Obituaries

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...

Jul 9, 2016

Robert “Bob” Jarry, 72, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. He was born September 13, 1943 to Gerard and Violet (Seamans) Jarry in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Patricia Jarry and Jana Wickham. Bob is survived by his children, Michelle (Kendall) Hershberger and Joseph (Cara) Jarry; grandchildren, Matthew (Summer) Steffen, Zackary Steffen,...

Jul 8, 2016

A. Elaine Layton, 90, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, July 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1926 to William and Mary (Scovel) Ingmire in Tyro, KS. Elaine owned Derby Floral for over 50 years. She was a past president of the Greater Wichita Florists’ Association. She was a Derby Grand Marshall and...

Jul 7, 2016

Bonnie Marie Krehbiel, age 75, of Wichita, retired YMCA cook, passed away Friday, July 7, 2016. No visitation. Graveside service 10 AM Thursday, Hillside Cemetery, Sedgwick, KS. Bonnie was born March 25, 1941 to Blane & Edna Berry of Valley Center. They preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Herbert; brother, Ron Berry (Betty), of Wichita; sister, Susan...

Jul 6, 2016

Duane left on a fishing trip this July 6th with his Father. He left behind his beloved wife Darlene and his greatest regret on leaving this Earth is not being able to play golf with Andy. Duane was born in Delphos, KS on 9/21/1934 to Ray and Julia Gates. He is survived by his wife; sons, Steve (Tammie), Rod...

Jul 5, 2016

Dery, John, 84, retired Doctor of Optometry, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016. Memorial service Saturday, July 16, at Douglas Avenue Assembly of God, 4501 W. Douglas, Wichita. John was a veteran of the United States Army, and devoted member of the church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustaf and Bula Dery. Survived by his wife...

Jul 4, 2016

Theresa Mary McCoy, age 77, passed away July 4, 2016. Terry was born in Hastings, England and married the love of her life Daniel in 1963, who was in the US Airforce. She is survived by her daughters, Beverly (Sean) Martin, Debbie (Jeff) McCoy-Smith; grandchildren, Haley, Mackenzie, Kurtis, Brent; loving extended family. Theresa is preceded in death by her...

Jul 3, 2016

Gerald F. Wilson, age 86, of Mulvane, retired Boeing Company employee, retired Cessna employee and former Beechcraft employee, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, July 7, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, funeral service 10 AM Friday, July 8, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Jerry is preceded in death by his...

Jul 1, 2016

Vivian Fleming, 93, beloved Professor of Voice and Music Education at Friends University, died July 1, 2016. Vivian served Friends University for 38 years, first teaching in the non-college division of voice for fourteen years. Later, she instructed voice students full time in the college credit division. Prior to her tenure at Friends University, Vivian served as a graduate...

Jun 30, 2016

Jeffery A. Gorden died unexpectedly on June 30, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 48. Jeff is survived by his parents, Jess and Jeannie Gorden of Lake City, IA; children, Jobi Gorden of Lake City, IA, Caleb Gorden, Jessica Gorden and Zach Gorden, all of Wichita, KS; siblings, Kim Shugar (Jeff) of Sioux City, IA, Scott Gorden...

Jun 30, 2016

Patricia "Trish" Palmer was born Oct. 31, 1963. She died June 30, 2016 at the age of 52. Survivors: mother, Naomi Palmer; husband, Darrell Johnson; daughter, Sharla Rose; grandson, Gibson Rose; sister, Kim Rose; brother-in-law, Dale Rose; mother-in-law, Norma Johnson; 12 nieces and nephews; multiple great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father, Fred Palmer; brother,...