Lester Evans Donaldson
Dec 21, 2018
Lester E. Donaldson, age 99, of Derby, farmer and WWII US Navy Veteran, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. Visitation 1-5 pm Thursday. December 27, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside 2 pm Friday, December 28, Hillcrest Cemetery, Derby. Lester is preceded in death by his parents and 5 siblings. Survivors include his wife of 77 years,...
Gordon Murray
Dec 21, 2018
Rose Hill - Murray, Gordon, age 79, passed away December 21, 2018. Visitation 1-8pm Friday, family greeting from 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral 11AM Saturday, December 29th at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 Woodlawn Blvd. Derby, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nina and James Murray; and 6 siblings. Gordon...
Eddie Pfingsten
Dec 20, 2018
Udall - Pfingsten, Eddie Mardel, age 79, passed away December 20, 2018. He was born in Fairbury, NE, on December 21, 1938, and was a long time Mulvane resident and community leader. Memorial Service 11:00 am Friday, December 28, 2018, at St. Michael Catholic Church 525 E. Main St, Mulvane, Kansas 67110. He is preceded in death by his...
Robert "Bob" Gann
Dec 20, 2018
Robert “Bob” Loren Gann, 89, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was retired from Safeway and Garnett Auto Supply. Bob enjoyed working in his garden, annual finishing trips to Beaver Lake, Arkansas, and hunting trips in the fall. He liked to travel – especially trips to Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada. Being born...
Logan Owens
Dec 20, 2018
Logan Kirk Owens, 24, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018. He was born Thursday, July 7, 1994 in Wichita, KS. Logan graduated from Rose Hill High School in 2012. He loved the outdoors, whether it was kayaking, cooking by campfire, or just being outside. Logan had a passion for collecting and caring for reptiles. He will be remembered for...
Tisha Mill
Dec 19, 2018
Letitia "Tisha" Diana Mill, 60, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born March 29, 1958 for Adelbert "Lee" and Zena (Walker) Pankratz in Wichita, KS. More than anything Tisha loved her family, dogs, and especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Pankratz; and daughter, Sarah Mill. Tisha is survived by her husband...
Stephen R. Bowersox
Dec 19, 2018
Stephen R. Bowersox, 73, beloved father, friend, and Vietnam Army Veteran, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was born September 10, 1945 to Richard and Ferne (Miller) Bowersox in Sandwich, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Jean Bowersox; and brother, Stewart Bowersox. Stephen is survived by his children, Rick Bowersox, Steffani (Thomas) Silva,...
Alice "Sue" Scheve
Dec 19, 2018
Andover - Scheve, Alice "Sue" Loretta (Lincoln), age 81, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Rosary 10:30AM; Funeral Mass at 11:00AM both on Thurs. Dec 27th, at St. Vincent de Paul 123 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Helena (Haen) Lincoln; husband, Jerrald "JD"; siblings, Mary (Gilbert) Krier and John...
James "Jim" Wood
Dec 18, 2018
James Paul "Jim" Wood, age 65, retired Boeing Company R&D Engineer, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, Dec. 20, with family present 5-7 pm, funeral service 1 pm Friday, Dec. 21, both at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Opal Wood; brothers, Roland and David Wood; and his...
Ella Mcpherson
Dec 18, 2018
HAYSVILLE - McPherson, Ella M.
82, loving wife, mother, and grammy, passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She was born April 4, 1936 to Garfield and Vada (Wilson) Ramsey in Wichita, KS. Ella enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, and the outdoors. She loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Martin,...
Leila Stovall
Dec 18, 2018
Haysville - Stovall, Leila Dean, age 89, passed away Tuesday, December 18th, 2018. Visitation 4:00pm - 8:00pm, Thursday evening; Funeral Service 11:00am Friday, December 21st, 2018, both visitation and funeral service will be held at the Haysville First Baptist Church 125 S. Delos Haysville, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Artie and Helen Chanay; brothers, Merle...
Bertha Steudte
Dec 17, 2018
Bertha M. Steudte, 85, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018. She was born March 26, 1933 to Richard and Rose (Bishop) Shipman in Belle Plaine, KS. Bertha enjoyed crocheting blankets and weaving rugs that always went to a good cause. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John in 2006; and brother, George Shipman. Bertha is survived...
Doris Eileen Williams
Dec 14, 2018
Doris E. Williams, age 92, formerly of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. Visitation with family present 10 am to 12 noon, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 1 pm Friday, El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Survivors include her sons, Leroy, Jeff, Les and Perry Bosch; daughters, Blenda Bosch and Lorraine Parker;...
Gregory Joseph Ginal
Dec 14, 2018
Gregory Joseph Ginal, of Derby KS, formerly of North Branch MN and Buffalo NY, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 14, at the age of 31. Greg is survived by his loving parents Mike and Elaine “Missy” , brother Jimmy (Renee) of Omaha NE, and Danny of Hudson Wisconsin, and his Lifelong friend Daniel Baird of...
Max Armstrong
Dec 14, 2018
Max L. Armstrong, age 85. Master Magician & Illusionist, Former Marine Corps Captain and Retired Wichita Police Department Captain, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2018.
Max earned a Master’s degree at WSU and taught Administration of Justice there for over 6 years. He was a Black Belt in Judo and taught self-defense for many years....
Kelsey Michele Armstrong Davis
Dec 13, 2018
Kelsey Michele (Armstrong) Davis, age 33, passed away December 13, 2018 as a result of a hard battle with breast cancer. She was born August 21, 1985 to Kenny and Robyn (Kastning) Armstrong in Wichita, KS.
Kelsey was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister who was a very caring person. She enjoyed spending time...
Larry Bowyer
Dec 12, 2018
Haysville - Bowyer, Larry Eugene
72, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2018.
Visitation: Sunday, December 16, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, December 17, 2018 at First Christian Church, 7465 South Meridian, Haysville.
He was preceded in death by...
Patricia "Pat" Holt
Dec 11, 2018
Belle Plaine - Holt, Patricia "Pat" Kay, age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 11th, 2018. Visitation 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, family greeting at 5:00pm-8:00pm Monday, December 17th; Funeral Service 10:00 am Tuesday, December 18th both at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane 501 SE Louis Blvd. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Bill and Edna Clark; husband, Myke. Patricia...
Sandra Mae Mcabee
Dec 10, 2018
Sandra M. McAbee, age 74, of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, December 13, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 2 pm Friday, December 14, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson A. "Mac" McAbee; father, James...
