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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
David Eugene Pore
Jan 23, 2019
David Eugene Pore, age 68, loving husband, father, grandfather and independent contractor and consultant, passed away Tuesday, January 22 , 2019. No visitation. The celebration of David's life will be held at a later date. David is preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Jeane Pore. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane; his children, Jason Pore (Sarah), Chad...
Billy Joe Pickens
Jan 23, 2019
Billy Joe Pickens, age 88, of Derby, loving husband, father, grandfather and retired USD 259 Principal, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. No visitation. Memorial service 11 am Monday, January 28, Madison Avenue United Methodist Church, 900 E Madison Ave., Derby. Billy is preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys Pickens and his sister, Helen Alexander Bilbrey....
Delbert E. Ring
Jan 21, 2019
Wichita - Ring, Delbert E. 79, passed away Monday, January 21st, 2019. He was born November 22nd, 1939 to Joe E. Ring and Vivian Marcella (Funk) Ring in McPherson, Kansas.
Delbert was an owner/operator truck driver for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Delbert is survived by his Wife...
Dwayne Shook
Jan 20, 2019
Dwayne Arthur Shook, 76, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. He was born November 27, 1942 to Gilbert Shook and Sylvia (Robert) Heinkes in Eureka, Kansas. Dwayne loved to fish and tinker in his shop. He also enjoyed hunting and bees. He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Robert Dale Zeiner III. Dwayne is survived by...
Victor Gene Baker
Jan 19, 2019
Mulvane - Baker, Victor Gene
Victor Gene Baker, beloved husband, father and grandfather, of Mulvane, Kansas passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 83. Victor was born on the family farm on January 13, 1936 in Wells, Kansas and spent his early years on the family farm with his parents and 10 siblings....
Odile M. Sanborn
Jan 17, 2019
Derby - Sanborn (Martineau), Odile M.
Odile Sanborn passed away on Jan. 17th, 2019 at the age of 81. Odile was born in Lesigny, France. She was the youngest of 5 children. Odile grew up in France, where she went to Catholic school and graduated from college. On July 7th, 1956, she married Sergeant Jimmy Sanborn from...
Mary Ellen Richardson
Jan 17, 2019
Mary Ellen Richardson, 82, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019. She was born April 25, 1936 to Daniel and Elva (Sontag) McKerracher in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Mary was an avid reader, enjoyed painting and elephants. She adored plants and loved gardening. Her favorite plants were cactuses. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brothers Joe and...
Herbert Leroy Nett
Jan 15, 2019
Herbert Leroy Nett, age 81 of Haysville, KS passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2019. A celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 – 3:00 on January 25th at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane, KS. Herbert was born on November 10, 1937 in Carthage, MO. He served his country in the United States Army until he was...
Robert "Bob" Sell
Jan 14, 2019
Derby – Sell, Robert, U.S. Marine Corp Veteran, age 66, passed away January 14, 2019. A Memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, January 23rd at The Derby Church of Christ 225 N. Derby Ave. Robert is survived by his children, Gerald, Jennifer, and Jeff, and 4 grandchildren: Caleb, Madilyn, Takiyah, and Abby.
Dorothy Myers
Jan 14, 2019
Dorothy Manning Zimmerman Myers, age 86, died Monday, January 14, 2019. Memorial service 11 am Saturday, February 9th, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. Dorothy graduated from Wichita North High School in 1950. She dearly loved her family, and enjoyed the blessings of many true friendships. Dorothy's great and creative spirit was freely given in a lifetime...
Mary Sue Kurimsky
Jan 13, 2019
Mary Sue Kurimsky, 75, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. She was born January 28, 1943 to Wayne and Hazel (Harrah) Wyckoff. Mary retired from Beechcraft in 2004 after 18 years of service. She enjoyed going to auctions and collecting antiques with her husband. Mary was an active member of the Rose Hill Senior Center and Rose Hill United...
Walter L. Branch
Jan 13, 2019
Haysville, Ks - Branch, Walter L. age 87, passed away Sunday, January 13th, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1-6pm, and family greeting from 6-8pm on Wednesday, January 16, at Smith Mortuary - Haysville 7031 S. Broadway; Funeral Service 1:00pm Thursday, January 17, at Haysville United Methodist Church 601 E. Grand Ave. Haysville, Kansas 67060.
He is...
Thomas Allen Rusher
Jan 12, 2019
Tom Rusher, 68, passed away Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, William D. Rusher (Father) and Thelma L. Rusher (Mother), and brother, Gale D. Rusher. Survivors: Wife, Nita Rusher of Derby, KS; Sons, Tracy Rusher (Holly) of Strasburg, VA and...
Lewis Hoobler
Jan 12, 2019
Wichita - Hoobler, Lewis F.
85, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hoobler. Lewis is survived by a host of family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane, 501 SE Louis Blvd Mulvane, Kansas 67110. In...
Grace Mae Atha
Jan 9, 2019
Grace Mae Atha, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 9th, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Atha; daughter, Carol Buchanan of Anderson, MO and by son, Jim Flesher of Mulvane, KS. Survivors: Children, Sherry Atha, of El Dorado and Randy Atha, of Mulvane; grandchildren, Marshal Roney, of Wichita and Justin Roney, of Wichita. Visitation: Monday, January...
Margaret Faith King
Jan 8, 2019
Margaret F. King, age 75, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. A private memorial graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Mary McDaniel. Survivors include her husband Doug; sons Dwight King (Tracy) and Russell King (Amy); daughter, Twilla Boyce (Bryan); sister, Judy Brown (John); 9 grandchildren and...
Ella Mae Sharpe
Jan 6, 2019
Mulvane - Sharpe, Ella Mae
92, passed away Sunday, January 6th, 2019. She was born November 24th, 1926 to William (Blackie) Wilson and Zoe Henley Wilson in Burns, Kansas. She was raised in Chase, Kansas. She graduated from Chase High School, was a member of Eastern Star, and was a long time member of Mulvane United Methodist...
James W Wiseman
Jan 5, 2019
James Wesley Wiseman, age 68, of Haysville, retired Cessna employee, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, January 10, with family receiving friends 5 - 7 pm; funeral service 1:00 pm Friday, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. James is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Wiseman. Survivors include his son,...
Dan Parks
Jan 5, 2019
Derby - Parks, Dan Lee, age 81, passed away Saturday, January 5th, 2019. Visitation 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, January 10th, 2019, at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Rd. A private family service will be held later. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister, and a great-granddaughter. Dan is survived by his wife, Juanita; children, Dana...
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