Lila Mae Dickson
May 18, 2016
Lila Mae Dickson, 86, passed away May 18, 2016. Lila was born on November 18, 1929 in Riley County, KS to George Jacob Zeisset and Margaret (Crowl) Zeisset. Her family then moved to Leonardville, KS. She began working in Topeka, KS during the war years, providing domestic help and child care for a lawyer and judge during the summer...
Virginia Jean Warren
May 17, 2016
Virginia Jean (Kastens) Warren, age 87, passed away peacefully from this world to her eternal home May 17, 2016. She was born in Anthony, Kansas to Howard and Florence Kastens. Virginia married Ray Warren of Anthony, September 1, 1949. She then moved to Derby and became a member of St. Mary Parish in 1955, where she spent 61 years....
William Harris Scott
May 16, 2016
William (Bill) Harris Scott, M.D., 75, of Derby Kansas passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2016.
He was born on January 11, 1941 in Chadron Nebraska to Orie Harris and Helen Barbara Vondra Scott. He graduated from Hay Springs High School in Hay Springs Nebraska, having developed a strong work ethic growing...
James Edward Birch
May 15, 2016
DOUGLASS - Birch, James Edward, "Jim".
Age 59, of Stillwater, OK, passed away Sunday May 15, 2016.
Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, May 26, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, May 27, both at Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple, Douglass. James was born in Stillwater, OK, September 10,...
Connie J. Vanderen
May 15, 2016
Connie J. VanDeren, 59, passed away on May 15, 2016. She was born Aug. 21, 1956 to Jim and Ann Vister in Terre Haute, IN. Connie was a loving mother and a devoted Paraprofessional at Rex Elementary School, where she helped special needs children for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Delena; siblings, Becky, Jimmy...
Donald E. Anderson
May 14, 2016
Donald E. Anderson of Mulvane, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born in Omaha, Neb. Mr. Anderson, 72, was a retireed plate maker for the Wichita Eagle. Survivors: wife Lounita Anderson; daughters, Maggie Cooke and Mirande Dine; son, David Anderson; sister Donna Correll (Larry); brother Jerry Anderson; sister-in-law, Coke Anderson; eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by his...
Robert Ray O'Neal
May 14, 2016
Robert Ray O'Neal, 85, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. Bob was an electrical engineer at Boeing until retirement. He loved spending time with his granddaughter, tending his flowers, and playing with his dogs. Memorial service 10 a.m., Thursday, May 26, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pam...
Donald Lawrence
May 12, 2016
Donald Lawrence, 59 passed away on May 12, 2016 at his home in Belle Plaine in the loving arms of his wife of 34 years. He had battled pancreatic cancer for over 20 months. Visitation will be 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 5-8 Monday, May 16, 2016 a Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral will be 11:00 a.m....
Kenneth I. Lyon
May 12, 2016
Kenneth I. Lyon, of Derby, Age 77, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. Memorial service: 1 pm, Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Rose Hill Bible Church, 1410 N. Main St., Rose Hill, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and a granddaughter. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Loretta; children, Jim (Cindy)...
Allen G. Moore
May 12, 2016
Allen Gardner Moore was born in Santa Paula, CA on February 2, 1946. He died May 12, 2016 at home with his wife, Karen Carson.
Most of his growing up was in Kansas City, MO. Three accomplishments which were important to him were his high school diploma, becoming an Eagle Scout and taking culinary training. He never...
Barbara Barnes
May 11, 2016
Barbara Barnes, 64, passed away on Wed. May 11, 2016. She was a devoted mother, loving friend and talented artist. A memorial service will be held at 10am Friday, May 20th at Crosswinds Community Church, 208 N. Georgie, Derby. Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Mike Barnes. She is survived by her Husband, Lloyd; Children; Kim (Rob)...
Billy Louis James Heird
May 7, 2016
Billy Heird Sr. age 66, passed away May 7, 2016. Visitation 10am-2pm, family greeting 11am-1pm, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Smith Mortuary- Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Memorial service 11am Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Living Word Christian Church, 201 N. Derby Ave. Derby, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Ellen Heird; 2 sisters....
Norma Jean Smith
May 7, 2016
Smith, Norma J., 88, retired Cessna upholsterer, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016. Visitation 1-6 p.m. Wednesday (family present 5-6), at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby; funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, at Derby Church of Christ, 225 N. Derby Ave. Norma is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Ray; children Patricia (Jerry) Veatch of...
James H. Ferguson
May 6, 2016
James "Jim" H. Ferguson, 77, Ferguson Construction Services owner, died May 6, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Doris; brother, Timothy Ferguson. Survivors: son, Cameron Ferguson and wife Heather of Rose Hill; grandchildren, Jacob and Jadyn. The family invites you to share stories about Jim with them from 5-7pm Tuesday at Smith Mortuary, 1415...
Margaret Ann Fraser
May 5, 2016
Margaret Ann Fraser, age 69, of Haysville, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, May 5, 2016. She was a passionate Real Estate educator and author. She loved her grandchildren and volunteered at St. Cecilia Church. Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Dale; parents, Thomas & Josephine Lentine; sister, Patricia Lentine; and her fiance, Richard Gold. Survivors:...
Larry E. Maxwell
May 5, 2016
Larry E. Maxwell, 61, of Goddard, KS passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 after a courageous 9 year battle with leukemia. Larry was born March 14, 1955 in Wichita, KS to Maynard W. Maxwell and Carolyn Joann (Stallings) Maxwell, both deceased.
Larry is survived by his wife Sherrill Burgin Maxwell. They were married June 22, 1992. Larry...
Joyce June Jones
May 4, 2016
Joyce June Jones, age 71, arrived at her heavenly home on May 4, 2016. She was a retired Cessna machinist and life long artist. Many of her works, including paintings, stained glass and antique quilted bears are in homes nationwide. She was a loving mother and the biggest joy in her life was being grandma Noni. June is preceded...
Linda B. Wysocki
May 3, 2016
Linda B. Wysocki, 59, died Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Linda was born December 12, 1956 in Wichita, KS where she lived most of her life. She met Ken Wysocki in 1983 in El Central, CA and were married on July 10, 1985. Linda had been a district manager for Christmas Around the World with House of Lloyd, for years....
Forrest Allan Jones
May 3, 2016
Forrest Allan “Al” Jones, of Rose Hill, age 81, owner and operator of Jones Excavating, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM; Funeral Service 2 PM Friday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Road, Derby. Al is preceded in death by his parents, Dick & Gladys Jones; a son,...
Verna Maxine Depriest
May 3, 2016
Verna Maxine Biggs DePriest, age 98, raised in Potwin, Kansas, passed away May 3, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm; family greeting 5-7pm Tuesday, May 10th at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road. Funeral 10am Wednesday, at First Baptist Church,1020 N 2nd Ave, Mulvane, KS 67110. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Saddie Biggs; husband, John Taylor...
