Shawn Erik Townson
Jan 28, 2017
Shawn Erik Townson, of Mulvane, age 51, loving husband, father and son, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2017. Memorial service 11 AM Saturday, February 4, Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Road. Shawn was a service man for 30 years with Kansas Gas Service. He is preceded in death by his infant daughter, Alexandria Jane; and his...
Thomas Brian Moor
Jan 24, 2017
Thomas "Thom" Moor, 57, Johnson Control's Line Supervisor, died January 24, 2017. Survivors: wife, Rebecca; children, Brandon Moor (Megan), Ashley Moor (Dominic Carter), Jamie Standage (Gordon); parents, Don and Margie Moor; grandmother, Marjorie Anderson; sister, Debbie Edmonds (Randy); step-children, Shiloh Walkosak, Seth Decker; grandchildren, Charlie, Lilith, Juliette, Jax, Malaki. Viewing: 3-8pm Friday, January 27, Smith Mortuary, 501 S E...
Marcella Marie Mckee
Jan 24, 2017
Marcella McKee age 85, passed away January 24, 2017. Visitation 1-8pm Friday, family greeting 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary – Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Graveside service 2pm Sunday, January 29th at Mulvane Cemetery in Mulvane. Marcella is preceded in death by her husband, James Richard “Dick” McKee; parents, Norris and Helen Knox; son, Mike McKee. She is survived by...
Clifford F. Conway
Jan 22, 2017
Clifford F. Conway, Jr, 76, retired construction engineer, died January 22, 2017. Survivors: children, Wayne Nunn (Lorie), Jim Nunn, Mike Nunn (Julie), Carol Adelson (Mike), David Nunn (Kim), Leann Reeves (Daryl), Nancy Conway, Clifford Conway III (Katt); brother, Jack Conway of Texas; numerous grand and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Conway. Viewing: 3-8pm Wednesday,...
Mary Beth Lawless
Jan 21, 2017
Mary Beth Lawless, 83, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017. She was born February 21, 1933 to Clarence and Grace (Meigs) Short. Mary Beth retired from Mulvane High School as an English Teacher. She was a member of the Mulvane United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 56 years, Donald Lawless; and sister,...
Ralph Wright
Jan 20, 2017
Ralph J. Wright, 90, WWII Army Veteran, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. He was born January 4, 1927 in Pratt, KS to Ralph and Ola Jane (Gray) Wright. Ralph retired from Boeing in 1970. He was a photographer, historian, and Mulvane City Councilman. Ralph was instrumental in founding the Mulvane Historical Museum. He was an active member of...
Ronal D. Johnson
Jan 20, 2017
Ronal D. Johnson, 66, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. He was born December 22, 1950 to William and Pat (Bortz) Johnson, Jr. in Preston, KS. Ronal enjoyed hunting and fishing. He retired from the Marine Corps after 20 years of service and then worked at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center where he retired as Chief of...
Alice Mae Sumner
Jan 20, 2017
Alice Mae Sumner, 83, retired kindergarten teacher, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017. Visitation at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family present 4-6 p.m. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby. Alice taught at El Paso Elementary School in Derby for 27 years. Her...
Robert F. Mills
Jan 19, 2017
Robert F. Mills, 80, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was born April 19, 1936 in Wichita, KS to George and Elizabeth Mae (Franklin) Mills. He married Belva Mills on April 11, 1953, in Marquette, KS. Through their love and commitment, they raised five children, Bobby, Brenda, Benny, Andy, and Marty. Robert worked as a Derby Police Officer...
James Allen Saindon
Jan 19, 2017
James Allen Saindon, age 57, died unexpectedly on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 4-6 Tuesday and Funeral Service 11am Wednesday, January 25, 2017, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. He was an airplane mechanic, son, father, friend, and most importantly an amazing Papa to his three granddaughters: Miya, Anissa, and Kathy Rose. Jim is...
