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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Sephronia Marie Arthaud
May 28, 2019
Wichita - (Burris) Atkisson Arthaud, Sephronia Marie
95, Died May 28, 2019. Sephronia was born in Neodesha, KS November 2, 1923. She married John Franklin Atkisson Jr. in May 1942. They had four children. She married Orville Arthaud in July 1984. Sephronia worked for Kansas Crippled Children’s Commission for many years. She was involved with music her...
Henry Eugene Ohler
May 26, 2019
Wichita - Ohler, Henry Eugene "Gene",passed away in the arms of loved ones at his home on May 26th 2019 at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Hattie Verlene Ohler, his parents Ellis Ray Ohler and Vina Beulah Armstrong, his siblings Frances "Lorene" Bowman, Ray Dean Ohler, Rachel "Alene"...
Eula "Kay" Turkle
May 25, 2019
Mulvane - Turkle, Eula "Kay" , age 82, passed away Saturday, May 25th, 2019. Visitation 3pm - 7pm, family greeting from 5-7pm Wednesday, May 29th, at Smith Mortuary - Mulvane 501 SE Louis Blvd; Funeral Service 10AM Thursday, May 30th at Mulvane United Methodist Church 107 S. Central. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Dora...
Carl Mills
May 25, 2019
Mills, Carl Eugene 81, of Mulvane, KS passed away surrounded by his loving family on
Saturday, May 25, 2019. Carl served in the Army 1955-58 and was selected to participate in President Eisenhower’s Honor Guard Inauguration Parade. He held several jobs throughout his life and spent many years as a Truck Driver as well as a Construction...
Bill Reeves
May 25, 2019
Bill Reeves, 77, Navy Veteran, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019. He was born November 30, 1941 to Chester and Addie (Showalter) Reeves in Winfield, KS. Bill worked as an Electrical Contractor for Shelley Electric in Chanute, KS. He volunteered his time to help people and was an active member of Hillside Christian Church. Bill enjoyed reading and spending...
Marilyn Rhodes
May 24, 2019
Wichita - Rhodes, Marilyn Grace
88, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019.
Visitation: Saturday, June 1, 2019, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am with the Memorial Service to follow at 10:00 am Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S. Broadway, Haysville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and...
Lavonna Deffenbaugh
May 22, 2019
Derby - Deffenbaugh, LaVonna Sue, age 65, passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019. Visitation 2 - 8pm, Family greeting 5-7pm Tuesday, May 28th, 2019, at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 North Rock Road; Funeral Service 10AM Wednesday, May 29th at Woodlawn United Methodist Church 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd. Derby, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her father, Francis...
Michael Cogan
May 22, 2019
Derby - Cogan, Michael , age 75, passed away Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019. Graveside Service 10:00 am Tuesday, May 28th, 2019, at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Winfield, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Ellen Cogan. Michael is survived by his wIfe of 48yrs, Elba; children, Melissa (Patrick) Swagerty, Melinda (Brad) Souders, Heather Cogan; grandchildren,...
Patricia "Pat" Filiano
May 21, 2019
Wichita - Filiano (Kiger), Patricia Ann
74, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019.
Visitation: Monday, May 27, 2019, from 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm with Recitation of the Rosary to follow at 6:30 pm, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S Seneca, Wichita. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 am Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at...
Gary R. Barnes
May 21, 2019
Gary R. Barnes, retired insurance and investment agent, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by parents, George and Lucile Barnes. He is survived by his wife Betty, of over 60 years; children, Cynthia Pauls of Dallas, TX, Jeffrey (Shelly) Barnes of Mulvane, KS, and Monica (Eric) Weigandt of Wichita, KS; siblings, Nancy Chenoweth and...
Carol Sue Lyles
May 21, 2019
Belle Plaine - Lyles, Carol age 76, passed away May 21, 2019. She was born in Guthrie Oklahoma, graduated from Wichita West High School and then married Johnny Lyles June 27, 1961. Carol was very active in the First Baptist Church & AWANA'S. She loved serving the Lord. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 5-7pm Friday evening May 24 at Hatfield...
Paul A. Singleterry
May 20, 2019
Paul A. Singleterry, Lt. Colonel USAF Retired, 81, went to be with the LORD on Monday, May 20, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Marlow, Oklahoma on January 24, 1938 to Raymond and Leda Mae Singleterry (Solley). He graduated from Oklahoma State where he met his wife Judy (Ernst) Singleterry. He ROTC'd through college and entered...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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