Obituaries

Aug 28, 2020

Erion, Ezekiel Edward

Born on December 6, 2019 and went to be with Jesus on August 28, 2020. Ezekiel was very much a surprise blessing to us and boy what a blessing he was. He was born with a Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorder in the Zellweger spectrum (PBD-ZSD). He may not of had normal milestones but he sure...

Aug 27, 2020

Derby - Bruce William Baugh, 72, a wonderful Christian husband, father of three and grandfather of five, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020, after a heroic fight with cancer. He died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Bruce was born in Vallejo, California, on November 19, 1947, to Erma LaVerne Ehrsam and Robert Cunningham Baugh. Bruce...

Aug 26, 2020

Shawn Patrick Bruce, 46, of Wichita Kansas passed away Wednesday August 26, 2020. Shawn was born on June 12, 1974, in Kansas City Kansas to Wanda and Terry Bruce. He is survived by his parents Wanda Maxton and Terry Bruce (KCK), step-fathers Don L’Heureux (FL) and Mike Maxton of Wichita; his brother Michael Bruce (LaDonna), step-brother Don L’Heureux Hebert...

Aug 26, 2020

Wichita - Willis, Jack L.

84, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020. He was born April 28, 1936 to Jack and Bernice (Strader) Willis in Burbank, Oklahoma. Jack served proudly in the Air Force for 22 years, retiring at McConnell AFB. He worked at Beechcraft for 17 years after retiring. He was a loving father, grandfather, and...

Aug 25, 2020

Douglass - Glaves, Deena Jill

On Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 Deena Jill Glaves, loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend passed away at the age of 68. Deena was born on January 29, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas to Ernest and Bonnie (Brown) Price. Deena's passion involved helping people. She was a dedicated middle school teacher and coach....

Aug 24, 2020

Derby - Gilbert Martinez "Candy Pa"

Loving husband, dad, papa, great papa, uncle and friend. He loved his family, making people laugh and animals.

Visitation: Thursday, August 27, 2020, from 5:00 am to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, August 28th, 2020 at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North...

Aug 22, 2020

Judy (Savage) Getchell was born in Burwell, Nebraska, on February 9, 1939, to William Max and Doris (Wright) Savage. She died peacefully on August 22, 2020.

Judy moved from Burwell to Ord, NE when she was in elementary school. She graduated from Ord High School in 1957. After high school, Judy moved to Lincoln, NE and later...

Aug 22, 2020

Derby - Henry, William Fred, 72, died Saturday, August 22, 2020. He graduated from Derby High School and Wichita State University. He was a Vietnam Navy Veteran and served on the Enterprise. Fred retired as a financial planner after 22 ½ years with Boeing. Fred's hobbies were rebuilding GTOs from scratch, traveling with his wife and friends (Jim and...

Aug 21, 2020

Ozbun Jr., Harry Eugene 73, of Wichita, KS passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020. Harry Jr. was born the son of Harry Sr. and Connie Ozbun on April 8, 1947 in Winfield, KS. Harry Jr. and Maria Ozbun were united in marriage on April 4, 1970. Harry Jr. was an avid antique car enthusiast, belonging to the Vintage...

Aug 20, 2020

David Louis Rhue, 37, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his home in Haysville.

Visitation: Tuesday, August 25, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

He was preceded...

Aug 20, 2020

Beverly June Turnbull, 92, of Cookson, Ok, passed away peacefully in Derby, KS surrounded by family on August 20, 2020. She was born in Clements, KS in 1928 and is survived by her brother Harold Steadman and sister Bernice Odle, and older sister Elaine departed. She married the late Glen Krueger in 1949. They had three children, Scott (Cathy)...

Aug 19, 2020

Roy Rogers 72, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Smith Family Mortuary - Haysville, KS

Aug 19, 2020

Herbert Joseph Krehbiel, age 76, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020. No visitation. Graveside service 11 am Monday, Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick. Herbert was born October 18, 1943 to Herbert and Esther Krehbiel. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; brother, Kenneth; and sisters, Kathleen Stucky and Dorothy Goering. Survivors include his sister, Lola Jane Fensky, of...

Aug 18, 2020

Gloria Anne Cline, 95, passed away August 18, 2020 at Glen Carr House in Derby, KS. She was born April 25, 1925, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of James Herman and Bertha Lorene (Cooper) Hayes. Gloria spent her childhood in Emporia and graduated from Emporia High School in 1943. She soon moved to Wichita to work at Boeing Aircraft...

Aug 16, 2020

George Youssef Farid age, 68, died on August 16, 2020 at his residence in Wichita, KS. Services will be held at a later date.

Smith Family Mortuary - Derby

Aug 16, 2020

Derby - Ostgren, Michael D.

65, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020. He was born September 14, 1954 to Stanley and Maralyn (Krause) Ostgren in Beatrice, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; and father, Stanley. Michael is survived by his son, Jordan; mother, Maralyn; brothers, Brent Ostgren and Mark (Debbie) Ostgren; sister,...

Aug 15, 2020

John Lee Huston, 72, a retired expeditor/material handler and resident of Derby, KS, died at home surrounded by family and close friends on Saturday, August 15, 2020, after a year long battle with small cell lung cancer.

John is survived by his mother, Hazel Huston; his wife, Helen Huston; his children, Kenneth Huston, Lori Sinclair...

Aug 14, 2020

Leon – Godown, Daryl Dean,

78, passed away, Friday, August 14 in Andover. He was born November 26, 1941 in Wichita, the son Leonard Godown and Lola (Murrey) Godown. He was the oldest of three brothers, Melvin Godown of Maize, and Marlin Godown of Longmont, CO. He graduated from West High in 1960 and then worked most...

Aug 13, 2020

John W. Siemens, 87, passed away August 13, 2020. Born April 8, 1933, to Jacob H. Siemens and Elizabeth (Wiens) Siemens in Hillsboro, Kansas. He spent his early years growing up in Buhler, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Jeffrey (stillborn) and two older twin sisters, Doris Kaufman and Deloris Ham. He is survived...

Aug 13, 2020

Ruth E. Loudenslager, age 100, retired Secretary, USD 259, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday. August 21 with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Culbertson Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 am Saturday, August 22, Westwood Presbyterian Church, 8007 W. Maple. Ruth was born June 22, 1920 at Quay, OK, to Walter Woodland Anderson...