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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Erika Nestor

Erika Nestor

Apr 2, 2018

Erika "Ricky" K. Nestor, 86, beloved mother, grandmother "Oma", and animal rescuer, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018. She was born December 14, 1931 to Jakob and Paula (Deis) Cavalar in Ramstein, Germany. Erika was a supportive wife, proud of her military husband, and a loving mother who will be remembered for her kindness, compassion, and for putting others...

George Hayworth

George Hayworth

Apr 2, 2018

George Charles Hayworth was born August 17, 1923 in Stella, Missouri to George and Lizzie Hayworth. As a child, his family moved to Dodge City, Kansas where his father was the foreman of a ranch on the Cimarron River. His mother helped cook for the ranch men. The school teacher lived at the ranch. When old enough to attend...

Dorothy Johnson

Dorothy Johnson

Apr 2, 2018

Dorothy Mae (English) Johnson was born March 18, 1923 to Randolph and Cordelia English in Laurinburg, North Carolina. She passed away at Glen Carr House on April 2, 2018 at the age of 95. Dorothy was the next to the youngest of nine children and the last of the living siblings. She grew up in Laurinburg, NC and graduated...

Jacque Phillips

Jacque Phillips

Apr 2, 2018

Mulvane - Phillips, Jacqueline Sue

60, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her Parents,John and Myrtle Partridge; Sister, Pat Collins.

Jacque is survived by her husband, Gary Phillips; children, Nicky Phillips and Jan Koester (Scott), Richard Phillips, Jeffrey Phillips, Stephanie George, Chad Phillips...

Sophie Wing

Sophie Wing

Mar 30, 2018

Sophie “Lucy” Rose Rudio Wing, was born on January 4, 1925 in Huntley, Montana, she peacefully passed from this life at age 93 on March 30, 2018 in Derby, Kansas after a short illness. During her lifetime Sophie had quite a list of accomplishments. She was raised on a farm as a Montana cowgirl. She served in the Navy...

Patsy O. Thomson

Patsy O. Thomson

Mar 30, 2018

Patsy O. Thomson, 81, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered Heaven on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was born September 16, 1936 in Perryton, TX.

Patsy cared for her family, decorated homes, and crafted award-winning quilts. She enjoyed singing in church choirs.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jeanne E. Bryan

Jeanne E. Bryan

Mar 30, 2018

Jeanne E. Bryan, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, March 30, 2018. Jeanne was born on November 19, 1929 in Beloit, Wisconsin. She was the second born of three children, sister Donna Demos and brother Jack Chatsey. Jeanne grew up in Belot, Wisconsin. After graduating from high school she met the love of her life in Washington,...

Paula F. Harder-Rymon

Paula F. Harder-Rymon

Mar 29, 2018

Haysville - Harder-Rymon, Paula Frances 81, died Thursday, March 29th, 2018. She was born to Paul and "Pat" Mason in Dodge City, Kansas. She loved to crochet and knit, she participated in Crochet for Charity, Period of Purple Crying through the Women's Service League, made pediatric IV covers and neonatal hats. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Betty Dall

Betty Dall

Mar 29, 2018

Derby – Dall, Betty L. (Ziegler), age 92, passed away March 29, 2018. A memorial graveside service will be held 4pm Friday, April 6, 2018 at El Paso Cemetery, 700 E. Kay St in Derby. She is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; children, Jim Dall, Cheryl Holder, Randy Dall; daughter–in-law, Kay Dall; siblings, Byron, Floyd “Bud”, and...

Wilma M. Ross

Wilma M. Ross

Mar 28, 2018

Mulvane - Ross, Wilma Marie

Age 97, passed away Wednesday, March 28th, 2018 in Emporia, Kansas. Wilma was born on July 7, 1920 in Abilene, Kansas. She graduated from Kansas State Agricultural College with a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics. Shortly after marrying, Wilma and husband Millard Ross, moved to Mulvane, Kansas, where they purchased and ran...

