Obituaries

Oct 14, 2016

Clifford Leo Pore, age 87, passed away October 14, 2016. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 6-8 Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral 10am Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S. Broadway, Haysville. Survivors: sons, Ron Pore (Michelle Blasi) and David Pore (Mary Jane); siblings, Mervin Pore, Irene Clewell (Phil), and...

Oct 14, 2016

Belva E. Mills 79, loving wife, mother, and grandmother died peacefully in her sleep October 14, 2016. She was born in Lewis, Kansas, to Theodore & Lena (Warfield) Rose on February 9, 1937. She was raised by her uncle & aunt, Arvid & Elva “Toots” (Warfield) Nelson, after the passing of her mother.

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Oct 13, 2016

Steven David Coffey, 31, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, at Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Rosary 7 p.m., Wednesday, and funeral service 10 a.m., Thursday, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main, Mulvane. Steven was a fabulous father, and an avid volleyball and soccer player. He was preceded in death...

Oct 13, 2016

Gladys was born on September 27, 1928, to Wilbur Henry and Elsie May Cope Meredith, on the family farm 15 miles south of Meade, Kansas. She went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2016, and we rejoice in the grand reunion she is enjoying with her parents and her wonderful sisters that she loved dearly.

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Oct 12, 2016

Aikman, Melvin W., age 80, passed away October 12, 2016. Private family service will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by son, Raymond Aikman. Survivors: wife, Pat Aikman; daughter, Lindy Tran and Duc; grandchildren, Raishan Tran and Ky Tran; nephew Wayne Aikman; many other nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces...

Oct 12, 2016

Catherine Olson, 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and gg, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. She was born November 23, 1930 to Frank and Elaine (Rhodes) Sandidge in Canton, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Merle Olson in 1996; and siblings, Frank Sandidge, Bob Sandidge, and Doris Sandidge. Catherine is survived by her children, Linda Little...

Oct 11, 2016

Sandra Kae Carmichael, age 75, passed away October 11, 2016. Visitation 6-8 pm Friday, October 14, 2016 at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. Funeral service will be 10 am Saturday, October 15, 2016 at First Baptist Church, Belle Plaine. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Carmichael; son, Scott Carmichael; identical twin sister, Shirley Windsor; niece, Debbie...

Oct 11, 2016

Freda V. Moore, 81, owner and CEO of WSM Industries, died October 11, 2016. She was born May 16, 1935 in Washington County, Arkansas to Lee and Beatrice Martin. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Emerson; daughter, Teresa Moore; son, Timothy Moore; sister, Rosalie McFarland; grandson, Travis Moore; 14 nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Binji. Freda...

Oct 11, 2016

Loren D. Steele,86,retired USD 259 teacher and coach at Truesdell, Mead and Curtis middle schools, died October 11, 2016. Loren was a real estate investor, gardener and avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his son, Michael Steele (Janet); grandchildren, Amy Tener (Matt), and Dale Steele (fiance Liz Jones), all of Wichita; brothers, Lester Lee Steele of Tucson, AZ, Ellis "Steve" LeRoy...

Oct 11, 2016

Lucinda Jane "Cindy" Green, 83, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Friday, with family present 4-6, at Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple, Douglass. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, at Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Interment to follow at Douglass Cemetery. Cindy was active in the Rose Hill Christian Church, and was...

Oct 11, 2016

Alice Kitchens, 84, passed away on October 11, 2016. She is survived by her children, Tom (Carolyn) Kitchens, Michael (Pat) Kitchens, James P. (Renee) Kitchens, Kelly (Jamie) Kitchens and Noel Kitchens; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and her siblings, Farrel (Janet) Fouts and Carol Higginbotham. Visitation will be Saturday, October 15th from 12-2p.m. with funeral service...

Oct 9, 2016

Iris Elmetta Gifford, age 93, loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother, passed from this earth to eternal life October 9, 2016. Visitaiton will be 1-8 Friday, October 14, 2016 and Funeral will be 2pm Saturday, October 15, 2016, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. She was born at home in Wichita on September 16, 1923 to...

Oct 8, 2016

Jerry W. Aubuchon, age 78, was called home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday; family greeting 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road Derby. Funeral 11AM Thursday, October 13, at Rose Hill Methodist Church 19551 SW Butler Rd Rose Hill, Ks 67133. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and...

Oct 8, 2016

Lane "Red" Lechner, age 21, truck #122 driver, Andale Construction, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Lane was born October 7, 1995, in Wichita. He is preceded in...

Oct 6, 2016

Wichita-Seager, Ernestine, age 86, passed away October 6, 2016. Memorial service 11:00 AM Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita, KS 67213. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Wiley and Evalina Wiley-McElroy; son, Mark Seager; brother, Fred Wiley; granddaughter, Jessica Seager. Ernestine is survived by her husband, Jesse Seager; children, Kenneth (Brooke)...

Oct 6, 2016

Edward J. Gibson, 84, retired Boeing line mechanic, died October 6, 2016. Edward loved fishing and KU basketball. He also rebuilt Model A's , taking them on road trips and showing them off in parades. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; son, Steve Gibson (Tara); daughter, Susan Cohlmia; grandchildren, Tori Harvey (Nathaniel) and Spencer Gibson; nephew, Richard Gibson...

Oct 6, 2016

Angi Leigh Misak, age 45, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, friend passed away October 6, 2016. Memorial service will be held 2pm Friday, October 14, 2016 at Smith Mortuary - Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville, Kansas. 67060. Angi is survived by her mother, Virginia; brother, Kent (Laurie); sister, Julie (David) Wilkey; uncle, Jim (Beth) Bolte, aunt Marilyn Misak, uncle, Eldon...

Oct 5, 2016

Vickie A. Wilderson, 62, retired Cessna Tool Crib Foreman, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Survivors include her husband, Gary; son, David Edward Wilderson (Shawna Hitchcock); daughter, Nicole Lavonne Angsten (Cory); parents, Betty and Buford George; all of Wichita; grandchildren, Kaitlin Angsten, Christopher James Webber, Racheal Angsten, Justice Nicole Wilderson, Brady Kyle Angsten, Isabelle Roberson; brother, Danny Jo George (Kathy)...

Oct 4, 2016

Vivian E. Collier, 94, retired Nelson Elementary School Health Clerk, died October 4, 2016. Survivors include her sons, Ron of Haysville, Randy and wife Julia of Augusta, Mark and wife Kathy of Neosho, MO; brother, Tom Tinsley and wife Jean of Bonner Springs; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Ken and her siblings,...

Oct 4, 2016

Hubert Harris, age 83, passed away October 4, 2016. Visitation 11-1pm Tuesday, October 11th; Funeral 1pm, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. He is preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Lorna Harris; wife, Elizabeth; brother, Ronald Harris. Hubert is survived by his daughter, Kathy (Scott) Rundell; grandson, Conner; brother, Randall (Deborah) Harris. In lieu...