James E. Sharpe
Jan 2, 2016
James "Jim" Sharpe, 90, retired Pix Barber Shop owner, died Saturday, January 2, 2016. Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae; son, Greg Sharpe (Patt) of Wichita; daughter, Susan Schletzbaum (Alan) of Edmond, OK; grandchildren Stacy Bosley (Brandon), Mike Sharpe (Carrie), Keri Nail (Derrick), Kris Clifton (Trent); great-grandchildren, Cole Bosley, Jake Bosley, Gabi Sharpe, Izzy Nail, Colt Nail, Zoey Clifton;...
Samuel R. Dillon
Dec 30, 2015
Samuel R. Dillon, age 80, of Wichita, retired TSGT, United States Air Force, and retired Beech Activity Center food service manager, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 3-5 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 2 PM Monday, January 4, 2016, Westside Freewill Baptist Church, 3310 W. MacArthur Rd. Samuel...
Debbie Ann Lair
Dec 28, 2015
Debbie Lair, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at age 62. Visitation at Smith Mortuary - Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway on Monday l-8pm; family present 5-7pm. Funeral 2pm Tuesday, January 3rd, at First Baptist Church of Haysville, 125 S. Delos Ave. Haysville, KS 67067. Debbie is survived by her husband, Leroy; children, DeAnna...
Mary Alice Withers
Dec 28, 2015
Mary Alice Ihrig Withers, 88, of Via Christi in Georgetown, and formerly Derby, KS died Monday, December 28, 2015 in Life Care Center, Andover, KS. Mary was born, June 4, 1927, in Hannibal, MO, the daughter of the late Elmer Earl and Alice Kern Ihrig, Hannibal, MO. She was married to John Samuel Withers on July 29th, 1983. He...
Vincent Valdez
Dec 28, 2015
DERBY - Valdez, Vincent,
age 20, loving son, brother and uncle, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, January 3, with family greeting friends 3-5 PM, Funeral Service 10 AM Monday, January 4, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Survivors include his parents, Will & Kristia Kastens, of Derby; brother, Gabriel...
Franklin D. Pate
Dec 28, 2015
Franklin "Frank" D. Pate,69, rancher, car enthusiast, loving husband, father and grandfather, died Monday, December 28, 2015. The family will greet friends to share memories from 5-7pm, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. No services at this time. Survivors: wife, Linda; son, Scott Pate of Austin, TX; daughter, Amy White (Danny); son, Aaron...
Elda Eileen Helme
Dec 25, 2015
Elda Eileen Helme, age 95, retired Coleman employee, passed away December 25, 2015. Memorial service 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Mulvane United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Opal McCurdy; husband, John Helme; brother Clair McCurdy (Linda); nephew, Michael Scott McCurdy. Survivors,: nieces and nephews, Cyndi Banister (Mike), Patti McKee, Kristi McCurdy, Mike...
Raeann Kraus
Dec 25, 2015
RaeAnn Kraus, age 67, passed away December 25, 2015. Memorial Service 10am Wednesday, December 30th at Smith Mortuary- Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. She is preceded in death by her husband, Kent Kraus. RaeAnn is survived by her children, Robin Kercher, Jimi Willey; daughter in-law, Kim Willey; grandchildren: Josh Kercher, Derek Kercher, Amber Collier, Shelby Willey; great-grandchildren; Christopher &...
Neisha M. Lett
Dec 24, 2015
Neisha M. Lett, 49, Andover, KS, passed away December 24, 2015. Neisha was born January 14, 1966 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Rouse) Walker. She retired from the United States Air Force in 2005. Her husband of 20 years, Joseph Douglas Lett, Jr and their children, Christopher, Dionte, Devan and Cameron survive the home. Also...
Glenna Marie Schlosser
Dec 24, 2015
Glenna Marie (Williams) Schlosser, of Derby, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Glenna was born on December 14, 1921, in Skidde, Kansas. Her beloved parents were Elgan and Hazel Williams (Fish). Glenna worked in retail for Russ Calkins and Henry's clothing for many years, and was admired for her fashion sense. She also served on the altar...
