion, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Born on Wednesday, February 25, 1970, to Bill and Joy Page, Shelly lived a life that was complex and deeply human - shaped by resilience and an enduring connection to her family. She was known for her strong work...
Anise 'Gynell' (Taylor) Berry
Feb 24, 2026
Anise Gynell Berry was born in Eureka, Kansas on August 18, 1937. The daughter of Abby and Guy Taylor, she was the youngest of three children, her older brothers being Phillip Taylor and Kenneth Taylor. She grew up in the small town of Reese Kansas, going to school and working in Eureka.
She earned her teaching degree...
David B. Burdick
Feb 21, 2026
David Burdick of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A long-time resident of Valley Center, he was born Sunday, January 02, 1949, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Alvin and Mary Ellen Burdick. He grew up in Nickerson, Kansas, graduated from Nickerson High School, and then attended Hutchinson Juco. ...
