Obituaries

Mar 7, 2017

Fred Eldon Adams, 68 years old, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at home in Wichita following a one year battle with cancer.

He is survived by his one brother and three sisters, four sons Glen, Terry, Jesse, and Dustin, many grand children and great grandchildren, his nephew Dennis, his girlfriend Teresa Moores and many beloved...

Mar 7, 2017

Beverly J. Murphy, born May 8, 1948, (age 68), in Amarillo TX she married husband Gerald Murphy on July 22, 1968 in Wichita KS and had four children. Her parents were Calvin and Wilma Chisholm, she passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Her first job at Joy Land making class="widget-2d918b dmCustomWidget" data-lazy-load="false" data-title="" id="1730566511" dmle_extension="custom_extension" data-element-type="custom_extension" icon="false" surround="false" .05 hour, she worked for Cessna and...

Mar 6, 2017

Clarence Studyvin,age 89, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, World War II and Korean War Veteran passed away March 6, 2017. Visitation 1-8pm; family greeting 5-7pm Thursday, March 9th; Funeral 10AM Friday, both at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Edna Studyvin; 2 siblings, Frank Studyvin and Thelma...

Mar 6, 2017

Frances Belle Claycamp, 92, died March 6, 2017. Survivors include her children, Karren Bewley of Wichita, Don Claycamp (Brenda) of Conway Springs; siblings, John Davis of Clearwater, Oscar Davis (Margie), Peggy Steeby, all of Wichita; grandchildren, Karrie Roads (Brian), Lonnie Claycamp, Clay Bewley; 5 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elven Claycamp; parents,...

Mar 5, 2017

N. Sue "Susie", age 71, passed away March 5, 2017. Visitation: 1-8 Thursday, with the family to greet friends from 5-7 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Inurnment 10am Monday at Kansas Veterans Cemtery and Memorial Service 1 pm Monday, March 13 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S Rock Rd, Derby. Survivors: husband, James McGee; children, Tim McGee (Kim), Todd...

Mar 5, 2017

Kyle Scott Marker, Age 54, Apex Engineering employee, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017. Visitation 1-8 Friday, March 10, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, March 11, Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka, Wichita. Kyle is preceded in death by his grandparents, Maryl & Genevieve Marker. Survivors...

Mar 5, 2017

Kathy Cook, 67, passed away March 5, 2017. Memorial service will be 11am Wednesday, March 8 at Douglas Avenue Assembly of God, 4501 W. Douglas, Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Gertie Parker; and brother, Gary Parker. Survivors: husband, Bob Cook; children, John Barron (Tina), Jeannie Oke (Kolade), and Michelle Trebbe (Kerry); seven grandchildren,...

Mar 5, 2017

Brenda Georgianna McGlasson, age 52, passed away March 5, 2017. Brenda was a supportive military wife of 21 yrs, loving grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Haro, Betty Peterson, and Edward Amos. Brenda is survived by her husband of 33yrs, Thomas; daughter, Savanna (Jason) Waters; grandchildren, Rylie Kent Waters, and one on the...

Mar 5, 2017

Albert R. Sullivan, 95, retired Cessna employee, died March 5, 2017. Survivors include his daughter, JoAnn Drake; son, Art Sullivan; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy and brothers, Charles, Arthur and Edward. Viewing: 2-8pm Thursday, March 9 with family greeting friends 6-7pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service: 10am Friday,...

Mar 3, 2017

Sue Kay (Maninger) Britt, 73, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. She will be remembered as a legendary mother, wife and friend. Sue was passionate about her faith and very involved in her church and BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). Many were touched by her kindness and love. Visitation 3-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd.,...

Mar 2, 2017

Thomas "Tom" E. Arbogast was born March 11, 1937 to Lyle Arbogast and Margaret (Kearns) Arbogast in Webster City, Iowa and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 2, 2017. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 11 at Meridian Avenue Baptist Church, 200 N. Meridian Ave, Wichita. His principle...

Mar 2, 2017

Danny Haskins, 62, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. Visitation 4-8 p.m., Tuesday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N. Buckner, Derby. Danny's greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his son, Shawn Haskins, and...

Mar 2, 2017

Virginia M. Rogers, 92, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. She was born January 24, 1925 in Wellington, KS to Farah and Lena (Hall) Ellis. Virginia was a longtime Wellington resident and a graduate from Wellington High School. She worked as a switchboard operator and then as a homemaker and farm wife. Virginia was a member of the Stitch...

Mar 1, 2017

Betty Lou Bowlin, 92, retired Sedgwick County Appraiser's employee, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2017. She lived her life with the 4-F's, Faith, Family, Friends, Flowers. She loved to bake and cook. Everyone who visited her home was encouraged to step outside to enjoy the landscaping she lovingly maintained. Betty's love of God...

Mar 1, 2017

Nina Dale Batson, 89, passed away March 1, 2017. Nina was born in Calico Rock, AR to Hubert and Lennie (McCurle) Sherrell on January 25, 1928. Visitation 4-6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville; funeral service 2 p.m. Friday, March 3, at Midway Baptist Church, 5135 S. Broadway, Wichita. Nina was preceded in death...

Feb 28, 2017

Nancy Lorraine Barr, age 71, passed away February 28, 2017. Visitation 1-8 Sunday with family from 2-4 and Funeral 10 am Monday, March 6, 2017, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Irene Barr; brothers, Kenneth and Forrest Barr; sister, Jeanette Summers. Survivors: sisters, Viola Inkelaar and Darlene Abayan; brother, Albert Barr;...

Feb 25, 2017

James Joseph Friend, age 67, of Belle Plaine, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, March 2, with family receiving friends 5-8 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Friday, March 3, First Baptist Church, 612 N Linden, Belle Plaine. Jimmie was born November 19. 1949 in Wichita, to Jim and...

Feb 24, 2017

Joseph "Joe" A. Matthews,loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017 at the age of 74. Joe was born July 25, 1942 at Lake Itasca State Park in Minnesota to Stewart and Beatrice Lorang Matthews and raised in Bemidji, MN. He loved spending time with family and friends as well as fishing and hunting all...

Feb 23, 2017

Ronald Lee Panizzi, age 80, of Haysville, loving husband, father, grandfather, retired Sales Manager, Price Brothers Equipment, and retired USD 261 Transportation support employee, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017. Visitation 1-8 Sunday, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. Funeral service 10 AM Monday, February 27, Haysville United Methodist Church, 601 E. Grand. Ronald is preceded in death by his...

Feb 22, 2017

Rex Allen Pyeatt, age 64, of Mulvane, aka "Sexy Rexy the Rodeo Clown", retired Dondlinger & Sons employee, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, February 27, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, February 28, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd. Rex is preceded in death by his father...