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Debbie L. Lawrence

Debbie L. Lawrence

Dec 3, 2011

PRETTY PRAIRIE, KS Lawrence, Debbie Lee (Moyer), 57, RN and State of Kansas Nursing Home Surveyor, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011. On February 9, 1974 in South Hutchinson, she married the love of her life, Frank A. Lawrence. She is survived by her husband, Frank; son, Jerry (Deb) Lawrence of Turon; daughter,...

Debra Mckeen

Debra Mckeen

Nov 24, 2011

WICHITA, KS McKeen, Debra (Allai), 64, beloved friend, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011. Debra worked at Intrust Bank in Valley Center for 30+ years and enjoyed both her co-workers and customers over the years. Debra was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Carson; sons, Jason (Debbie) Marshall and Jared...

Charlene Zachary

Charlene Zachary

Nov 20, 2011

WICHITA, KS Zachary, Charlene (Loeschner), 74, retired FAA secretary, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was born in Helena, Arkansas to Charles Loeschner and Ruth Carrie (Howard) Loeschner. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Nelson of Wichita; grandchildren, Heather Nelson and Holly Nelson; brothers, Marshall Loeschner of Snowlake, AR, and Ronnie Loeschner of W. Helens, AR; sisters, Peggy...

Vera Craft

Vera Craft

Nov 20, 2011

WICHITA, KS Craft, Vera Florene (Carpenter), 96, joined her Heavenly family on Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was born on October 10, 1915 to L. L. "Roy" and Alice Mae (Tilsley) Carpenter in Amoret, Missouri. She attended Amoret Grade School and graduated as Valedictorian from Amoret High School. She often said that she would not take a million dollars for...

Opal Gage

Opal Gage

Nov 19, 2011

KECHI, KS Gage, Opal Faye (Johnson), 79, retired USD 259 bus aide, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. She was born in Saint Paul, Arkansas, to William N. Johnson and Nora J. (Bryant) Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Carroll Gage; children, Ronnie (Diane) Gage of Sedgwick, Randy (Bridgett) Gage of Houston, TX,...

Agnes P. Stephens

Agnes P. Stephens

Nov 18, 2011

PRIVATE SERVICES.

Richard B. Moore

Richard B. Moore

Nov 16, 2011

WICHITA, KS Moore, Richard Bennett, 79, retired Learjet Industrial Engineer, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was born in Ashland, Kansas to James Lee Moore and Zola Irene (Gifford) Moore. On June 26, 1955, he married Juanita (Dorsey) Moore, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, Dan (Lynda) Moore of Duncan, OK, Jeanette (Roberto) Valencia of...

Linda L. Moore

Linda L. Moore

Nov 15, 2011

WICHITA, KS Moore, Linda Lou (Mayfield), 73, retired cook, telephone operator and caregiver, beloved mother, grandma, sister and friend, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was born on a farm in rural Cherokee County, Kansas to Roy Don Mayfield and Josephine Ada (Wells) Mayfield. She is survived by her daughter, Laura (Randy) Taylor of Valley Center; grandchildren, Ryan Taylor...

Les W. Anderson

Les W. Anderson

Nov 12, 2011

Anderson, Leslie Wayne (Les), 62, was a relentless champion for his family, the Valley Center community, Wichita State University journalism students and community newspapers. He was a dedicated journalism professor at Wichita State since 1977. Les was publisher of the award-winning Ark Valley News that he and wife, Nancy, founded in May, 1975, until it was sold in 2001. He...

James O. Buckley

James O. Buckley

Nov 10, 2011

WICHITA, KS Buckley, James Owen, 50, retired Kansas Army National Guard and Heating & Air Conditioner Supply owner, beloved brother, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. He is survived by his sister, Kama (Raymond) Pompa of Wichita; brother, Dale (Karla) McGrueger of Wichita; nephews, Joseph Pompa and Takoda Pompa, and many other family and friends. He is preceded in death...