Lenard Holford

Lenard Holford

Mar 27, 2018

Haysville - Holford Jr., Lenard Lonzo, age 70, passed away March 27, 2018. Born in Wetumka, Oklahoma, Lenard was the beloved husband of Marilyn. He was a loving father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents Lenard Sr. and Agnes. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn;...

Ruby Lindabury

Ruby Lindabury

Mar 26, 2018

Mulvane - Lindabury, Ruby

78, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018.

Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lindabury and her siblings, Wilma Linningham, Roy, Don Rex, Lester, William, and Louis Sloan.

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Levita F. (Wilks) Smith

Levita F. (Wilks) Smith

Mar 26, 2018

Levita F. (Wilks) Smith, 85, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. She was born April 14, 1932 to Vernon and Lavon (Hinshaw) Wilks in Rose Hill, KS. Levita worked as a lead records clerk at Boeing for 17 years. She was a huge college basketball fan, especially KU and WSU. Levita enjoyed her trips to the casino. She was...

Paul M. Kuhel

Paul M. Kuhel

Mar 26, 2018

Paul M. Kuhel, 67, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018. He was born September 1, 1950 in Chicago, IL. Paul loved crafting furniture out of wood. He retired from Occidental Chemicals (formerly Vulcan Materials) after nearly 40 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; brothers, George and Richard. Paul is survived by his wife of 10...

Peggy Jean Dwire

Peggy Jean Dwire

Mar 26, 2018

Derby - Dwire, Peggy Jean

65, passed away Monday, March 26th, 2018. She was born December 11th, 1952, in Concordia, KS to Arnold and Elfrieda Lohmeyer. Peggy grew up on a farm outside of Palmer, KS where her family raised St. Bernards and had a dairy farm. She was involved in 4-H and an active member at...

Geraldine "Gerry" Massie

Geraldine "Gerry" Massie

Mar 25, 2018

Lenexa - Geraldine “Gerry” G. Massie,

85, longtime Wichita resident died March 25, 2018 in Lenexa, Kansas. She was born November 22, 1932 in Wellington, Kansas to Violet Kaiser Henderson and John Wesley Henderson. Gerry was a graduate of Wichita East High School and Wichita State University. She was employed by The Boeing Company and...

Leroy Crook

Leroy Crook

Mar 22, 2018

Leroy Robert Crook, died March 22, 2018 at the age of 99.. Viewing: 2-8pm today, Friday, with family present from 6-8pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service: 2pm Saturday, March 24, 2018, also at the mortuary. Survivors: children, Joyce Freel (Richard), Marian Bolen, Robert Crook (Paula), Don Crook, Rebekah Weaverling (Doug), Daniel Crook (Paula), Lorene Watkins (Kevin),...

Esther Henry

Esther Henry

Mar 21, 2018

Esther L. Henry, 93, died March 21, 2018. Viewing: 3-8 today, Friday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service: 10am Saturday, St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson, Wichita. She is preceded in death by her parents, Moses and Rosa Lamone; husband, Richard Henry; and 6 siblings. Survivors: sister, Mona Kaleel; nieces, Susan Lamone, Karen Morrissey, Dana Priebe;...

Donald Bough

Donald Bough

Mar 21, 2018

Donald Ray bough, age 57, of Wichita, Amerit Fleet Solutions mechanic, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday, March 25, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 1 pm Monday, March 26, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. Donald is preceded in death by his father, Junior; brother, Chuck; and sister, Carol Thompson. Survivors...

Carl Valentine

Carl Valentine

Mar 17, 2018

Rose Hill - Valentine, Carl Wayne

87, died Saturday, March 17th, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his wife Elma Jean.

Carl is survived by his children: Mark Valentine, Cristy McCluggage, Carl Harvey; grandchildren, Angela Harvey and Jason Harvey.

Graveside Service: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 at Douglass Cemetery....

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