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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Glee Bayouth

Glee Bayouth

Aug 11, 2016

Glee Bayouth, age 86, devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother, fell asleep in the Lord, Thursday, August 11, 2016. Visitation with family 3-5 PM Saturday, August 13, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Trisagion and Funeral Service 7 PM, Sunday, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral, 7515 E. 13th St. N. Graveside service 10 AM Monday, August 15, Old Mission...

Golden Andrew Cooper

Golden Andrew Cooper

Aug 11, 2016

Golden Andrew Cooper Jr. age 64, passed away August 11, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday, family greeting 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road. Funeral Service 1pm Friday, August 19, at First Pentecostal Church, 1755 E MacArthur Rd, Wichita, KS 67216. Golden is preceded in death by his father, Golden Cooper Sr; brother, Marvin Cooper; nephew, Harold Cooper...

Billy Don Giles

Billy Don Giles

Aug 10, 2016

Billie Don Giles, age 77, of Glenn Heights, TX, was born October 14, 1938 in Pampa, Texas and passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in Red Oak, Texas. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, August 18, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, funeral service 10 AM Friday, August 19, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. He was preceded...

Marcus Huslig

Marcus Huslig

Aug 8, 2016

Marcus F Huslig. age 79, passed away August 8th, 2016. Visitation 1-5pm Wednesday, August 10, at Smith Mortuary- Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Recitation of the Rosary 7pm Wednesday evening; Mass of the Christian Burial 10am Thursday, both at St Michaels’ Catholic Church 525 E. Main St. Mulvane, Ks 67110. Marcus is survived by his wife, Caraleta; children, Marc...

Lucille Beyer White

Lucille Beyer White

Aug 7, 2016

Lucille ‘Sally’ Beyer White, 87, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 surrounded by her children. She was born October 9, 1928 to Jess and Rishie (Ely) Tate in Ashland, OK. She was happily married to Charles Beyer for nearly 40 years until his death in 1985. Sally and Charles made their home in Derby, Kansas and had four children,...

James Arthur Baumgardner

James Arthur Baumgardner

Aug 6, 2016

James Arthur Baumgardner, age 68, passed away August 6, 2016. A Wichita resident for 54 years, he was a member of Emporia Avenue Church of Christ. James was the author of eight books. Visitation 1-8 pm with the family to greet friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. Funeral service 10am Wednesday, August 10,...

Reese Tamalin Naylor

Reese Tamalin Naylor

Aug 6, 2016

Reese Tamalin Naylor, 13, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. She was born July 1, 2003 in Emporia, KS. Reese was a dedicated friend and loving cousin. She enjoyed baking cupcakes and was known as a “baby whisperer.” She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Tammi Naylor. Reese is survived by her parents, Jennifer and Ryan Naylor; brother,...

Scott William Shaver

Scott William Shaver

Aug 6, 2016

Scott William Shaver, 52, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. Scott was a lifelong rancher and farmer in the Douglass area. He was born February 21, 1964 in Winfield, KS. Scott graduated from Douglass High School in 1983. He loved to dance and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Scott will be remembered for his infectious smile...

Ace W. Van Wey

Ace W. Van Wey

Aug 6, 2016

Ace W. Van Wey passed away peacefully Aug 6, 2016 surrounded by family and friends in his home at Oxford Grand Senior Living. Ace was born November 18, 1935. He was born at home, on the family farm in Ionia KS to (John) Milton and Pansy Grace (Bowling) Van Wey. Ace attended school in Ionia until High School, when...

Carroll Gifford Everist

Carroll Gifford Everist

Aug 6, 2016

Carroll Gifford Everist, 84, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born September 8, 1931 to Sidney Le Roy and Mary Mable (Gifford) Everist in Mason City, IA. Carroll was an Army veteran, Korean War POW wounded in action, and a strong advocate for combat veterans. He served as a chaplain with several military...

Kenneth Eugene Bell

Kenneth Eugene Bell

Aug 5, 2016

Kenneth "Pops" Bell, 79, surrounded by family, entered eternal life on August 5, 2016. He was a retired maintenance supervisor from the Canterbury Inn and longtime bartender in the Wichita area. Kenneth is preceded in death by his daughter, Kenya and his brothers Louis and Herbert. He is survived by his wife, Teresa; sons, Kenneth Jr. (Jane), Steven (Nancy),...

