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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Carl Frank Melton

Carl Frank Melton

Jun 11, 2017

Melton, Carl, 85, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born January 2, 1932 to Frank and Ninnie (Nicely) Melton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Carl is survived by his wife, Clarine Melton; children, Carlene (Gary) Bennett, Cheryl (Terry) White, and Cory Melton; grandchildren, Dakota, Montana and Tacoma Bennett, Shelby (Tyler) Fitzer, Jared White, Alie...

Winona Mae Vail

Winona Mae Vail

Jun 11, 2017

Winona Mae Vail. age 79, of Mulvane, retired Boeing Company office clerk, former First National Bank employee, passed away Sunday, June 11th, 2017. Visitation 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 14th, with family greeting friends 6 to 7 PM; Funeral Service 10:00 am, Thursday, June 15, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Winona was born...

Julie Ann Olivas

Julie Ann Olivas

Jun 11, 2017

Wichita - Olivas, Julie Ann

59, social worker for United Health Care, died Sunday, June 11th, 2017.

She is preceded in death by her parents, L.D and Lucille Seamster; brother, Kevin Seamster.

Julie is survived by her husband, Ramon; sons, Steve Ryan (Robin), Scott Ryan; daughter, Nancy Monje; brother, Robert Seamster; 10 grandchildren;...

Charles Kincaid Adams

Charles Kincaid Adams

Jun 10, 2017

Charles Kincaid Adams, age 71 passed away June 10, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 2pm, Thursday, June 15, at Smith Mortuary – Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Lola Belle Adams; 3 brothers. Charles is survived by his wife, Sandy; children, Caid Adams, Stacey (Carl) Hall; 7 grandchildren....

Vicki Lynn Sloas

Vicki Lynn Sloas

Jun 10, 2017

Park City - Sloas, Vicki Lynn

Age 66, retired owner and operator of Better Than New Upholstery Shop, passed away Saturday, June 10th, 2017. No visitation. Memorial service 2 pm Saturday, June 17, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Vicki is a 1969 graduate of Wichita Heights High School. She is preceded in death by her...

Bonnie Marie Grisamore

Bonnie Marie Grisamore

Jun 9, 2017

Grisamore, Bonnie M., 91, passed away Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born October 11, 1925 to Edward and Marie (Chadd) Pundsack in Great Bend, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milo; and children, Francis Grisamore and Yolanda Grisamore. Bonnie is survived by her children, Cody Grisamore, Denise Southwick, Penny Grisamore, and Dawn Funston; grandchildren, Tobie...

Ronald Dean Lundry

Ronald Dean Lundry

Jun 7, 2017

Lundry, Ronald Dean, 52, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was preceded in death by his Father Donald Lundry. Ronald is survived by his wife Katalin; sons Derick Lundry, Brandon Lundry, Cameron Lundry, Jayden Lundry; daughter Danielle Williams; mother Gwendolyn Lundry; siblings Roger Lundry, Clarence Lundry, Teresa Lankford; and 11 grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, June 10, from 5:00 pm...

Norma Joyce Yocom

Norma Joyce Yocom

Jun 3, 2017

Derby - Yocom, Norma Joyce

79, died Saturday, June 3, 2017.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dean and Lois McKee; brother, Dick and Donald McKee; sister, Wilma Jean Bray.

Norma is survived by her husband, Gerald; sons, Steve YOcom, Greg Yocom (Sheila); grandson, Broc Yocom; brother-in-law, Roger Yocom (Glenda); sister-in-law,...

Tawnya Sue Schmeidler-Kearns

Tawnya Sue Schmeidler-Kearns

Jun 2, 2017

Wichita - Schmeidler-Kearns, Tawnya Sue

34, died Friday, June 2nd, 2017. Tawnya is survived by her mother and step-father, Nancy Unruh-Francisco (Bob); father and step-mother, Doug Schmeidler (Kelly); brothers, Chris Schmeidler (Brooke), Robert Schmeidler; grandmother, Joan Schmeidler; niece, Marlee Schmeidler. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, James "Smiley" Schmeidler and Raymond "Dutch" and Vera Unruh....

