Obituaries

Sep 1, 2020

Haysville - Maybrier, Laverne Marie, 90, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Laverne was born on May 28, 1930 in Salina, KS the daughter of Leo and Laura (Phiefer) Giersch. She a longtime resident of of Salina graduating in 1948 from Sacred Heart Catholic High School Salina. The furniture business was a big part of...

Sep 1, 2020

Haysville - Garner, Joyce K, 71, died Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Graveside Service: 2:00 pm, Friday, September 4, 2020 at Greenwood Cemetery 6231 W. 47th St. S. Wichita.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and LaVeta Garner, great nephew, Luke Horsch, and Betty Grimm.

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Sep 1, 2020

Orin William Elder, 91, peacefully passed away September 1, 2020 after a short stay at Rolling Hills Health Center in Topeka, KS. Orin was born on September 13, 1928 in Smith County, KS in the same home where his mother was born. He was the youngest of nine children born to Arnold Franklin Elder and Susan Frances Kinion. Orin's...

Aug 31, 2020

Rose Hill - Murphy, Melva Jean, 91, died Monday, August 31, 2020.

Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Dunlap Cemetery, Rose Hill. Her family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Merton Dreve Murphy; brother, Charles Hillis...

Aug 29, 2020

Haysville - Sammie Lee Hutson, age 79, passed away August 29th, 2020 in her home in Haysville, Kansas. Sammie was born on March 7, 1941 in Clarksville, Arkansas to Jesse and Vivian Smiley. Sammie was one of 5 sisters. Shirley (Don) Steventon, Fran (Clyde) McClain, Ruth (Randal) Bolinger, Becky (Ron) Buzard. Sammie spent her entire life walking the path...

Aug 29, 2020

Gordon L. Smith, was born on January 8, 1933 to Alfred and Maude Smith in Fowler, KS. The family moved to Wichita when he was in elementary school. He graduated from North High and Friends University. Gordon was a kind and sweet soul and had a wonderful bass voice. He loved to sing in church choir, Symphony Chorus and...

Aug 28, 2020

Derby- Carolyn Lee Lekan,

81, of Derby passed way on August 28, 2020. There will be a graveside service at a date yet to be determined.

Carolyn was born to Frank and Florence (Erickson) Eckert on July 8, 1939 in Sioux City, Iowa. Carol graduated from high

school in Sioux City,...

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...