Obituaries

Dec 13, 2020

Evelyn Louise Twigg 83, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020. She was born March 2, 1937 to James Simons and Mabel Justice in Paris, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert W. Twigg; sons, Ronald Twigg, Mark Twigg; and seven siblings. Evelyn is survived by her children, Dennis (Betty) Twigg, Denice Twigg; seven grandchildren and...

Dec 13, 2020

Donna R. Ohler

October 10, 1945 – December 13, 2020

Haysville, KS -Donna R. Ohler, 75, passed away December 13, 2020 at her home. She was born in Swan, MO on October 10, 1945 to the late Floyd Samuel Fletcher and Anna Mae Fletcher. She resided in Haysville, KS. She worked hard her whole life...

Dec 12, 2020

Austin, Wilma Jean 95, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at her daughters residence in Columbia, Missouri. She was born December 6, 1925, to William A. Alley and Katherine Berger Alley in Rose Hill, Kansas. She was employed as a secretary at USD 260 Board of Education and with General Motors Acceptance Corporation.

Wilma was a woman...

Dec 12, 2020

On Saturday, December 12th , 2020, Richard (Rick) Smith, loving husband and father of two

children, passed away peacefully at age 76.

Produce Manager for Safeway, Food Barn, and Albertsons grocery stores. On July 21st, 1963,

he married Anita J. Simpson and they raised two children, Rick Jr and Deanna.

Rick...

Dec 12, 2020

King, Zackary Breaune, 30, passed away on December 12, 2020. He was born to Kenneth King and Glenda Breaune-King in Wichita, KS on August 27, 1990. Zack was a loving and devoted father, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his sons, Trevor-10 and Marshall-6; father, Kenny (Julie) King; mother, Glenda King; sister, Randi King; and best friend,...

Dec 12, 2020

Dennis Eugene Biggs, age 76, retired Spirit employee, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020. Visitation with family 5-7 pm Friday, December 18, memorial service 2 pm Saturday, December 19, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Darrel and Norman. Survivors include his wife of 47 years,...

Dec 10, 2020

Aaron Matthew Wells

11/21/1981 - 12/10/2020

Aaron was born in Wichita, KS to parents Layne Wells and Christine (Smith) Carlson. He attended Colonial Heights AG from the time he was eight days old. He loved Royal Ranger’s and being a part of the youth group, where he formed lifelong friendships. He graduated from...

Dec 10, 2020

Haysville - Wetzel, Mary Ellen, 95, died Thursday, December 10, 2020. She married Merlyn Wetzel May 12, 1962.

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Friday, December 18, 2020 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Whitton.

Mary is survived by her husband, Merlyn;...

Dec 9, 2020

Eula (Halford) Sears was taken home by the Lord on Wednesday, Dec 9, 2020. She joined her husband Joe, daughter Peggy and her son Joe Jr who were all taken from us too soon. Eula is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas C Halford and Martha Coy Halford, all of her brothers and sisters and her grandson Benjamin...

Dec 9, 2020

Billy Eugene Taylor died, Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma the son of Clive and Wanda (Williams) Taylor. He had served in the US Navy. Billy had worked for the Beech Aircraft as a tool welder for 35 years and after his retirement he worked for Websters in Winfield and retired in 2018. He was...

Dec 9, 2020

Scott Charles Arnett, September 7, 1963 - December 9, 2020, age 57, Cellular Engineer for Verizon Wireless, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. No visitation. Funeral service 2 pm Monday, December 14, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, George and Pat Arnett. Survivors include his wife, Laura; sons, Josh Arnett...

Dec 8, 2020

Terrie Sue Nixon, 74, born June 18, 1946 in McPherson, died Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home in Haysville.

Visitation: Friday, December 11, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, December 12, 2020, both at Smith...

Dec 6, 2020

Susan “Sue” Mourer, 61, died on December 6, 2020 at her residence

in Belle Plaine. She was born May 28, 1959 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of James and Wahnettah (Cousins) McQuilken. She was raised in Wichita and graduated from Campus High School in 1977. She was a beautician for the majority of her working career. On...

Dec 6, 2020

Belle Plaine - Allen, Roy Dean, 77, died Sunday, December 6, 2020.

He loved to travel. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, scrapping, and going to auctions.

Visitation will be Friday, December 11, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. No memorial service is planned at this time....

Dec 5, 2020

Turkle, Betty "Sue"

88, passed away Saturday, December 5th, 2020. She was born June 19th, 1932 to William and Lena (Hopkins) Glen in Bethany, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy; son, Zachary and daughter, Kristin. Sue is survived by her Children, Steve (Phyllis), Karen "KT" Crainer (Herchel); brother, Bob Glen (Janet); granchildren, Damon...

Dec 5, 2020

Perrill, Doris Mae, 89, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020. She was a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church.

Visitation: Sunday, December 13, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside Service: 2:00 pm, Monday, December 14, 2020 at El Paso Cemetery, Derby.

She was preceded...

Dec 4, 2020

Mulvane - Glenard C. Harris, 82, went to be with his Lord on December 4th, 2020. He was formerly employed by Cessna Aircraft and contracted for Boeing and Textron.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Vena Harris.

He is survived by his Wife, Donna, of Mulvane, KS;...

Dec 4, 2020

Wichita - Mork, Mathew Glen

88, passed away Friday, December 4th, 2020. He was born May 29th, 1932 to Mathew and Virginia (Fenner) Mork in Butler County, Kansas. He loved fishing, gardening and especially his Ministry. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Pauline; son, Mike; granddaughter, Melissa; and 11 siblings. Mathew is survived by...

Dec 3, 2020

Jennifer Ellen Simmons (Toombs), age 62, passed to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her father, Tom Toombs, and father-in-law, Keith Simmons. Jenny was born in Wichita, KS on March 21, 1958 to Tom and Margaret Toombs (Wolf). She graduated from Derby High School in 1976. She...

Dec 3, 2020

Duane Little, 93, of Douglass, stepped into eternity and joined his brothers and sisters at the Throne on December 3, 2020. He was born near Derby, KS, on March 26, 1927, the seventh child and fourth son of William and Beryle (Mitchell) Little.

Duane graduated from Douglass High School in 1945. In November 1944, he...