Velma L. Dixon
Aug 27, 2018
Wichita - Dixon, Velma L.
Age 87, passed away Monday, August 27th, 2018. She was born in Augusta, Kansas to Ivan and Ramah Hamilton on October 1, 1930. Velma worked as an administrative assistant at American Red Cross and Cessna, and was a lifelong member of Westside Church of the Nazarene. Visitation 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm,...
Betty Simonsen
Aug 26, 2018
Derby - Simonsen, Betty Jean
94, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. Visitation: Tuesday, August 28, 2018, from 1 to 8 and Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road Derby. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Harold and Sadie Minson; Husband Max Simonsen; brother; and sister. Betty...
Pauline "Polly" Fees - Lawrence
Aug 25, 2018
Emma Pauline Fees-Lawrence, 90, passed away, Aug. 25, 2018.
“Polly” attended Friends Bible College, Haviland, KS (now Barclay College). After graduating, she began teaching in a one-room schoolhouse.
In 1953, she married “Roy” Fees and became a farmer’s wife. In 1973, Polly’s family moved to Greenleaf, Idaho so their children could...
Peppa D. Mason
Aug 24, 2018
Peppa D. Mason, age 52, of Haysville, former Tractor Supply Co. employee, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018. A memorial service will be held 2 pm on Friday, August 31, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Peppa is preceded in death by her parents, Bernard J. and Barbara A. Gourley. Survivors include her son, Reese Mason (Taylor), of...
Lisa Renee Harden
Aug 24, 2018
Mulvane - Harden, Lisa Renee 37, passed away Friday, August 24th, 2018. She was born December 2nd, 1980 in Wichita, Kansas where she entered the world with bright, wide eyes. Affectionately remembered as a happy little monkey in her early childhood, Lisa loved to climb, a trait her son later inherited. Lisa started playing T-Ball in kindergarten and played...
Mary Ann Carpenter
Aug 23, 2018
Wichita - Carpenter, Mary Ann
76, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018.
Visitation: Tuesday, August 28, 2018, from 5 pm to 8 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Antioch Christian Church 3741 W. 15th St. N. Wichita. Graveside service 2pm Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at...
Sandy Brooks
Aug 20, 2018
Wichita - Brooks, Sandra Raylene
74, passed away Monday, August 20th, 2018.
Visitation: Sunday, August 26, from 1pm to 8pm with the family present from 3-5 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Funeral Service: 11 am Monday, August 27, 2018 at Triumphant Faith Center, Wichita, where Sandy was a member.
She...
Suzanne Lynne Dayton
Aug 19, 2018
Derby - Dayton, Suzanne Lynne
Age 59, passed away Sunday, August 19th, 2018. She was born in Denver, Colorado to Dominic and Barbara Bettale. She was raised in Farmington, New Mexico, and joined the Air Force right out of High School. Suzanne met Mike Dayon while serving in Iceland. Together they had three children Nic, Kalynn and...
Patsy "Pat" Dudley
Aug 17, 2018
ANDOVER - Dudley, Patsy Marie “Pat” “Lolly”
86, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. She was born September 18, 1931 to John and Cora Kennedy in Jay, Oklahoma. Pat married Jack Dudley August 12, 1950 in Cheyenne, WY. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and siblings, Mabel, Ruth, Opal, Jack and Vic. Patsy is...
Bill J. Potter
Aug 17, 2018
Surrounded by family, Bill Potter, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2018. Bill was born on September 21, 1921 in Louisville Kentucky, the son of Zola Smith. He served in the United States Air Force for 21 years, retiring as a MSGT. Bill was married to his devoted wife Lou, June 10, 1950, in Louisville, KY. He...
Kenneth Wayne Cox
Aug 17, 2018
Kenneth Wayne Cox, age 68, of Clearwater, retired Division Chief for Sedgwick County Fire Department, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Friday, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd., Derby. Kenneth was a USMC veteran serving during...
Ferne "Gg" Gilmore
Aug 17, 2018
Ferne N. Gilmore, 99, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Wichita, KS. She was born in Columbus, KS on January 7, 1919 to Andrew and Stella McComak. She graduated from Independence High School, Independence, KS with class of 1938. She married Bill Gilmore on December 7, 1938 at Independence.
Three sons were born...
John Joseph Fanello
Aug 16, 2018
John Joseph Fanello, age 70, of Derby, retired Local 441 pipefitter, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. No visitation. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 10 am, Friday, August 24, with the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 10:30 am, both at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. John is preceded in death by his parents,...
Mike Breaker
Aug 16, 2018
Michael "Mike" Breaker, 62, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018. He was born May 5, 1956 Wichita, KS. Mike owned his own carpet installation company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and four wheeling. Mike loved spending time outdoors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Breaker; mother, Jo Ann Breaker; and brother Danny Breaker. Mike is survived by...
Carol Schaper
Aug 14, 2018
DERBY - Carol Delight Schaper
Went to her eternal home on Aug 14, 2018. She was born Jul 8, 1937 in Dewey, OK. Graveside service:2 pm, Fri, Aug 17 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in Winfield. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas H. Schaper, Sr.; son, Craig V. Schaper; mother, Nelle (Russell) Jennings; and...
Ruby Chrisco
Aug 14, 2018
DERBY - Chrisco, Ruby N.
83, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was born Thursday, February 7, 1935 to Erwin and Minnie (Hall) Mitchell in Alabama. Ruby loved to sew and bowl. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ernest L. Chrisco; and 5 siblings. Ruby is survived by her children, Kenneth (Donna) Chrisco...
Jeffrey Williams
Aug 14, 2018
Jeffrey R. Williams, 26, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was born September 16, 1991 in Wichita, KS. Jeffrey was passionate about his career at Terradyne Country Club. He loved sports and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. Jeffrey enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Dawn (Garth) Kellenbarger; father,...
Bob E. Walker
Aug 13, 2018
On August 13th Robert (Bob) Eugene Walker joined his wife, Lily and son Robert in Heaven. He died from a broken heart after his wife passed away on June 5th. He will be greatly missed by his sister Beverly (Richard) Ormston, Iowa; daughters, Sharon (Craig) Keagy, Kathy (Larry) June; grandchildren, Trevor (Nuni) Stewart, Ian (Sarah) Stewart, Joanna (Jeff) Neises,...
Linda Hubbard
Aug 9, 2018
Wichita - Hubbard, Linda Rae
71, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.
Visitation: Sunday, August 12, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 2-4 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Monday, August 13, 2018 at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church 8552 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060.
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Iris Cole
Aug 9, 2018
Iris Dorreen Beatty Cole, age 94, of Wichita, KS, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018. She was born January 18, 1924 to Curtiss and Grace (Smith) Beatty.
She attended Greensburg High School and on March 9, 1942 she was united in marriage with Ray Cole. She had worked at many jobs and always enjoyed meeting...
