Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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;...

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...

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...