Obituaries

Jan 8, 2020

Max Barnett, 20, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020.  He was born January 17, 1999 to Patrick and Sue (Kchouk) Barnett in Wichita, KS.  Max enjoyed playing games on his computer.  He was majoring in robotics at WSU Tech.  Max is survived by his parents; siblings, Sam Barnett, Denis Clasen, Patric Clasen, and Sonja Pappas; and grandparents, Charlie Barnett and...

Jan 5, 2020

Virginia Elizabeth Lawson, 90, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2020.  She was born January 21, 1929 to Franklin and Abigail (Tarter) Gillies in Emporia, KS. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Gerald Gillies, Kenneth Gillies, and Leroy Gillies. 

Virginia is survived by her husband of 72 years, Max; children, Jerry (Diana)...

Dec 25, 2019

Aliyah Masumbu, 19, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  She was born August 11, 2000 in Wichita, KS.  Aliyah attended Oklahoma Christian University with a major in Criminal Justice.  She loved to sing and dance, but above all she loved her family and God.  Aliyah was a member of the Theta Sorority.  Her favorite bible verse was Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not,...

Dec 21, 2019

Lê Thị Minh, 69, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019.  She was born December 6, 1950 to Khia Le and Bua Dang in Phu Quoc, Vietnam.  Minh loved to cook for her family.  Minh is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ba Nguyen; children, Dat, Loc, Son, Long, Tien, Tuyen, Lan, Van, and Hung; many grandchildren and in-laws.  Visitation:...

Dec 2, 2019

Debra Louise Kimbler, 54, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019. She was born September 24, 1965 to Sam and Shirley (Beverly) Harper in Pensacola, FL. Debra is survived by her husband, Michael; children, William Harper, Constance Harper, Fatimah Harper, and Sam Harper; and several grandchildren. Services will take place in Tallahassee, FL at a later date.

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Nov 29, 2019

Clarence George 'Terry' Berk, 82, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 after a short fight with cancer. He was born January 5, 1937 to George and Marie (Hare) Berk in Baltimore, MD.

Terry joined the Maryland Army Reserves at 18 years of age. He attended the Officers Candidate School at Ft. Sill, OK and went on active duty at the...

Nov 27, 2019

David Ray Reiss, 72, of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away on November 27, 2019. He was born on March 29, 1947 in Newton, KS and was one of ten children born to Albert and Lorena Reiss.  David moved to Hot Springs Village, AR after retiring from Boeing in Wichita, KS.  David is survived by his sons, Clinton Reiss and...

Nov 21, 2019

Bonnie L. Young, 78, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019.  She was born September 4, 1941 to Roy and Lucille (Voltz) Hunker in Falls City, NE.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Bonnie is survived by her husband of 59 years, Kenny; children, Mark (Shari) Young and Jennifer (Dan) McVey; sister, Norma Townsend; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. ...

Nov 20, 2019

Andrew 'Andy' Eldon Taylor, 35, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. He was born May 24, 1984 in Wichita, KS. Andy worked as a welder for 16 years. He liked fishing and spending time outdoors. Andy enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Taylor; grandparents, Eldon and Doris Taylor, and Wilbur...

Nov 13, 2019

Sone Kasingto Ounaphom, 77, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was born January 3, 1942 to Both and Thong Ounaphom in Vientiane, Laos.

Sone touched many lives and was loved by many because of his care and compassion for everyone. Known to many as a hero, he flew C46, T28, and C123 airplanes for the Royal Lao Air Force...

Nov 6, 2019

Merle Mintz, 76, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019.  He was born July 20, 1943, the youngest of 5 children, to Oren and Bonnie (LaMaster) Mintz in Hallowell, KS in the farmhouse built by his grandfather.  Prior to graduating high school, Merle had the honor of performing in the Columbus High School Band for the...

Oct 25, 2019

Darryl A. Lawson, 54, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019.  He was born March 28, 1965 in Wichita, KS.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; parents, Felix and Lucy Lawson; son, Jeremy Lawson; sister, Christina Cochran; and granddaughter, Hayley Bashline.  Darryl is survived by his children, Cherie (Chad) Yarbrough, Angela Trant, Patrick (Dru) Trant, and Zachary Van-y;...

Oct 23, 2019

Karathung Chaythonh, 75, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born January 5, 1944 in Ban Pakmee Xanakam, Laos. Karathung is survived by his wife, Vinngou Chaythonh; children, Charlie (Vikki) Chaythonh and Jacqlyn (Bo) Chanthachack; grandchildren, Andrew Chaythonh, Austin Chounlamany, Nicky Chanthachack, and Christina Chanthachack; great-grandchildren, Isabella Lopez and Xander Chanthachack; sisters, Ann Sayonh and Nan Mounmanivong; and brother,...

Oct 19, 2019

Andrew Presley Saunders, 32, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2019.  He was born August 18, 1987 to John and Tamatha (Bobanich) Saunders in Fresno, CA. Andrew loved being outdoors and hanging out with his family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Presley Saunders; grandmothers, Georgia Saunders and Geraldine Daniels. Andrew is survived by his wife, Julie Sam; three children,...

Oct 18, 2019

Francis "Biff" Ahlman, 77, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019.  He was born May 8, 1942 to Larry and Ester (Kemppainen) Ahlman in Ewen, MI. 

Biff retired from the Air Force after 21 years, 8 months, and 4 days of service.  He was a lifelong scouter and donated his time at the Boy Scout Camp for many years.  Biff loved...

Oct 16, 2019

Trương Quốc Vượng, 49, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019. He was born October 5, 1970 to Ich Ngoc Truong and Thuan Thi Le in Nha Trang, Vietnam.  Vuong was a jovial and caring person.  He worked for several years as an interpreter helping Vietnamese patients communicate with their medical professionals.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Vuong...

Oct 14, 2019

Dominick Michael Sublett, 17, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019.  He was born September 26, 2002 in Wichita, KS.  Dominick enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking.  He loved American muscle cars.  Dominick is survived by his parents, Joseph Sublett, Sr. and Jennifer Brown; siblings Blake Reese, Joseph Sublett, Jr., Briella Sublett, and AvaGrace Sublett; grandparents, Michelle Sublett, Evelyn Brown, Terry (Tina) Sublett,...

Oct 11, 2019

Betty A. Wheeler, 83, went to live with her Lord on Friday, October 11, 2019.  She was born September 10, 1936 to Manley and Lottie (Watts) Perry in Fort Cobb, OK.  She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Debra Smith; sister, Louise Spray Gasaway; and brother, Gerald Perry.  Betty is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Les) Giesy; son,...

Oct 10, 2019

Viengthong Vida Bandasack, 59, loving and caring wife, mother, and aunt, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 in Marietta, GA. She was born October 3, 1960 in Savannahkhet, Laos. Vida was a very humble person that took pleasure in helping others. She loved her family dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vang Rattanasombath and Sou Rattanasombath; brother,...

Oct 3, 2019

Mara K. Perez, 55, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019.  She was born January 21, 1964 to John and Mary (Larkin) Looper in Wichita, KS.  She loved animals of all types along with jigsaw puzzles, sewing, music, and cars.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Mara is survived by her husband of 20 years, John; daughters, Nicole L....