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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Lou Ann Dillner

Lou Ann Dillner

Nov 21, 2016

Lou Ann Dillner, 84, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. Visitation 1-8 p.m. (family present 5-7 p.m.), Saturday, November 26, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 7p.m. Sunday; Funeral Mass 10a.m. Monday, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 123 N. Andover Rd., Andover. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Monica Hollerich; 2 sisters....

Petra M. Duffey

Petra M. Duffey

Nov 21, 2016

Petra M. Duffey, age 57, passed away November 21, 2016. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 6-8 Friday, November 25, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral 2pm Saturday, November 26, 2016 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosemarie Saylor. Survivors: husband, Tom...

Richard W. Hester

Richard W. Hester

Nov 19, 2016

Richard W. "Rick" Hester, 62, KPTS Master Control Operator, died November 19, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Crystal; children, Nichole Rockhill, Timothy Hester, John Hester (Sara); step-children, Nikki Custer, Jason Tanner; sisters, Joy Newlin (Randy), Jeanie Flaming, Loise Drake (Bob); 13 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Hazel Hester and sister, Fern Otrupcak. No...

Royce L. Kerfoot

Royce L. Kerfoot

Nov 19, 2016

Royce L. Kerfoot, 74, retired Spirit Aircraft Engineer, died November 19, 2016. Survivors include his son, Jason Kerfoot and his wife Kelly; step-children, Jerry Yandell, Angela Duke, Frank Yandell; sister, Charlotte Weeks and her husband Gary); 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rowena Kerfoot. No visitation. Celebration of Life Service: 1pm Tuesday, November...

Melvia Dean Bottoms Withers

Melvia Dean Bottoms Withers

Nov 19, 2016

Melvia Dean Bottoms Withers, 80, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Crestview, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lenora Petrey; husband, Robert Withers; son, Ray Bottoms; brother, Harrell Petrey; daughter-in-law, Debbie Bottoms; and sister-in-law, Charlie Jean Petrey. Melvia is survived by her children, Phillip (Barbara) Bottoms, Shirley (Clint) Ward, Wanda (Eric) Evans, and...

Robert Fifer

Robert Fifer

Nov 19, 2016

Robert "Bob" Fifer, passed away Nov. 19, 2016. Funeral 10am Friday, Nov 25, 2016. Smith Mortuary-Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway.

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Howard Lee Underwood

Howard Lee Underwood

Nov 19, 2016

Howard Lee Underwood, 84, CWO-4 USMC, Korean and Vietnam War Veteran, adventurer, loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at home in Derby, Kansas. Visitation will be Thursday, December 1, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road from 1-8 pm. The family will be available from 5-7 pm. A celebration of his...

Kevin Olson

Kevin Olson

Nov 18, 2016

Kevin Olson, age 52, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. 10AM Memorial Mass on Wednesday, November 23rd at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St. Mulvane, Ks. Kevin is survived by his parents, Stanley Olson and Cleta Jackson; daughter, Megan Olson; siblings, Susan Olson, Jody Wheeler, Corey (Christine) Olson; 9 nieces and nephews; 4 great nieces; and his...

Clara Marie Veatch

Clara Marie Veatch

Nov 18, 2016

Clara Marie Veatch, 99, homemaker, died November 18, 2016. Survivors: sons, Jerry Veatch (Pat), Eddy Veatch (Malinda); sister, Zoanna Hand; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Veatch and son, Jimmie. No visitation. Celebration of Life Service: 2pm Monday, November 21, 2016, Derby Church of Christ, 225 N. Derby. A memorial is established...

Steven G. Boivin

Steven G. Boivin

Nov 16, 2016

Steven G. Boivin, age 69, of Rose Hill, retired Boeing/Spirit employee and former Cessna employee, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, November 21 with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Tuesday, Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Steven is preceded in death...

