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Michelle Wilmore

Michelle Wilmore

May 1, 2014

NEWTON

Wilmore, Michelle Marie (Mitcham), 49, beloved mom, daughter and sister, passed away, Thursday, May 1, 2014. She is survived by her son Gabriel Stovall of Newton; parents Jack and Christine Mitcham of Newton; brothers Danny Mitcham and Robert Mitcham of Newton; many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by...

Pamela Kilgore

Pamela Kilgore

Apr 29, 2014

WICHITA

Kilgore, Pamela Ann, 63, Walmart Cashier passed away, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. She was born in Lyons, Kansas to Norman Lloyd Kilgore and Lois Lucille (Turner) Kilgore. She was a Dodge City High School graduate and attended Hays State University. Pam is survived by her daughter Jada (Hans) Petersen; granddaughter Zoe Peterson;...

Leslie E. Potter

Leslie E. Potter

Apr 25, 2014

SEDGWICK formerly EMPORIA

Potter, Leslie Eugene, 70, retired Construction Roofer, passed away, Friday, April 25, 2014. He was born in Cottonwood Falls to William H. Potter, Sr. and Katherine Elizabeth (Marlett) Potter. He is survived by his sons, Shane Potter and Justin Potter of Billings, Montana; grandchildren, Tyffani Potter and Devonte Potter; siblings,...

Shirley (Packard) Weber

Shirley (Packard) Weber

Apr 20, 2014

VALLEY CENTER Shirley Ann (Packard) Weber, 79, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, at her son's country home near Carbondale, Kansas. Shirley was born in Helena, Oklahoma to Ray Adam Packard and Goldie Francis (Ewing) Packard. Shirley grew up on the family farm where she enjoyed...

C. Everett White

C. Everett White

Apr 19, 2014

VALLEY CENTER formerly of Larned

C. Everett White, 86, retired Larned State Hospital Licensed Mental Health Worker, passed away, Saturday, April 19, 2014. He was born in Kinsley, Kansas to Walter "Bud" Everett White and Grace Isabel (Stanton) White. He was a graduate of Kinsley High School. Everett was a U. S. Army and...

Adrian Lamont Hunter

Adrian Lamont Hunter

Apr 16, 2014

WICHITA

Adrian Lamont Hunter, 80, retired US Post Office Distribution Clerk and retired Air Force Senior Master Sgt, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born in Harrisburg, Illinois to James Robert Hunter and Ruby Anis (Josey) Hunter. He was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. He then served and retired from...

Mitchell L. Wright

Mitchell L. Wright

Apr 16, 2014

PARK CITY

Mitchell Layne Wright, 55, former Truck Driver, passed away, Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born to Terry and Alpha (Delker) Wright in Great Bend, Kansas. He was raised in Great Bend and also attended school there. He worked as an oil rig roughneck and as a truck driver. Mitch is...

Christopher A. Devore

Christopher A. Devore

Apr 11, 2014

WICHITA

Christopher Alan DeVore, 52, Spiritual Life Center Maintenance Supervisor, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014. He was a graduate of West High School, Wichita, Kansas. He served in the U. S. Navy. Chris enjoyed bowling, Nascar Races and riding his Harley. He is survived by his wife Sharon DeVore of the home;...

Enid (Lacy) Mattson

Enid (Lacy) Mattson

Apr 10, 2014

WICHITA

Enid Mae (Lacy) Mattson, 94, retired USD 259 Teacher, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. She was born in Enid, Oklahoma to William Guy Lacy and Mabel Devene (Fisher) Lacy. She married the love of her life, Rudolph "Bill" Mattson Enid taught 3 rd & 4 th grades at Chisholm Trail Elementary...

Betty (Sweeny) Weeks

Betty (Sweeny) Weeks

Apr 8, 2014

PARK CITY

Betty Jo (Sweeny) Weeks, 67, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. She was born in Newton, Kansas to Harold Raymond Sweeny and Karaleen Marguirite (Winter) Sweeny. She was a 1964 graduate of Valley Center High School.  Betty is survived by her daughters Joyce (Clifford) Vanderzanden of...

