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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Jessie Mackay

Jessie Mackay

May 4, 2018

Jessie Irene Noeller MacKay, 92, went to meet her Lord on May 4, 2018 at Lincoln County Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on December 14, 1925 southwest of Augusta, Kansas. She spent most of her life in the Augusta/Rose Hill area. She graduated from Rose Hill High School in 1942. Jessie married Harold Melvin MacKay in...

Daniel Ray "Duffy" Dearduff

Daniel Ray "Duffy" Dearduff

May 4, 2018

Daniel Ray "Duffy" Dearduff, age 72, of Haysville, retired owner and operator of Outback Bait and Tackle, and US Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. No Visitation. Memorial service 2 PM Thursday, May 10, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Audrey Dearduff; and his brother,...

Jean Kay Myers

Jean Kay Myers

May 3, 2018

Myers, Jean Kay 76, loving wife, mother, sister, grandma and great-grandma, passed away Thursday, May 3rd, 2018. She was born April 22nd, 1942, to Billy and Katherine Smith in Burlington, KS. Jean and Henry were married July 23rd, 1959, and had two children. She loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time in her flower beds. Jean loved...

N. Maudene Stinnett

N. Maudene Stinnett

May 3, 2018

N. Maudene Stinnett, 87, retired Stinnett Foundry co-owner, died May 3, 2018. Viewing: 3-8pm, Monday, May 7, 2018, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, with family present from 5-7pm. Funeral service: 10am Tuesday, Council Hill Christian Church, 1268 N. Seneca Rd., Peck, KS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wayne Wixon and Thelma Wixon; daughter, Deanna...

Steven "Steve" L. Greer

Steven "Steve" L. Greer

May 2, 2018

Haysville - Greer, Steven "Steve" L.

65, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

Visitation: Sunday, May 6, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family receiving friends from 5-7 at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Monday, May 7, 2018 at Haysville First Baptist Church 125 S...

Lonnie Royer

Lonnie Royer

May 2, 2018

Lonnie D. Royer, 76, retired insurance agent, died May 2, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Nita; children, Angela Norris (Greg), Kevin Royer (Glennita), Eddie Royer (Trina); 7 grandchildren; siblings, Leon Royer and Barbara Royer; and many dear friends. Lonnie was an avid Blue Dragon and KU fan and spent many hours enjoying the games with friends and...

Clarence William Mullen

Clarence William Mullen

May 2, 2018

Clarence William Mullen, age 89, retired USAF Chief Master Sargent, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, May 9 with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Thursday, both at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Clarence is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; parents, Herman and May Mullen; brothers, Leonard and...

Austin Helm

Austin Helm

May 2, 2018

Belle Plaine - Helm, Austin Martin

94, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He served in the Pacific on a LSM in the United States Navy, during WWII.

Austin was a dentist in Belle Plaine for 35 years, and was involved with the Belle Plaine School Board for many years. From his many...

Doris Shay

Doris Shay

Apr 28, 2018

Derby - Shay, Doris A. age 64, passed away April 28, 2018. A Funeral will be held 10AM Thursday, May 3rd at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kevin Shay; parents, Gerald and Darlene Atherton. Doris is survived by her siblings, Steven Atherton, Dennis Atherton, Marsha (Jim) Mason, Anita...

Evelyn Leck

Evelyn Leck

Apr 27, 2018

Mortuary visitation hours are 1 pm - 8 pm, with family present from 5-7p on Wednesday, at Smith Family

Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. KS. Funeral Services will be held

for Evelyn Darlene Leck Thursday, May 3rd, at 10 a.m. at the First

Baptist Church of Haysville with Pastor Jason Velotta, of...

Betty J. Pulliam

Betty J. Pulliam

Apr 26, 2018

Derby - Pulliam, Betty Jean age 92, passed away April 26, 2018. A military wife and mother, Past National President American Gold Star Mothers, a true patriot! Visitation 1-8pm, family present 6-7pm Monday evening; Celebration of Life 10am Tuesday, May 1st both at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415. N. Rock Rd. Graveside service to follow in Attica, Ks She is preceded...

Winford "Bud" Richardson

Winford "Bud" Richardson

Apr 26, 2018

Winford "Bud" Richardson, 96, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018. He was born February 24, 1922 to W.H."Bill" and Chlora (Baker) Richardson in St. John, KS. Bud retired from OTASCO after 40 years of service. He was the navigator on a Landing Ship Tank (LST764) in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Bud enjoyed playing golf, camping, hunting and fishing,...

Mary Lou Kopyscinski

Mary Lou Kopyscinski

Apr 26, 2018

Mary Lou Kopyscinski. age 83, of Derby, won her battle with Alzheimer's and went home to be with Jesus on April 26, 2018. Mary Lou was born February 16, 1935 in Wichita Falls, TX. She married Edward John Kopyscinski on July 16, 1955. They lived in Oklahoma, Spain, Massachusetts and Texas before retiring in Derby, KS. She is preceded...

Ramon Olmsted

Ramon Olmsted

Apr 25, 2018

Ramon M. Olmsted, 87, passed away April 25, 2018.

Visitation will be 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 5-7 Friday and Funeral 10am Saturday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby.

He was preceded in death by: son, Stephen and daughter, Mona Kay.

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Elaine Backman

Elaine Backman

Apr 25, 2018

Kansas City - Backman, Elaine C.

76, died quietly at her home in Kansas City, MO on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. She was born June 1, 1941 to Cecil and Ruth (Menoher) Smith in Wichita, KS. Elaine was a proud 1959 graduate of Wichita West High School. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, photography; and was particularly proud of...

Joan P. Winans

Joan P. Winans

Apr 25, 2018

Wichita - Winans, Joan, age 82, went to be with her Lord on April 25, 2018. Visitation 11am-1pm Monday, April 30th; Funeral 1pm that afternoon, both at Parkview Baptist Church, 3430 S. Meridian Wichita, KS 67217. Graveside service will be held at 11am Tuesday, at Girard Cemetery, Girard, KS. Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Winans;...

Scott Rogers

Scott Rogers

Apr 24, 2018

Wichita - Rogers, Scott, age 55, passed away April 24, 2018. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 6-8pm Friday, April 27; Funeral 2pm Saturday, both at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415 N.Rock Rd. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Twilla Rogers. Scott is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Krystal (Travis) Wells, Lindsey Rogers, Brandon Rogers (Cassie), Heather (Matt)...

Brian K. Minks

Brian K. Minks

Apr 23, 2018

Mulvane - Minks, Brian Keith 38, passed away Monday, April 23rd, 2018. He was devoted to all of his family. Brian never said no to a friend who needed help. Brian was a loving husband, father and son, he will be missed by many. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenneth McClure. Brian is survived by his...

Marty Williams

Marty Williams

Apr 22, 2018

Martin Joiner Williams, Jr., passed away in the early morning of April 22, 2018, in Derby, Kansas, at the age of 90 years young. He was born on August 20,1927, in Morristown, New Jersey, to Martin Joiner Williams, Sr. and Mary Magdalene (Tschudy) Williams.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Nan (Bradley)...

Dewie Glennie

Dewie Glennie

Apr 22, 2018

Dewie Lee Glennie, 90, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was a World War II Veteran.

Visitation: Friday, April 27, 2018, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to greet from 5-7 and Funeral 11:00 am Saturday, April 28, 2018, both at Smith Mortuary, Haysville.

He was preceded...

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