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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Mary Myers

Mary Myers

Sep 28, 2018

Mary L. Myers, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 28, 2018. She was born June 3, 1934 in El Dorado, KS. Mary Myers was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who dedicated her life serving her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and all of her family as well as the community. Mary had a strong moral compass...

Norman Hendry

Norman Hendry

Sep 28, 2018

Norman Ray Hendry, 90, passed away Sept. 28, 2018. Born Nov. 24, 1927 to Ray and Zelma (Hanson) Hendry in New Albany, KS. Preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Wyatt and Vyrl; two sisters, Evalou Adams and Ioma Meyers. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Georgia; children, Loni (Steve) Jones-Roberto, Dale (Alyssa) Hendry, and LuWana (Ed)...

Chuck Harland

Chuck Harland

Sep 27, 2018

Charles "Chuck" Harland, 67, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born October 6, 1950 in Clarinda, IA. Chuck owned several businesses that specialized in smoked meats, tire repair, and small engine repair. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, helping with the Boy Scouts, and collecting items to fix. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin (Bernice)...

Sandy Johnson

Sandy Johnson

Sep 26, 2018

Sandra "Sandy" Johnson, 53, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. She was born September 23, 1965 to Carl and Donna (Bartels) Tully in Wichita, KS. Sandy married James Johnson on September 28, 1991. She earned a Bachelor of Criminal Justice at Friends University in 2004. Sandy was proud of her work as a Special Education Para for the Haysville...

Judy Ermey

Judy Ermey

Sep 24, 2018

Derby - Ermey, Judy Ann

75, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.

Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd Derby.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry D. Ermey.

Judy is survived by...

Donald Brown

Donald Brown

Sep 24, 2018

Derby - Brown, Donald Frederick

loving husband, father, uncle, "Kuya", "Tito", and grandfather,78, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.

He served in the United States Army and United States Air Force, retiring as Captain after 26 years of service. He then worked for Learjet as an Industrial Engineer, retiring after 12 years.

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Shirley Cole

Shirley Cole

Sep 21, 2018

Winfield - Cole, Shirley Ann

70, passed away Friday, September 21st, 2018.

A private family service will be held.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Cole.

Shirley is survived by her two siblings, Sharon Smith and David W. Beltz; and nephews Will...

John Duff

John Duff

Sep 20, 2018

John William Duff, age 84, of Derby, retired Nabisco employee, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 20, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday, September 23, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral service 10 am Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore Ave, Derby. John is preceded in death by his parents, John and Florence Duff;...

Ida Mae "Ikie" Seager

Ida Mae "Ikie" Seager

Sep 18, 2018

Ida Mae "Ikie" Seager

87, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Visitation: Friday, September 21, 2018, from 3-8 with the family present from 6-8 and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South Seneca Wichita, Kansas 67213.

She was preceded in death by her...

Frank George

Frank George

Sep 16, 2018

Wichita - George, Francis W.

73, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Recitation of the Rosary: 5pm Thursday, September 20, 2018 and Memorial Mass: 10:00 am, Friday, September 21, 2018, both at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 1321 Stratford Lane Wichita, Kansas 67206.

He was preceded in death by...

Lavon Dixon

Lavon Dixon

Sep 14, 2018

Lavon Dixon, age 89, of Rose Hill, retired South Lake Village employee, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. Visitation 1-5 pm Tuesday, September 18, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Recitation of the Rosary, 6 :30 pm Tuesday, St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September 19, also...

Sharla Taylor

Sharla Taylor

Sep 14, 2018

Sharla Taylor, 65, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018. She was born June 14, 1953 to Sylvester Taylor and Mary Bell Ash in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sharla is survived by her daughter, Sarah (Trent) Christensen; grandchildren, Noah Crandell, Cameron, Chloe, Calix, and Cashten Christensen; siblings, Susie Williamson, Patty (Jerry) Jones, David (Sharon)...

Dorothy Garms

Dorothy Garms

Sep 14, 2018

Dorothy Mae Garms, age 94, of Mulvane, homemaker, passed away Friday, September14, 2018. Visitation 1-8 Monday, September 17, with family greeting friends 6-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Service 10 am Tuesday, September 18, Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central, Mulvane. Dorothy was born May 10, 1924 at Emporia, Kansas to Melvin and Violet Ellis....

Blanche Bea Holder

Blanche Bea Holder

Sep 13, 2018

Blanche Bea Holder, of Mulvane, age 92, retired Registered Nurse, entered this life July 30 1926 near Caldwell and entered into rest on September 13, 2018. Her parents were Frank and Lillie (Dvoracek) Jelinek. Blanche was a graduate of the former St. Francis School of Nursing. She married Bernard E. Holder "Benny" January 18, 1950 and resided in the...

Brexley "Brex" Franklin

Brexley "Brex" Franklin

Sep 13, 2018

Brexley Grace Franklin, 4 months, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. She was born Saturday, May 5, 2018 to Andrew Franklin and Kayla Pratt in Wichita, KS. Brexley had the biggest, most beautiful blue eyes and was an extremely happy baby. She was preceded in death by her great-great grandparents, Jack and Brownie Miller and Michael Barlow; great-aunt, Jackie...

Deborah L. Gowen

Deborah L. Gowen

Sep 13, 2018

Derby - Gowen, Deborah L.

the daughter of William and Marilyn (Taylor) Pratt was born June 19th, 1953 in Belvidere, Illinois. Debbie departed this life at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas and entered the gates of heaven Thursday evening, September 13th, 2018. Debbie was 65 years and 86 days young.

Debbie grew...

Joan Bailey

Joan Bailey

Sep 10, 2018

Joan A. Bailey, 85, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018. She was born August 22, 1933 to Ernest and Mabel (Reeves) McIntosh in New London, CT. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Scott and Rex Bailey. Joan is survived by her husband of 67 years, Russell; daughter, Paula (Steven) Swank; 5 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Wayne Olmstead

Wayne Olmstead

Sep 9, 2018

Wayne Donald Olmstead

71, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Visitation: Tuesday, September 11, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Hillcrest Cemetery, Derby.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years: Alice...

Paul Hemmen

Paul Hemmen

Sep 8, 2018

Derby - Hemmen, Paul

86, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Visitation: Tuesday, September 11, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 7-8 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Recitation of the Rosary: 10:30 am and Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 am, both on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at...

Jalea Siders

Jalea Siders

Sep 8, 2018

Wichita - Siders, Donna "Jalea"

78, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Visitation: Monday, September 10, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 6-8 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside Service: 10:30 am, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Hillcrest Cemetery 10102 E. 95th St. S. Derby.

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