Robert "Bob" A. Cummings
May 26, 2018
Haysville - Cummings, Robert "Bob" Arthur, 90, passed away Saturday, May 26th, 2018. He was born October 10th, 1927 to Marguerite Cummings and Everette Cummings in Doniphan County, Kansas. Bob was happily married to his wife, Thelma Cummings, for 68 years. In early adulthood he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served active duty from...
Arlene (Lamborn) Mccabe
May 26, 2018
Arlene Lamborn McCabe died May 26, 2018 at the Glen Carr House in Derby. She was born in the front bedroom of their family’s farm home near Pittsburg, Kansas, on December 10, 1934, to Harry Clayton Lamborn and Tressie Marie Hughes. Arlene’s twin sister, Alene Lamborn Dugger, was born several minutes before her. After graduation from Pittsburg High School...
Elias Zavala
May 25, 2018
Haysville - Zavala, Elias "Eli", loving father and grandfather, 84, passed away Friday, May 25th, 2018. Recitation of Rosary held at 10:00 am. Funeral Service 10:30 am, Friday, June 1st, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville 7031 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060 with interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery Wichita, Kansas. He is preceded in death by wife, Doris Zavala;...
Judi Johnstone
May 25, 2018
Mulvane - Johnstone, Jueline" Judi ", age 84, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018. She held several titles in CAR (Children of the American Revolution) chapter. In DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) she held the office of Registrar of the Eunice Sterling Chapter since 2012. She was also the Regent of the chapter from 2004-2011. In addition, she...
Wendi Fox
May 24, 2018
Haysville - Fox, Wendi Marie
49, passed away Thursday, May 24th, 2018. A gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at
Smith Mortuary 7031 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060 on Thursday, May 31st, 2018. Memorials may be made to Wichita Kansas Inter-Tribal Warrior Society.
Nancy Jane Ayers
May 23, 2018
MULVANE – Ayers, Nancy Jane, 64 went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, after battling cancer. Nancy’s devotion to family and her firm belief in our Savior supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Nancy was born on November 16, 1953. She was an avid sports fan of the KC Royals, KC Chiefs...
Doris Elaine Watkins
May 18, 2018
Mulvane - Watkins, Doris Elaine
Age 90, passed away Friday, May 18th, 2018. She was born July 1,1927 in Anson, Kansas to Dyral and John Brown. Doris married Richard (Dick) Watkins May 29,1949, enjoying almost 63 years of marriage before his passing in 2012. A life long resident of Mulvane, she worked as a secretary for many...
Isaac Crawford Carter
May 17, 2018
Isaac "Ike" Crawford Carter, retired USAF MSGT, passed away at home surrounded by the love and prayers of his wife and all of his children on May 17, 2018 in Haysville, Kansas. Ike, or Crawford, as he was known to his family growing up, was born to John Leasel and Fannie Clarissa (Reynolds) Carter in Wharton, Arkansas on September...
Diana Lynn Young
May 16, 2018
Diana Lynn Young, died May 16, 2018 in Desert Springs, CA from injuries sustained in a car/bicycle accident. She is survived by her parents, Lyonel "Ray" and Cecelia Young; and sister, RaeAnn Kingsley, all of Stone County, MO. Memorial graveside service: 10am Saturday, June 16, 2018, Friends Cemetery, Rose Hill, KS.
Evalena Howard
May 16, 2018
Evalena Howard, 91, died May 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald. Survivors include her son, Rod Howard (Donnette Brittain); daughter, Greta Spears; grandchildren, Aaron Howard, Brett Howard, Ryan Spears, Adam Spears; 7 great-grandchildren. No visitation. Celebration of Life service: 10am Tuesday, May 22, 2018, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. A memorial is...
David Thomas Clarke
May 15, 2018
David Thomas Clarke, 66, retired parts manager for Sellers Equipment, died May 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Kalub Shane Clarke. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; parents, John and Jean Clarke of Wichita; sons, David Thomas Clarke, Jr. (Taylor) of Pueblo West, CO, Shadrack Shane Clarke (Amanda) of Haysville; siblings, Jerry Clarke (Terrie) of Carthage,...
Patricia Mills
May 15, 2018
Haysville - Mills, Patricia Wickham
86, retired Vulcan Chemicals Personnel Secretary, arrived in Heaven Tuesday, May 15, 2018.
Visitation: Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Friday, May 18, 2018 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock...
Neva "Lorraine" Strait
May 14, 2018
Neva “Lorraine” Strait, 86, passed away Monday, May 14, 2018. She was born December 31, 1931 to George and Gertrude (Bowles) Felix in Nash, OK. Lorraine was a life member of the First Christian Church of Haysville. She grew up on the farm in Oklahoma. Lorraine married Joseph Delmar Strait on June 3, 1951 and to this union, 3...
Thomas Armstrong
May 14, 2018
Thomas Joseph "T.J. Armstrong, age 93, of Wichita, formerly of Mulvane, went to the Lord on May 14, 2018. He was born March 5, 1925 in Wichita, KS, to Thomas M. and Nona (McDonough) Armstrong. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in November 1942, after boot camp, joined up with the 2nd...
Doyn R. Wiler
May 11, 2018
Doyn Rae (Foreman) Wiler, 96, passed away May 11, 2018. She was born May 3, 1922 in Blue Rapids, KS to Homer and Geraldine (Estes) Foreman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harold Christian Wiler; her parents; and brother, Charles Frederick Foreman. Doyn is survived by her daughter, Andrea (William) Ham of Derby, KS;...
Elizabeth A. Lauver
May 10, 2018
Elizabeth A. Bartholomew, 88, retired nurse assistant, died May 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; daughter, Kathy Malia; brothers, Bill and Phillip Lauver. Survivors: sons, William Bartholomew (Tonya), Steven Bartholomew, John Bartholomew (Barbara); siblings, Norman Lauver, Ruth Goodpasture; sister-in-law, Pat Lauver; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 1-8 Sunday, May 13, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 South...
Doris E. Betthauser
May 9, 2018
Doris Elaine Betthauser, 88, loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, and certified nurse’s aide, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Doris was born October 26, 1929 in Hays, KS to Fred and Aethelburga Homburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; daughter, Diane; grandson, Danny; and sisters, Ione Buchheister, and Jane Bowyer. Doris is survived by her...
Gary Swaney
May 9, 2018
Derby - Swaney, Gary 77, passed away Wednesday, May 9th, 2018. He was a member of the Mason Lodge, and belonged to the Midian Shrine and participated in the “Tin Lizzies”. Gary retired from Boeing as a Sheet Metal Fabricator and was a former Insurance salesman with Security Mutual Life. Gary was an avid gardener, he was the vegetable...
Cathy Walker
May 8, 2018
Mulvane – Walker, Mary “Cathy” age 76, passed away May 8, 2018. Visitation 1-5pm Thursday, May 10th at Smith Mortuary – Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. A Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7pm Thursday evening; Funeral Mass 10AM Friday, May 11th both at St. Michael Catholic Church 525 E. Main St. Mulvane, KS. Cathy is preceded...
Cora Jane Pata
May 8, 2018
Wichita - Pata, Cora Jane 88, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, May 8th, 2018. Mom was born Dec.9 1929 on a farm, three miles from Plato, MO. She was the youngest of 3 girls and 4 brothers. Her mother and father each had 2 boys from previous marriages. Mom grew up around family living close by. She graduated...