Alana Faye Mortenson

Alana Faye Mortenson

Aug 2, 2016

Alana Faye Mortenson, age 73, retired waitress at Village Inn, Derby, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. No visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Monday, August 8, 2016, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Alana is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ruth Pederson. Survivors include her husband, Paul; son Shane Hendricks and his fiancée, Brandi Phillips;...

Sherry Gwen Proctor

Sherry Gwen Proctor

Aug 1, 2016

Sherry Gwen Proctor, age 64, passed away August 1, 2016. Visitation 1-8 Friday with the family present from 6-8 and Funeral service 2pm Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. She was preceded in death by her mother Beatrice Thompson. Survivors: husband, Sammie Proctor; children, Robert Curtis, Kristina James, and Danette Curtis; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; father, Louis...

Justin Corey Hebert

Justin Corey Hebert

Aug 1, 2016

TSgt Justin Hebert, age 33, passed away August 1, 2016 as the result of a motorcycle accident with his brother that occurred on July 26, 2016.Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, August 5, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jermy Grandstaff; father, Charles Hebert, Tom "Poppa Smurf"...

Ron Canfield

Ron Canfield

Jul 31, 2016

Ron Canfield, 60, passed away July 31, 2016. He was born October 2, 1955 to Wayne and Ruth Canfield in Wichita, KS. Ron worked at Learjet for over 25 years and had lots of great coworkers he enjoyed working with. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Chad Canfield. Ron is survived by his wife of...

L.C. Brooks

L.C. Brooks

Jul 30, 2016

L.C. Brooks 81, retired Staff Sargent in the USAF and Raytheon Airplane Mechanic, passed away on July 30. He is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Jim (Cheryl) Madison and Karen Madison; 15 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and 8 siblings. L.C. is preceded in death by his parents and 6 siblings. Celebration of Life to be held by family at...

Raymond Kent

Raymond Kent

Jul 30, 2016

Raymond E. Kent,78, retired USD 259 Building and Grounds Supervisor, died July 30, 2016. Survivors: wife, Joyce; son, Scott Kent (Michelle Lay); grandchildren, Alex Kent (Liz), Andie Kent; great-grandchild, Penny Kent; siblings, Sharon Hesske, Joyce Elaine Kent. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Inez Kent; brother, Robert Kent. No visitation. Funeral service: 10am Tuesday, August...

William F. Bankston

William F. Bankston

Jul 30, 2016

William F. Bankston, 74, retired Boeing and Spirit Engineer and Navy veteran died July 30, 2016. Survivors: wife, Jenny; children, Brenda McVicker (Ben), William Bankston II (Dawn), Robert Bankston (Lesley), Bridgett Diaz (Derek); siblings, Wayne Bennett (Susan); 10 grandchildren with one on the way; 1 great-grandchild on the way; in-laws, T. Layne, James and Carol Mathia; many nieces, nephews,...

Theodore A Rylant

Theodore A Rylant

Jul 29, 2016

Theodore "Ted" Rylant, age 79, of Mulvane, retired Ted's Garage owner, died July 29, 2016. Survivors: children, Sonny Rylant (Sandra), Gina Moore (Tim), Kathy Russell (Kyle); siblings, Jack Rylant (Anna), Curt Rylant, Othylia Woodall (Mike): grandchildren, Kristine, Stacey, Jason, Michael, Michon, Blaine, Brandon, Hunter; 13 great-grandchildren with one on the way. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Trudy Marie Ann Briggs

Trudy Marie Ann Briggs

Jul 27, 2016

Trudy Marie Ann Briggs, age 68, passed away July 27, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm Sunday, July 31; family greeting 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road Derby. Funeral 10am Monday, August 1st at Praise Assembly of God Church, 1125 S Rock Rd, Derby, KS 67037. Graveside service 2pm Monday, at Winfield Veterans Cemetery, Winfield, KS. Trudy is survived...

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