Phyllis Wright Birch
Jan 19, 2017
Phyllis W. Birch, 85, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Monday (family present 5-7), at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1062 E. Chet Smith, Derby. Phyllis was active on the local level of Camp Fire Girls and a longtime leader of two groups....
Kendra Kay Brand
Jan 18, 2017
Kendra Kay Brand, 52, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was born February 9, 1964 in Lufkin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Anne Choate; and sister, Rene` Choate. Kendra is survived by her sister, Leigh Anne and husband, Mark Meador, nephew, Joshua Meador; niece, Breigh Anna Meador; and family members in Texas....
Henry C. Nolting
Jan 18, 2017
Henry C. (Bud) Nolting, 88, retired employee of Boeing Military Aircraft Co., passed away on January 18, 2017. Born January 26, 1928, in Atchison, Ks on the family farm, he was one of 13 children. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the Navy for two years, serving in Guam. He then moved to Wichita, KS where he...
Marlyn Keith Rehburg
Jan 17, 2017
Rehburg, Marlyn Keith "Red", 86, passed away January 17, 2017, in Dallas, Texas. Visitation Monday, January 23, 5-7 p.m.; funeral service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Red was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired Boeing Design Draftsman, a 50 year Mason and member of the Midian Shrine,...
Pauline Sollenberger Goenner
Jan 16, 2017
On July 27, 1924, Fern (Pauline) Goenner was born to Javen and Lois Wampler, in Clever, MO. She married Johnnie E. Sollenberger, and to this union, 3 daughters who survive her: Carol (Melvin) Parscal, Derby; Judy (Roy) Eubank, Haysville; Dana Reed, Wichita. She is preceded in death by her husband Johnnie and son John E. Sollenberger, parents Javen and...
Ruby J. Sinn
Jan 13, 2017
Ruby J. Sinn, 78, former Boeing and Dillons employee, died January 13, 2017. Survivors: children, Kim Shrauner, Greg Herdt, Chris Herdt (Cyndi), Jody Myers (Mattison II); siblings, Roy Heppner (Clara), JoAnn Friesen (Gene); grandchildren, Shawn, Craig, Ricky, Delilah, Jordanne, Sydney, Austin, Samantha, Allison, Mattison III, Laurin; 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Martha...
Thomas Dean Edwards
Jan 13, 2017
Thomas D. Edwards, retired Boeing Aircraft jig building supervisor, died January 13, 2017. Survivors: wife, Bonnie; sons, Charles Edwards (Ellyn) of Moore, OK, Robert Edwards (Daphne) of Wichita, Kelly Edwards (Lynn) of Winfield, Danny Gossett (Valerie) of Udall; daughter, Kathy Sade of Udall; 7 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; siblings, James Edwards (Patricia) of Spokane, WA, Jack Lee Edwards of Everett,...
Shirley Jean Julian
Jan 12, 2017
Shirley Julian, age 68 passed away Thursday, January 12, 2016. Graveside service 2pm Monday, January 16, 2017 at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane, KS. She is preceded by her parents, Maitland and Earline Church. Shirley is survived by her husband, Harold; beloved pets; siblings, Gerald (Sandra) Church, Norma (Mark) Batson, Charlene (Mark) Harsha; loving extended family. In lieu of flowers, a...
Dickey David Galloway
Jan 11, 2017
Dickey David "Dick" Galloway, age 86, retired USAF Lt./Col. and retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017. No Visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Monday, January 16, First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore Ave, Derby. Dick is preceded in death by his parents, Nathan & Rena Galloway. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, JoAnne; sons David...
Donetta M. Berry
Jan 10, 2017
Donetta Berry, 83, retired Boeing Material Specialist, died January 10, 2017. Survivors: sons, Don Berry (Leesa Shumate) of Wichita; Jerry Berry (Connie) of Derby; 9 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Berry. No visitation. Celebration of Life Service: 1pm Saturday, January 21, 2017, Woodlawn United Methodist Church,...
