Albert Belveal
Jan 18, 2018
Haysville - Belveal, Albert Jr., 80, passed away Thursday, January 18th, 2018. Funeral service 2 pm, Wednesday, January 24, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway Haysville. Viewing one hour prior to service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edna and Albertus; and siblings, Robert, Ruth, and Evelyn. Survived by his children Alan (Laci) Belveal and Angie Day;...
Noma Joyce Payne
Jan 17, 2018
Derby - Payne, Noma J. age 78, passed away January 17, 2018. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesday evening at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral will be held 1pm Thursday, January 25th at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd in Derby. Noma is survived by her sons, Ronald Payne and Charles (Aislyn) Payne;...
Joshua Alex Howard
Jan 17, 2018
Rose Hill - Howard, Joshua Alex, age 26, passed away January 17, 2018. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 5-7pm Wednesday evening at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral 10 am, Thursday, January 25th, at Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rock Rd. Rose Hill, KS 67113. Josh is survived by his wife, Keisha; children, Cooper Alexander and...
Terri Lynn Johnson
Jan 16, 2018
Wichita - Johnson, Terri Lynn, 53, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
She was preceded in death by her parents
Terri is survived by her husband Bruce; children Brandy Evans, Tyler Johnson; grandchildren Alexia Gould, Skylar Evans, Tara Bolen, Raelynn Johnson; and brother Sonny Evans.
In lieu...
Diana Unkel
Jan 16, 2018
Derby-Unkel, Diana, age 65, passed away January 16, 2018. Diana was a lifelong resident of Derby, taught music at Swaney Elementary, the Derby 6th Grade Center, and was the pianist for the Derby High School choral program. She touched the lives of many students through music, taught private lessons, and served as the organist at Madison Avenue United Methodist...
Dennis Lee Tillemans
Jan 16, 2018
Dennis Lee Tillemans passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at St. Francis Regional Hospital with his family by his side. He was born November 1, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas to Paul E. and Rosa R. Tillemans.
Preceding Dennis in death was his father, Paul. Survived by his mother, Rosa, loving wife, Debra L (Ross) Tillemans,...
Glenda Godown
Jan 16, 2018
DERBY - Godown, Glenda Jo
75, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born May 11, 1942 in Wichita, KS. Glenda graduated from Emporia State University. She retired from USD 260 after a 50 year career as an elementary teacher. Glenda enjoyed reading, gardening, cooking for her family, and spending time with her friends. She was...
Bob Starr
Jan 14, 2018
Derby - Starr, Robert G. "Bob", 87, born March 17, 1930, passed away January 14, 2018 surrounded by his wife and children. Born to Elmer and Ida (Lyons) Starr and the youngest of five children. Robert married Maggie Scribner in 1955 in Wichita, KS and have two children, Linda and Robby. Bob was born and raised in Derby, Kansas...
Mattison Eve Futhey
Jan 14, 2018
Anthony - Futhey Mattison Eve, a beloved, beautiful and most loving person anyone could have ever known was released into heaven way too soon, January 14, 2018. She will be truly missed but never ever forgotten by anyone that was blessed to have truly known her.
Memorial service 10 am, Wednesday, January 24, at Rose...
Anna Allene Crain
Jan 14, 2018
A. Allene (Duncan) Crain, 94, died January 14, 2018. She married Donald Crain in 1942 and was a faithful wife to him. He preceded her in death in 2006. Allene was a wonderful cook and devoted homemaker She was a loving grandmother and made every one of them feel special. Allene had a strong faith and was a member...
Debbi Adams
Jan 14, 2018
Derby - Adams, Debbi, 59, passed away Sunday, January 14th, 2018. She was born November 9th, 1958 to Glenn Ripper and Edith Ripper in Garden City, Kansas. Debbi held being a member of the Wichita Air Capitol American Legion, post 401 dear to her heart. She was an integral part of it's getting it operational. She was preceded in...
Douglas Lee Baber
Jan 14, 2018
Andover - Baber, Douglas Lee
62, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018.
Celebration of Life: 10:30 am, Saturday, January 20, 2018 at The Venue at Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E Madison Ave Derby, KS 67037.
He was preceded in death by his father - Bill Baber.
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Fern Denney Nivens
Jan 12, 2018
Fern Nivens was a strong willed lady. Family was really important to her. She enjoyed family Sunday lunches and holiday get together. The family reunions were always large filling up the park in Springfield, Missouri. Fern enjoyed watching all the kids participate in sports and band. As her parents aged, she would visit them every weekend. On Memorial Day,...
Jerry Dale Gean
Jan 12, 2018
Jerry Dale Gean , age 66, of Mulvane, retired Technical Illustrator at Beech Aircraft, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, January 15, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 3 pm Tuesday, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S Woodlawn Blvd, Derby. Interment will follow at El Paso...
Catherine Reeves
Jan 11, 2018
Catherine Reeves, 82, retired Boeing Electrical Assembler, died January 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Dean; children, Cathy Pickett, Cynthia Howell, Ricky Reeves, Chris Reeves; sister, Jean Davis; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 3-8pm Monday. Funeral service: 10am Tuesday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service: 3pm Tuesday, Kanopolis (KS) Cemetery. View tribute...
Clarence D. Fitzwater
Jan 11, 2018
Clarence D. Fitzwater, 85, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Donna, TX. He was born February 21, 1932 to George and Mary (Thomas) Fitzwater in Argonia, KS. Clarence retired from the Aircraft Manufacturing Industry after working at Cessna and Boeing. He and Avola worked at El Dorado Lake for more than 25 years where they enjoyed teaching visitors...
William Leslie Sloan
Jan 11, 2018
William Leslie Sloan, age 85, of Belle Plaine, retired Beech Aircraft employee, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, January 15, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Tuesday, January 16, West Side Freewill Baptist Church, 3310 W MacArthur Rd, Wichita. Bill is preceded in death...
Minnie Marie Humbolt
Jan 10, 2018
Mulvane - Humbolt, Minnie Marie,
83, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
Visitation 2-6 pm, Sunday, January 14; funeral service 2:00 pm, Monday, January 15, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 North Rock Rd., Derby.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Humbolt; daughter Connie, parents Reas...
Randy Howard
Jan 10, 2018
Wichita - Howard, Jesse Rand
76, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018.
Visitation: Sunday, January 14th, 2018, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 1:00 pm, Monday, January 15th, 2018 at Westview Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and...
Asive Edward Reid "Pappy"
Jan 9, 2018
UDALL - Asive Edward "Pappy" Reid, age 76, retired Boeing Company tool and die maker and former Rock Island Rail Road switchman, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, January 15, with family greeting friends 5-7 pm, Funeral Service 1 pm Tuesday, January 16, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Asive is preceded in...
