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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Arvilla Mae Edwards

Arvilla Mae Edwards

May 21, 2017

Arvilla Mae Edwards passed away quietly May 21, 2017. She was born Sept 5, 1929 to Chester F. and Ona Mae Stever of Cassville, Mo. She was preceded in death by both parents; her brother, Ermal Stever (Nellie); and sister, Eunava Dilbeck (Lloyd). Arvilla is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Popp and husband Wayne of Wichita, KS; son, Dr....

Harold Russell Bishop

Harold Russell Bishop

May 20, 2017

Harold Russell Bishop, age 90, of Andover, retired Coleman Company employee, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, May 24, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 10:30 AM Thursday, May 25, 47th Street Church of Christ, 601 W. 47th St. S., Wichita. Harold is preceded in death by...

Carl L. Mcdowell

Carl L. Mcdowell

May 20, 2017

Carl L. McDowell, age 82, of Haysville, retired construction foreman, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. Visitation 10 AM - 4 PM Thursday, May 25, with family receiving friends 3-4 PM, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Graveside service 1 PM Friday, May 26, Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St., S. Carl is preceded in death by his parents,...

Wilbert James Simmons

Wilbert James Simmons

May 18, 2017

Wilbert James Simmons, age 85, of Mulvane, retired USAF SSGT, and retired Cessna employee, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017. Visitation1-8 PM Thursday, May 25, Funeral Service 10 AM Friday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 2 PM Friday, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Independence, KS. He is preceded in death by his stepson, Melvin Dean...

Hazel Ruth Gray

Hazel Ruth Gray

May 16, 2017

Hazel Ruth Gray, age 77, passed away May 16, 2017. A Memorial service will be held at 10:30am Friday, May 19th at The First Baptist Church, 125 S. Delos in Haysville. Hazel is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Winnie Lough. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; children, Cindy (John) Doyle, Steven (Heather) Gray, Randy Gray;...

Joyce Wade

Joyce Wade

May 14, 2017

Heaven,

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You will want to be gentle when caring for our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. This is not necessary as she only looks fragile as you will soon learn this is...

Walter Bramblett

Walter Bramblett

May 13, 2017

Walter “Walt” Bramblett, 81, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017. He was born February 27, 1936 to Troy and Odie Bramblett in Mt. Pleasant, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Susan Martinez; and step-son, Robert Davidson, Jr. Walt is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lora Lee Bramblett; children, Greg (Nancy) Bramblett, Debbie Bramblett,...

Hannelore Hansen

Hannelore Hansen

May 12, 2017

Hannelore Hansen, age 76, of Haysville, retired Spangles assistant manager, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017. No visitation. Funeral service 1 PM Wednesday, May 17, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Hannelore is preceded in death by her husband, Felton Victor Hansen. Survivors include her stepson, Michael Hansen, of Haysville; sister, Guntun Becher, of Germany; sister-in-law and brother-in-law,...

Roger Ehmke

Roger Ehmke

May 12, 2017

Roger “Bear” Ehmke, 73, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home. He was born May 8, 1944 to Lyle and Barbara Ehmke in Belle Plaine, KS. Bear was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a mechanical engineer at Boeing. He had a love and talent for crafting bikes and restoring cars. Bear was an...

Carmen Lenita Churchman

Carmen Lenita Churchman

May 11, 2017

Carmen LeNita Churchman, 85, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was born January 8, 1932 to Clyde and Matha (Williams) Rush in Bristow, OK. Carmen retired from Wesley Medical Center as a Registered Nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and children, Dianne and Christopher. Carmen is survived by her children, David Churchman, Daniel (Vicki)...

Patricia Lou Clark

Patricia Lou Clark

May 10, 2017

Patricia Lou Clark, 87, retired Insurance commercial lines analyst, died May 10, 2017. She is survived by her children, Dana Hayworth (Don) of Valley Center, Kim Simon of Wichita, Dane Clark (Debbie) of Park City, Ruth Evans (Jim) of Valley Center, Sherri Clark of Wichita; sister, Rena Armatas (Jim) of LaQuinta, CA; 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Patricia is preceded...

Darrel Dean Dameron

Darrel Dean Dameron

May 10, 2017

Darrel D. Dameron, 83, passed away May 10, 2017. Darrel served 4 years in the U.S. Navy, and was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Darline Goodnight Dameron; children Bryan (Melissa) Dameron, Chad (Kris) Dameron, Gary Barrett, and Karen Barrett-Carlile; sister Barbara Dameron (Mike) Graham; six grandchildren,...

Sue Nelson

Sue Nelson

May 9, 2017

Sue Nelson, age 72, passed away May 9, 2017. Visitation 1-8 Friday, May 12 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Funeral 10 am Saturday, May 13 at Mulvane United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by husband, Jerry Nelson; parents, Orlie and Edythe Loewen; and infant son, Jeffrey. Survivors: husband, Carl Nord; sons, Scott Nelson (Paige) and Steve Nelson (Amy); grandsons, Brett,...

Thelma Massions

Thelma Massions

May 8, 2017

Thelma D. Massions, age 92, retired Boeing employee, passed away May 8, 2017. She was a dedicated wife and mother and will be greatly missed.Visitation 1-8pm; family present 5-7pm Thursday, May 11, at Smith Mortuary – Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd; Recitation of the Rosary 10am; Funeral Mass 10:30am Friday, both at St. Mary Catholic Church 2300 E Meadowlark...

Michael Eugene Neice

Michael Eugene Neice

May 8, 2017

Neice, Michael Eugene

63 passed away Monday, May 8th, 2017. Visitation 2 to 6 pm, Sunday, May 14; funeral service 2:00 pm Monday, May 15, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Ronald, and brother, Steven. Survived by mother, Shirley Neice; sister Deborah (Lester) Seibert; niece...

Michael Eugene Neice

Michael Eugene Neice

May 8, 2017

Michael Eugene Neice, 63 passed away Monday, May 8th, 2017. Visitation 2 to 6 pm, Sunday, May 14; funeral service 2:00 pm Monday, May 15, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Ronald, and brother, Steven. Survived by mother, Shirley Neice; sister Deborah (Lester) Seibert; niece and nephew...

Mary Catherine Wood

Mary Catherine Wood

May 7, 2017

Mary Catherine Wood, age 82, passed away May 7, 2017. Catherine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a homemaker and long time Haysville resident with her husband of 64 yrs, Jim. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 5-7pm Thursday evening at Smith Mortuary - Haysville 7031 S. Broadway; Funeral 10AM Friday, May 12, at The Wichita Three...

Wanda Lee Holloway

Wanda Lee Holloway

May 7, 2017

Wanda Holloway, age 90, passed away May 7, 2017. Visitation 1-8 with the family present 5-7 Wednesday, May 10 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Funeral service 10am Thursday, May 11 at First Baptist Church - Haysville. She was preceded in death by two children: Luther Holloway, Jr (Jane) and Gary Holloway (Beth) and 11 siblings. Survivors: husband, Luther Holloway, Sr;...

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