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Larry P. Cook

Larry P. Cook

Oct 27, 2024

Larry P. Cook, 68, of Park City, Kansas passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

A Visitation with family will be held 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Baker Funeral Home Chapel, 100 S. Cedar, Valley Center, Kansas.

Condolences may be left for the...

Ralph W. Anderson

Ralph W. Anderson

Oct 20, 2024

Ralph W Anderson, 90, passed away in his sleep on 10/20/24 after a long illness. Ralph was born September 23, 1934 in Chicago, IL and spent the majority of his life there as a "South Sider" and lifetime Bears fan prior to moving to his adopted home of Kansas in 2001.

He was...

Brenda L. Crenshaw

Brenda L. Crenshaw

Oct 18, 2024

Brenda Lee Crenshaw, 66, lifetime resident of Hutchinson, Kansas, was carried in the loving arms of Jesus to her heavenly home on Friday, October 18, 2024.  She was born March 30, 1958 to Alvin and Norma (Chandler) Crenshaw. She attended Hutchinson schools, and then went to school for Social Services. She was an Activities Director and Social...

Pamela (Hammond) Gulley

Pamela (Hammond) Gulley

Oct 16, 2024

Pamela Jean Gulley, born to Everett and Juanita Hammond on May 18, 1960, departed this earthly life on October 16, 2024 at the age of 64. After years long physical and mental battles her soul is finely free to rest peacefully with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in her new heavenly home.

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John Benton Stewart Iii

John Benton Stewart Iii

Oct 15, 2024

John B. Stewart III, age 72, retired cross country truck driver and maintenance engineer passed away peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

John was a quiet, devoted man who lost the love of his life about 19 months ago, and was ready to reunite with her again.

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Letha (Altman) Evans

Letha (Altman) Evans

Oct 8, 2024

Letha Jane Evans, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was born on February 16, 1943, in Webb City, Missouri. Her parents Marcella and Warren Mink raised their family in the Wichita, Kansas area where she attended school and was a graduate of Wichita North High School.  She met and married the love of her life William Evans, and...

Roger M. Delong

Roger M. Delong

Oct 3, 2024

Roger Meredith DeLong, 70, of Valley Center, passed away on October 3, 2024. He was born on the family farm in Strawn, KS on September 22, 1954, to Wendall and Alice DeLong and was the youngest of four siblings.

Roger started school in Independence, KS before the family moved to Howard, KS.  He...

Susan (Pare) Collins

Susan (Pare) Collins

Oct 3, 2024

Susan J. Collins passed away on October 3, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.

She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved spending time watching cartoons with her grandchildren and seeing how they've grown to be who they are. She was her happiest when her family was around her and will be...

Billy G. Mcdaniel

Billy G. Mcdaniel

Sep 30, 2024

Billy George McDaniel was born November 5, 1953 to George James and Ella Marie McDaniel (Hughes).  Billy entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on September 30, 2024, age 70, at his home with his family and pets. Billy graduated from Salina Central High School in Salina, KS.  Billy went on to Kansas State University...

Bill D. Shackelford

Bill D. Shackelford

Sep 29, 2024

Bill David Shackelford passed away on September 29, 2024 in his home with family and friends.  Bill was born in Clinton, AR to the late Frank and Lora Myrle Shackelford on September 19, 1954.

Preceded in death by sister, Rosemary Johnson, and brother, Roger Shackelford.

Survived by his wife,...

Cynthia (Duncan) Swenson

Cynthia (Duncan) Swenson

Sep 24, 2024

Cynthia Ann Swenson passed away on September 24, 2024 at the Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, Kansas. She was born in Washington, DC Hospital to parents Carol Anne (Oliff) Duncan & Calvin L Duncan.

Cynthia was a lifetime resident of Wichita, Kansas. She was a graduate of East High School in Wichita. ...

Betty (Mansker) Belew

Betty (Mansker) Belew

Sep 19, 2024

Betty Jon Belew, 78, passed away on September 19th 2024 from Parkinson's Disease, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born in St. Paul, Kansas to Charles Mansker and Norma (Marks) Mansker. She was a college graduate of Wichita State University. After graduation she worked as a nurse in various disciples including intensive care, hospice and nursing home care....

Teresa "Terry" (Platt) O'Dell

Teresa "Terry" (Platt) O'Dell

Sep 19, 2024

Terry O'Dell, 59, passed away on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas.

She was a hairstylist for many years. She enjoyed drag racing on the weekends, cooking, country music, being around family and her beloved dog Nemo, and later in life crocheting. She loved...

Larry D. Mcadow

Larry D. Mcadow

Sep 19, 2024

Larry Dean McAdow, age 74, of Halstead, KS passed away surrounded by his family on September 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 25, 1949, in Newton, Kansas, to Floyd and Nadine McAdow.

Larry proudly served his country as a helicopter crew chief and door gunner on...

Claude L. Bennett

Claude L. Bennett

Sep 17, 2024

Claude L Bennett, 78, passed away on the 17th day of September 2024 in Wichita Kansas.

He was born in Wichita, KS to Benjamin Custer Bennett and Viola Mae Marsh Bennett.  He was a lifelong resident of Wichita with a few stints to Mena, AR and Grove, OK.  He attended and graduated 8th...

Dixie (Snavely) Versolenko

Dixie (Snavely) Versolenko

Sep 17, 2024

Dixie L. Versolenko of Valley Center, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born on Monday, January 21, 1946 to James and Marcia (Henricks) Snavely of Neodesha, Kansas. She graduated from Valley Center High School in 1964 and completed her Bachelor of Science Degree at Friends University, Wichita, Kansas in 1992. Dixie married Ace...

Christy (Widener) Mcgee

Christy (Widener) Mcgee

Sep 16, 2024

Christy Rana McGee, 53, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born in Hutchinson, Kansas to Richard E. and Helen (Moore) Widener.  She was raised in the Hutchinson area where she attended school and worked.  She loved music and football (especially her Minnesota Vikings). She was beloved mom, grandma, sister and friend who enjoyed spending...

Ann (Wildowsky) Sholes

Ann (Wildowsky) Sholes

Sep 14, 2024

Ann Theresa Sholes, was born to Peter and Theresa (Golec) Wildowsky in Norwich, Connecticut where she was raised. She fell in love to her high school sweetheart, Donald Francis Sholes. They both graduated from Norwich Free Academy.  Ann and Donald were married on September 14, 1963. They resided in Norwich were they raised their family, and were...

James E. Titus

James E. Titus

Sep 14, 2024

James Edward Titus, 82, of Wichita, Kansas entered his heavenly home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born in Wellington, Kansas to James Robert Titus and Florence Ruth (Daily) Titus. He was raised in Cowley County, Sumner County and Sedgwick County. James was a graduate of West High School in Wichita, Kansas. He took drafting in...

Randy D. Cavanaugh

Randy D. Cavanaugh

Sep 13, 2024

Randy Cavanaugh peacefully departed this world to be with Jesus on Friday, September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Cathy; his daughter Danyelle (Joe) Frye; and his granddaughters Madyson, Abygail, and Kaytlin Boysel. He also leaves behind his sister Teresa Cavanaugh, his brother...