Obituaries

Sep 29, 2016

Tammy Ann Duncan, age 50, passed away September 29, 2016. Visitation Monday October 3, 2016 1-8 with the family to greet from 5-7 and Funeral 10am Tuesday, October 4, 2016 both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Survivors: husband, Michael Duncan; children, Shayna Duncan, Kylie Duncan-Williams (Josh), and Austin Duncan; three grandchildren, Addilyn Williams, Oliver Williams, and...

Sep 29, 2016

Frances “Fran” Nichols, 83, beloved wife, mother, nan, and sis, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016. She was born August 7, 1933 to Edward and Mildred (Orr) Hatch in Nash, OK. Fran enjoyed her work as an educator at Kiddie Kollege. She loved God and her family, and was a dedicated member of Colonial Heights Assembly of God. She...

Sep 28, 2016

Deborah “Debbie” Brodbeck, 61, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. She was born in November of 1954 to Robert and June (Rogers) Kruskop in Roswell, NM. Debbie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Kansas. She retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs after more than 30 years of service. After her retirement, Debbie ran a...

Sep 27, 2016

Moody, Gary Ray, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Graveside service 10 a.m., Saturday, October 1, at Douglass Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald, and brother, Terry. Survived by his mother, Marjorie Moody, and many close friends, and staff of Life Care Center of Andover.

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Sep 27, 2016

Loleta June Burnham, age 84, of Rose Hill, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, October 2, with family receiving friends 6-8 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Memorial service 10 AM Monday, October 3, Rose Hill Bible Church, 1410 N. Main St. Loleta is preceded in death by her parents, Doral &...

Sep 26, 2016

MULVANE- Green, Kathryn Sue "Kathy," 73, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death early on by her mother, Julia Kistler, and grandmother who raised her, Ruth Cunningham, and later by her grandfather Feldon and father David. She is survived by her devoted husband and loving caregiver,...

Sep 26, 2016

Irene “Rene” Lahman, 91, passed away September 26, 2016. She was born July 29, 1925 to William and Alice (Hardy) Lakeman in London, England. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karen Skelton; and brothers, Reggie and Jack Lakeman. Irene is survived by her children, Ron Lahman and Janet (Joe) Allard; grandchildren, Lisa, Allen, Kevin, Sarah, Kelly,...

Sep 25, 2016

John H. Steadman, Jr., 86, died Sunday, September 25, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

John was born on July 22, 1930, in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, to John and Mary Steadman. At age 20, John eloped and married 16 year old Virginia "Gig" Mott, in Council Grove, Kansas on June 26, 1951. John and Virginia...

Sep 25, 2016

Charles LeRoy Owen Stein, age 91, passed away September 25, 2016. Visitation 1-7pm Wednesday with the family to receive friends from 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary. 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral 3pm, Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Colonial Heights Assembly of God, 5200 S. Broadway, Wichita. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen L. Stein. Survivors: two sons,...

Sep 24, 2016

Ephus "Joe" J. Holt. age 86, passed away September 24, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 6-8pm Monday, September 26th; Funeral 10am Tuesday, both at Smith Mortuary- Haysville 7031 S. Broadway. He is survived by his wife, Verna; sons, Roger (Kelley), James (Jeanette); Verna’s children, Geneva (Robert) Patterson, George Rose, Jeanie Alexander, Kevin (Tracy) Newell; 13 grandchildren; sisters, Fern (Edwin)...

Sep 24, 2016

Nannie Underwood, age 94, of Belle Plaine, retired Nurse Aide, died September 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; grandson, Tony; 9 siblings. Survivors: daughter, Roberta Waggoner and her husband Richard of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, Dawn and Todd Waggoner. Viewing 1-6 Wednesday. Service: 1pm Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, all at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W....

Sep 23, 2016

William D.Longnecker age 92, WWII Navy Veteran, passed away September 23, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm, family present 5-7pm on Monday, September 25; Funeral 10am Tuesday, both at Smith Mortuary- Mulvane 501 SE. Louis Blvd. William is survived by his wife, Marlene; children, Bill (Deborah) Longnecker, Robin (Jeff) Dunn, John (Erin) Longnecker, Ann (Scott) Funderburk, Bob Longnecker, Tammy (Brian) Rothgeb, Allen...

Sep 23, 2016

William E. "Billy" Miller, 44, passed away September 23, 2016. Billy was born July 8, 1972 and he was an HVAC Technician for Spirit AeroSystems. Billy enjoyed bowling, bicycle riding and playing softball. He was an active member of AA, Grace Point Church and the IBEW Union. Survivors include his daughter, Stephanie of Wichita; parents, Stephanie and Dan Miller...

Sep 23, 2016

Ruth L. Overby, beloved mother, 81, of Dunlap, TN passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. Memorial Service is Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Villa Maria Chapel, Mulvane, KS. Graveside service will be at Pine Hill Baptist Church and Cemetery, Enterprise, MS.

She was born December 14, 1934 in Big Stone Gap, VA to Sam...

Sep 23, 2016

June Brummett Pittman, 90, of Udall, retired Udall schools lunch manager, died September 23, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Dale Brummett and Bill Pittman. Survivors: children, Jim Brummett (Vera), Jerry Brummett (Judy), John Brummett (Becky) all of Wichita, Neta Alcorn (Don) of Muskogee, OK, Glenna Brookings (Gary) of Udall; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great...

Sep 22, 2016

Ellis Billingslea, 66, of Wylie, TX passed away September 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Goldie; son and wife, Matthew and Kendra Billingslea of Mulvane, KS; their three children, Trenton, Macey and Colby; daughter, Jennifer Billingslea of Richardson, TX; sister, Gwen DuVal of Garland, TX; step-mother, Margaret Billingslea of Winfield, KS; step-sister Carole (Kenny)...

Sep 22, 2016

Owen Leon Beeler, retired Boeing Flight Line Technician, died Thursday, September 22, 2016. Survivors include his children, Jerry Lee Beeler (Mary), Delta Mae Meadows (David), all of Haysville, Leon Michael Beeler (Emma) of Godly, TX, David Leonard Beeler, Rick Beeler (Anita) all of Alverado, TX; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Gwendolyn...

Sep 18, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Boys, age 95, passed away September 18, 2016. Memorial service will be 10:30 am, Friday, September 23, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Burch B. Boys and her son, Albert Boys. Survivors: two sons, Leonard Boys (Bonnie) and Marshall Boys (Laney); daughter, Betty Drees (William); eight grandchildren;...

Sep 18, 2016

Howard Earl Morris, age 72, perpetual life member of York/North Star Lodge and Army Veteran, passed away September 18, 2016. A celebration of life service will be held 2pm Friday, September 23, at the Kansas Masonic Chapel, 402 S Martinson St, Wichita 67213. Survivors include: wife, Cheryl; children, Cindy Jaquis, Sherri Trefethen, Carrie (Shawn) Russell, Jeff (Mary) Robb, Amanda...

Sep 15, 2016

Barbara Theresa Knoll, beloved mother, 85, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. Visitation 1-8 Monday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service Tuesday, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main St., Hoisington, Kansas. Barbara was a retired aircraft mechanic that was always a hard-working and wonderful role model. Her family remembers her as the strongest...