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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

John Patrick Brack

John Patrick Brack

Aug 17, 2017

John was called home by our Creator on August 17, 2017. He was born August 5, 1958 in El Dorado, KS. John lived in various places including Missouri, Arizona, and Kansas throughout his childhood, and later moved to South Korea with his parents as a young adult. Returning to the U.S. in 1982, he made Kansas his home. While...

Sherry Harp

Sherry Harp

Aug 16, 2017

Sharon G. “Sherry” Harp, age 69, passed away August 16, 2017. Sherry is survived by her husband, Milton “Pete”; sons, Brad (Amber) Harp, Brent (Jolene) Harp; 9 grandchildren, Kaleb, Phoenix, Christian, Kohl, Braidyn, Alex, Bryce, Morgan, Mason; 2 great-grandchildren, Blake, Kyler; 5 sister in laws; 2 brother in laws; aunts, Joy Dockery, Jane McCarty; uncle, Raymond Henderson. She is...

Michael Charles Mendenhall

Michael Charles Mendenhall

Aug 14, 2017

Mendenhall, Michael Charles, 70, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, August 14, 2017.

He was born April 24, 1947, to RC and Katherine (Jones) Mendenhall, who preceded him in death. Mike was an avid motorcycle flat track racer and fan.

Michael is survived by his wife, Nancy (Hjort);...

Dorothy Mae Rork

Dorothy Mae Rork

Aug 14, 2017

Rork, Dorothy Mae, 95, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017.

Visitation Wednesday, August 16, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby. Private family service on Thursday.

She was preceded in death by her husband Victor and son Tony Rork.

Dorothy...

Bethel Holder

Bethel Holder

Aug 11, 2017

Derby - Holder, Bethel

62, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Visitation: Monday, August 14, 2017, from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Tuesday, August 15, 2017 both at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037. Bethel is survived by her husband, Mike Holder and brother, Max Patrick (Perrine). In...

Daniel Ivan Juarez

Daniel Ivan Juarez

Aug 10, 2017

Daniel Ivan, Juarez, Jr., Umpah - Pah - Hunga, "First Elk", 6 year old son of Kelci Ware and Daniel Juarez, Sr., passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, August 13, with recitation of the Rosary at 6 pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 am Monday, August 14, St. Jude Catholic Church, 3130...

James Floyd Cone

James Floyd Cone

Aug 9, 2017

Derby - Cone, James Floyd

62, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017. No services are planned. James is survived by his wife, Kristen Cone; children, Brian Paul Cone and Cherice Cone; several grandchildren.

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Robert Lewis Zamorano

Robert Lewis Zamorano

Aug 8, 2017

Robert "Bobby" L. Zamorano, 74, left this world and joined his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Maxine Zamorano. Survivors include his wife, Carol; children, Michelle Urbano (Oscar), James Zamorano, Paul Zamorano (Rachel), and Amy Zamorano (Joe Romero); sisters, Judith Shay and Kathy Luong; 7 grandchildren, Devon Urbano,...

Frank T Ramsey

Frank T Ramsey

Aug 8, 2017

Wichita - Ramsey, Frank T

72, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. Memorial Service: 2:00 pm, Friday, August 11, 2017 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. He was preceded in death by his mother Lola Ramsey and his daughter, Natalie Ramsey. Frank is survived by his wife, Billie Ramsey; daughter, Tiffany Brown (Mike); two grandchildren, Nicholas Ramsey and Adam...

Doran Leon Waugh

Doran Leon Waugh

Aug 5, 2017

Doran Leon Waugh, 93, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was born July 4, 1924 to Roy and Hazel (Beard) Waugh in Kiowa, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Betty; daughters, Collette Waugh and Trudy Hady; grandson, Brian Sands; great-great granddaughter, Justina Martindale; 5 brothers; and 1 sister. Doran is survived by his children,...

Jean Leslie Marley

Jean Leslie Marley

Aug 4, 2017

Jean L. Marley was born November 4, 1927. She passed away Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 89. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cecil in 2011; granddaughter, Jenny Marley in 2011. Survivors include her children, Cheryl (Stephen) Knoblauch, Steven (Janet) Marley, Cindy (Roy) Elliott; sister, Margaret O'Kuma; 8 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great...

Lorraine Cox

Lorraine Cox

Aug 4, 2017

Lorraine Cox, 91, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. She was born December 21, 1925 to Earl and Mabel (Wilbur) Olmstead in Udall, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Betty Lee Olmstead and Paul Wayne Olmstead. Lorraine is survived by her husband of 71.5 years, Hubert; daughters, Janet (David) Carr and Coleen Middaugh; granddaughters,...

George Buche

George Buche

Aug 3, 2017

Derby - Buche, George, Jr., 90, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. He was born March 30, 1927 to Louise and George Buche, Sr. in Mulberry, Kansas. He graduated from Mulberry High School in 1945, then enlisted in the Navy Sea Bees. After his discharge from the Navy , he attended meat cutting school at Toledo, Ohio. His first...

Jay Lee "Lacey Jade" Browning

Jay Lee "Lacey Jade" Browning

Aug 1, 2017

Wichita - Browning, Jay Lee,

49, passed away Tuesday, August 1st, 2017.

Visitation 1-8 p.m. Friday; funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 5, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Wayne Browning, brother Robert Wayne Browning, Jr., and his grandparents.

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Bert L White

Bert L White

Aug 1, 2017

Bert L White, at 86, Bert passed away Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 after a short battle with cancer. He was born on November 27, 1930 to Johnathon and Minnie White in Gridley Kansas. Bert lived his life around faith, family and friends. He enjoyed his grandkids, great grandkids, camping, hunting, fishing, gardening, watching sports and traveling. A proud Marine...

Ardellee Mona Coons

Ardellee Mona Coons

Aug 1, 2017

Ardellee Mona Coons, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the home of her son and his wife in Lawrence, KS. She was born September 16, 1922 in Pittsburg, KS to Martin John Utermoehlen and Amanda Edna Alma Rohr. Memorial service: 11 am, Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church of Derby. Mrs. Coons was a retired...

Cynthia L. Ward Skaggs M.D.

Cynthia L. Ward Skaggs M.D.

Aug 1, 2017

Cynthia Leigh Ward Skaggs was born in Kansas City, KS on Nov. 5, 1958 to Dr. James and Donna Ward. She was the first of four daughters. Cindy grew up in Belleville, KS where her father was a family doctor. She loved riding along with her father for house calls and would proudly carry her father’s black medical bag....

Doris L. Ahrens

Doris L. Ahrens

Jul 31, 2017

Doris L. Ahrens, 82, was received into the open arms of Jesus on Monday, July 31, 2017. Doris was born in Higden, AR and grew up in Morenci, AZ. She met and married the love of her life, Don, in Long Beach, CA and spent many years together with their growing family in Phoenix, AZ. The family moved to...

Phillip Roscoe Fisher

Phillip Roscoe Fisher

Jul 31, 2017

Phillip Roscoe Fisher, Jr., age 80, retired co-owner Phil and Jack Janitorial Service, passed away Monday, July 31st, 2017. Visitation 1-8 pm Thursday, August 3, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 am Friday, August 4, Revival Way Mission, 9327 E. 42nd St. N. Graveside service 3 pm Friday, Argonia Cemetery, Argonia,...

Winton Lloyd Crown

Winton Lloyd Crown

Jul 30, 2017

Crown, Winton Lloyd, 96, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017.

Funeral service 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 7, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca.

He had a long career as an administrator in Wichita Public Schools. He was also very active in Kiwanis and West Douglas Church of Christ.

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