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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
...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
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.
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
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
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
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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Heather L Gilbert
Jul 30, 2017
Heather Linn Gilbert, age 40, of Wichita, homemaker, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, August 27, from 3 pm to 6 pm at Kiwanis Park, 5101 W. 2nd St. She is preceded in death by her father, Leon Gashler; stepfather, Richard Wenzel; grandparents, Leo and Anna Gashler and Raymond Kowalke....
Diana Lynn Reel
Jul 30, 2017
Diana Lynn Reel, age 58, of Derby, retired care giver and passionate Bingo player, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 2, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, a celebration of her life will be held 2 pm Thursday, August 3, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. She is preceded in death...
Tanya Kay Eklund
Jul 29, 2017
Derby - Eklund, Tanya Kay, 44, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017.
Gathering of friends and family Wednesday, from 4 to 8 pm, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Memorial Service 3:30 pm, Thursday, August 10, at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock, Derby.
Tanya was a...
Mary Jean Brooks
Jul 27, 2017
Wichita - Brooks, Mary Jean
56, passed away Thursday, July 27th, 2017.
Visitation: Wednesday, August 2, 2017, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Smith Mortuary, Derby 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037....
Kenneth Edwin Campbell
Jul 26, 2017
Derby, Kansas - Campbell, Kenneth Edwin, passed away peacefully at 1:28 am on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. He was reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 65 years, Nylene. Ken was born April 20, 1928, in Aurora, MO, and was the son of the late Elmer Ida and Della Myrtle (Lawson) Campbell. He was born and...
Cleora Dean Bentz
Jul 26, 2017
Winfield - Bentz, Cleora Dean
94, passed away Wednesday, July 26th, 2017. She was born May 18, 1923 to Walter and Anna Burden in Wellington, Kansas. She married Herb Bentz August 19, 1951. Cleora worked at Boeing for 15 years and then went back to school and became an educator, spending another (8) years teaching 2nd grade....
Joann Nichols
Jul 23, 2017
Wichita - Nichols, JoAnn -
86, died Sunday, July 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her daughter Laura.
Survivors include her daughters, Mary Jo Casey, Vicki Watson, Millie Nosler (John); 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation: 1-8pm Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary 115 South Seneca Wichita with family present 4-8pm to greet...
Mickey E. Williams
Jul 23, 2017
Mickey Eugene Williams, 66, passed away July 23, 2017. Mickey spent 37 years serving in the United States Army, many of which were spent in the 369th 89th RCOM, truck driving, though he traveled all over the world during his service, no doubt touching many lives. It can be said that Mickey never met a stranger, he would give...
Jimmie Glenn Maynard
Jul 22, 2017
Jimmie Glenn Maynard, 83, Retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born August 6, 1933 to John Maynard and Mae (Charles) Maynard in Phelps, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents; and children, Patricia Ann Maynard and Benn Wayne Maynard. Jimmie is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maude...
Sandra Lee Hatcher
Jul 22, 2017
Haysville - Hatcher, Sandra Lee, 76, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017.
Memorial service 10:30 a.m.,Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Haysville United Methodist Church. Sandy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed helping others and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Betty Bowman and brother Jerry Bowman. Sandra...
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