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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Teresa K. Waple

Teresa K. Waple

Feb 20, 2019

Derby - Waple, Teresa K.

88, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019. She was born in Dungarvin, Ireland.

Visitation: Sunday, February 24, 2019, from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby, with Recitation of the Rosary to follow, also at Smith Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 am, Monday, February 25,...

Clora Mae

Clora Mae

Feb 19, 2019

Clora Mae Bonham, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. She was born February 8, 1929 to Faye and Gertrude (Smith) Jayne in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years, Walter Clyde Pike; sons, Richard Pike and Dexter Pike; her parents, and siblings, Ruby Furnas, Arlene Babcock, Harold Jayne, Dale Jayne and Fred...

Richard Joe Rivers, Jr.

Richard Joe Rivers, Jr.

Feb 19, 2019

Richard Joe Rivers, Jr., 65, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. He was born January 4, 1954 to Richard and Thelma (Fowler) Rivers in Wichita, KS. Richard liked watching old western movies, fishing, and attending rodeos. He enjoyed farm work and working with horses in his younger years. Richard always dreamed of having a farm with chickens and cows....

Tammy Ellvon Lowery

Tammy Ellvon Lowery

Feb 18, 2019

Wichita - Lowery, Tammy Ellvon

58, passed away Monday, February 18th, 2019. She was born July 6th, 1960 to Jack Cox and Beverly Carpenter Cox in Tempe, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack; brothers, Johnny, Jackie; Richard Lowery.

Tammy is survived by her Mother, Beverly Cox; daughters, April Mcdonald-Watson...

Helena Robertson

Helena Robertson

Feb 17, 2019

Helena L. Robertson, 96, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019. She was born June 11, 1922 to Virgil and Nannie (Stinnett) Henry in Spearman, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L.; parents; and siblings, Medora, Vernon, Bill and Waneta. Helena is survived by her children, John (Loretta) Robertson, Roxann (Dave) Schreiner, James (Jenifer) Robertson; grandchildren,...

Amy Teruko Galano

Amy Teruko Galano

Feb 17, 2019

WICHITA - Galano, Amy 81 - Living with Alzheimers disease for almost 10 years, Amy passed away Sunday morning, February 17, 2019. In 2009 it was clear she should not live on her own. She came from Hilo, Hawaii to live with, her daughter in Los Angeles, CA, and later with her son in Wichita, KS. She lived in...

Bobby Young

Bobby Young

Feb 16, 2019

Derby – Young, Bobby W. age 83, passed away February 16, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, February 20th at Smith Mortuary – Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Bobby is survived by his wife, Corrinne; daughters, Elizabeth (Tim) Denning, Susan (Rick) Burr; grandchildren, Brian Denning, Jason (Melanie) Denning, Melissa (Ted) Burns; great-grandchildren, Camryn, Ellianna, and...

Judy Potter

Judy Potter

Feb 16, 2019

Judy Potter, a longtime resident of Wichita, Ks, was called to her Heavenly Father on Saturday the 16th of February, 2019. Born on August 26th, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, Judy attended Southeast high school and Wichita State University.

Judy worked at Boeing and Raytheon in video production and technology. She enjoyed spending time with family,...

Marvin Clemans

Marvin Clemans

Feb 15, 2019

Derby - Clemans, Marvin E. age 72 of Derby, Kansas passed away peacefully with his family on Friday, February 15, 2019. Marvin born May 13, 1946 to Earl and Mary (Best) Clemans in Colony, Kansas. Marvin graduated Colony High School in 1964. Marvin then went onto Pittsburgh State Machinists School graduated in 1968. Marvin served in the Air Force...

Jim Hunter

Jim Hunter

Feb 15, 2019

Derby - Hunter, Ludwic James "Jim" age 76, passed away Friday, February 15th, 2019. Rosary at 10AM; Memorial Mass at 10:30AM, Friday, Feb. 22, both at St Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E Meadowlark, Derby, KS. Jim served in the U.S. Navy for six years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ludwic and Kathryn Hunter; siblings, Gary Hunter,...

