Obituaries

Apr 13, 2016

Kenneth "Ken" Ward, of Wichita, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Born Jan. 1, 1940 to Kenneth and Vivian (Simpson) Ward in Webb City, MO. Ken served 3 tours in Vietnam and earned 2 Purple Hearts and 1 Bronze Star. He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Kelly Majors. Ken is survived by his wife,...

Apr 12, 2016

Parker, Evelyn, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Evelyn was a resident of Douglass for 58 years. She was retired from Via Christi where she worked in the accounting department. She was married to husband, Richard, for forty-four years, prior to his passing in 2000, and was a loving mother of three sons. She enjoyed sewing, family gatherings...

Apr 12, 2016

Naomi Johnson., age 58, passed away April 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her partner of 32years, Timothy Pouncey. Naomi is survived by her in-laws, Mike (Sandra) Pouncey, Melinda Pouncey, Thressa Griffin. No service at this time.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Tim Pouncey’s Medical Fund on GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/fkn2sjcs)

Apr 11, 2016

Scott Michael Petre, 58, passed away April 11, 2016, in Philadelphia, PA. He was born September 22, 1957, to Richard and Laura (Larsen) Petre in Columbus, OH. Scott led an accomplished career that spanned thirty plus years in the Cable/MSO industry. Scott received many awards and had great success due to his visionary and innovative abilities. He had a...

Apr 10, 2016

Velma Ruth Street of Wichita, Kansas, died April 10, 2016 at the age of 82 years. She is survived by one sister of St. Louis, MO; daughters, Theresa Street of Ft. Collins, CO, Vickie Daily of Doniphan, MO, Beverly Key of Kansas City, KS, Norma Ward of Wichita, Shelia Street of Wichita; sons, Carl Street of Wichita, Bobby Street...

Apr 9, 2016

Mary "Eva" Manes, met her Saviour on Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born February 27, 1926 in Wagoner County, OK. She is survived by her daughters, Stella Smith of Wichita and Mary Westerhold and her husband Tom of North Carolina; and blessed with 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren. Eva was preceded in death by her husband,...

Apr 9, 2016

Kathleen Joan Freeman, 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at her home. She was born June 17, 1955 in Wathena, KS the fourth of eight children to Charles and Shirley (Shalz) Kline. Kathy retired from Via Christi St. Francis after 14 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by...

Apr 9, 2016

Raymond E. Greenlee, age 88, Army Veteran, passed away Saturday, April 9th 2016. Funeral 2pm Thursday, April 14th at Belle Plaine United Methodist Church, 124 E. 10th Ave. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Guilford Sr. and Agnes Greenlee; wife, Betty; daughter, Lori Mead; granddaughter, Jennifer Greenlee; 5 siblings. Raymond is survived by his sons; Ronald...

Apr 7, 2016

Tommy G. Wilson, age 63, of Udall, retired Spirit Aerosystems employee, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. Visitation 2-8 PM Sunday, April 10, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Graveside services 10 AM Monday, April 11, Udall Cemetery. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Cob & Helen Wilson; sister, Linda...

Apr 7, 2016

Norma Gloria Miller, of Mulvane, KS, 89, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. She was born August 31, 1926 in Graham, OK, the youngest of 9 children to James and Eulah (High) Pruitt. Norma retired from Boeing in 1983 after nearly 30 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orval in 1993; parents; and siblings....

Apr 6, 2016

Farber, Steven R. “Bob” Sr.,Cessna Engineer, passed away April 6, 2016 at the age of 64. He was born on February 23, 1952 to Jack and Gayle Farber and brought home to a rural Mulvane farm he would maintain for the rest of his life. Growing up, Bob enjoyed harvesting crops, dressing chickens, castrating cattle, and baling hay. When...

Apr 5, 2016

Lena K. Titus age 92, passed away April 5, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday, April 7th at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 2pm Friday at Stroud Cemetery, Stroud, OK. Lena is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; parents, Alvin and Ella Hoover; son, Elden Titus; grandson, Wade Titus; great-grandaughter, Michelle Crane; 3 siblings. She is...

Apr 5, 2016

Jane Ann Copple, age 78, of Derby, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Visitation with family present 5 PM Sunday, April 10, with a prayer service beginning at 6 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 AM Monday, April 11, All Saints Catholic Church, 3205 E. Grand, Wichita. Jane is preceded in...

Apr 4, 2016

Cecilia Esther Oliverson, 90, entered the arms of the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2016. Survivors: son, Richard Oliverson (Ruth), Charyl Landwehr (Jerry), Margie Nedeau (Jim), all of Wichita; Frances Shimp (David) of Peculiar, MO; sister, Sister Helen Ridder ASC; brother, Jerry Ridder (Pat) all of Wichita; sister-in-law, Josephine Ridder of Maize; 22 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews...

Apr 4, 2016

Jamie Lynn Mohr, age 38, of Rose Hill, loving mother, grandmother, daughter and Vornado Company employee, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016. Visitation 1-8 Friday, April 8, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 11 AM Saturday, April 9, Eastside Community Church, 14242 E. 21st St. N., Wichita. Jamie is preceded...

Apr 4, 2016

Michael “Mike” Wakefield, 57, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away April 4, 2016. He was born May 26, 1958 in Roseburg, OR to Orville Joe and Neva Maxine (Hill) Wakefield. Mike retired from Spirit Aerosystems after 35 years in the aircraft industry. He enjoyed traveling, whether it was the open road on his motorcycle, visiting lakes to go...

Apr 3, 2016

Jo Ann Breaker, 83, passed away on April 3, 2016. Visitation Wednesday, April 13; funeral 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. She was born Jo Ann Turkle on Nov. 13, 1932, in Sedgwick County, KS, to Frank and Vera Muriel Bradfield Turkle. Jo Ann Breaker was more than just a mother...

Apr 2, 2016

Wavie Maxine Ashmore, Born, April 1, 1916, in Belle Plaine, Kansas, and passed away April 2, 2016 after celebrating her 100th Birthday with her family. Funeral will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane. Burial will follow at Belle Plaine Cemetery. Following the service, there will be a gathering at Laurie's Kitchen in Mulvane. She...

Mar 31, 2016

William "Bill" Reuben Burress, Jr, age 80, passed away March 31, 2016. Visitation 1-8 Monday April 4, 2015 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral 1pm Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, Haysville. He was born September 16, 1935 in Branchville, SC. He retired from the USAF, after 22 years of service. He was a veteran of the Vietnam...

Mar 31, 2016

Kenneth Dean Hervey, 86, passed away March 31, 2016 at his home. Visitation will be 1-8 Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. Second, Belle Plaine. Graveside service will be 2 pm Monday, April 4, 2016 at Belle Plaine Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada (Nugen) Hervey. Survivors: sons, Alan Hervey, Kerry...