Elfriede Mikkelsen

Elfriede Mikkelsen

Jun 1, 2017

Mikkelsen Elfriede, age 78, passed away Thursday, June 1st, 2017. No service will be held. Survivors: children, Jutta Rogalski, Jörg Rogalski (Robyn) and Barbara Mikkelsen; four grandchildren, Brandon Rogalski, Hannah Rogalski, Aidan Stubby, Emma Stubby; and four great grandchildren.

Norris A. Thomson

Norris A. Thomson

May 30, 2017

Norris A. Thomson, 86, retired Educator, died May 30, 2017. Survivors include his wife, June; children, Reola Holdaway, Herb Thomson, Sandy Pittman (Steve); siblings, Vaden Thomson (Patsy), Eddyth Feder (Bill); 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Chris Andrews. Viewing: 2-8pm today, Thursday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca with family present to greet friends...

Karla J. Hamilton

Karla J. Hamilton

May 30, 2017

Karla Jean Hamilton, 64, beloved Momma and Grandma entered into her heavenly home on May 30, 2017. Visitation 1-8 P.M. Friday, with family present 5 to 8 P.M.; funeral service 10:00 A.M. Saturday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Preceded in death by her father, Edward Jurgensen. Survivors include daughters Tammy (Chris) Greiving and Heather...

Richard Lee Adams

Richard Lee Adams

May 28, 2017

Richard "Rich" Lee Adams, 83, retired U. S. Army Chief Warrant Officer, died May 28, 2017. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Rodriguez. Survivors include his wife, Naomi; sons, Doug Adams (Terri) of Wichita, Mark Adams (Tessa) of Derby; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth Adams (Pam) of Andover, Wanda Janzen (Bill) of West Plains, MO....

Robert Allan Woodward

Robert Allan Woodward

May 28, 2017

Robert A. Woodward, age 56, passed away May 28, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Kathryn Woodward; siblings, Kathy Elliott, Gregory Woodward: Grandchild Crystal Hinkel. Robert is survived by his children, Robert J. Woodward, Weston Z. Woodward (Brandi Pierce), Miranda (Leland) Hinkel; grandchildren, Jordan Beach, Cyaira Peirce, Madison Thomas, Devon Thomas, Leland J. Hinkel;...

Mary J. Calton

Mary J. Calton

May 26, 2017

Mary J. Calton, 63, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Memorial service 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 10, at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. She was preceded in death by infant twins Michael and Michelle Reppond, son Craig Allen Barrett, and parents John and Doris Senski. Survived by children Mary (Bill) Andrews and Ronie (Crystal) Reppond; grandchildren William, Jaxon, Mary, Christian, Sarah,...

Koob

Koob

May 26, 2017

Martha Gehrer, age 86, passed away May 26, 2017. Visitation 1-8 Tuesday with the family present from 6-8 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Rosary 10 am and Mass 10:30 am Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Derby. Preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Gehrer; daughter, Kathy M. Gehrer, and six siblings. Survivors: children, Mike (Jeannie) Gehrer, Mary (David) Fulton,...

Sarah Christine Kimball

Sarah Christine Kimball

May 25, 2017

Sarah Christine Kimball, age 73, of Derby, passed away Thursday, May 25th, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation 1 PM to 8 PM, Tuesday, May 30th, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby. Funeral Service 11:00 am, Wednesday, May 31st, Derby Church of the Nazarene, 840 N. Woodlawn Derby. Christine is...

Cleta A. Parks

Cleta A. Parks

May 25, 2017

Cleta A. (Quinton) Parks, 82, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 25, 2017. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, at Riverside Christian Church, 1001 Litchfield. Cleta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-randmother, sister, and friend. She worked as a jailer/dispatcher for Butler County Sheriff, at Learjet, and Simplex Time Recording. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

William Wallingford

William Wallingford

May 25, 2017

William Wallingford, 86, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. Funeral Service 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 27, at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Preceded in death by wife Katherine Wallingford; daughter Paula Adams, son Robert Wallingford; four brothers, and three sisters. Survived by Children Rhonda (David) Wehmeyer, Don Wallingford,...

Mary Beth Aimes

Mary Beth Aimes

May 24, 2017

Mary Beth Aimes,77, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Thursday; funeral service 1:00 p.m. Friday, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Mulvane area, and a member of the MOOSE Lodge in Wichita. Preceded in death by a son, Brian Tilson. Survived by husband Robert Aimes; children...

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