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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Robert "Bob" Patrick

Robert "Bob" Patrick

May 17, 2019

Robert "Bob" Patrick

75, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019.

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037.

Robert is survived by his wife, Shirley Patrick; children, Robin Tracy, Nancy (Kirby) Thompson, Pam (Kenny) France, Sandy Dameron (Randy...

Donna Kralicek Maxwell

Donna Kralicek Maxwell

May 17, 2019

Wichita - Maxwell, Donna Kralicek

With love, laughter, grace, and courage, Donna loved life and brought joy with her bright smile and generosity to all whom she encountered throughout each day. Devoted to God and family, a passionate cook, avid gardener, talented sewer, and enthusiastic craft-maker. Retired from Boeing, after a long successful career, including the opportunity...

Beverly Kay Hooper

Beverly Kay Hooper

May 13, 2019

Beverly Kay Hooper, 78, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019. She was born March 22, 1941 in Anthony, Kansas, the daughter of Irvin and Verla (Preheim) Smith. Beverly was a homemaker who loved to take care of her family. She helped others by volunteering at the nursing home where she fixed hair. Beverly is survived by her Husband of...

Robert "Bob" Thom

Robert "Bob" Thom

May 12, 2019

Robert K. Thom of Derby, KS passed from this life to the next Sunday, May 12, 2019. He spent his last moments here displaying the true essence of his character by caring for his wife of nearly 55 years, Sharon. Robert was born in 1934 in Nashville, KS to Otto H. Thom and Ruth Monrad Thom. On the family...

Phil Hunt

Phil Hunt

May 12, 2019

Phil Hunt, 78, of Derby KS, passed away on May 12, 2019, surrounded by family at home.

He was born to Cleo and Gussie Hunt of Baxter Springs KS on May 30,1940 in Joplin MO. He graduated from Deming High School in Deming NM. He served in the US Air Force, both domestic and overseas. Phil became...

Macario D. Diaz

Macario D. Diaz

May 9, 2019

Macario D. Diaz, 88, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019. He was born January 3, 1931 to Doniso and Florencia (Delgado) Diaz in Goree, TX. Macario owned an upholstery business for many years. He enjoyed family time, sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Macario sang and played the guitar and accordion. He played and coached baseball and...

Teresa "Teri" Cain

Teresa "Teri" Cain

May 9, 2019

Wichita - Cain, Teresa Lynn, age 65, passed away Thursday, May 9th, 2019. Teresa is survived by her children,

Robert Lee Hendrix (Ann Kenyon), Brian Hendrix, Stacy Brewer (Shawn Naegele); grandchildren, Shaila Naegele, Ava and Lela Kenyon; 4 sisters and 1 brother. Private Family Service. www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com.

Virgil Dean Cox

Virgil Dean Cox

May 6, 2019

Virgil Dean Cox

passed away Monday, May 6, 2019.

Visitation: Thursday, May 9, 2019, from 1- 8 pm with the family to receive friends from 5-7 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Graveside Service: 1:30 pm, Friday, May 10, 2019 at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. South, Wichita, Kansas.

He...

Lila Fern Johnson

Lila Fern Johnson

May 4, 2019

Lila Fern Johnson, 89, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born to John and Doris (McClaskey) Sherron on November 12, 1929 in Sumner County, Kansas. She was a country girl from beginning to end. Lila was devoted to her family and to helping her husband, Charles, on the farm. Her passion was quilting - numerous family members...

Darrell Lee Crosby

Darrell Lee Crosby

May 4, 2019

Darrell Crosby 87, passed on May 4, 2019 after battling COPD. He is preceded in death by wife Mary, of 60 years; brother, Bob Crosby; Survivors: daughter, Lynn Mauk (Dennis); son, Craig Crosby; granddaughters, Caitlin and Callie Mauk of Wichita, Brandi Stephenson (Milford) of Pearland, TX; great-granddaughters, Georgia and Zoey Stephenson; brother, Bernard Crosby (Marilyn) of Dayton, OH; and...

Eugene "Jimmy Gene" Haskett

Eugene "Jimmy Gene" Haskett

May 4, 2019

Eugene “Jimmy Gene” Haskett, 83, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was born November 29, 1935 to Loy and Cleta (Aikman) Haskett in Stillwater, OK. He loved riding his motorcycle, reading, telling jokes and stories, deer hunting and bird hunting. Gene was a truck driver for Morton Buildings and a jig builder for Cessna, retiring in 2003. He...

James Gemas

James Gemas

May 3, 2019

Derby - Gemas, James Arthur

71, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019, 10:00 AM at Smith Family Mortuary in Derby, Kansas.

James "Jim", beloved husband, father, Papoo and friend, is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary Jo Gemas; 3 children:...

Ida Sue (Croley) Hill

Ida Sue (Croley) Hill

May 2, 2019

Sue Croley Hill, 89, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Myrtle (Tye) Croley; brothers, Richard and John Croley; sisters, Thelma Longshore, Vivian Johnson, Harriette Haynes, Georgia English and Molly...

Ella E. Day

Ella E. Day

Apr 29, 2019

Ella Day, 85, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.

She was a wife, mother, and homemaker who enjoyed being outside working in her flower gardens. She most enjoyed time spent with family, especially her grandkids and great grandkids.

Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at...

Larry Richard Harmon

Larry Richard Harmon

Apr 28, 2019

Wichita - Harmon, Larry

73, passed away on Sunday, April 28th, 2019. Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 South Seneca Wichita, Kansas 67213. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lucille Harmon. Larry is survived by his Wife of 49 years, Thelma Elaine Harmon; daughter, Donna Salmans (Jared);...

Lois Erb

Lois Erb

Apr 26, 2019

Lois Erb, 90, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019. She was born June 28, 1928 to Charley and Essie (Parker) Drake in Altus, OK. Lois worked as a court clerk and police dispatcher in Mulvane. She was an active member of Women's Club, Lions Club, Red Hat Society, and Our Savior Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by...

Levon "Lee" Newberry

Levon "Lee" Newberry

Apr 26, 2019

Derby - Newberry, LeVon Dean, age 88, passed away Friday, April 26th, 2019. LeVon is survived by his loving wife of 66yrs, Marva; children, Debbie McNutt, Steve Newberry, Lisa (Bill) Goings; 7 grandchildren, Eric, Jessica, Natalie, Ethan, Megan, Chad, Grant; 4 great-grandchildren. Private Family Service. www.SmithFamilyMortuaries.com.

Donald Williams

Donald Williams

Apr 25, 2019

Donald E. Williams, 72, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was born June 21, 1946 to Keith and Clara (Buhl) Williams in Lamar, CO. Donald was a former president of the Mulvane Optimist Club, treasurer of Old Settlers, and a member of the Mulvane Masonic Lodge. He worked for Stannard Construction as an accountant and office manager. Later,...

Josh Mosqueda

Josh Mosqueda

Apr 24, 2019

Joshua Michael Mosqueda, 39, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He had a great love for the outdoors and bluegrass music.

Visitation: Sunday, May 5, 2019, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and Memorial Service: 10:00 am, Monday, May 6, 2019, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby.

He was preceded in death...

Bob Dashiell

Bob Dashiell

Apr 24, 2019

Wichita - Dashiell, Bob, age 71, Retired Air Force Veteran, passed away Wednesday, April 24th, 2019. Visitation 5pm - 8pm, Tuesday, April 30th; Funeral 10am Wednesday, May 1st, 2019, both at Smith Mortuary - Derby 1415 North Rock Rd. A graveside service at Winfield Veterans' Cemetery will follow directly after the service. He is preceded in death by his...

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