Phyllis Wright Birch
Jan 19, 2017
Phyllis W. Birch, 85, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Monday (family present 5-7), at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1062 E. Chet Smith, Derby. Phyllis was active on the local level of Camp Fire Girls and a longtime leader of two groups....
Kendra Kay Brand
Jan 18, 2017
Kendra Kay Brand, 52, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born February 9, 1964 in Lufkin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Anne Choate; and sister, Rene` Choate. Kendra is survived by her sister, Leigh Anne and husband, Mark Meador, nephew, Joshua Meador; niece, Breigh Anna Meador; and family members in Texas....
Henry C. Nolting
Jan 18, 2017
Henry C. (Bud) Nolting, 88, retired employee of Boeing Military Aircraft Co., passed away on January 18, 2017. Born January 26, 1928, in Atchison, Ks on the family farm, he was one of 13 children. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Navy for two years, serving in Guam. He then moved to Wichita, KS where he...
Marlyn Keith Rehburg
Jan 17, 2017
Rehburg, Marlyn Keith "Red", 86, passed away January 17, 2017, in Dallas, Texas. Visitation Monday, January 23, 5-7 p.m.; funeral service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Red was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired Boeing Design Draftsman, a 50 year Mason and member of the Midian Shrine,...
Pauline Sollenberger Goenner
Jan 16, 2017
On July 27, 1924, Fern (Pauline) Goenner was born to Javen and Lois Wampler, in Clever, MO. She married Johnnie E. Sollenberger, and to this union, 3 daughters who survive her: Carol (Melvin) Parscal, Derby; Judy (Roy) Eubank, Haysville; Dana Reed, Wichita. She is preceded in death by her husband Johnnie and son John E. Sollenberger, parents Javen and...
Ruby J. Sinn
Jan 13, 2017
Ruby J. Sinn, 78, former Boeing and Dillons employee, died January 13, 2017. Survivors: children, Kim Shrauner, Greg Herdt, Chris Herdt (Cyndi), Jody Myers (Mattison II); siblings, Roy Heppner (Clara), JoAnn Friesen (Gene); grandchildren, Shawn, Craig, Ricky, Delilah, Jordanne, Sydney, Austin, Samantha, Allison, Mattison III, Laurin; 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Martha...
Thomas Dean Edwards
Jan 13, 2017
Thomas D. Edwards, retired Boeing Aircraft jig building supervisor, died January 13, 2017. Survivors: wife, Bonnie; sons, Charles Edwards (Ellyn) of Moore, OK, Robert Edwards (Daphne) of Wichita, Kelly Edwards (Lynn) of Winfield, Danny Gossett (Valerie) of Udall; daughter, Kathy Sade of Udall; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; siblings, James Edwards (Patricia) of Spokane, WA, Jack Lee Edwards of Everett,...
Shirley Jean Julian
Jan 12, 2017
Shirley Julian, age 68 passed away Thursday, January 12, 2016. Graveside service 2pm Monday, January 16, 2017 at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane, KS. She is preceded by her parents, Maitland and Earline Church. Shirley is survived by her husband, Harold; beloved pets; siblings, Gerald (Sandra) Church, Norma (Mark) Batson, Charlene (Mark) Harsha; loving extended family. In lieu of flowers, a...
Dickey David Galloway
Jan 11, 2017
Dickey David "Dick" Galloway, age 86, retired USAF Lt./Col. and retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017. No Visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Monday, January 16, First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore Ave, Derby. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Nathan & Rena Galloway. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, JoAnne; sons David...
Donetta M. Berry
Jan 10, 2017
Donetta Berry, 83, retired Boeing Material Specialist, died January 10, 2017. Survivors: sons, Don Berry (Leesa Shumate) of Wichita; Jerry Berry (Connie) of Derby; 9 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Berry. No visitation. Celebration of Life Service: 1pm Saturday, January 21, 2017, Woodlawn United Methodist Church,...
Nancy Elizabeth Wells
Jan 10, 2017
Nancy E. Wells, 56, went to be with her Lord on January 10, 2017. She was retired from Boeing after 17 years of service. Nancy had a very kind and generous spirit. In 1997, she traveled to Israel with her mother and was re-baptized in the River Jordan, a very fond memory. Survivors include her children, Sarah Hastings (Justin)...
James Roger Fahrbach
Jan 9, 2017
James R. Fahrbach, age 63, Spirit Aerosystems employee, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017. Visitation 1-8 pm Wednesday, January 11, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral Mass 2 PM Thursday, St. Mary Catholic Church, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. James is preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Fahrbach, Jr. Survivors include...
Michael David Cullinane
Jan 8, 2017
Michael D. Cullinane, age 61, our beloved father, son, brother & papa was called home to be with the Lord on Jan 8, 2017. Mike lived his life to the fullest & enjoyed making those around him laugh! He loved spending time with his most prized possession his family & friends. Recitation of the Rosary 4pm Friday, January 13th...
Milly Valdois
Jan 8, 2017
Milly "Dee" Valdois, age 85 passed away January 8, 2017. Funeral service 1pm Wednesday, January 11th at Smith Mortuary – Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Roxie Burdue; husband, Gene Valdois; son, Clifford. Dee is survived by her children, Karen (Charles) Fennell, Russell (Marsha) Valdois, Kevin Valdois; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren;...
Florine H. Drew
Jan 8, 2017
Florine "Flo" H. Drew, was born November 14, 1927 on the family farm in Greenville, Illinois. She passed away January 8, 2017 at the age of 89. She taught in a 1 room schoolhouse for a few years. She met the love of her life, Major Earl Drew, while employed with civil service in St. Louis. Earl was retired...
Merle Alton Fry
Jan 7, 2017
Fry, Merle Alton, 90, passed away January 7, 2017. He was born in Letts Iowa to Emma Lecrethia Westbrook and Frank Grant Fry. In his early years the family moved to Muscatine, Iowa. Merle was the youngest of thirteen children; four girls and nine boys.
He served in the Navy in WWII. He saw action in the...
Jones
Jan 6, 2017
Dorothy Pauline Strauhs passed away on January 6, 2017 at her home in Douglass, Kansas. She was born June 19, 1927 in Madison, Kansas and died at the age of 89. Dorothy worked hard as a homemaker for most of her life and she also worked for several years as a waitress and then daycare provider.
Throughout...
Billy Lee Evans
Jan 5, 2017
Billy Lee Evans, 72, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017, at home with his family by his side. Memorial service 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 10, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Bill was a car enthusiast that loved drag races and car shows. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons Bryan Evans and Robbie Evans; grandchildren Kayla...
Emerson Lyle Moore
Jan 5, 2017
Emerson Lyle Moore, Jr, 83, died January 5, 2017. He was born October 18, 1933 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Emerson Lyle and Mary Elizabeth Moore. Survivors include his daughter, Teresa Moore; son, Timothy Moore; grandson, Travis Moore; fourteen nieces and nephews; and beloved dog, Binji. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Freda Moore and...
J.C. Dameron
Jan 4, 2017
J.C. Dameron, age 81, passed away January 4, 2017. A private family service will be held. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt and Mary Kate Dameron; siblings, Robert Dameron and Berniece Ray. Survivors: wife, Thelma Dameron; children, Kathy Easley (Steve), John Dameron (Teresa), Patty Ward (Scott), Paula Luick (Wayne); eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Phil...
