John Paul Allen
Jan 28, 2018
John Paul Allen passed away on Sunday, January 28 in the loving arms of his wife. John was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on May 1, 1941. After graduating from Saint Mary’s of the Plains in Dodge City, he married Mary Ann Gunzelman.
After working in hospital administration for 5 years, he worked the rest of...
Marlene Elizabeth Fether
Jan 27, 2018
Marlene Elizabeth Fether, age 80, of Haysville, retired Kelly Manufacturing employee, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, February 1, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 2 pm Friday, February 2, First Christian Church, 7465 S. Meridian, Haysville. Marlene is preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth...
Hugh Murphy Hunter
Jan 26, 2018
Hugh Murphy Hunter, 75, retired owner of Hunter Painting, died Jan. 26, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cherrie; parents, Joe and Sybil Hunter; sisters, Annie Moolhuysen and Thelma Hampton. Survivors: children, Shirley Mamoth (Stan), Sheila Busey (Gavin), Joe Hunter (Sherrie) and Tammy Meneses; brothers, Gerald Hunter and Robert Hunter; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 3-8pm...
T. Isabelle Smart
Jan 25, 2018
Isavelle "Izzy" Van Petten – Smart, 93, died January 25, 2018. Visitation is Tuesday, January 30 from 1-8 PM with family receiving friends from 5-7 PM at Smith Mortuary, Rock Road, Derby. Services to be at 10 AM, Wednesday, January 31 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 South Woodlawn, Derby. Internment following at Derby El Paso Cemetery. Isabelle was...
Larry Leon Patterson
Jan 25, 2018
Larry Leon Patterson, 83, retired Bombardier Liaison Engineering manager, died January 25, 2018. Larry enjoyed his summers at Table Rock Lake with his family and friends. He loved camping and boating. Larry also loved watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they grew up. Viewing: 2-8pm Tuesday, January 30, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby with family present to...
Louise Lowella Newell
Jan 25, 2018
Louise Lowella Newell, 83, of Derby, homemaker, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. Visitation 1- 8 pm Monday, January 29, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary, 10 am Tuesday, January 30, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 am, both at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. She...
Nathan Mercer
Jan 23, 2018
Derby - Mercer, Nathan, 22, passed away Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018. He marched to the beat of his own drum, and was a dreamer with a huge heart. Nathan often talked about being a writer, he enjoyed playing D&D, anime, and debating about practically anything. He was huge gun rights activist, and was passionate about guns. He loved his...
Albert Eugene Johnson
Jan 22, 2018
Albert "Gene" Johnson, 66, lead maintenance electrician at Spirit Aerosystems, passed away January 22, 2018. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra "Soni" Johnson; children, Craig (Ann), Jamiee (Jeff), Billiee and Kelsiee; grandchildren, Shelbi, Lane, Kile, Chase, Blake, Lexie, Lillie, Allison, Braeden and Madyson. A gathering...
Frank Schmidt
Jan 22, 2018
Franklin "Frank" Schmidt,81, passed away peacefully at home Monday January 22,2018. He was born to Julius and Anna Schmidt November 3, 1936. Frank served as a liaison officer with NATO during the Cuban Missile Crisis. While in training for the Air Force, he met Glenda Nelson. They married July 18,1964, and had four children Julie, Brian, Heather and Christopher....
Suzan Barbara Williams
Jan 18, 2018
Suzan Barbara Williams, 70, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born January 10, 1948 to Ray and Betty (Lindquist) Williams in Chicago, IL. Sue was a loving mother and passionate gal who loved to laugh, loved her dog, Midnight, loved cruising in the Caribbean, and loved to play the slots. And one of her greatest joys the...
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...
