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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Brittany Christine Howard

Brittany Christine Howard

Aug 20, 2016

Brittany Christine Howard, age 27, passed away August 20, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm, greeting 5-7pm Thursday; Funeral 2pm Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road. Survivors include father, Leslie “Alex” Howard of Oxford; mother, Torri Howard of Derby; siblings, Joshua (Keisha) Howard and nephew Cooper of Rose Hill, Whitney Howard of Derby; grandmothers, Patricia (Dan) Hahn of...

Glenn L. Shoemaker

Glenn L. Shoemaker

Aug 20, 2016

Glenn L. Shoemaker, 78, retired American Electric Salesman, died Saturday, August 20, 2016. Rosary: 6pm Monday, August 29, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside: 10am Tuesday, White Chapel Cemetery, 1824 N. Oliver. Survivors include: daughter, Tracy Pryor; sister, Connie Cox; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; beloved pets, Hank and Scrappy. Preceded in death by his loving...

Nellie M. Manlove

Nellie M. Manlove

Aug 18, 2016

Nellie M. Manlove, 97, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. Visitation 6-8 p.m. Sunday, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Westside Christian Church, 1819 W. Douglas. Interment to follow at Andover Cemetery. Nellie was the last survivor of six children. Preceded in death by her husband Harold; parents Harlan and Minnie Gray; granddaughter...

Althea Marie Humbolt

Althea Marie Humbolt

Aug 17, 2016

Althea Marie (Smith)Humbolt, 89, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Visitation 2-6 p.m. Sunday; funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Althea was a standout basketball player in high school, and continued to enjoy watching collegiate basketball all her life. Always a hard worker, she was employed by Cudahy meat packing plant for 29-1/2...

Patricia L. Loiselle

Patricia L. Loiselle

Aug 16, 2016

Patricia “Pat” L. Loiselle, 67, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. She was born September 11, 1948 to Clarence and Mabel (Mullins) McClaffin in Blackwell, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond Loiselle; son, Ray Loiselle, Jr.; and brother, Jackie McClaffin. Pat is survived by her children, Gayra (John) Wright, Tonya Loiselle, and Danielle (Luke)...

Marsha Gay Mcphillips Beard

Marsha Gay Mcphillips Beard

Aug 15, 2016

Marsha Gay McPhillips Beard, formerly of Wichita, stepped into Glory on August 15, 2016. Visitation 1-8 Sunday, August 28, 2016 and Funeral 1:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Survivors: children, Trinity Warren, Felecia and Lequs Beard; father, Mark McPhillips (Don); mother, Melanie McPhillips; brother, Micah McPhillips (Tara and family); aunts, Martha Thomas...

Mary Nell Oringderff

Mary Nell Oringderff

Aug 14, 2016

Mary Nell Oringderff passed away August 14, 2016. She was born in Sublette, KS on July 2, 1927 to HF "Frank" and Mary Walters. Mary Nell attended school in Sublette graduating in 1945. In 1947, she and Robert "Bob" Oringderff were married in Wichita, KS, but later moved to Sublette where they raised two children, a daughter Jan and...

Byron Wade Robins

Byron Wade Robins

Aug 14, 2016

Byron Wade Robins, 54, warehouseman, died August 14, 2016. Survivors: love of his life, Kendra Robins; children, Ashlee Flora (Josh), Tyler Robins (Liz); mother, Glenda Robins; siblings, Mark Robins, Rene Brockus (Tom), Darin Robins; grandchildren, Brayden, Rylan and Emmalyn Robins; nephews, Matt and Kyle Buck, Trent "Clay" and Dallas Brockus; many other family and friends. He is preceded in...

Ruth Ann Hall

Ruth Ann Hall

Aug 12, 2016

Ruth Ann Hall, longtime Mulvane, Kansas resident, passed on August 12, 2016, a few months before her 85th birthday, at Parkside Homes after fighting Dementia for more than 7 years. Ruth Ann was born in Fairmont, West Virginia October 8, 1931. As a child, Ruth Ann loved traveling back to Kansas with her family and spending time with her...

Robert C. Schroeder

Robert C. Schroeder

Aug 12, 2016

Robert "Bob" Carlyle Schroeder, 90, real estate investor and co-owner of Action Real Estate, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jess and Marie (Forcher) Schroeder; step-mother Joyce; brothers, Jim and Charles Schroeder. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dortha (Ellsaesser)Schroeder; children, Phil and wife Pam of Derby; Ken...

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...

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