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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Linda L. Smith

Linda L. Smith

Mar 3, 2020

Linda L. Smith, 81, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born March 15, 1938 to Woodrow and Clara (Evans) Harmon in Wichita, Kansas. She loved crocheting, embroidery and tending to her garden. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Burl; son, Danny; grandson, Jeremy ; and sisters Shirley and Katie. Linda is survived by her...

Stacy Towne

Stacy Towne

Mar 2, 2020

Haysville - Towne, Stacy Lynn

48, passed away Monday, March 2, 2020.

She owned and operated Towne N Country Grooming in Wichita.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Westside Bible Chapel, 12050 West Central Wichita.

She was preceded in death by her...

Violet L. "Butch" Matthews

Violet L. "Butch" Matthews

Mar 1, 2020

Wichita - Matthews, Violet L. "Butch"

77, passed away Sunday, March 1st, 2020. She was born August 14th, 1942 to Clarence Lemon and Violet Dice Lemon in Wichita, Kansas. Butch loved going to the movies, sewing, and being a grandma. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Butch was a faithful member of Christ the...

Glennys Mayree Montgomery

Glennys Mayree Montgomery

Mar 1, 2020

Haysville - Montgomery, Glennys Mayree

79, died Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Interment to follow 1:00 pm at Walnut Cemetery, Kingman.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Matthews; mother, Ina (Howell) Redenbaugh; son, Marvin Montgomery;...

Robert Lee "Bob" Fredelake

Robert Lee "Bob" Fredelake

Feb 29, 2020

Wichita - Fredelake, Robert Lee "Bob"

69, passed away Saturday, February 29th, 2020.

Bob is survived by his wife of 43 years, Neletta Fredelake; children, Janna Walsh, Scott Fredelake; Leslie Anderson (Matt); grandchildren, Isabella, Max, Theo, Grayden, Gwyneth; sisters, Linda Patten, Carolyn Patten (Mike); brother, Frank Dauksch. Memorial Service: 2 pm, Friday, March 6th, 2020...

Arnola E. (Friedemann) Gerwick

Arnola E. (Friedemann) Gerwick

Feb 26, 2020

Arnola “Nola” Edith Gerwick, 87, passed away February 26, 2020. Arnola was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many. She will be dearly missed. Arnola was an Avon Representative of nearly 50 years. She loved to bowl, play cards, garden, and watch baseball and basketball games. She is preceded in death by her loving and faithful...

Elizabeth "Liz" Swaney

Elizabeth "Liz" Swaney

Feb 26, 2020

Elizabeth J. "Liz" Swaney, age 77, of Derby, formerly of Rose Hill, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Memorial service 1 pm Saturday, March 7, Living Word Christian Church, 201 N. Derby. Liz was born September 27, 1942 in Belleville, Kansas. She married Kent Swaney August 26, 1962 in Belleville. She is preceded in...

Earline Carlton Worthy

Earline Carlton Worthy

Feb 25, 2020

Worthy, Earline Carlton

Earline “Carlton” Worthy age 81, passed away while holding the hand of her husband on February 25th 2020. Preceded in death by her parents Earl Smith and Lottie Dunn, and son Charles Worthy. Carlton was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, EMT, and retired licensed practical nurse. On August 14th 1955 Carlton married...

Kathleen "Kathy" Estrada

Kathleen "Kathy" Estrada

Feb 24, 2020

Kathleen Diane Estrada

(Kathy Decker)

April 16, 1957-February 24, 2020 Age 62

On Monday February 24, 2020, Kathy Estrada, loving mother, passed away after her second hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born to Martin and Daisy Decker on April 16th 1957 in Oklahoma City, OK, Kathy was raised...

W. O. "Bill"  Barbee

W. O. "Bill" Barbee

Feb 22, 2020

W. O. "Bill" Barbee, 93, passed away Sat., February 22, 2020. He was born January 14, 1927 to Hillary and Lydia (Stark) Barbee in Barnett, MO. He was a WWII Army Veteran. He loved fishing, family and working hard. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Peggy; and his former wife, Patricia; parents; ten siblings;...

James Edward Grandon

James Edward Grandon

Feb 21, 2020

James Edward Grandon, age 85, of Wichita, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, March 4, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Thursday, March 5, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Luella Grandon; brother, Willie Grandon;...

Mary F. Deberry

Mary F. Deberry

Feb 19, 2020

Mary DeBerry lived a long and happy life surrounded by her husband, her daughters, grandchildren and a very large extended family, as well as a number of children she could fit inside her home.

Mary is preceeded in death by her husband, Bruce and her brother Frankie.

Mary is survived by her daughters Polly, Denise...

Dennis Charles Haskin

Dennis Charles Haskin

Feb 18, 2020

Dennis Charles Haskin, age 69, of Augusta, retired 26 year Boeing and Spirit employee, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 18, 2020, surrounded by his family. A gathering of friends and family to tell stories and share memories will be held at a future date. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Billie" and Genevee Haskin; father-in-law. Lloyd...

Donna Faye Pearce

Donna Faye Pearce

Feb 18, 2020

Donna Faye Frazier was born to Jesse Woodward Frazier and Viola Naomi (Usher) Frazier on December 27, 1934 on a farm in Gate, Oklahoma during a dust storm. The family moved while she was very young to Sedan, Kansas, and later moved to Wichita, Kansas.

Donna graduated from Wichita High School North in 1953. She...

Raymond Herman Kennedy

Raymond Herman Kennedy

Feb 18, 2020

Raymond Herman Kennedy, age 94, of Derby, retired farmer, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Visitation 1-4 pm Sunday, February 23, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Recitation of the Rosary 7 pm Sunday with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am Monday, February 24, both at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. Ray is...

Jan B Gile

Jan B Gile

Feb 17, 2020

Jan B. "J.B." Gile, age 70, of Derby, former owner of Superior Auto Supply and retired Garnett Auto Supply counterman, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020. A casual come and go time to share memories and tell stories will be held from 3-5 pm Saturday, February 22, in the Reception Room at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Blvd., Mulvane. Jan...

Anna L. Davis

Anna L. Davis

Feb 16, 2020

Wichita - Davis, Anna Louise

91, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Dr Richard Leighty and Jetty Davis; and a son, Dr Steve Leighty.

Anna...

Lesley Kay Swain

Lesley Kay Swain

Feb 16, 2020

Lesley Kay Swain, 67, went home to be with Jesus on Feb 16, 2020.

She passed peacefully after a short, unknown battle with pancreatic cancer with her family

by her side.

She is preceded in death by parents George Swain, Charlotte Swain and brother George V Swain, both of...

Sharon Purvines

Sharon Purvines

Feb 16, 2020

Sharon Purvines, 68, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born March 21, 1951 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Leola Williams; brother Kenneth Williams, sisters, Janice Williams and Pam Howard; and brother, Jerry Williams. Sharon is survived by her husband of 24 years, Jim; daughter, Shannon Blommers; step-children, James D....

Helen J. Riner

Helen J. Riner

Feb 15, 2020

Wichita - Riner, Helen J.

83, passed away Saturday, February 15th, 2020, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 19, 1936 to Watt and Orpha (Zook) Oliver. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 64 years, Ray; and brother, Don Oliver. Helen is survived by her children, Debra Fowler...

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