Obituaries
Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Lynda Warren
Mar 31, 2017
Lynda Warren was born in Fairfax, OK on January 22, 1948 to Mary Jane (Hall) and Meredith Harris. She entered Heaven on March 31, 2017 after a courageous battle against ALS. Visitation 1-8 Tuesday with the family present from 5-7 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral 10am Wednesday at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd, Derby, followed by...
Agnes Laura Eslinger
Mar 29, 2017
A lifetime of family, travel and reading. Agnes was the oldest of four children. Born at home, in Ash Grove Kansas. Lincoln County December 9, 1930. Born to Napoleon and Opal (Ford) Crandall. She joined them in Heaven on March 29, 2017, from her home at Vintage Place in Derby, Kansas with Good Shepherd hospice care.
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Mary Elizabeth Garst
Mar 28, 2017
Mary Elizabeth Garst, age 96, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Visitation: Monday 4-8 pm with family receiving friends from 6-7 pm. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4th, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Burial immediately following at Highland Cemetery. Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Dale Garst;...
Robert Allan Woodward
Mar 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;...
Venita J. Jeffreys
Mar 27, 2017
Venita J. Jeffreys, 70, retired Wichita Public Schools administrative assistant, joined her Heavenly Father on March 27, 2017. Venita was amazing! She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandma, aunt, and cousin. She loved her family very much and had a strong faith in God. Venita loved putting together jigsaw puzzles, listening to Elvis and country music. Collecting Santa...
Justin Lee Box
Mar 26, 2017
Justin Lee Box, age 25, passed away March 26, 2017. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 5-7 Thursday and Funeral 1pm Friday, March 31st at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Justin was preceded in death by grandparents, Cecil and Lorene Box; and uncle, Mike Cuevas. Survivors: parents, Randy and Toni Box; siblings, Brian, Eric, and Madison Box; grandparents, Bob and...
Jeanine Ann Veach
Mar 26, 2017
Jeanine Ann Veach, age 82, of Derby,retired secretary, USD 259, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 26th, 2017, surrounded by her family. Jeanine was passionate about family, liked to collect unicorns, was an avid pinochle club member for over 40 years, and loved Christmas. Recitation of the Rosary, 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 29, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N....
Richard Lawrence Higgins
Mar 26, 2017
Higgins, Richard L., 76, owner of Higgins Bros. Construction for 40+ years, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. Memorial at his church, Spoken Word Tabernacle, 4200 W. 3rd, April 8, 2017 at 11:00 am. His generosity spoke of the great love he had for his family and friends. Fishing, baseball, and grandkids were the joys in his life! Richard...
Justin Lee Box
Mar 26, 2017
Justin Lee Box, age 25, passed away March 26, 2017. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 5-7 Thursday and Funeral 1pm Friday, March 31st at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Justin was preceded in death by grandparents, Cecil and Lorene Box; and uncle, Mike Cuevas. Survivors: parents, Randy and Toni Box; siblings, Brian, Eric, and Madison Box; grandparents, Bob and...
Johnny Max Sexton
Mar 25, 2017
Johnny Max Sexton, 55, passed away March 25, 2017. Celebration of life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 29 at Pathway Church, 2001 N. Maize Rd, Wichita. He was preceded in death by his father, Max Reitz Sexton; sister Lana Moore; step father, Joe Haley; step brother, Rex Haley. Survivors: wife, Jennifer M. Sexton; mother, Nancy Sexton Haley; siblings,...
Daryl Robert Unkel
Mar 25, 2017
Daryl R. Unkel, 74, passed away on March 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family in Derby, KS. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 6-8pm, Tuesday; Memorial service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, March 29th both at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road. Daryl was born February 1, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa. He graduated in...
Myrna Maxine Foraker
Mar 24, 2017
Myrna Foraker, 86, passed March 24, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, George and son-in-law Derral. Survived by Sue Ann (Bob), Dawna (Greg), Paula, Monica, Kent (Kristy), 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A Come & Go Celebration of Life, 2-4pm at Botanica (Terrace Room) on April 7th. We will have a table where you can bring a...
Roy Edward Milam
Mar 24, 2017
Roy Edward Milam, Age 82, retired Director of Family Services, McConnell AFB, retired Professor, Central Christian College of Kansas in McPherson, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017. Visitation 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 29, 2017, with family greeting friends 6-8 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby. Funeral Service 10:00 am, Thursday, March 30, SouthRock Christian...
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