Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

Mar 25, 2017

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...

Mar 25, 2017

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...

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...

Mar 23, 2017

Funeral 2pm at Rose Hill Bible Church, 1410 N. Main St. Rose Hill, Kansas

Memorials are with the

Martin & Gracia Burnham Foundation

P.O. Box 10

Rose Hill, Kansas 67133

and

The Rose Hill Bible Church

1410...

Mar 22, 2017

Carolyn Kay Knickrehm, age 71, passed away March 22, 2017. Visitation 1-8pm; family greeting 5-7pm, Monday evening, at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Funeral 2pm Tuesday, March 28, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church 600 N. Greenwich Rd. Wichita 67206. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Alma Baker. Kay is survived by her husband, Kenneth;...

Mar 22, 2017

Barbara Jean Laffoon, age 82, passed away March 22, 2017. Visitation 1-8pm Sunday, family greeting 3-6pm at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Graveside service will be held at 2pm Monday, March 27th, in Greenwood Cemetery, 47th and Hoover Rd. in Wichita, KS. She is preceded by her parents; husband, William “Bill” Lafoon; daughter, Rebecca Kay. Barbara is...

Mar 21, 2017

Inez Lorraine Damon, former cosmetologist and homemaker, went home on March 21, 2017. She was born at Douglass, KS. February 17, 1929. She married Lester Damon of Hutchinson, KS. March 12, 1949. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ward and Alberta Gibson; sister Marihelen; sister Marlene; husband, Lester; son, Larry Damon; daughter, Christine Damon. Inez is survived...

Mar 20, 2017

Mar 20, 2017

Chester "Chet" E. Shippy, 63, retired Cessna Aircraft Field Service Engineer, died March 20, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Judith; children, David Shippy (Mary), Steven Shippy, Melissa Shippy; father, Herbert Shippy; siblings, Christine Herndon, Connie Stroot (Louis), Shelley Hunt (Matt); grandchildren, Connor, Ellie and Julia. He is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Shippy. Viewing: 3-8pm today, Wednesday,...

Mar 20, 2017

Terry Wayne Haskins, age 67, of Haysville, retired flight engineer, Learjet and EMT/ MICT passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, with family present 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, Haysville. Funeral service 2 PM Friday, March 24, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3850 W. 71st St. So. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dollie; brother, Danny; son,...

Mar 20, 2017

Robert Keith "Bob" Salmon, age 81, of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017. No Visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Friday, March 24, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Salmon; and daughter, Janet Richardson. Survivors include his wife, Carole; son Brian Salmon, of...

Mar 19, 2017

Ilda Ilene Faelber, age 83, passed away March 19, 2017. She is survived by her children, Randall (Nancy) Faelber, Connie (Michael) Elliott, Steven (Michelle) Faelber, Dwayne (Sandy) Faelber, Cynthia Mitten and daughter-in-law, Jackie Faelber; grandchildren, Jeff, Kris, Justin, Ashley, Holly, Scott, Colleen, Johnathon; great-grandchildren; Logan, Catherine, Luke and Elizabeth; brother, Jim Wise; Ilda is preceded in death by her...

Mar 19, 2017

Justin Todd Miller, age 39, of Haysville, former Learjet paint technician, went home to be with his Lord, Sunday, March 19, 2017. No visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Saturday, March 25, Haysville Christian Church, 1306 W. Grand, Haysville. Survivors include his daughters, Hayley Miller, Sarenah Miller and Kaitlyn Fuller; parents, Frank and April Miller; and a sister, Kimberly Bellamy...