Roxie Lee Sweet

Roxie Lee Sweet

Nov 16, 2016

Roxie Lee Sweet, of Udall, age 90, retired Udall City Clerk, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. No visitation. Memorial graveside service 2 pm Friday, November 25, Udall Cemetery. Roxie is preceded in death by her husband, Lester "Bud" Sweet; parents, Lester & Lora Grant; and her son, Steve. Survivors: daughters, Vicki Atkinson (Bill), Wichita, and Patricia Philpott (Larry),...

Edwin Leroy Roach

Edwin Leroy Roach

Nov 16, 2016

Edwin Roach, age 86, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by many. Visitation 1-8pm Sunday, family greeting 3-5pm; Funeral 1pm Monday, November 21st both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road in Derby. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruby Roach;...

Michael L. Cox

Michael L. Cox

Nov 15, 2016

Michael L. Cox, of Derby, age 67, loving husband, father, grandfather and retired Beechcraft employee, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday, November 20, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, funeral service 10 am Monday, November 21, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. He was born September 21, 1949 in Wichita, to Ernest...

Barbara June Andrla

Barbara June Andrla

Nov 15, 2016

Barbara J. Andrla, 87, retired from Sedgwick County District Attorney's Office, died November 15, 2016. Survivors include her children, Valerie Andrla, Denise Deviney, Babette Eshghi (Mel), Gina Barkley (Ron), Mitch Andrla (Carolyn); 6 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren. Viewing: 10-8pm Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 with family present from 5-7pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service: 1pm Saturday, November...

Connie Jalene Faulkenberry

Connie Jalene Faulkenberry

Nov 13, 2016

Connie Jalene Faulkenberry, of Wichita, formerly of Leavenworth, loving wife, mother and grandmother and WalMart Associate, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday, November 18, with family receiving friends 5-7 pm; funeral service 11 am Saturday, November 19, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bill...

Joe Wesley Wenzel

Joe Wesley Wenzel

Nov 12, 2016

Joe Wesley Wenzel, age 74, retired real estate and mortgage loan owner, Carson Bank board member, active United Methodist Church member, and volunteer in many community activities, passed away November 12, 2016. He was a great outdoorsman, who loved to hunt, fish and play golf. He lettered in all sports at Mulvane High School, attended Baker University on a...

Melvin Robert Hoskinson

Melvin Robert Hoskinson

Nov 9, 2016

Melvin Robert Hoskinson, age 74, retired Intrust Bank Loan Officer born in Dodge City Kansas to Harold and Thelma (Armentrout) Hoskinson, received his ANGEL WINGS on November 9, 2016. Visitation 1-8 with family to receive friends from 3-5 Sunday at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral 1pm Monday, November 14, 2016 at Belle Plaine United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by...

Daryl L. Richardson

Daryl L. Richardson

Nov 9, 2016

Daryl L. Richardson, 54, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, and former aircraft machinist, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016.

Daryl was an avid hunter, gardener, grill master and sports enthusiast. He was known for filling the freezer with the best deer meat you would ever eat as well as his special charcoal grilled...

Linda June Newell

Linda June Newell

Nov 7, 2016

Linda June Newell, age 72, passed away November 7, 2016 at her home in Mulvane. Memorial service 10am Friday, November 11, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Preceded in death by her parents, Junior Franklin Loyd and Helena (Frye) Loyd. Survivors: husband, Ed Newell; three daughters, Sandie West and husband Mike, Cindy Storey and husband Brad, and Pam Kendrick and...

Deloris Warren

Deloris Warren

Nov 5, 2016

Deloris Warren, age 81, passed away November 5, 2016. Funeral 3pm Thursday, November 10th at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Merle Walker; husband, Robert; sister, Donna Swoveland. Deloris is survived by sons, Keith, Kurt and Clint (Kelly) Warren; grandchildren, Kyle, Rachael, Chad, Brett, Kayla, Chris, Scharlotte; great-grandchildren, Liam,...

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