Obituaries

Mar 19, 2017

MULVANE - Lewis, Betty R.

81, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born February 28, 1936 in Sandtown, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Smith and Ann Kind; husband, Larry Lewis; children, Lannie Ryals, Sheila Maddox, and Darin Ryals; and siblings, Larry, Connie, and Barbara. Betty is survived by her children,...

Mar 19, 2017

Betty R. Lewis, 81, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. She was born February 28, 1936 in Sandtown, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer Smith and Ann Kind; husband, Larry Lewis; children, Lannie Ryals, Sheila Maddox, and Darin Ryals; and siblings, Larry, Connie, and Barbara. Betty is survived by her children, Debbie (Otto) Jensen, Sonny...

Mar 19, 2017

Mar 18, 2017

Delbert F. Case, 84, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 after suffering a heart attack while skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado with his son. A native of Ohio, he was "Dutch" to his brothers, and "Del" to others. He first moved to Kansas when he was stationed in Hutchinson while serving in the U.S. Navy. Skilled as an airplane mechanic, he...

Mar 17, 2017

Jerry Lynn Tanner, 58, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. He was born October 23, 1958 to Lester and Virginia Tanner in Wichita, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Isaiah "Ike" Brown. Survivors include his children, Nikki Lynn Custer (Dawn Brown) and Jason Tanner; grandchildren, Makaila, Raven, Daysie, Taran, Kenzie, Brandon, Brailee, Rowan, Evan,...

Mar 16, 2017

Orlene J. Thomas, 76, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Visitation 1-8 Sunday (family present 5-7); funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Orlene was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; parents Orville and Pauline Dunlap, and brother, Ken Dunlap. Survived by children Debbie Thomas, Susan (Mike) Bohanan, Ken (Kristi)...

Mar 16, 2017

MULVANE - Wright, James R.

78, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. No services are scheduled.

Mar 15, 2017

PECK - Harvey, Patricia Jean

93, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was born September 15, 1923 to Lloyd and Jessie Hartley in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James L. Harvey; siblings, Leigh Hartley, Deloris Ridings and Richard Hartley; and grandson, John McElravy. Patricia is survived by her children, Judy...

Mar 15, 2017

Alice Elaine Hall, born on January 16, 1924 in the Methodist Parsonage at Barnard, Missouri, Elaine was the youngest of eight children born to Rev. Alvah D. & Minnie Huff. As the daughter of a minister, she attended many different schools in Northeast and Northwest Missouri, graduating from High School in 1941 at Mound City. Elaine attended Northeast Missouri...

Mar 15, 2017

Patricia Jean Harvey, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She was born September 15, 1923 to Lloyd Alfred and Jessie Olive (Briggs) Hartley in Wichita, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James L. Harvey; siblings, Leigh Hartley, Deloris Ridings and Richard Hartley; and grandson, John McElravy. Patricia is survived by her children, Judy McElravy...

Mar 13, 2017

On March 13, 2017, Ronnie G. Carpenter (age 70) went ahead into our heavenly home to await his family. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Wanda (Dooling) Carpenter, his brother, Lonnie Carpenter, his sisters Aleta Carpenter and six angel grandbabies. Ronnie is survived by his wife, Glenda Carpenter, children: Michael Carpenter (companion Misty Bass), April...

Mar 13, 2017

John Benjamin Head, Jr., 66, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 13, 2017. Visitation 1-4 Friday, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca; rosary 6 p.m. Friday, and funeral mass 10 a.m. Saturday, both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 645 N. 119th St. W. John spent 33 years in management at Bombardier Learjet before becoming a...

Mar 13, 2017

Brad Lee Pace, age 57, of Wichita, retired Spirit Account Manager, FH Kaysing Company, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. No visitation. A casual celebration of Brad's life will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, March 18, at Villa Luna, 8406 W. Central. Brad is preceded in death by his father, William Dale Pace; brothers, Craig Alan Pace and Mitchell...

Mar 13, 2017

Sandra Wilbeck, 74, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. She was born November 21, 1942 in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marlon and Freda (Cartwright) Wilbeck; and sister, Carolyn Richards. Sandra is survived by her uncles, Phillip Cartwright; Jerry Cartwright and his wife, Mary; numerous cousins, Starkey family, and friends. Visitation: Thursday, 6 to...

Mar 10, 2017

Roberta B. Kimble, 91, retired City Clerk of Mulvane, died March 10, 2017. Survivors: children, Linda Jackson (Bob), Judy Scott, Joyce McCain (Chuck), Bobby Kimble (Sher); siblings, John Booth, Kay Turkle (Jim); 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Roy and Dora Booth. Viewing: 3-8pm Monday, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd.,...

Mar 9, 2017

Glenda Louise (Keeney) Freitag, age 63, of Fall River, retired Registered Nurse, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. No visitation. Private services will be held. Glenda is preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Ruth Keeney; and her sister, Billie Trent. Survivors include her son, Tim "T.J." Keeney, of Wichita; brother, Greg Keeney (Jennifer), of Columbus, OH; sister,...

Mar 9, 2017

Margaret Beryle (Little) Polk, age 92, of Emporia, formerly of Douglass, retired legal secretary at Foulston-Siefkin, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, March 15, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 South Maple, Douglass. Graveside service 2 PM Thursday, March 16, Douglass Cemetery. Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, William...

Mar 8, 2017

Barbara Kay "Bobbi" Coke. age 69, of Belle Plaine, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2017. No visitation. Funeral service 1 PM Monday, March 13, 2017, First Baptist Church,1020 N. Second, Mulvane. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Shirley Gardner; and a brother, Johnnie Gardner. Survivors include her husband of 51...

Mar 8, 2017

Derek J. Varner, 26, died March 8, 2017. Survivors include his parents, Russell and Lucille Varner of Belle Plaine; brothers, Adam Varner (Caitlin) of Wellington, Wesley Varner of Wichita, Matt Varner of Dodge City, Cody Varner of Belle Plaine; grandparents, Coralee Budke of Beloit, Clyde Varner of Clearwater. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert Budke and...

Mar 8, 2017

Holmes, Marlaine (Palmer), 79, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born November 10, 1937 in Smith Center, KS to Arlie and Lola (Maydew) Palmer. She married Jim Holmes on December 31, 1962 in Smith Center. Her work as a nurse for many years was one of her most fulfilling...