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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Velma Fry

Velma Fry

Mar 10, 2018

Wichita - Fry, Velma Jeanne

88, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Velma was born in Chanute Kansas spent her childhood in Independence Ks and Chanute. She graduated from Chanute High School in 1947, where she was a member of the Drum and Bugle Corp. Velma received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Phillips University...

Matthew Simon

Matthew Simon

Mar 10, 2018

Matthew Simon, age 28, passed away March 10, 2018. Visitation 1-5pm Thursday, at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. A Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7pm Thursday evening; Funeral Mass 10AM Friday, March 16th, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St. Mulvane, Kansas 67110. Matthew is preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth Simon....

Gloria "Sally" Gholson

Gloria "Sally" Gholson

Mar 10, 2018

Mulvane - Gholson, Gloria "Sally"

76, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Visitation: Wednesday, March 14, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to greet friends from 5-7 at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd Mulvane. Graveside Service: 1:00 pm, Friday, March 16, 2018 at Mulvane Cemetery.

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Kay O'Bar

Kay O'Bar

Mar 10, 2018

Kay F. O'Bar, 74 years young, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Kay was one of the original Singing Ledbetter's and pianist at Westside Freewill Baptist Church for many years, as well as former owner of D & S Thrifty Title Service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Dairel O'Bar; parents,...

David Fleming

David Fleming

Mar 9, 2018

David Herschel Fleming, age 52, of Mulvane, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018. No visitation. Memorial service 2 pm Tuesday, March 13, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd. He is preceded in death by his son, David Fleming, Jr; parents, Phyllis and William W. Fleming, Sr; brothers, Daniel and Timothy Fleming. Survivors include his...

Phillip Lineback

Phillip Lineback

Mar 9, 2018

Wichita - Lineback, Phillip Ralph

76, passed away Friday, March 9th, 2018.

Visitation: Monday, March 12, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 6-8, and Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, March 13, 2018, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037.

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Ronna Struth

Ronna Struth

Mar 8, 2018

Ronna M. Struth, 86, died Thursday, March 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents; son, Robert G. Jr.; daughter, Kathryn Speck; numerous siblings. Ronna is survived by her grandson, Robert III and his wife, Kristen of Sterling, Virginia.

Rhonda Herbers

Rhonda Herbers

Mar 7, 2018

Rhonda Elaine Herbers, age 61, of Rose Hill, loving wife, daughter, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. No visitation. Memorial service 10:00 am Monday, March 12, Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N Rose Hill Rd. Rhonda is preceded in death by her father, Norman Siberry and her stepfather, Earl Boyle. Survivors include her husband, Martin; son,...

D. John Hall

D. John Hall

Mar 7, 2018

Duane John Hall, age 86, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Wichita, retired Civil Service with McConnell AFB and US Navy veteran, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Funeral service 2 pm Monday, March 19, at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd. Mulvane. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. John is preceded in death by...

Eugene Dewayne Burrell

Eugene Dewayne Burrell

Mar 5, 2018

Belle Plaine - Burrell, Eugene DeWayne

Age 78, passed away Monday, March 5th, 2018. Eugene was committed to and very proud of his family. He was very involved with the Belle Plaine Lions Club. He had an incredible memory, often remembering people from his grade school days, and a wonderful giving spirit. Eugene was a loving husband,...

Steven Kent Ratliff

Steven Kent Ratliff

Mar 3, 2018

Steven Kent Ratliff, 66, died March 3, 2018. Private family services will be held. He is preceded in death by his parents, Burton and Martha Ratliff; brother, Richard; wife, Charlotte. Survivors include his brother, Larry; nephews, Jeff, Terry and Curt Ratliff; nieces, Tonya and Tina.

Jo Ann Taylor

Jo Ann Taylor

Mar 3, 2018

Taylor, Barbara “Jo Ann”, 86, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and retired BOE 259 elementary secretary, passed away March 3, 2018.

Visitation will be 1-8 Friday, March 9 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Living Word Christian Church, 201 N Derby Ave, Derby. Graveside service...

Shirley Ann Fuller

Shirley Ann Fuller

Mar 2, 2018

Mulvane - Fuller, Shirley Ann, retired Registered Nurse, age 69, passed away Friday, March 2nd, 2018. Heaven has gained another beautiful angel and loving soul, who was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, aunt, and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Patricia Mazur; sister, Adeline Mazur. Shirley is survived by her...

Frank Lander

Frank Lander

Mar 1, 2018

Frank Lander, 75, Beech Aircraft retiree and avid bicyclist, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. He was born January 26, 1943 to Frank and Ada (Bland) Lander in Alva, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents. Frank is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sandy; children, Debra Hansard and Wade (Terrie) Lander; grandchildren, Aaron Lyon, Amber...

Lindzi Bonewell

Lindzi Bonewell

Feb 26, 2018

Lindzi Bonewell, age 31, passed away Monday, February 26th, 2018. Visitation 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Family greeting 5-7pm Monday, March 5th, 2018 at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 North Rock Road Derby, Kansas 67037; Funeral Service 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 at The Well Worship Center 421 N Westview Dr Derby, Kansas 67037. She is preceded in...

Rudolph Andrew Kalcevic

Rudolph Andrew Kalcevic

Feb 25, 2018

DERBY - Kalcevic, Rudolph A. age 87, passed away February 25, 2018. Rudy was a retired US Air Force TSgt and served in Vietnam. He was born May 16, 1930 to Michael and Anna (Flajnik) Kalcevic in New Brighton, PA. Rudy was an avid hunter in his younger days, he enjoyed playing cards and telling jokes, going to the...

William Darrick Darling

William Darrick Darling

Feb 25, 2018

William D. Darling, 54, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, February 25, 2018 in the presence of his family. He was born to William “Bill” and Beverly Darling on September 18, 1963. Derrick is a graduate of Derby Senior High School class of 1982. An entrepreneurial of many trades, avid collector of Dallas Cowboys...

Naomi Oliphant

Naomi Oliphant

Feb 24, 2018

Ruth “Naomi” Oliphant, 78, long-time Derby resident and retired Q Corporation employee, passed away on February 24, 2018 surrounded by her family at St Teresa Hospital in Wichita, KS after a brief illness. Naomi was born on January 11th, 1940 in Moran, Ks to Robert Porter and Anna Louise (Kennedy) Stewart. She was the youngest of eight children. She...

Beth Croxson

Beth Croxson

Feb 24, 2018

Esther Elizabeth "Beth" Croxson, 58, of Derby, formerly of Mulvane, loving sister and aunt, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Tuesday, February 27, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Wednesday, Derby Church of Christ, 225 N. Derby Ave., Derby. Beth is preceded in death by...

Roger Vilaysing

Roger Vilaysing

Feb 23, 2018

Roger Vilaysing, 67,of Garden City, died February 23, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Morn; daughters, Mary Vilaysing (Tim Kershner) of Hays, Sofia Cornfield (Alex) of Wichita, and Vanida Schmitt (Brandon) of Pierre, SD; brother, Duang Vilaysing (Jane) of Fresno, CA; 12 grandchildren. Visitation 9-8pm Friday, March 2, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Traditional Buddhist Service: 1:00pm...

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