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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Kay D. Mckinney

Kay D. Mckinney

Apr 29, 2016

Kay D. McKinney, age 80, passed away April 29, 2016. Memorial service 2pm Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Zelma (Rice) Barth; husband Carroll McKinney; sons, Rodger and David Dickey. Survivors: daughter, Gina Rosendale (Terry); four grandchildren, Crystal Rosendale, Shawn Dickey, Traci Rosendale, and Amber...

Julie Renee Burris

Julie Renee Burris

Apr 29, 2016

Julie Renee Burris, M.D., 47, passed away April 29, 2016. She was born October 3, 1968 to Harold and Sharon Burris in Wichita, KS. Julie excelled academically, graduating as Valedictorian at Wichita High School West. She went on to attend medical school at the University of Kansas - School of Medicine also graduating first in her class, receiving her...

Vera Lou Long

Vera Lou Long

Apr 28, 2016

Vera Lou Long, of Mulvane, 86, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was born April 30, 1929 in West Plain, MO to Virgil and Minnie (Thompson) Holt. While living in Coffeyville, KS, Vera owned Long’s Flower Shop and Long’s Creations and was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she was the Sunday School Director and Choir...

Ralph W. Eaton

Ralph W. Eaton

Apr 27, 2016

Ralph Wesley Eaton, Sr., died April 27, 2016 in Kingman, Arizona at the age of 79. He was born September 22, 1936 in El Dorado, Kansas to Kenneth and Bessie Anderson Eaton. On September 22, 1958, he and Barbara Royal were united in marriage in Newton, Kansas. He served in the Army and 12 years with Kansas National Guard....

Christina L. Stateler

Christina L. Stateler

Apr 27, 2016

Christina L. Stateler, of Haysville, 63, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. She was born November 28, 1952 in Wichita, KS to James M. Irwin and Norma (Powell) Wells. She was preceded in death by her parents; and stepfather, Marion. Christina is survived by her former husband, Steven Stateler; children, Rochelle Smith of Malden, MO, Shawn (Felicia Torres) Lynn...

Helen Bates

Helen Bates

Apr 27, 2016

Bates, Helen Louise, 93, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Visitation Sunday 1-8 p.m., with family present 5-7, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Monday, at Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW Butler Rd. Helen lived in Rose Hill since 1955, and was active in...

Wilma D. Eliot

Wilma D. Eliot

Apr 26, 2016

Wilma Delila (Louthan) Eliot was born December 30, 1924, in Major County, Oklahoma. She was the fourth child and third daughter of Roy and Emma Louise (Bensch) Louthan, born in a log house on the family farm, southeast of Chester, Oklahoma. She attended Lakeside School.

Willma was united in marriage to Wayne LeRoy Eliot, December...

Norma Pauline Powell

Norma Pauline Powell

Apr 25, 2016

Norma Pauline Powell, age 89, passed away April 25, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 8, 1927 to Lawrence E. and Rebecca Eleanor (Neill) Smallwood. She was preceded in death by her husband Dillard W. Powell. Pauline is survived by her son, Ed Powell; daughter, Paula Lee; grandchildren, Tania Brown (Trey), Jana Barscewski (Chris), Scott...

Georgiana Leiker

Georgiana Leiker

Apr 23, 2016

Georgiana "Georgie" Leiker, age 90, homemaker, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. Visitation 1-5 PM Tuesday, Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Rosary 7 PM Tuesday, Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Wednesday, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, Mulvane. Graveside service 1:30 PM Wednesday, Penwell Gabel Cemetery, Hutchinson. She was born June 29, 1925 at Emmeran, KS, to Adam & Anna...

Raymond Edward Sumpter

Raymond Edward Sumpter

Apr 22, 2016

Raymond Edward Sumpter, age 78, of Mulvane. retired Kansas Air National Guard supervisor, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. Funeral service 11 AM Tuesday, with family receiving friends beginning at 10 AM, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Lee & Rheta Sumpter; and a sister, Betty Lee Sumpter. Survivors include...

