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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

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;...

Paul Joseph Schneider

Paul Joseph Schneider

May 6, 2017

Derby - Schneider, Paul Joseph

88, died Saturday, May 6th, 2017.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia.

Paul is survived by his daughter, Renee Doyle (Danny) of Derby; son, Ron Schneider (Alison) of Topeka; grandchildren, Alyssa Singer (Nick), Sarah Schneider, James Schneider; 3 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 1:00 pm to...

Paul Joseph Schneider

Paul Joseph Schneider

May 6, 2017

Paul J. Schneider, 88, died May 6, 2017. Paul was born June 29, 1928. He is survived by his daughter, Renee Doyle (Danny) of Derby; son, Ron Schneider (Alison) of Topeka; grandchildren, Alyssa Singer (Nick), Sarah and James Schneider; 3 great-grandchildren. Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia. Viewing: 1-8pm Wednesday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd.,...

Floris M. Trammell

Floris M. Trammell

May 6, 2017

Floris M. Trammell, 78, retired Boeing Aircraft Dispatcher, passed away May 6, 2017. She is survived by her children, David Ray Trammell (Sandy), Vickie Gipson (Jim), Michael Arthur Trammell; brother, Ernest Ross (Barbara); sister, Donna Killen (Harold); 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Floris is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. Trammell. No visitation. Graveside service: 10am Thursday, May...

Lawanda Donez Worthen

Lawanda Donez Worthen

May 5, 2017

LaWanda Donez (Foulston) Worthen, 93, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2017. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Miller; grandson, Teddy Dickinson and wife Cassie; 5 great-grandchildren, all of Augusta; sister, Margaret Millican of Mulvane; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. No visitation. Graveside service: 10am Thursday, May 11, 2017, Council Hill Cemetery, Peck, KS. In lieu...

Brittany Taylor Stewart

Brittany Taylor Stewart

May 5, 2017

Our beloved Brittany. Britt, Beens, Aunt BB, or just B;

daughter, sister, granddaughter, cousin, niece, friend, and dedicated soldier. Adventurous, compassionate, loyal, saviour of others and lover of all forms of life. Her passion for helping others led her to the valiant service of a decorated army combat medic and pursuant of a career in health care....

Dorothy Fern Melcher

Dorothy Fern Melcher

May 4, 2017

Mulvane - Melcher, Dorothy Fern

Age 85, owner and operator of Lucky 7 Stables, passed away Thursday, May 4th, 2017. Visitation 2 - 8 PM Sunday, May 7, with family receiving friends 5 - 7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 7 PM Monday, May 8th, St. Michael Catholic Churc, 545 E. Main, Mulvane....

Richard Arthur Petersen

Richard Arthur Petersen

May 4, 2017

Richard "Pete" Arthur Petersen, 78, died Thursday, May 4th, 2017. "Pete" was born and raised in Huron, South Dakota and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife, Frances; daughter, Paige Myers (Kevin); granddaughter, Cassidy Shea Myers.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Freda Petersen; sister, Maxine...

Dorothy Fay Melcher

Dorothy Fay Melcher

May 4, 2017

Dorothy Fern Melcher, age 85, of Mulvane, owner and operator of Lucky 7 Stables, passed away Thursday, May 4th, 2017. Visitation 2 - 8 PM Sunday, May 7, with family receiving friends 5 - 7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 7 PM Monday, May 8th, St. Michael Catholic Churc, 545 E. Main, Mulvane. Mass of...

Richard Arthur Petersen

Richard Arthur Petersen

May 4, 2017

Richard “Pete” Petersen, 78, retired from Southwestern Bell as a Communications Technician and Big Tool Store, died May 4, 2017. He was born in Huron, South Dakota where his grandparents homesteaded. Survivors: wife, Frances; daughter, Paige Myers (Kevin): granddaughter, Cassidy Myers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Freda Petersen; sister, Maxine Krutzfeldt; brother, Dwayne Petersen....

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