Obituaries

Mar 13, 2020

Melvin LeRoy Rodman, 88, Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Davenport, IA, died peacefully at home Friday, March 13, 2020. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and Funeral service: 2 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2020, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Private Celebration of Life services will be in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, March 20th for immediate family and...

Mar 13, 2020

Armold P. Blevins, Age 90, retired barber and Korean War Veteran was born Jan. 19, 1930 on a farm near Reeds Spring, MO. He moved from Arkansas to Wichita, KS in 1954. He was a faithful member of The Free Church of the Living God for 60 years. He played a guitar and sang with his children, Vicki and...

Mar 10, 2020

Judy Ann Benjamin, was born May 19, 1943 in Nevada, MO. She passed from this life on March 10, 2020. Judy attended elementary school in Walker, MO and graduated from Paseo High School of Kansas City, MO. She moved to Wichita, KS and worked many years as an executive secretary for Safelite Auto Glass and retired from Bombardier Learjet....

Mar 10, 2020

Wichita, KS. William J. Keiter (Bill), 71, passed away Tuesday, March 10th, 2020. He was born April 2nd, 1948 to Blakely Keiter and Harriett Cantwell Keiter in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in Millington, Michigan on Lake Murphy. Bill was a veteran of the Vietnam War, after his time in the Air Force, he was a successful business...

Mar 9, 2020

Derby - Rains, William Brandon

23, died Monday, March 9th, 2020. Rosary will be held at 10:00 am with Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 am, Friday, March 13th, 2020 all at St. Mary Catholic Church 2300 E. Meadowlark Derby, KS 67037. William was an avid computer gamer, loved Music and had an interest in Art. He graduated...

Mar 8, 2020

Colorado Springs, Colorado – Ramona May Elinor (Black) Phipps passed away Sunday, March 8th, 2020. She was born December 24th, 1929 to John and Rachel (Smith) Black in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Bill D Phipps; parents John and Rachel Black; brothers Theron, Gale, and Ronald Black. Survivors include sons: Darrell...

Mar 8, 2020

Haysville - Molhoek, Earl William "Will"

62, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020.

He served in the United States Navy from 1976 to 1982. Will retired from Spirit AeroSystems in January of 2017.

Funeral Service: 1:30 pm Friday, March 13, 2020 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock...

Mar 7, 2020

Mar 6, 2020

Patricia A. Stratford was born to Dorothy J. and Joseph Takach on June 27, 1938. She passed away March 6, 2020. Patricia is preceded in death by 2 sons, Michael J. Stratford and Phillip L. Stratford, III. She is survived by her sister, Deborah Takach; children, Julie A. Atcherson (Gary) of Douglass, Linda S. Hall (Jamie) of Tyler, TX,...

Mar 6, 2020

Rose Rabaja Shaw, age 79, of Wichita, retired service representative for Aetna, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. Memorial service 2 pm Thursday, March 12, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Rose is preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie; father, Felipe Rabaja; mother, Dorothy Koehn; and sister, June Mankowski. Survivors: daughter, Teri Bjostad (Mark Terhune), brothers, Bob Rabaja,...

Mar 5, 2020

Mrs. Charlene Roma Ross, age 81 of Mulvane passed away Thursday morning, March 5, 2020, in the comfort of her home.

She was born October 16, 1938, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, a daughter of the late Charles Whitlow Jr, mother Novella Armstrong, adopted father Dalton Armstrong. Charlene was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Donald...

Mar 5, 2020

Kenneth James Stinnett, age 89, retired owner of Stinnett Foundry, Inc, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, March 11, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 12:00 Noon, March 12, Council Hill Christian Church, 1268 N. Seneca Rd., Peck.  Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife,...

Mar 4, 2020

Wichita - Gilchrist, Patricia "Pat" (Roy), born July 30, 1944 died Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Roy; mother Lucy Walker; and brother Winfred Roy.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Sharon Baptist Church, 2221 Oliver Wichita, Kansas 67218. Visitation: 9:00...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...