Curtis "Curly" Mcdonald

Curtis "Curly" Mcdonald

Feb 15, 2019

Rose Hill - McDonald, Curtis Lynn, age 47, passed away Friday, February 15th, 2019. Visitation hour prior to service; Funeral Service 10am Thursday, February 21st, at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road. Graveside service 1pm at Spring Grove in Anthony, Kansas, following the service. Curtis is survived by his parents, H.Wayne and Mary McDonald; sister, Sherri Barnes; children,...

Betty R. Carter

Betty R. Carter

Feb 12, 2019

Wichita - Carter, Betty Ruth, age 88, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. She enjoyed the beauty of nature and loved to travel. She blessed many by the works of her hands and generous heart. She loved big, everything she did was done for and with Family. She is preceded...

Leonard Junior Potter

Leonard Junior Potter

Feb 11, 2019

Leonard J. Potter, age 72, of Wichita, retired Kansas Plating employee, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. Memorial graveside service 1 pm Wednesday, April 10, Hillcrest Cemetery, Florence, KS. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Gladys Potter and his brother, Robert Potter. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; sister, Norma Jean Brown (Dennis Cash); stepsons, Michael...

Alan Dean Vanpetten

Alan Dean Vanpetten

Feb 11, 2019

Wichita - VanPetten, Alan Dean

62, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019. Memorial Service: 1pm, Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037. During his college days, he helped support himself with his DJ gigs. He went on to be a DJ at some popular night clubs in Wichita. He...

Kenneth "K.P." Womack

Kenneth "K.P." Womack

Feb 10, 2019

Wichita - Womack, Kenneth Earl

53, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019.

Visitation: Thursday, February 14, 2019, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the friends to greet friends from 5-7pm and Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Friday, February 15, 2019, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas 67213.

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Jolene Dee Meyer

Jolene Dee Meyer

Feb 10, 2019

Jolene Dee Meyer. age 59, former Boeing Company employee, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019. Funeral service 2 pm Thursday, February 21, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Jolene is preceded in death by her husband, Edward; and her parents, Ralph and Ina Sandefur. Survivors include her brother, John Sandefur; sister, Teresa Williams (Darrell); nephew, Michael Williams; and...

Pauline Fuller

Pauline Fuller

Feb 9, 2019

Wichita - Fuller, Pauline

96, a retired food service specialist from St. Joseph Hospital, passed away Saturday, February 9th, 2019. She was born September 3rd, 1922 in La Junta, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Fuller. Pauline is survived by her Daughter, Karen Rogers (Donald); sons, Floyd Fuller, Larry Fuller (Jacki); grandchildren, Suzanne,...

Alicia Spurgeon

Alicia Spurgeon

Feb 9, 2019

Alicia A. Spurgeon, 73, mother, grandmother, sister, and homemaker, crossed over February 9, 2019.

Memorial service will be 11am Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S Seneca, Wichita. Burial will follow at Wellsford Cemetery in Pratt County.

Survived by: daughters, Norma and Alicia M. Spurgeon; four grandchildren, Veronika, Michael,...

Sondra Pegg

Sondra Pegg

Feb 8, 2019

Wichita - Pegg, Sondra Sue

76, passed Friday, February 8, 2019.

A private family service will be held.

Sondra is survived by her husband, Frank Pegg; children, Kelly Ingle (Rick), Lesli J. Mascarenas (David), Chuck Pegg; mother, Ruth Loudenslager; sister, Janice Parisho; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

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Judy Fay Porter

Judy Fay Porter

Feb 8, 2019

Judy Fay Porter, 73, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. She was born December 15, 1945 to Virgil Link and Bonita (Matthews) Thompson in Mooreland, Okla. She was an avid Law Enforcement Volunteer with Derby Police Department Citizen's Police Academy Alumni, was a Wichita P.D. CPAA, and a Sedgwick County Sheriff CPAA. She enjoyed playing board games with her...

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