Martin Woodson

Martin Woodson

Nov 5, 2011

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, KS Martin Bryan "Marty" Woodson, 58, retired OTR Truck Driver, passed away November 5, 2011 in Hospice House. He was born in Hutchinson, to Roy and Jeanne (Jandreau) Woodson. He graduated from Nickerson High School in 1971, and lived most of his life in the Hutchinson – Nickerson area. Marty received an Honorable discharge from the Army. He...

Cathy Anderson

Cathy Anderson

Nov 5, 2011

SEDGWICK, KS Anderson, Cathy L. (Thompson), 64, Foulson Siefkin clerk, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Anderson; children, Tamara (Stoney) Strange of Inman, Tracy (Jon) Weninger of Wichita, Gina (Preston) Stewart of Haysville, step-daughter Denise (Rudy) Anderson of Wichita, step-son Devren (Cynthia) Anderson of Sioux Falls, SD;...

Niles W. Dalrymple

Niles W. Dalrymple

Nov 4, 2011

WICHITA, KS Dalrymple, Niles Ward, 72, retired Local #29 Sheet Metalist, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. He was born in Cherryvale, Kansas to Oren Brussell Dalrymple and Alta May (Ward) Dalrymple. He served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Susan Dalrymple; children, Dina Dalrymple (Charlie) of Colorado Springs, Jack (Genny) Dalrymple of Wichita, Robert...

Clara B. Long

Clara B. Long

Nov 1, 2011

HUTCHINSON, KS Long, Clara Belle (Murphy), 81, retired Long Roofing bookkeeper, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011. She was born in Garden City, Kansas to John Edward Murphy and Daisy Maude (Brennaman) Murphy. She is survived by her husband, Ron Long; sons, Mark Long (Pam Davidson) of Hutchinson and Kurt (Stanla) Long of Frisco, TX;...

Herbert Lacey

Herbert Lacey

Oct 31, 2011

WICHITA, KS Lacey, Herbert J., 79, left this earth on Monday, October 31, 2011. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the United States Army, joining to play in the Army band. He instead, proudly served his country during the Korean War. He worked for KWCH Television for 11 years. He was a life long lover of music...

Aarnam "Arnie" Louthan, Jr.

Aarnam "Arnie" Louthan, Jr.

Oct 30, 2011

WICHITA, KS Louthan, Aarnam James "Arnie", Jr., 69, retired Hawker Beechcraft employee, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011, at his residence with family and friends to send him off to God. He was born in Arkansas City, Kansas to Arnie Louthan and Mertis (Neer) Louthan. He is survived by his wife, Edith Louthan; children, Terry (Cindy) Louthan of Andover, Arnie...

Wendell "Phil" Cunningham

Wendell "Phil" Cunningham

Oct 29, 2011

SEDGWICK, KS Cunningham, Wendell Phillip "Phil", 59, Boeing Industrial Engineer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Wendell and Floreine (Endsley) Cunningham. He is survived by his wife, Janet Cunningham; children, Justin (Whitney) Cunningham...

Robert L. Taylor

Robert L. Taylor

Oct 28, 2011

NORTH NEWTON, KS formerly of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Taylor, Robert Leander, 93, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. He was born in Wilburton, Oklahoma to Ira Milton Taylor and Jessie Pauline (O'Donnell) Taylor. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Taylor; children, Ruth (Chris) Ellison of Hesston, KS, Bonnie Askew of Norman, OK, Mike (Kathy) Taylor of...

Dan (Gloria) A. Maxwell

Dan (Gloria) A. Maxwell

Oct 28, 2011

SERVICES PENDING...transerred to Wichita 316-612-1700

Charlie S. Cain

Charlie S. Cain

Oct 28, 2011

WICHITA, KS Cain, Charlie Steven, 56, Boeing and Spirit Aircraft machinist for over 38 years, was taken from us on Friday, October 28, 2011, due to pancreatic cancer. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Steve and Marilla (Kelly) Cain, who precede him. He is survived by his wife Kathy Cain; children, Rodnee (Chandra) Cain, Brandon (Holly) Cain, and Mandy...