Billy Joe Smith

Billy Joe Smith

Apr 21, 2016

Billy Smith, age 79, Retired Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away April 21, 2016. Funeral 2pm Wednesday, April 27th at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 SE. Louis Blvd. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mae Smith; sisters, Peggy, Vera, Violet, Izola. Billy is survived by his children, Julia (Brian) Morrill, Richard C. (Brenda) Smith, Billy J. Smith Jr.;...

Debra Lynn Henry

Debra Lynn Henry

Apr 20, 2016

Debra Lynn Henry, age 60, of Mulvane, formerly of Oxford, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, April 24, with family receiving friends 4-6 PM; Funeral service 2 PM Monday, April 25, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Survivors include her husband, Frank; sons, Dallas (Claudia), of Kansas City, and Dustin (Gabrielle),...

Glorianne Rogers

Glorianne Rogers

Apr 20, 2016

Glorianne Rogers, age 84, of Mulvane, retired Boeing Company supervisor, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Visitation 2-8 PM Sunday, April 24, with family receiving friends 2-3 PM, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Funeral service 11 AM Monday, Mulvane Christian Church, 502 Highland Park Dr., Mulvane. Glorianne was born November 30, 1931 in Burlington, KS to Russell...

Maxine Sullivant

Maxine Sullivant

Apr 20, 2016

Maxine Sullivant, age 82, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Visitation 1-5 PM Saturday, April 23, with family receiving friends 3-5 PM, Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. A private burial will take place later. Maxine was born June 1, 1933 in Colby, KS, to Robert and Alma (Guy) McKedy. She attended school Bird City, KS, and later...

Rex Alan Ingram

Rex Alan Ingram

Apr 19, 2016

Rex Ingram.,age 62 passed away April 19, 2016. Graveside service 11am Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Belle Plaine Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Pat Ingram. Rex is survived by his wife, Wanda; children, Jordan Ingram and Jennifer Novak; step-sons, Christopher and Kelly Conrady; grandchildren; 2 sisters. In lieu of flowers,...

David Alan Hill

David Alan Hill

Apr 19, 2016

David Hill.,age 54, passed away April 19, 2016. No services are planned at this time.

Lillian Belle Denton

Lillian Belle Denton

Apr 19, 2016

Lillian Bell (Woods) Denton, 91, devoted and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother, departed life on April 19, 2016. She was born in Chester, Arkansas on October 17, 1924, the daughter of Fred and Josephine Sharrai Woods. Lillian graduated from Mountainburg High School. On February 23, 1946,she and Dale K. Denton were united in marriage in Van Buren,...

Bill R. Zimmerling

Bill R. Zimmerling

Apr 18, 2016

Bill Zimmerling, 74, retired Kice Industries sheet metal mechanic/painter, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. Visitation Wednesday 1-8 p.m., family present 5-7; funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Burial will follow at 12:30 at Forest Park Cemetery in Anthony, KS. Bill was a friend to all, and could usually be found spending...

Clive Wayne Meairs

Clive Wayne Meairs

Apr 15, 2016

Clive Wayne Meairs, Jr, age 78, passed away April 15, 2016 at his home. He served in the United States Army for 27 years. Visitation: 4-8 pm with the family to receive friends from 5-7 Monday, April 18, 2016 and Funeral 11 am Tuesday, April 19, 2016, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Survivors: wife, Evelyn Meairs;...

Betty Joanne Warren

Betty Joanne Warren

Apr 14, 2016

Betty Joanne (Farnsworth) Warren of Haysville, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and retired Braille Interpreter for Wichita USD 259, passed April 14, 2016 after a short illness. She was 85. Betty was born January 13th, 1931 in Centerville, Iowa. Betty and Dale, her beloved husband of 55 years, moved to Wichita in 1954 with their 3 small children after...

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