Obituaries

Jan 29, 2016

Versene Strahm Kolter, 99, of Wichita, went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Catholic Care Center. Versene was born in Gridley, KS., the first of seven children born to Lawrence and Celia Wilson. A woman of strong faith, she was a longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church. She had a gift of putting into...

Jan 29, 2016

Mary Louise McGinnis, age 83, of Wichita, retired School Services and Leasing employee, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, February 5, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Memorial service 2 PM Saturday, February 6, Park Place Ministry Center, 4800 W. Maple, Wichita. Mary was born January 15, 1933, to Robert and Juanita Davis. In...

Jan 29, 2016

Howard Keith Nave, age 60, of Belle Plaine, retired Walmart employee, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, February 1, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd.. Funeral service 2 PM Tuesday, February 2, Belle Plaine United Methodist Church, 124 E. 10th. Howard is preceded in death by his first wife,...

Jan 27, 2016

Family and friends mourn the passing of Wanda Wells on January 27, 2016. Wanda Dale Welch was born in San Angelo, Texas, on May 21, 1937, the daughter of W B and Gladda Welch. She graduated from Green Forest High School, Green Forest, Arkansas. A loving wife and mother, she dedicated herself first and foremost to raising her children...

Jan 27, 2016

HAYSVILLE - McCollough, Pauline,

age 90, retired Stanley Home Products and Avon Representative, and former secretary at the Pentagon, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday with family receiving friends 5-7PM, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service 2 PM Friday, First Baptist Church, 125 S. Delos, Haysville. Interment will follow at Greenwood...

Jan 26, 2016

Charles R. June, age 83, of Derby, retired mail carrier, US Post Office, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, January 28, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Friday, January 29, Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. Charles is preceded in death by...

Jan 24, 2016

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Martiens, "The Wind Chime Lady", age 84, retired Stride Rite store manager, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016. No visitation. Memorial service 3:00 PM Saturday, January 30, College Hill Church of Christ, 438 Emery, Mulvane. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband, Hank; her father, Russell Branyan, her mother and stepfather, Caroline & Frank Day,...

Jan 23, 2016

Mary Frances Carpenter, 90 of Mulvane, KS passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. Mary was born July 13, 1925 in Tipton, OK, the daughter of Oscar and Myrtle (Copeland) Hudspeth. She married Bruce L. Carpenter who preceded her in death in 2004. Survivors include her children, Ronnie D. Rutledge, Mulvane, Oleta G. Rogers, Mulvane, Cindy Sowards (Mike) Wichita, KS,...

Jan 22, 2016

Kaitlyn Suzanne English, 23, nursing student at National American University, passed away January 21, 2016. Visitaiton, 1-8, with the family to receive friends from 5-7 Tuesday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral: 1pm Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd, Derby. Preceded in death by uncle, Mark English; great grandparents,...

Jan 22, 2016

Dorothy Sue Brock, age 74, passed away January 22, 2016.

Family will be planning a service at a later date. She is preceded in

death by her parents, Charles and Zella Mitts; sister,Vesta Bowden;

brother, Rexford France. Dorothy is survived by her son; Bill (Diane)

Brock; daughter, Shannon Shipley; grandchildren, Jason...

Jan 22, 2016

William Nunn., 95, passed away January 22, 2016. Memorial Service 4pm Wednesday, January 27, at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Willie Ann Nunn; first wife, Edna Ruth; second wife, Nellie Mae; grandson, Christopher Nunn; a brother and sister. William is survived by his children, Barbara (Steven) Tanaka, William...

Jan 22, 2016

Charlotte Rhynard, 87, passed away January 22, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, January 27, family greet 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary- Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Funeral 11:00am Thursday, at the First Baptist Church, 1020 N. 2nd Ave, Mulvane. Charlotte is preceded in death by her parents, Jeremiah and Rosa Long; husband, John; siblings, Glen, Stanley, Marie, Marvin, Mildred, Naomi, Josephine,...

Jan 21, 2016

John Alvin Cox, age 97, passed away January 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Cox. Visitation: 2-5 Sunday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral: 10am, Monday, January 25, 2016 at Cedar Chapel United Methodist Church, 1140 E. 47th St. S, Wichita. Burial will be in Carlisle Cemetery, Carlisle, AR. Survivors: daughter,...

Jan 20, 2016

Don E. Sutton, age 73, passed away January 20, 2016.

There are no services planned at this time.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Sutton and his brother, Dennis Sutton.

He is survived by his nephew, Sean (Misty) Sutton; niece, Jennifer Sutton; great nephew...

Jan 19, 2016

Linda Kay Bright, 64, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016. She was born April 9, 1951 to Lyle and Grace (Meracle) Walker in Phillipsburg, KS. Linda worked for Wal-Mart for 23 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Buddy Schweitzer. Linda is survived by her husband, Daryl; children, Bobby (Cara) Mader, Allen (Catherine) Mader, Shaun...

Jan 18, 2016

Cornelsen, Deloris (Dee), 93 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 18, 2016. She was born October 12, 1922 in Okeene, OK, the daughter of Arthur P. and Anna F. (Flaming) Cornelsen. They preceded her in death along with three brothers, Oliver, R.D. and Milford and beloved friend, Fred Cohlmia. Surviving is her beloved friend...

Jan 16, 2016

Mary Marie Ybarra, age 80, of Udall, retired manager, McConnell AFB Exchange, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Visitation 10 AM - 5 PM Wednesday, January 20, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Recitation of the Rosary 7 PM Wednesday, Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, January 21, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 545 E. Main,...

Jan 16, 2016

Robert J. "Jack" Martin, 79, retired Cessna stockroom supervisor, went to be with his Heavenly Father on January 16, 2016. Survivors: wife, Lenoria; children, Robert Martin (Kelly), Barbara Parker-McColm (Kelly), LaRhonda Martinez (Ken Popejoy); 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lois Martin; sisters, Mary, Betty, Carolyn, Billie; brother, Jerry. Visitation: 2-8pm...

Jan 15, 2016

Kathryn R. Woodward, 85, homemaker, died Friday, January 15, 2016. She is survived by her children, Connie Stowe (Gordon) and Joyce Foster all of Wichita, James Woodward, Jr. (Cindy) of Wellington, Robert Woodward and Greg Woodward, both of Wichita; siblings, L.C. Griffin (Leslie) of Harmony, ARK, Roy Dane Griffin (Kathy) of Dardanelle, ARK, Mary Evans of Ft. Worth; numerous...

Jan 14, 2016

Bobby Dean Dry, Jr. 65, retired Boeing Hand Former, died January 14, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Debra Mickelson Dry of Mulvane; mother, Agnes Marie Warner Dry of Valley Center; sister, Lillie Marlene Steiner (Mike Sr.) of Haysville; nephew, Michael Steiner Jr. (Dwan) of Haysville; nieces, Sheilah Smallwood (Michael, Jr.) of Wichita; great-nieces and nephew, Carley, Abbie,...