Larry Lee Brown
Dec 22, 2015
Larry L Brown
May 3, 1933 to December 22, 2015
Larry L Brown, Retired Social Worker, passed away Tuesday morning, December 22. Memorial Service, 2 PM December 26th, First Presbyterian Church, 525 N Broadway. He is survived by son, Nathan Brown (Stacey) of San Jose, CA; daughters, Meagan Schmidt (Jeff) of Wichita, Amy Upchurch (Kyle)...
Betty J. Burgess
Dec 22, 2015
Betty J. (McConnell) Burgess, 70, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was born February 27, 1945 to Donald and Josie (Anderson) McConnell in Bartlesville, OK. In 1962, Betty was a delegate to the 50th Anniversary International Girl Scouts Roundup in Button Bay, VT. She graduated from College High School in Bartlesville with Gold Key Honors. Betty attended Oklahoma...
Garold E. Culley
Dec 20, 2015
DERBY – Culley, Garold E. Age 79, passed away December 20, 2015 Derby, KS. Celebration of Life will be Monday, December 28, 2015, at 10 A.M., at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S Woodlawn Blvd, Derby, KS 67037. Garold was a big fan and supporter of Wichita State Shocker athletics. Those attending the celebration of life are encouraged to...
Beverly Joyce Hurley
Dec 19, 2015
Beverly Joyce Hurley, age 85, of Haysville, retired Haysville Public School teacher, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015. Visitation 2-8 PM Monday, Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday, December 22, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Beverly was born May 13, 1930 in Harper County to Frank & Vivian Hughbanks. She enjoyed a lengthy teaching career after graduating from...
Tommy Turkle
Dec 16, 2015
Tommy Turkle,85, retired Boeing Transportation Superintendant, died December 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Sue; son, Steve Turkle (Phyllis); daughters, Karen "KT" Crainer (Herchel), Kristin Turkle; siblings, Jim Turkle (Kay), Lindy Chamberlain, JoAnn Breaker (Darvin), Frances Christian, Mary Ericson (Duane); 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his son, Zachary and...
Anthony L. Arnold
Dec 16, 2015
Anthony L. Arnold, 70, retired Boeing Mod Mechanic, died December 16, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Connie; children, Gaila Solomon of Erie, PA, Anthony L. Arnold, Jr (Elizabeth) of McKinney, TX, Phillip Arnold (Jen) of Carmichael, CA, Anthony Ray Arnold of Wichita, Marcy Davis (Jeremy) of Andover, Elizabeth Smith (Shawn) of Derby; siblings, Carol Duncan, Mike Arnold, Jimmy Arnold,...
Shirley Jean Colton
Dec 15, 2015
Shirley Jean Colton, age 84, Derby, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Shirley was born August 3, 1931, the daughter of Willis E. and Leona (Loewen) Webber. Leona preceded her in death as a young child. Shirley received a degree from Colby Commnunity College. She was a Post Master in Winona and Oakley, KS and worked for the...
Betty Marie Minson
Dec 14, 2015
Betty Marie Minson, age 87, of Udall, homemaker, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015. No visitation. Memorial services will be held 2 PM Friday, December 18, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Rex; parents, Frank & Bessie Simonsen; brothers, Charles and Max Simonsen; and a sister, Maxine Mauck. Survivors include...
Paul J. Roberts
Dec 14, 2015
Paul J. Roberts, Sr., 95, retired from Santa Fe Railroad and City of Wichita, died Monday, December 14, 2015. Survivors: wife, Betty; grandsons, Greg Roberts, Jeff Roberts, Chuck Jarrett; numerous great and great-great grandchildren. Viewing: 1-8 Sunday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. Graveside service: 11am Monday, December 21, 2015, White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
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Arlene E. Burnett
Dec 13, 2015
Arlene E. Burnett, 91, homemaker, died Sunday, December 13, 2015. Survivors include her daughters, Rosella Smith (Dennis) of Rose Hill, Pam Wood (Bill) of Wichita; sister, Marie; daughter-in-law, Jean Burnett of Virginia; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Samuel and son Sammy. Friends may sign Arlene's book from 1-8pm today with family present...