Salvatore Sciarrotta

Salvatore Sciarrotta

Apr 5, 2014

WICHITA Salvatore Sciarrotta, 81, retired Aerospace Engineer, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. He was born in New York to Guiseppe Sciarrotta and Carmela (Milisenda) Sciarrotta. He is survived by his wife Janis Sciarrotta; children Michael Sciarrotta of Lake Okeechobee, FL, Regina Alvarez of Port Jefferson, NY, Joseph (Dawn) Sciarrotta of Loganville, GA; grandchildren...

June (Gardipee) Hawbaker

June (Gardipee) Hawbaker

Apr 3, 2014

WICHITA

Hawbaker, June Gail, 73, retired Dobb's House International Flight catering cook, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014. She was born in Harlem, Rocky Boy Reservation, Montana to Fred Gardipee and Rose (LaRoque) Gardipee. In 1955 she married the love of her life, Emmett Leroy Hawbaker....

James W. Carroll

James W. Carroll

Apr 3, 2014

HALSTEAD

Carroll, James Wayne "Uncle Jim", 66, retired Air Capital Delivery Truck Driver, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2014. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to John Raymond Carroll and Mary Frances (Petersen) Carroll. He was a graduate of North High School, Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by his wife...

John Edwin Sweeny

John Edwin Sweeny

Apr 2, 2014

VALLEY CENTER

John Edwin Sweeny "Uncle Eddie", 74, retired Bentley Sandpit Crane Operator, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. He was born in Valley Center, Kansas to Harold Raymond Sweeny and Karaleen (Winter) Sweeny. He was raised in Valley Center and attended schools there through High School. He is survived by his...

Ryan Mercer

Ryan Mercer

Mar 28, 2014

HESSTON

Mercer, Ryan James, 16, beloved son, brother and grandson, arrived through Heaven's gates on Friday, March 28, 2014. He is survived by his parents Zachary and Michelle Mercer; sisters Tashannah Crippen and Briannah Mercer; grandparents Judd and Barbara Terwilliger, Jim and Carol Mercer, Shirley Suchoclolski; aunts...

Jessie (Ferril) Fulgham

Jessie (Ferril) Fulgham

Mar 28, 2014

WICHITA

Jessie E. (Ferril) Fulgham, 84, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014.  Jessie was born in Cherokee, OK to Jesse and Grace Ferril. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Earl Atkison, brothers Paul and Dale, sister Gayle Allison, step-sisters Joy Durant and Ruth Neathery. She is survived by her husband...

Johnny F. Runyan, Sr.

Johnny F. Runyan, Sr.

Mar 26, 2014

VALLEY CENTER

Johnny Franklin Runyan, Sr., 58, retired Rusty Eck Ford Auto Body Repairman, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He is survived by his sons, Jeremy Runyan, Monty Runyan, and Johnny Runyan, Jr. all of Wichita; grandsons Brock Runyan and Drake Runyan of Yukon, Oklahoma; mother Ava Arnett of Wichita; father...

Naoma (Mooring) Spann

Naoma (Mooring) Spann

Mar 26, 2014

WICHITA

Naoma Louise (Mooring) Spann, 83, was born May 8, 1930 in Clarendon, Texas. Naoma went to be with the Lord and her loving husband on March 26 2014. Naoma was the daughter of Ed and Goldie Mooring. She married Joe Crawford Spann April 16, 1954 and moved to Panhandle, TX to raise their...

James Anderson

James Anderson

Mar 23, 2014

WICHITA

Anderson, James G., 57, retired Security Officer, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014. Private Family Services were held. He is survived by his wife Kathy Anderson; children, Lynda (Wayne) Butler of Wichita, Naiomi Gulledge of Wichita, Kassy Gulledge of Wichita; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Gulledge, Isabelle Gulledge, Liani Butler, Mikyala Goodman and Natalia...

Catherine (Spencer) Hazen

Catherine (Spencer) Hazen

Mar 23, 2014

VALLEY CENTER

Catherine (Spencer) Hazen, 87, beloved mom, grandma, sister and homemaker, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014. She was born in Newton, Kansas to Alfred Maynard Spencer and Ura Blanche (Buck) Spencer. She was a 1945 graduate of Valley Center High School. She loved her family and also was a Boys...