Gloria Sue Holt
Feb 5, 2017
Gloria Sue Holt, age 80, born November 17, 1936 near Oswego in Labette County, passed away February 5, 2017. Memorial service 3pm Friday, March 17, 2017 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. She was preceded in death by her parents: Joe and Edith Holt; and sisters, Florene Lewman, Lucille Jones, Kathleen McDaniel, Geraldine Howard, and Juanita Powers. Survivors: brother, Robert "Bob"...
Mary C. Johle
Feb 4, 2017
Mary C. Johle, 75, passed away as a result of aspiration on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Wednesday; funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Mary was born July 7, 1941. She married Max John Johle February 8, 1964. She is survived...
Romauldo Harold Turner
Feb 1, 2017
Romauldo Harold Turner, 89, retired Turner Tax owner, died February 1, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Wanda J. Turner, children, Michelle Rene Brown, Bryan Lee Turner; 4 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Romauldo is preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy L. Lynch; younger brother, Edwin Turner. Viewing: 1-8pm Sunday, February 12, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca with family...
Sharon L. Evans
Jan 31, 2017
Sharon L. Evans, 65, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at home with her sons by her side. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Sharon retired from the Wichita Police Department as a meter maid. She loved spending time with her family and pulling weeds in the yard. Sharon was preceded...
Robert Edwin Newkold
Jan 31, 2017
Robert E. Newkold, 78, peacefully joined his parents and brother Richard in heaven on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Bob was retired from NCR, served in the US Marine Corps, and was a member of Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marilyn Jo; daughters Annette Newkold, Jennifer (Rick) Doyon, and son Greg (Sheri) Newkold;...
Clyde M. Tyrrell
Jan 31, 2017
Clyde M. Tyrrell, 84, died January 31, 2017. He is survived by his son, Mike and his wife Carla; sister, Geraldine Kilpatrick; grandchildren, Josh Tyrrell, Russell Tyrrell, Tasha Tyrrell, Katarina Layton, Michael Layton; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Rosa Tyrrell; wife, Beverly; daughters, Diane Tyrrell and Brenda Layton; 2...
Alma Jane Brannon
Jan 31, 2017
Alma Jane Brannon, age 82, passed away January 31, 2017. Visitation 6-8 Thursday at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral Mass 10 am Friday, February 3, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Derby. Preceded in death by husbands, Max Collier and Joe Brannon; son, Steve Collier, and four siblings. Survivors: Brenda Lassman (John); grandchild, David Lassman; siblings, Robert Patterson, Ruth Kerr,...
Robert W. Pearson
Jan 30, 2017
Robert "Bob" Pearson, 101, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Thursday, followed by funeral at 10 a.m., at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Bob was a veteran of the Army Air Corps, serving in WWII. He retired from Boeing as a supervisor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther, and daughter...
Diana Gail Brown
Jan 29, 2017
Diana Gail Brown, 73, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. Visitation 1-8 Wednesday, family greeting 5-7pm; Memorial service 2pm Thursday, February 2nd, both at Smith Mortuary - Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Diana was born March 1, 1943 to Harold and Elizabeth Clark. She was active in PTA, bowling, shopping and slots. She worked as an insurance secretary, but...
David Nyle Therrien
Jan 28, 2017
David Nyle Therrien, age 81, of Derby, passed away January 28, 2017, in Wichita. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, February 1, with family receiving friends 6-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Thursday, All Saints Catholic Church, 3205 E. Grand, Wichita. David was born January 2, 1936 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to...
Shawn Erik Townson
Jan 28, 2017
Shawn Erik Townson, of Mulvane, age 51, loving husband, father and son, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, February 4, Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Road. Shawn was a service man for 30 years with Kansas Gas Service. He is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Alexandria Jane; and his...
Thomas Brian Moor
Jan 24, 2017
Thomas "Thom" Moor, 57, Johnson Control's Line Supervisor, died January 24, 2017. Survivors: wife, Rebecca; children, Brandon Moor (Megan), Ashley Moor (Dominic Carter), Jamie Standage (Gordon); parents, Don and Margie Moor; grandmother, Marjorie Anderson; sister, Debbie Edmonds (Randy); step-children, Shiloh Walkosak, Seth Decker; grandchildren, Charlie, Lilith, Juliette, Jax, Malaki. Viewing: 3-8pm Friday, January 27, Smith Mortuary, 501 S E...
Marcella Marie Mckee
Jan 24, 2017
Marcella McKee age 85, passed away January 24, 2017. Visitation 1-8pm Friday, family greeting 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary – Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Graveside service 2pm Sunday, January 29th at Mulvane Cemetery in Mulvane. Marcella is preceded in death by her husband, James Richard “Dick” McKee; parents, Norris and Helen Knox; son, Mike McKee. She is survived by...
Clifford F. Conway
Jan 22, 2017
Clifford F. Conway, Jr, 76, retired construction engineer, died January 22, 2017. Survivors: children, Wayne Nunn (Lorie), Jim Nunn, Mike Nunn (Julie), Carol Adelson (Mike), David Nunn (Kim), Leann Reeves (Daryl), Nancy Conway, Clifford Conway III (Katt); brother, Jack Conway of Texas; numerous grand and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Conway. Viewing: 3-8pm Wednesday,...
Mary Beth Lawless
Jan 21, 2017
Mary Beth Lawless, 83, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. She was born February 21, 1933 to Clarence and Grace (Meigs) Short. Mary Beth retired from Mulvane High School as an English Teacher. She was a member of the Mulvane United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 56 years, Donald Lawless; and sister,...
Ralph Wright
Jan 20, 2017
Ralph J. Wright, 90, WWII Army Veteran, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. He was born January 4, 1927 in Pratt, KS to Ralph and Ola Jane (Gray) Wright. Ralph retired from Boeing in 1970. He was a photographer, historian, and Mulvane City Councilman. Ralph was instrumental in founding the Mulvane Historical Museum. He was an active member of...
Ronal D. Johnson
Jan 20, 2017
Ronal D. Johnson, 66, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. He was born December 22, 1950 to William and Pat (Bortz) Johnson, Jr. in Preston, KS. Ronal enjoyed hunting and fishing. He retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years of service and then worked at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center where he retired as Chief of...
Alice Mae Sumner
Jan 20, 2017
Alice Mae Sumner, 83, retired kindergarten teacher, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Visitation at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family present 4-6 p.m. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby. Alice taught at El Paso Elementary School in Derby for 27 years. Her...
Robert F. Mills
Jan 19, 2017
Robert F. Mills, 80, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was born April 19, 1936 in Wichita, KS to George and Elizabeth Mae (Franklin) Mills. He married Belva Mills on April 11, 1953, in Marquette, KS. Through their love and commitment, they raised five children, Bobby, Brenda, Benny, Andy, and Marty. Robert worked as a Derby Police Officer...
James Allen Saindon
Jan 19, 2017
James Allen Saindon, age 57, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 4-6 Tuesday and Funeral Service 11am Wednesday, January 25, 2017, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. He was an airplane mechanic, son, father, friend, and most importantly an amazing Papa to his three granddaughters: Miya, Anissa, and Kathy Rose. Jim is...
