Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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);...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

Apr 24, 2019

DERBY – Wayne L. Flowerday, 82, retired Boeing electrical engineer, passed away peacefully Wed, Apr 24, 2019 in Derby, KS. Visitation & Viewing 4pm-8pm Sun, Apr 28,2019 at Smith Mortuary in Derby. Funeral Service 10am Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at South Rock Christian Church, Derby.

Wayne was born June 28, 1936 in Lincoln, NE to the late...

Apr 23, 2019

Judith Pauline Baker

78, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan and Arlene Nelson; children, Keri Baker and Kendell Baker; and sister, Faye (Jerry) Thole.

Judith is survived by her husband Darrell Baker; grandchildren, Amie (Corey) Clinesmith, Kristen (Ronald) LaPoint, Janel...

Apr 23, 2019

Linda Louise Walty, 69, died April 23, 2019 at her Andover, Kansas home. Her last days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Linda nurtured throughout her life.

Linda was an accountant for Wichita Income Tax Service for many years and then self-employed. Linda loved hosting get-togethers for family and friends, cooking, playing and...

Apr 22, 2019

Belle Plaine - Merritt, Lloyd Lee

92, passed away Monday, April 22nd, 2019. Visitation: Thursday, April 25, 2019, from 1-8 pm family present from 6:30 to 7:30pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service: 10 am, Friday, April 26, 2019 at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037....

Apr 18, 2019

Amy McMullen, 52, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Visitation: Monday, April 22, 2019, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 6-8 pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at South Rock Christian...

Apr 17, 2019

Mulvane - Lanzrath, Theresa Marie, 78, a retired RN at Wesley Hospital, passed away April 17, 2019. She was born on December 1, 1940 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of William J. and Mildred M. Mallouf Rohr. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William Rohr and by sister, Mary Walker. Survivors: Husband Willis Lanzrath;...

Apr 17, 2019

Constance Elaine Woydziak, 64, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

Visitation: Monday, April 22, 2019, from 1-8 pm with family present from 4-8pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Recitation of the Rosary: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 9:30am followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church...

Apr 17, 2019

Wichita - Todd, Phillip C.

passed Wednesday, April 17th, 2019. Phillip was born in Louisville, Kentucky August 22, 1948.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Ella; and his parents Ronald and Ruby Todd. Phillip is survived by his brother, Don Todd (Mary); son, Brad Wicker; nieces, Neva Eurton, Lorella Bridges,...