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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Myrtle Ruth Mccomas

Myrtle Ruth Mccomas

Nov 26, 2016

Myrtle Ruth, McComas, age 87, of Wichita, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, retired City of Wichita employeee, and retired Red Cross employee, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. No visitation. Memorial service 1:00 pm Saturday, January 21, 2017, First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway. She is preceded in death by her husband, Everett "Mike" McComas; parents, Elbert &...

Joseph P. Sears

Joseph P. Sears

Nov 26, 2016

Sears, Joseph “Joe” P. Jr.

Joseph "Joe" P. Sears, 63, went home to his Lord on Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born December 11, 1952 in Mountain Grove, MO. Joe graduated from Augusta High School and retired from York Industries. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Sears; and nephew, Ben Davis. Joe is...

Willetta Clara Langley

Willetta Clara Langley

Nov 25, 2016

Willetta “Billie” Clara (Bayer) Langley, born October 12, 1924, in Lorraine, KS, and passed away November 25, 2016. Billie, as she was known to her friends, was the daughter of Olinda and William Bayer, the sister of Marie Valodine and Norman Bayer. She married Bill Langley on November 18, 1945 after a whirlwind two-week courtship, and they had a...

Dollie Pearl Sasser

Dollie Pearl Sasser

Nov 24, 2016

Dollie Pearl Sasser, age 78, died Thursday, November 24, 2016. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 5-7 Monday, November 28, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral 10 am Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at South Rock Christian Church, Derby. Burial will be in El Paso Cemetery, Derby, following the service. Dollie was born August 18, 1938 in Evergreen, Alabama....

Sheila Kaye Burress

Sheila Kaye Burress

Nov 24, 2016

Sheila Kaye Burress, 61, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. She was a dedicated Q.A. Inspector for many years at Farmland Foods. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Wednesday; memorial service 10:00 a.m. Thursday, both at Smith Family Mortuary. Preceded in death by her father, Willis Howerton; brother, Rick Howerton; and step-father Tom Ball. Survived by...

Allen Orton

Allen Orton

Nov 24, 2016

Orton, (Oscar) Allen, 93, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016, at the Kansas Masonic Home. Visitation 1-8 p.m., Wednesday (family present 6-8), at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd, Belle Plaine. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, at First Baptist Church of Belle Plaine, 612 N. Linden. Allen was a 50 year Mason, and a past Master of the Belle...

Ralph Lee Roth

Ralph Lee Roth

Nov 24, 2016

Ralph Lee Roth, age 86, passed away November 24, 2016. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 5-7 Tuesday, November 29, 2016 and Funeral 2pm Wednesday, November 30, 2016 both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 1pm Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Pfeifer, Kansas. Survivors: wife, Dorothy Roth; children, Diane Schaffer (Marc)...

Donna Lynn Mitchell

Donna Lynn Mitchell

Nov 24, 2016

Donna Lynn Mitchell, 68, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Friday; funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment at a later date in Valpraiso, Indiana. Donna was known for her smile, up-beat personality, and her love for the Lord, and was a longtime member of Praise Assembly...

Shirley Cantrell

Shirley Cantrell

Nov 23, 2016

Shirley Cantrell, Air Force Veteran, age 69, passed away November 23, 2016. Visitation: Monday, November 28, 1-8pm, family greeting 5-8pm at Smith Mortuary- Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway. Funeral 10am Tuesday, at the Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S. Broadway St., Haysville. Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Eva Myers; sisters, Bonnie Davis and Carol Thoele. Survived by...

Robert Randolph Porter

Robert Randolph Porter

Nov 23, 2016

Robert Randolph Porter, age 75, passed away November 23, 2016. Visitation 1-5 Monday, November 28, 2016 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, Wichita. Graveside service 1pm Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Preceded in death by wife, Jaci Porter; son, Devene Porter, and grandson, Zach Porter. Survived by son, Terry Porter (Charlotte); sister, Ginger Elrod; and five grandchildren. Memorials...

