Obituaries

Jul 26, 2016

Justin Michael Garrett, Sr., age 30, of Wichita, HVAC Certified Technician, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, August 1, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, funeral service 2 PM Tuesday, August 2, Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S. Broadway, Haysville. Justin is preceded in death by his brother,...

Jul 26, 2016

Jermy Kenneth Grandstaff, age 35, of Levering, MI, formerly of Haysville and Belle Plainel passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. No visitation. Private services will be held. Jermy is preceded in death by his father, Tom "Poppa Smurf" Grandstaff; and his grandparents, Bud & Jamie Dickey. Survivors include his son, Dustin Ellis; daughters, Kristina Ellis and Harleigh Brown; mother,...

Jul 22, 2016

Xavier Nathaniel Benson Shaffer, age 17, Campus High School Senior, passed away July 22, 2016. Visitation 1-8 Monday with the family to receive friends from 5-7 and Funeral 10am Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Survivors: parents, Jesse and Denise Shaffer; siblings, Nathan, Nicolas, Jessica, Zander, Zoe, and Brandon Shaffer; grandparents, Kenneth and Donna Colvard and Marie...

Jul 22, 2016

Doris Rogers, 79, passed surrounded by her family July 22, 2016. She was born August 29, 1936 in Franklin, AR. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Eugene Rogers, her parents, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her son, David (Stacy) Rogers; two daughters, Sandy (Steve) Hartley, and Kathy (Mark) Wohlford; 7...

Jul 21, 2016

Howe, Linda Sue, 74, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. Rosary 7 p.m. Tuesday; memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Linda was proud of her career with IMA of Kansas, that spanned from 1981 to 2007. She enjoyed traveling the world with her husband Larry, and was passionate about her...

Jul 20, 2016

Rebecca “Becky” Smyth, 56, went home to glory on July 20, 2016. Becky loved the Lord with all her heart and showed His love, grace, and mercy to all she met. She and husband, Dean, celebrated 32 years of perfect, blissful marriage in June. She was his best friend. With him, she raised two strong and beautiful daughters, Rachel...

Jul 19, 2016

Martha C. Ingold, age 91, passed away July 19, 2016. She was a former Sales Manager at Brooks and former Head Teller at Rose Hill Bank. Visitation 1-8 Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral 10am Friday, July 22, 2016 at Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd, Rose Hill. Preceded in death by her...

Jul 19, 2016

Dean, Jerry Lee, 76, retired farmer, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016. A private family memorial celebration will be held in his honor. Jerry loved his work as a farmer, but also enjoyed playing billiards, golf, and competition shooting. He was preceded in death by his son, Brent Dean; brother James Dean; and parents George and Hazel Dean. Survived...

Jul 15, 2016

Teresa Clark, 58, Cessna Industrial Engineer, died July 15, 2016. Survivors include her son, Michael Flores; mother, Frances Clark; brother, Roger Clark and his wife, Cyndy; nieces, Susan and Sarah; nephew, Eric. She is preceded in death by her father, Bryan Clark. Funeral service: 10am Wednesday, July 20, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Burial: 2pm Lamont (OK) Cemetery. A...

Jul 15, 2016

James A. Mitchell, age 65, passed away July 15, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 5-7pm on Tuesday, July 19, at Smith Mortuary- Derby 1415 N. Rock Road. Funeral 10:00 AM Wednesday, at Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW. Butler Rd. Rose Hill, KS. James is survived by his wife, Mary Kay; daughter, Dawn (Keith) Rundle; mother, Lois Mitchell;...

Jul 14, 2016

Derby- Wood, Carol Janice (Janie), 87,

passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016. Visitation 1-8 p.m., With family receiving friends from 5 -7 p.m. Friday, July 15, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS 67037. Funeral service 1:00 p.m., Saturday, at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N. Buckner, Derby, KS 67037. Carol was born February 24, 1929...

Jul 13, 2016

In 1931 Kansas was merely dust and poverty. The ground was relentless. After your back broke from years of turning soil, dreams of a successful harvest were eaten away by clouds of grasshoppers. This was a time of unrest and uncertainty. This was a time of hard work and no money. This was the coming together of a nation....

Jul 13, 2016

Esther Lea Michael, age 74, of Haysville, loving mother, grandmother and sister, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, July 18, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. Funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, July 19, Glenville Bible Baptist Church, 4604 S. Seneca, Wichita. Esther is preceded in death by her parents, Jake...

Jul 13, 2016

Lyndon Isliefson, 50, Cessna Engineer, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Vicky, son, Joseph (Colleen); mother, Deanna Isliefson; granddaughter, Scarlett; siblings, Mitch (Diane), Ron (Toni), Gary (Carmela), Diana Emerson (Curtis); many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Cecil Isliefson; grandparents; and beloved Border Collie, Belle. Celebration of Life...

Jul 13, 2016

David Lee Glennie, age 66, of Wentzville, MO, formerly of Haysville, retired LTCMDR, USN, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, July 22, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, funeral service 10 AM Saturday, July 23, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. David is preceded in death by his wife, Janet; daughter, Melissa; and his...

Jul 12, 2016

Ray Torres, 62, Bosley sales representative, died peacefully July 12, 2016. Survivors include his children, Dr. Russell Torres (Kris) of Plano, TX, Brook Way (Joe) of Wichita, Jeremy Torres (Rebecca), Anthony Torres (Jessica), Bradly Torres, all of Haysville; brothers, Pete Torres of Knox City, TX, Ralph Torres(Dora) of Rule, TX; 9 grandchildren; children's mother, Charlotte Torres of Haysville. He...

Jul 11, 2016

Robert A. Hester, age 49, passed away July 11, 2016. Graveside service 2pm Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Greenwood Cemetery 6231 W. 47th St. S, Wichita. Robert was born September 28, 1966 in Denver, Colorado. He is remembered as a fun loving, gentle individual with a great attitude. He had a great sense of humor and leaves behind many...

Jul 11, 2016

Cleta M. Cox, 80, retired nurse, died July 11, 2016. Survivors include her son, Tim Cox (Tammy); daughters, Gina Cox, Jana Scheck, Jill Cox; siblings, Donna Robinson (J.D.), Nonna Hart, Melva Triplett; brother-in-law, David Cox; grandchildren, Dylan Cox (Amy), Devin Cox, Damian Cox (Emily), Jayson Cox, Shawna Cox, Nathan Cox, Cody Scheck; great-grandson, Carter Cox. She is preceded in...

Jul 11, 2016

Elizabeth Mary Mason, age 102, retired office manager for Huitt, Marshall, Mitchell and Slaybaugh, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. Visitation 1-8 Thursday, July 14, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, funeral service 10 AM Friday, July 15, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Elizabeth was born December 30, 1913 in Des Moines, IA, to Roy & Grace...

Jul 11, 2016

Anna Louise Smith, of Haysville, age 93, homemaker and retired co-owner of Bob Smith Tile, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, July 14, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. Funeral service 11 AM Friday, July 15, Haysville United Methodist Church, 601 E. Grand, Haysville. Anna is preceded in death by...