Obituaries

Jun 30, 2016

David D. "Dave" Decker, 45, electrician and longtime IBEW LU 271 member, died June 30, 2016. Dave was a loving family man who enjoyed fishing, hunting and racing. Survivors include his wife, Cannice; daughters, Bailey, Allie and Jessi; mother, Carol Decker; siblings, Debi Hutchinson, Diane Goebel. He is preceded in death by his father, Denny Decker. Celebration of Life...

Jun 29, 2016

Roy Ellis Sissel, age 95, retired oil well pumper, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Visitation with family 6-8 PM Tuesday, July 5, 2016, Park Place Ministry Center, 4800 W. Maple, Wichita. Roy was born January 29, 1921 at Hugoton, KS, to Frank and Dorothy Sissel. He married Leona Cowan, March 15, 1942,...

Jun 28, 2016

Gerald Glenn Zimmerman, age 53, of Derby, broadcasting and sports industry, account executive, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, July 8, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Funeral service 2 PM Saturday, July 9, Cross Way Church of Derby, 421 N. Westview, Derby. Gerry is preceded in...

Jun 28, 2016

Brewer, Keaton Mackenzie,

age 29, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016. Keaton is a 2005 graduate of Derby High School where he was an active member of DECA and Student Council. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s from Kansas State University and his Master’s in Public Policy from American University. While attending K-State he was a...

Jun 27, 2016

Daryl Wayne Lentz, 48, passed away June 27, 2016. He was preceded in death by parents, Virginia and Tom Lentz. Survived by sister Sandee Savage, Elmendorf, TX; Aunt Vickie Scarbrough, Tampa, FL, and Uncle Allen (Nancy) Winter, Mulvane, KS. Graveside service 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, at Mulvane Cemetery.

Jun 26, 2016

PECK- Kent, Donald Leon, 75, passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at Waco Cemetery. Don was a horse trainer and competitor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Carpenter and Beulah Kent, and six brothers. Survived by brother Herbert Carpenter and sister Dorothy Light, and several nieces and nephews.

Jun 25, 2016

Donna L. Smith, 72, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 5-7pm Wednesday June 29, at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road. Funeral 9:00 AM Thursday, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn in Derby. She is proceded in death by her parents, Donald and Katherine Delagrange; husband, Dave; brother, Dennis Delagrange. Donna is...

Jun 24, 2016

Kaison Ray Johnson, 10 months, passed away June 24, 2016. Visitation 1-8 Tuesday, June 28, 2016 and Funeral 3pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. He was preceded in death by three great-grandparents. Survivors: parents, Bryan and Heather Johnson; brothers, Caden and Bentlee Johnson; grandparents, Cris Adams (Liyan Chen), Donna Townsend (Ralph), Lori Dill (Tim) and Roy...

Jun 24, 2016

Michael Dean Banning, age 62, former Wescon employee, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Private family services will be held at a later date. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Robbie Banning. Survivors include his brother, Bill Banning (Luann) of Derby; sister, Susan Davis (Mike) of Belle Plaine; nephew, Ben; and nieces, Heather and Megan....

Jun 24, 2016

Fred Riddle, 50, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. He was born September 18, 1965 to Charles and Barbara (Rutz) Riddle in Glasgow, MT. Fred owned his own autobody shop and had a passion for creating custom cars. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. Nothing put a smile on Fred’s face like his grandchildren. He was preceded in...

Jun 23, 2016

Randall “Randy” A. Palmer, 58, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was born June 4, 1958 to Charles F. “Fred” and Naomi L. (Tucker) Palmer in Wichita. He was preceded in death by his father. Randy is survived by his mother, Naomi Palmer; sisters, Kim Rose and Patricia (Darrell Johnson) Palmer; brother-in-law, Dale Rose; nieces, Sharla Rose and...

Jun 23, 2016

McMurphy, Helen Marie, 84, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 9551 SW Butler Rd. Helen was an active member of the church, Lions Club, Red Hat Society, Rose Hill Fall Fest Committee, Historical Society, and...

Jun 22, 2016

Dorothy Lee Hatfield, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones on June 22nd. She was born August 15, 1923 in the now abandoned oil town of Magna City, KS. After graduating from Douglass High School, she married Marvin Reheis (deceased) and they raised five children, all graduating from Douglass. She married George Hatfield in 1972 and...

Jun 22, 2016

William H. Holcomb Sr., age 81, retired member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 441 and retiree of Hiland Dairy, passed away June 22, 2016. Visitation 1-8, with the family to receive friends from 4-6 Sunday, June 26, 2016 and Funeral 2pm Monday, June 27, 2016, both at Smith Mortuary, Derby. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn...

Jun 19, 2016

Laura “Terry” Tate,74, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born May 23, 1942 to Sherman Laverne and Emma Laura (Sisk) Kessinger in Wichita, KS. After retiring from Cessna as a supervisor, Terry and her husband Earl moved to Cleveland, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vernice “Earl” Tate, Jr.; step-son, Tommy Tate; and...

Jun 18, 2016

George Richard Shipman, age 80, of Belle Plaine, retired mechanic, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd, Belle Plaine. Graveside service 10 AM Wednesday, Belle Plaine Cemetery. George is preceded in death by his parents, Dick & Rose Shipman. Survivors include his wife, Shirley;...

Jun 17, 2016

Alice M. "Peggy" Unkel, age 91, was received into heaven on Friday, June 17, 2016. Peggy was born in Hornick, Iowa, January 6, 1925 to Albert and Annie Green. She married Robert E. Unkel May 24, 1941, and remained so for 56 years. They moved to Derby, Kansas in 1957 and she was employed by USD 260 for 28...

Jun 17, 2016

Cleona "Toni" Beran, age 83, of Wichita, formerly of North Platt, NE, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. She was born May 1, 1933 in Hindrey, NE, a place that is no longer on the map. Toni remained a true Cornhusker all of her life. She moved to Wichita in 1957. She is survived by her husband of 61...

Jun 17, 2016

Kenneth Wesley Floyd, age 55, Dental Technician, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. No visitation. A memorial service will be held 2 PM Wednesday, June 22, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Kenny is preceded in death by his parents, William & Audrey Floyd; and a brother, M.R. Ray Floyd. Survivors include his sons, Wesley and Ryan...

Jun 16, 2016

Theresa (Sill) Taylor, Died Thursday June 16, 2016, after a battle with cancer. I leave you now having felt love, laughter and finally peace in life. Had I not taken this journey I would not have known what my life truly meant to others or myself. Survived by my beloved Jeff Taylor who had the patience to love me...