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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Debra Kay Bailey
Oct 5, 2018
Derby – Bailey, Debra “Debbie” Kay
Debra passed away October 5, 2018 at the age of 63 after a brave year long battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Norton and Bette Lacey; and step dad, Jim Hutson; aunt, Alice Lorene Norton. Debbie is survived by her husband, Jim Bailey;...
Jimmy Bell
Oct 4, 2018
Derby – Jimmy C. Bell 73, passed away Thursday, October 4th, 2018.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Kathryn Lara and by his brother Robert.
He is survived by his two sons: Steed Bell, wife Julie and their kids Emily, Andrew and Allison; Cleet Bell, wife Kara...
Geraldine Ann Human
Oct 1, 2018
Geraldine Human, 83, retired registered nurse from St Francis Hospital, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2018. Geraldine was born on August 14, 1935, in rural Derby to Gerald and Lewellyn LeVelle. She married Dale Human on August 12, 1956. Geraldine loved many things which included God, family, friends, cooking, reading, and animals…especially her dogs. Her sewing skills knew...
Iris Janet Gay
Oct 1, 2018
Mulvane - Gay, Iris Janet
age 86, passed away Monday, October 1st, 2018. Graveside Service 1:00 pm Monday, October 8th, 2018 at Benton Cemetery, Benton, Kansas.
Roderic Kolbe
Sep 30, 2018
Roderick Peter Kolbe, age 71, of Derby, retired Department of Labor Criminal Investigator, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Private services will be held at a later date. Roderick is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Mary Ann Kolbe. Survivors include his spouse, William Bachman; brother, Paul (Maureen); sisters, Susan Tull (Barney) and Kathryn Khalife (Jean); 7...
Brian Gile
Sep 30, 2018
Derby - Gile, Brian David
39, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018.
Come and go visitation with his family will be Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 North Rock Road, Derby. No memorial service is planned.
Brian is survived by his...
Ruth E. Bode
Sep 29, 2018
Ruth E. Bode, 88, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born May 17, 1930 to Edward and Vina Roderick in Adamson, OK. Ruth was an award winning gardener and avid birdwatcher. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; and son, David Bode. Ruth is survived by her children, Don (Margaret) Bode, John (Linda) Bode, Donna...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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