Lou Ann Dillner

Lou Ann Dillner

Nov 21, 2016

Lou Ann Dillner, 84, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. Visitation 1-8 p.m. (family present 5-7 p.m.), Saturday, November 26, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 7p.m. Sunday; Funeral Mass 10a.m. Monday, both at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 123 N. Andover Rd., Andover. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Monica Hollerich; 2 sisters....

Petra M. Duffey

Petra M. Duffey

Nov 21, 2016

Petra M. Duffey, age 57, passed away November 21, 2016. Visitation 1-8 with the family present from 6-8 Friday, November 25, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral 2pm Saturday, November 26, 2016 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosemarie Saylor. Survivors: husband, Tom...

Richard W. Hester

Richard W. Hester

Nov 19, 2016

Richard W. "Rick" Hester, 62, KPTS Master Control Operator, died November 19, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Crystal; children, Nichole Rockhill, Timothy Hester, John Hester (Sara); step-children, Nikki Custer, Jason Tanner; sisters, Joy Newlin (Randy), Jeanie Flaming, Loise Drake (Bob); 13 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Hazel Hester and sister, Fern Otrupcak. No...

Royce L. Kerfoot

Royce L. Kerfoot

Nov 19, 2016

Royce L. Kerfoot, 74, retired Spirit Aircraft Engineer, died November 19, 2016. Survivors include his son, Jason Kerfoot and his wife Kelly; step-children, Jerry Yandell, Angela Duke, Frank Yandell; sister, Charlotte Weeks and her husband Gary); 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rowena Kerfoot. No visitation. Celebration of Life Service: 1pm Tuesday, November...

Melvia Dean Bottoms Withers

Melvia Dean Bottoms Withers

Nov 19, 2016

Melvia Dean Bottoms Withers, 80, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 in Crestview, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lenora Petrey; husband, Robert Withers; son, Ray Bottoms; brother, Harrell Petrey; daughter-in-law, Debbie Bottoms; and sister-in-law, Charlie Jean Petrey. Melvia is survived by her children, Phillip (Barbara) Bottoms, Shirley (Clint) Ward, Wanda (Eric) Evans, and...

Robert Fifer

Robert Fifer

Nov 19, 2016

Robert "Bob" Fifer, passed away Nov. 19, 2016. Funeral 10am Friday, Nov 25, 2016. Smith Mortuary-Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway.

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Howard Lee Underwood

Howard Lee Underwood

Nov 19, 2016

Howard Lee Underwood, 84, CWO-4 USMC, Korean and Vietnam War Veteran, adventurer, loving husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at home in Derby, Kansas. Visitation will be Thursday, December 1, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road from 1-8 pm. The family will be available from 5-7 pm. A celebration of his...

Kevin Olson

Kevin Olson

Nov 18, 2016

Kevin Olson, age 52, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016. 10AM Memorial Mass on Wednesday, November 23rd at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St. Mulvane, Ks. Kevin is survived by his parents, Stanley Olson and Cleta Jackson; daughter, Megan Olson; siblings, Susan Olson, Jody Wheeler, Corey (Christine) Olson; 9 nieces and nephews; 4 great nieces; and his...

Clara Marie Veatch

Clara Marie Veatch

Nov 18, 2016

Clara Marie Veatch, 99, homemaker, died November 18, 2016. Survivors: sons, Jerry Veatch (Pat), Eddy Veatch (Malinda); sister, Zoanna Hand; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Veatch and son, Jimmie. No visitation. Celebration of Life Service: 2pm Monday, November 21, 2016, Derby Church of Christ, 225 N. Derby. A memorial is established...

Steven G. Boivin

Steven G. Boivin

Nov 16, 2016

Steven G. Boivin, age 69, of Rose Hill, retired Boeing/Spirit employee and former Cessna employee, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Visitation 1-8 pm Monday, November 21 with family receiving friends 5-7 pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Tuesday, Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Steven is preceded in death...

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