Obituaries

Mar 7, 2019

Wichita - Josi L. Misak 35, passed away Thursday, March 7th, 2019. She was born June 23rd, 1983 in Wichita, Kansas to her parents Kent and Tanya. Josi was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her children. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dean Misak, Barbara Yeager; uncle, Greg Misak; aunt,...

Mar 7, 2019

Blanche E. Craft died March 7, 2019. She was born in Elk City, Okla. on Feb. 21, 1930, the youngest of five children of Harold Osmond Wilson and his wife, Johanna (Brady) Wilson. She was the last surviving sibling after the passing of Royce Keithley, Alois Louise, Virgil Glenn and Raymond Everett Wilson.

In April...

Mar 7, 2019

Randy W. Carter, 60, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. Randy is survived by his wife, Robin; daughters, Kandra Carter and Randa (Matthew) Carter; grandchildren, Quincy McConnell and Stormy Thomas. He was preceded in death by his grandson, K'dyn McGowen. Memorial Service: 11:00 am, Friday, March 15t, 2019 at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church 8552 S. Broadway Haysville, KS 67060....

Mar 6, 2019

Betty Mae Hamilton, age 92, homemaker, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019. No visitation. Memorial service 10 am Thursday, March 21, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside inurnment 3 pm Thursday, March 21, Wakita Cemetery, Wakita, OK. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Lester and her grandson Shaun. Survivors include her children, Edward Kirkpatrick (Sandy), of Florida,...

Mar 4, 2019

Betty Mae Cornett, 91, retired Safeway floral manager, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at home. Betty was born on May 9, 1927 in Eldon, Missouri to Dessie and James Pruitt. She married Jacob Harvey Cornett on November 28, 1946. Betty was the most amazing and nurturing mom and grandma anyone could ever have. She was preceded in...

Mar 3, 2019

Beverly M. Rupe, 80, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. She was born August 8, 1938 in Wichita, KS. Beverly is survived by her children, Greg McBride, DeAnn York, Pam Kester, Michelle (Craig) Walker, and Jason Rupe; siblings, David McClure, Mary Jane (Larry) Bell, Carolyn Schottler, and Rick (Mary) Spencer; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Service: 10:00 am,...

Mar 3, 2019

Wichita - King, Joyce Marie

70, passed away Sunday, March 3rd, 2019. Visitation: Thursday, March 7, 2019, from 1-8pm family present 6-8pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service: 10am, Friday, March 8, 2019 at First Pentecostal Church 1755 E. MacArthur Road Wichita, Kansas 67216. She was preceded in death by...

Mar 2, 2019

Kevin Wayne Butler, 54, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019. He was born August 7, 1964 to John and Nancy (Lowther) Butler in Biloxi, Mississippi. Kevin is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margaret; children, Ryan (Stephanie) Butler, Blake (Amanda) Butler; grandchildren, Jorja Butler, Brooke Wilkinson, Ariana Butler, Bella Butler, Millie Butler; father; siblings, Jon Scott Butler and...

Mar 2, 2019

Dorothy Lee Bowman, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 surrounded by her family.

A celebration of Dorothy Bowman’s life will be held at 10 am Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Rock United Methodist Church in Rock, Kansas. Interment is to follow at Highland Cemetery in Winfield, KS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday,...

Mar 1, 2019

On Friday, March 1, 2019 Jeanie Alexander, loving wife and mother passed away in Plano, TX at the age of 82.

Jeanie was born on March 17, 1936 to Henry and Lillian (Thompson) Kendrick. She married Merla L. Alexander on June 19, 1954. They raised their family in Wichita, KS where Jeanie served as a Sunday School...

Mar 1, 2019

Mulvane - Ball, Clarence "Larry"

82, passed away Friday, March 1st, 2019. Larry was born November 2nd, 1936 in Verona, Missouri. He is survived by his wife Shirley Ball; sons Steve (Dee) Ball, and Phil Ball; granddaughter Christie Ball; brother JD Ball; brother-in-law Andy Lentz; 2 nephews; and 1 niece. He is preceded in death by his...

Mar 1, 2019

Derby - Brady, Kenneth Dean

57, passed away Friday, March 1st, 2019. Visitation: Monday, March 11, 2019, from 1-8pm family present 5-8pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service: 10am, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. Internment to follow at El Paso...

Mar 1, 2019

Virginia Jean Bertrand, 89, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born January 9, 1930 to Ernest Elmer and Anna Ruth (Marteney) Gibson in Wichita, KS.

Jean was a retired medical technologist, specializing in electrophoresis, and worked at McConnell AFB, StatLab, and Roche Labs. She graduated...

Mar 1, 2019

Elsie Ilene Smith, 75, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019. She was born May 25, 1943 to Orvil and Treva (Marlow) Halloway in Wichita, Kansas. Elsie will be lovingly remember by her husband Mike and his children, Jason Potucek, Ryan Potucek, Curtis Potucek, Darren Potucek and Angela Dickey. She will also be forever cherished by her daughter, Marlow Abrams...

Feb 27, 2019

Jennifer Rae Duncan Thorp

Date of Birth February 21, 1974 Wichita, KS

Date of Death February 27, 2019

Memorial Service March 6, 2019, 10:00 a.m., Smith Mortuary

Officiating Andy Lattin, Uncle

Final Resting Place Plains, KS Private burial

Preceded in death by husband Jordan Thorp

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Feb 26, 2019

Haysville - Pearl, Connie S.

was born in Cassville, MO, to Howard and Dorothy (Hoffman) Chadd on August 31, 1948, and died February 26th, 2019. She retired as a Paraprofessional Educator from Haysville Middle School. She unconditionally loved her family and pets and really loved her dog, Maury, who was her constant companion. She was very generous...

Feb 26, 2019

Garnet L. MacKay, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. She was born January 10, 1933 to Fredrick and Dessie (Hogan) Wilson in Dodge City, KS. Garnet had a love of teaching and writing plays, dramas, and short stories. She taught various courses in Mulvane, Clearwater, and Wellington. Garnet was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of...

Feb 26, 2019

Patty Jean Banister, 86, went to be with her LORD on Tuesday, February 26th, 2019. She was born April 29th, 1932 to James Merrill Sloop and Dorothy Tindell Sloop in White City, Kansas. Patty was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. She especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was devoted to...

Feb 25, 2019

Jeanette L. Cline, 79, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born May 25, 1939 to Merle and Vida (Prince) Pryor in Pittsburg, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Merle "Pooch" Pryor, Jr. and Marylou Mapes; sister-in-law, Lete Pryor; and daughter, Shelly White.

Jeanette is survived...

Feb 25, 2019

Mulvane - Smutz, Mildred Ilene

97, passed away Monday, February 25th, 2019. She was born April 15th, 1921 to Charles DeMoss and Beulah Williamson DeMoss in Wellsford, Kansas.

She was a PBX Operator and Receptionist for Southwest Grease Oil Company in Wichita for 23 years.

Her hobbies were arranging flowers, needlework, reading and...