Bob Brown
Sep 2, 2017
Robert L. (Bob) Brown, age 82, retired road superintendent for Riverside Township and farmer, died September 2, 2017. Bob is survived by caregiver and friend, Marilyn Miller; her children, Lloyd (Debbie) Miller, LeTina Miller; grandson, Zachary (Faith) Miller; his children and their families in Iowa. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-8pm, Friday, September 8th at Smith Mortuary...
Barbara Jean Shapel
Sep 2, 2017
Barbara J. Shapel, 79, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017. She was born January 23, 1938 to Ernest and Isabell (Burnett) Forshee in Wichita, KS. Barbara owned Barbara's Alterations at her residence in west Wichita for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, James Shapel. Barbara is survived by her children, Phil (Connie)...
John Edward Nelson
Aug 31, 2017
John E. Nelson, 60, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017. He was born March 12, 1957 to Charles and Willie (Allred) Nelson in El Dorado, KS. John worked as an Engineering Technician for the Geology Department of KDOT. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Duane Nelson. John is survived by his sister, Kathy Leonard; niece,...
Ernest Loren Chrisco
Aug 30, 2017
Derby - Chrisco, Ernest Loren, 87, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Ernest was a retired US Air Force MSgt.
Funeral service 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 5, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N.Rock Rd. Derby. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Augusta.
He was...
Marciele Hicks
Aug 30, 2017
Marciele Hicks, 95, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017. She was born July 8, 1922 to Francis and Estella (McCune) McCluggage in Rose Hill, KS. Marciele was known for her wonderful cooking, beautiful smile, and cheerful attitude. She was a incredible grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leslie Hicks; and all 5 of her siblings....
Thomas J Dupler
Aug 29, 2017
Derby - Dupler, Thomas J
68, retired Senior Master Sergeant, with 21 years of service in the United States Air Force, passed away August 29, 2017. Visitation: Sunday, September 10, 2017, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Memorial Graveside Service: 10:00 am, Monday, September 11, 2017 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Winfield, Kansas.
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George Frederick Abel
Aug 28, 2017
George was born August 25, 1929 to John Henry and Jessie Bell Abel in Burr Oak, Kansas and passed away August 28, 2017 in Derby, Kansas.
He graduated from Burr Oak High School in 1947. He began his construction career following graduation.
George married Caryl Louise Dillon on January 20, 1950...
Arnold "Arnie" Ruhter
Aug 28, 2017
Arnold N. "Arnie" Ruhter, age 94, of Wichita, loving husband, father, grandfather, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, August 31, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral service 10 am Friday, September 1, TAAG Church, 20700 W. Kellogg, Goddard. Arnie is preceded in death by his parents, Emil...
Esther Olinda Jaramillo
Aug 27, 2017
Derby - Jaramillo, Esther Olinda
90, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017.
Visitation, Tuesday, August 29th, 2017, 1:00pm - 8:00pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby
Address 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037.
Funeral, Wednesday, August 30th, 2017, 2:00pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby
Address 1415 N. Rock Rd....
Jerald "Jerry" Wallingford
Aug 27, 2017
Jerald “Jerry” Wallingford, age 85, passed away August 27, 2017. Jerry retired from Boeing after 37 years as an NC Programmer. He also served in the Korean War. Jerry is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary; children, Jeryl (John) Hendricks, Tammy (Mike) Rosales, Jodi (Wes) McGregor; son in-law, Mark Murphy; grandchildren, Jeremy, Jenna, Tyler, Mallory, Melissa, Whitney,...
Roy Sherman Wheeler
Aug 25, 2017
Roy Wheeler was born on November 6th, 1931 in Western Grove, Arkansas and went home to the Lord on August 25th, 2017 in Wichita, Kansas.
Roy grew up on his parents' farm in Western Grove, Arkansas. In 1949 he went to Ozark Bible College, in Joplin, MO to play basketball but while there he became...
Re'Ana Marie Mekaeil
Aug 25, 2017
Derby - Mekaeil, Re'Ana Marie
9, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. She was a fourth grader at Park Hill Elementary School.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 30, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 6-8 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, August 31, 2017...
Norma Lee Roll
Aug 23, 2017
Norma Lee Johnson Roll passed away August 23, 2017. She was born in Matfield Green, Kansas. September 30, 1932. Parents Austin M. and Mildred N. Crowell Johnson. She worked twenty nine and a half years as secretary/book keeper for the Kansas Geological Society and was a member of Douglas Avenue Assembly of God. Preceded in death by husband, Floyd...
Donna Kaye Pendlay
Aug 23, 2017
Arkansas City - Pendlay, Donna Kaye
62, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017.
Visitation: Monday, August 28th, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family to receive friends from 5-7 at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037. Graveside Service: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Burrton...
Scott Kalinowski
Aug 21, 2017
Rose Hill - Kalinowski, Scott Lee, 46, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017.
Scott's family will host a celebration of life service 1:30 p.m., Friday, August 25, at 330 E. Waller, Rose Hill (the home of Mike and Shelly Sackett). It will certainly reflect his love of music and the New England Patriots.
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Alice Clarice Petersen
Aug 21, 2017
Alice Clarice Ivey-Petersen was born on December 2,1960, in Greenville, South Carolina. At the age of 7, her family moved to California, where she lived until she graduated from Hemet High School in 1978. She then traveled, here to Wichita. For 16 years she had her own business, where she loves and cared for 51 children. When she chose...
Mike J Schmidt
Aug 21, 2017
Haysville - Schmidt, Mike Joseph
88, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 23, 2017, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm with the family present from 6-8 pm at Smith Mortuary, Haysville 7031 S. Broadway Haysville, Kansas 67060. Funeral Service: 3:00 pm, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at First Baptist Church., Haysville....
Jane Lewis
Aug 21, 2017
Allie Jane (Meredith) Lewis
September 27, 1918 - August 21, 2017,
went to her heavenly home on Monday, surrounded by her children. She is preceeded in death by her parents, siblings, husband, L.D. Lewis, and daughter-in-law Donna Lewis. She is survived by her sons, Larry (Jeanne), Curtis, Steve (Karen), daughter Marilyn (Gene) Fields; 9 grandchildren;...
Barbara S. Eckhart
Aug 20, 2017
Barbara Eckhart, age 77, was received into the open arms of Jesus August 20, 2017. A Memorial service will be held at 3pm Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Smith Mortuary – Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd, with visitation prior to service from 1-3pm. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bennet and Aileene Riley; brother, Thomas Riley. Barbara...
Barbara J. Ashby
Aug 19, 2017
Barbara J. Ashby, nee Vaught, aged 79, died at St. Paul’s Home in Belleville, Illinois, on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Barbara was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on January 29, 1938, and grew up in Kokomo, Indiana. She graduated from Kokomo High School in 1956. She was secretary of her senior class and enjoyed attending many class reunions over...
