Rosaetta (Simms) Hackney
Jun 3, 2017
ROSAETTA FAYE (SIMMS) HACKNEY, 69, of Goessel, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. She was born in Temple, Oklahoma to Cecil Elwood Simms and Sylvia (Cox) Simms. In Stillwater, Oklahoma, when she was 8 years old she was burnt over 75% of her body. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas, then Mulvane and settled in Newton. She met...
Benjamin Scofield
Jun 3, 2017
PARK CITY, KANSAS BENJAMIN EARL SCOFIELD, 'BEN', 58, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to Leland Max Scofield and Lillian Louise (Bennett) Scofield. He worked as an aircraft machinist for Triumph (formerly IFR – Excel) for 35 years. Ben loved camping, fishing and hunting which all of his family did. But his ultimate...
Mark Long
Jun 1, 2017
HUTCHINSON, KANSAS MARK R LONG, 65, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was born in Garden City, Kansas to Ronald Eugene Long and Clara Belle (Murphy) Long. He grew up in Dodge City, Kansas and has spent the last 17 years in Hutchinson. He was a 1969 graduate of St Mary of the Plains High School....
J. Marie (Hartzell) Hopkins
May 30, 2017
WICHITA, KANSAS J. MARIE (HARTZELL) HOPKINS, 73 , our beloved mother was called home to the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas to Kenneth and Freda (Hamilton) Hartzell. There were no doctors available, so she was born in the tiny home, built in the side of a...
William 'Bill' Jinkaway
May 29, 2017
WILLIAM EMMETT JINKAWAY 'BILL' , 89, of Wichita, Kansas, retired manager, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas to William and Charlotte (Hainline) Jinkaway. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Mary Jinkaway; children, Wayne (Janice) Robinson, Kathy (Kent) Schmidt and Leal Robinson; grandchildren, Craig Robinson, Tara Robinson, Kenneth Schmidt,...
Cary D. Severson
May 28, 2017
PARK CITY, KANSAS CARY DEAN SEVERSON , 58, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas. He worked in construction for many years being skilled in masonry. He enjoyed time spent with his family, yet loved being on the road visiting many places. He often was heard stating, "you live to...
William 'Bill' Black
May 22, 2017
VALLEY CENTER, KANSAS WILLIAM THOMAS BLACK "BILL" , 92, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born in Hallowell, Kansas to Henry William Black and Bessie Pearl (Cobb) Black. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and was a Veteran of World War II receiving the Purple Heart. He returned to...
Jerry D. Johnston
May 16, 2017
Jerry Dean Johnston , 72, passed away on May 16, 2017 in Wichita after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born Dec 25, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas to John Dean Johnston and Wilma Norrine (Kramer) Johnston. Jerry spent 6 years in the U. S. Marine Corps with deployments to Okinawa and Vietnam. He retired from IBM after...
Mary (Sandoval) Foster
May 15, 2017
MARY LOUISE (SANDOVAL) FOSTER, 60, of Park City, Kansas, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Julian and Theresa (Sanchez) Sandoval. She was a graduate of Estancia High School. She worked as a Brake Press Operator for Beechcraft in Wichita, Kansas. Mary loved her role as 'Nana" enjoying to...
David G. Hensley
May 15, 2017
David Gene Hensley , 64, of Valley Center, died May 15, 2017. David was born in Wichita, KS to Jack and Bertie Hensley. He graduated from Valley Center High School, and was a lifelong resident of Valley Center. He was retired from Boeing Aircraft Company. David served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in the Vietnam War,...
Robert H. Wisley
May 11, 2017
WICHITA, KANSAS ROBERT HAROLD WISLEY, 87, retired Aircraft Painter, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 in Haysville, Kansas. He was born in Booneville, Arkansas to Omer W. Wisley and Myrte (Morton) Wisley. He is survived by his wife Nancy Jo Wisley; children Gloria Brooks, Deborah Wynn, Sue (Pete) Keeter, all of Wichita, Kansas, step children Darcy Kennedy...
Amanda J. Mumma
May 8, 2017
AMANDA JUNE MUMMA, 28, passed away May 8, 2017. She was an inspiration to so many who were blessed with her. She is preceded in death by her mom Elizabeth Kaye Mumma. She is survived by her parents Ronnie and Tammy Jones; brother Chase Mumma and twin brother Aaron Mumma; many other family and friends. Private family services. Baker Funeral...
Stanley D. Gibb
May 4, 2017
STANLEY DALE GIBB, 65, rancher, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born in Strong City, Kansas to Keith William Gibb and Mildred Edith (Thompson) Gibb. He was a graduate of Chase County High School. Stanley loved time fishing, hunting, riding horses and rodeos, yet ranching embraced his heart. He enjoyed his family...
Jack L. Bates
May 3, 2017
PARK CITY, KANSAS JACKIE 'JACK' LYNN BATES, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 after a hard battle with cancer. He was born in Conway, Arkansas to Palmer 'Lee' and Montie Bates. He was a graduate of Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas. Jack was a Machinist and worked at the Love Box Company for...
Galen E. Hazen
May 3, 2017
GALEN EDWARD HAZEN, b orn June 19, 1950, Newton, Ks, and grew up in Valley Center. He passed away at age 66 on May 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Catherine Hazen, and brothers Leslie and Harvey Hazen. He is survived by sisters Carolyn Hazen of Wichita, and Christine Rahnamai of...
Junior Arthur Mahan
May 1, 2017
Junior Arthur Mahan , 87, retired Cudahy. Cessna Aircraft, Coleman, and USD 259 driver, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2017. He was born in Ava, Missouri to William Ambrose Mahan and Dora Augusta Ellen (Duckworth) Mahan. He retired from Cudahy Meats after 24 yrs, Cessna Aircraft, Coleman and then was a USD 259 Bus Driver. He loved...
Maurice 'Donald' Weddle
Apr 30, 2017
WICHITA MAURICE DONALD WEDDLE , 94, passed away Sunday April 30, 2017 in Wichita KS. He was born in Miami, FL March 6, 1923 to Charles and Ada Weddle. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Johnell (Yost), Mark (Peggy) Weddle of Manhattan, Sara Henry (Bill) of Emporia, Paul (Penny) Weddle of Park City,...
Mary Ellen Hutchins
Apr 27, 2017
HUTCHINSON, KANSAS MARY ELLEN HUTCHINS returned to the heavens on April 27, 2017, to join her mother, June Everett Hutchins; her father and step-mother, Calvin and Angie Hutchins; grandparents, Pete and Mary Hutchins and Clara Everett; her cousins, Stan Hutchins, Charliss Carpenter, Lyn Everett and T.J. Hutchins; her dear friend Paula Parkinson; and her beloved son,...
Darel Dee Pitts
Apr 24, 2017
DAREL DEE PITTS, 71, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2017. He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas to Elvin C. Pitts and Louise (Smith) Pitts. He was retired from Agco Corporation. He is survived by his brother Roger Pitts of Bel Aire; sister Shari Pardon of Sedgwick; many other family and friends. He was preceded by his...
Merle A. Hodges
Apr 24, 2017
SALINA, KANSAS MERLE ALVADORE HODGES, M.D., 83, passed away on April 23, 2017. Dr. Hodges was born on March 26, 1934 to Alva T. "Buck" and Kizzie Brubaker Hodges in Lawrence, Kansas. A multiple-sport varsity athlete, he graduated from Lawrence High School and attended the University of Kansas where he lettered in football. He married Nancy Jo Hutton in 1954...
