Obituaries

Oct 26, 2020

Rose Hill - Vaughn, Frances Joesephine, 96, died Monday, October 26, 2020.

She was a Registered Nurse in Arkansas and Kansas.

Visitation: Thursday, October 29, 2020, from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm with Recitation of the Rosary to follow, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby. Mass of Christian Burial:...

Oct 26, 2020

Kenneth Eugene Courtney, age 87, retired USAF MSgt, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020. Visitation 1-8 Friday, October 30, funeral service 2 PM Saturday, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. He is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Joy; daughters, Debbie Wills (Nigel), Tammy Schwarz (Carl), Linda Bauman...

Oct 26, 2020

Patsy Koble age 66 died October 16, 2020 at her residence in Mulvane. She was born February 26, 1954 in Wichita, KS the daughter of Bobby G. and Mary Lee (Sims) McDonald.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm Friday October 30, 2020 at the Mulvane Cemetery.

Visitation will be held...

Oct 25, 2020

After a long battle with Parkinsons, Ronald A. Bannon passed away on October 25, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born on July 31, 1943 in Winfield, Kansas. He was a farmer, rancher, and business owner. He is survived by wife, Helen, and children Ronda Lemke (David), Daren Bannon (Mary), Donna Bates (Jake), Twyla Herrick (Terry), Darwin...

Oct 22, 2020

John Robert Robinson, age 73, loving husband, father and grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. John is a retired city Fire Captain. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, October 26, with family greeting friends 5 - 7 pm, funeral service 1 pm Tuesday, October 27, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. John is preceded in death...

Oct 22, 2020

Derby - Schultz, Carl Joseph

74, was born on July 6, 1946, Louisville, Kentucky. He died on October 22, 2020 in Derby, Kansas. He was raised in a military family. By the time he finished high school, he had attended eighteen schools, seven years in England and Germany. In the summer of 1962 he received Jesus Christ...

Oct 22, 2020

Andover - Hughbanks, Jason Avery

56, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. Jason was a former aerospace mechanic at Bombardier LearJet. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lori Hughbanks; and parents, Louis and Betty Hughbanks. Jason is survived by his sister, Carie (Daniel) Kanngiesser; brother, Joel (Marie) Hughbanks; nieces and nephews, Cassie (Robert) Willett, Dustin...

Oct 21, 2020

Mulvane - Landes, Delbert Orlando

94, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born on October 17, 1926 to parents, Fred and Nancy (Chance) Landes in Rose Hill, KS. Visitation: Sunday, October 25, 2020, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Smith Mortuary - Mulvane, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane, KS 67110. A small indoor service will...

Oct 21, 2020

Judith Ann Burnham

Judy Burnham, age 80, of Rose Hill, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. While we grieve for the loss of her presence, smile, generosity, and feisty spirit, we celebrate her reunion with family in Heaven. Judy lived a truly beautiful life and is beloved by many relatives and friends. She loved...

Oct 21, 2020

Jose Angel De Jesus, also known as Joseph or Joe, was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on July 31, 1932 to parents Baldamero and Mercedes De Jesus. He and his parents and 2 sisters, Lillian and Lydia lived in Puerto Rico until Joe was 10 years old. His father wanted to find more opportunity for his family and so...

Oct 21, 2020

George Allen VanSteenburg Jr. age 74, died October 21, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 25, 1946 in Schenectady, New York the son of George Allen and Loretta (Oldorff) VanSteenburg. George was raised in Schenectady New York and graduated from Shenendehowa high school. George joined the US Air Force after high school. He retired from the Kansas...

Oct 20, 2020

Dennis Franklin Gilbert, age 78, retired, former owner of Ledford Gage Lab, Inc., passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Dennis was born in Wichita, KS on January 6, 1942 to Franklin O. Gilbert and Eileen C. Cragan. He was the oldest of four children. Dennis’ family moved to Derby where he graduated from Derby High School in 1960....

Oct 20, 2020

Mulvane – Thomas Simonsen was called Home by the Lord Tuesday October 20, 2020. He is reunited with his parents, Svend and Lillian Simonsen, brother, Gary Simonsen, son, Darell Spoon, daughter in law, Franny Campbell, and granddaughter, Carmen Campbell.

Tom is survived by his wife, Pearl Fitzwater Simonsen, of Mulvane, Kansas.

Sister, Jeanne Sabatie, of...

Oct 20, 2020

Evelyn "Mary" Davison, born in Pocatello, Idaho to Andrew and Clarice Newsom on December 27, 1946, gained her wings and went to heaven on October 20, 2020.

Evelyn was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend.

She is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers,...

Oct 19, 2020

Richard "Dick" W. Palmer, father, grandfather, and brother was called to his heavenly home at his residence on Oct. 19, 2020. He was born on Jan. 14, 1945 in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Sterling and Frances (Heitmeyer) Palmer. He served in the US Air Force 1967 to 1971 and received his bachelor's degree from Wichita State. He worked...

Oct 18, 2020

Frank James DeBarea, Sr., age 87, President of Duraform Inc., passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. No visitation. Funeral service 1 pm Friday, October 30, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Goldie DeBarea; brother, Elmer DeBarea; sister, Viola Simpson; son, Frank James DeBarea, Jr; and his daughter, Diane Marie Gillette....

Oct 18, 2020

Patrick David Sanchez - Wichita, KS - passed away on October 18, 2020. He was born in Rosario, La Union - Philippines to Mariano and Rosa Sanchez. Preceded in his death is his grandson, Hudsen. He is survived by his daughter Trizha, son in law Anthony, and their two children Noah and Houston.

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Oct 16, 2020

Mulvane - Brown, Gregory Alan, 72, died Friday, October 16, 2020.

He served in the United States Army from 1967-1973, where he was a Helicopter Mechanic and Helicopter Technical Inspector, and an Aircraft Dispatcher. From 1973-1977 Greg served in the Army National Guard, where he was a Recruiting NCO, Aircraft Mechanic, and Platoon Leader. He...

Oct 16, 2020

Sondra Sue Burrell, 79, of Belle Plaine, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 at her home.

Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Smith Family Mortuaries Mulvane with Chaplain Terry Deaver officiating. Graveside services will follow at Belle Plaine Cemetery.

Visitation is from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday,...

Oct 15, 2020

Haysville - Haines, Paul Eugene, 71, died Thursday, October 15, 2020.

Memorial Service: 10am, Friday, October 23, 2020 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, 1208 N College St, Winfield, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Oma Haines; three brothers, James Haines, Charles Myers, and Robert Myers.

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