Obituaries

Mar 16, 2016

Mary Sue Ball, age 68, passed away March 16, 2016. Memorial service 11am, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. She was preceded in death by her husband William Ball and a sister, Pat Bailey. Survivors are: children, Marjorie Brown (Curt Stevens), Timothy Ball, and Billy Ball; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Orand (Don) and Jeanie...

Mar 15, 2016

James “Jim” G. Adams, of Wichita, 81, retired Air Force, died peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born August 14, 1934 to Kenneth and Edith (Sethney) Adams in Barrett, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dwaine and Robert Adams; sister, Joan Gober; and granddaughter, Jessica Adams. James...

Mar 15, 2016

Michael, Don R., 66, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. Many will remember Don as an inspector at Cessna, where he worked for over 35 years. He was the 7th member nationally of "Where’s George?" and was the youngest of 15 children. He was a very loving father, and will be greatly missed by his...

Mar 15, 2016

Robert W. Phillips 61, retired general contractor, died March 15, 2016. Survived by wife, Cara; daughter, Danielle Randleman (Toby) of Wichita; Matthew Phillips (Alyssa) of Goddard; sisters, Linda Comfort (Randall), Barbara Phillips, Connie Hawbaker (Olin); 6 grandchildren; 6 nieces; 1 nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Ruby Phillips; son, Benjamin; nephew, Justin. Viewing: 2-8pm...

Mar 13, 2016

Shirley A. Czajkowski (Gmachi), 73, of Haysville, KS, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. Shirley was born December 12, 1942, the daughter of Lawrence Oscar and Laura Elgia (Blake) Bell. She married Daniel Czajkowski who preceded her in death along with her parents and a brother, Larry Bell. Survivors include her children; Tammy Czajkowski, Laura Vickers (Brad), Shirley J....

Mar 12, 2016

Derby

Ted M. Allison, 68, retired teacher and coach, died Saturday, March 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia; sons, Todd and wife Kaylene Allison, Tony and wife Robin Allison; daughter, Tricia Vocasek and husband Andrew; grandchildren, Makenzie, Mitchell, Marshall, Makayla, Taylor, Cole, Noah, Tobin, Tarin and Trevor; sister, Glenda Schwaderer and...

Mar 11, 2016

Gary Jay Cox, 64, retired automobile painter, died March 11, 2016. Survivors: two brothers, Bill Cox and wife Bonnie, Lonnie Cox; sister, Charlotte Alley and husband Mike; nieces, Colleen Suffron, Kathy Roberts. Viewing: 1-8pm Tuesday, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Graveside: 2pm Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Red Bud Cemetery, Udall. A memorial is established with Heartland Hospice,...

Mar 10, 2016

Lillie May Hein, age 90. passed away March 10, 2016. Visitation 1-7pm, family present 4-6pm Sunday, March 13th at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Graveside service 10am Monday, March 14th, at Mulvane Cemetery. Lillie is preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Jennie Smith; husband, George Kenneth; son, Ronnie Ray Hein; siblings, Valdeena Reasoner, Ida Sade Sharp,...

Mar 9, 2016

Sharon M. King, age 64, of Wichita, died March 9, 2016. Survivors: brother, Charles King (Cara) of Viola; sisters, Patricia Kerr (Gary) of Cheney, Peggy Sharp (Bill) of Louisville, KY; 9 nieces and nephews; 6 great-nieces and nephews; uncle and aunt, Charles F. King (Marjorie) of Wichita. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Lucille King....

Mar 9, 2016

Douglass - Corbett, Sandra "Sandy"

retired Spirit Aircraft assembly mechanic, died March 9, 2016 at the age of 54. She was born February 20, 1962 in Wichita, Ks to Walter and June Helstrom Inkelaar. Survivors include her husband, Doug; sons, Casey Corbett (Nancy) of Killen, AL, Cody Corbett of Port Hueneme, CA; daughter, Lexi Scheibler (Chase) of...

Mar 8, 2016

Barry Lynn Dickerson,age 67, passed away March 8, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 5-7pm Thursday, March 10; Funeral Service 2pm Friday, both at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Barry is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Scott (Nancy) Dickerson, Jeff (Tanya) Dickerson; Jodi Yauch; step-children, Ken...

Mar 7, 2016

John "Jack" C. Birch.,age 89, WWII Navy Veteran, passed away March 7, 2016. Jack was a long time member of the Lions Club, where he received many awards, along with being the past president from 1978-79. After retirement from Boeing, Jack dedicated many hours of service to the Derby Senior Center. Visitation 1-8pm, Friday, March 11th, family present 5-7pm...

Mar 7, 2016

Helen R. Buchanan of Rose Hill, 85, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 7, 2016. Helen was born October 29, 1930 in Wichita to Clifford and Lela Brooks, the fourth of five children. Helen married Ray Buchanan, June 18, 1948. Her life revolved around her family and church. She...

Mar 5, 2016

Janice Kay Menzie, 76, retired USD 260 elementary school teacher, passed away, surrounded by her family, Saturday, March 5, 2016. Family Will receive friends 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 18, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Memorial service 2 p.m., Saturday, March 19, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. The loves of her life...

Mar 4, 2016

Dickson, Jack B., 91, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. Visitation 1-5 Sunday; funeral service 2:00 p.m. Monday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Preceded in death by wife, Doris, his parents, and his brothers. Survived by daughter Jill (Dennis) Hoover of Rose Hill; grandchildren Jacqlyn (Jeff) Nickel, Scott Hoover, James (Tearra) Hoover; great-grandchildren Brenden...

Mar 3, 2016

Dunn, James E. "Jimmy," Jr., 47, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016. Visitation Wednesday, 1-8 p.m., family present 4-6, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, at Midway Baptist Church, 5135 S. Broadway. Interment to follow at Udall Cemetery. Jimmy was a very loving, caring, and gentle person, which was evidenced by...

Mar 2, 2016

Dale Harpster Cupples, 92, died Wednesday March 2, 2016. He was born June 22, 1923 at home, Wichita, KS. Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Frances of 58 years, his parents John R. Winifred Smith Cupples, brothers; John N. Cupples, Earl Sam Cupples, sister, Lorraine Gangel and son Ronald D. Cupples. Dale attended North High School and...

Mar 2, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Adkins, 54, passed away March 2, 2016 at her home in Derby. Visitation will be Monday 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 5-7 and funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Adkins....

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Feb 29, 2016

Doris Lenora Mays, 88, beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and retired McConnell Air Force Base BX supervisor, passed away February 29, 2016. A truly altruistic lady, always putting other people's wants and needs ahead of her own, she was a wonderful cook and hosted many family reunions and gatherings. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March...