Obituaries

Mar 23, 2016

J. Darwin Hawkins, 77, of Derby, Kansas passed away on March 23, 2016. He was born November 4, 1938 in Oakland, AR. Darwin was a graduate of Russellville High School, attended Arkansas Tech and then received his degree in Mechanical Engineering with emphasis in Aeronautics from Oklahoma State University. He worked as an engineer in the aircraft industry, including...

Mar 22, 2016

Dylan Taylor Brean, age 21, of Wichita, Wichita Area Technical College student, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 22, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, March 28, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 PM Tuesday, March 29, Crossway Church, 421 N. Westview, Derby. Dylan is preceded...

Mar 22, 2016

Kayleigh Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, infant, passed away March 22, 2016. Memorial service will be 2pm Monday, March 28, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Survivors: mother and stepdad, Ashley Fitzpatrick and Blake Horton; grandparents, Meshia and Brian VanAuken, John and Tempe Fitzpatrick, and Ruthie Springer; aunt, Brittany Fitzpatrick; uncle, Chris Persyn; great grandparents, Constance Shannon, Robert and...

Mar 21, 2016

Gene Clifford Leedy, age 89, photographer and former Boeing Company and KG&E employee, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple. Funeral service 2 PM Friday, First Baptist Church, 107 S. Maple. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 PM to 2 PM. Gene is preceded in death...

Mar 20, 2016

Beverly Sue Obley, age 75, passed away March 20, 2016. Visitation 1-8 with family to greet from 6-8 Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Graveside service 1pm Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Kissee Mills Cemetery, Kissee Mills, Missouri. Preceded in death by parents Hazen and Iris Kissee; husbands, William Dodds, Milford Magee, and Victor Obley. Survivors include...

Mar 20, 2016

Dolan E. Pelley, exchanged this life for a much better one on Sunday, March 20, 2016 the first day of spring. Dolan was born in Jolley, Iowa, August 31, 1934 to John Carter and Mary M. (Teague) Pelley. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, brothers William C. and Ronald A. Pelley. He is survived by...

Mar 19, 2016

Samantha Jo Wright, 25, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. Samantha was an angel who brought joy to those whose path she crossed. Too soon, she received her permanent wings, and now walks, sings, and talks with Jesus. She no longer confined by circumstances beyond her control -- she is free. She touched many families' lives, and we are...

Mar 18, 2016

Garlon Dean Thompson, 92, Haysville, KS, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born April 1, 1923, the son of Thomas David and Mary Ann (Willeford) Thompson. They preceded him in death along with 7 brothers and sisters. He worked for USD #261 for over 25 years where he retired. He married Wanda D. Bickers on May 22,...

Mar 18, 2016

Billy Gene “Bill” Phipps, of Haysville, 83, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born June 27, 1932 to Alva and Eva (Webb) Phipps in Galena, KS. Bill was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from Cessna Aircraft in 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, June Murray. Bill is survived...

Mar 16, 2016

Sorensen, Willis John (Bill), 83, loving husband and devoted father, passed away March 16, 2016. Bill was born May 31, 1932 in Glenwood City, WI to George and Julia Sorensen. He was raised on a dairy farm until he entered the Navy from 1949-1953, during the Korean War. He married Jo Clark on May 14, 1954. They would have...

Mar 16, 2016

Mary Sue Ball, age 68, passed away March 16, 2016. Memorial service 11am, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Smith Mortuary, Haysville. She was preceded in death by her husband William Ball and a sister, Pat Bailey. Survivors are: children, Marjorie Brown (Curt Stevens), Timothy Ball, and Billy Ball; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sisters, Judy Orand (Don) and Jeanie...

Mar 15, 2016

James “Jim” G. Adams, of Wichita, 81, retired Air Force, died peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born August 14, 1934 to Kenneth and Edith (Sethney) Adams in Barrett, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dwaine and Robert Adams; sister, Joan Gober; and granddaughter, Jessica Adams. James...

Mar 15, 2016

Michael, Don R., 66, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, surrounded by his family. Many will remember Don as an inspector at Cessna, where he worked for over 35 years. He was the 7th member nationally of "Where’s George?" and was the youngest of 15 children. He was a very loving father, and will be greatly missed by his...

Mar 15, 2016

Robert W. Phillips 61, retired general contractor, died March 15, 2016. Survived by wife, Cara; daughter, Danielle Randleman (Toby) of Wichita; Matthew Phillips (Alyssa) of Goddard; sisters, Linda Comfort (Randall), Barbara Phillips, Connie Hawbaker (Olin); 6 grandchildren; 6 nieces; 1 nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Ruby Phillips; son, Benjamin; nephew, Justin. Viewing: 2-8pm...

Mar 13, 2016

Shirley A. Czajkowski (Gmachi), 73, of Haysville, KS, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. Shirley was born December 12, 1942, the daughter of Lawrence Oscar and Laura Elgia (Blake) Bell. She married Daniel Czajkowski who preceded her in death along with her parents and a brother, Larry Bell. Survivors include her children; Tammy Czajkowski, Laura Vickers (Brad), Shirley J....

Mar 12, 2016

Derby

Ted M. Allison, 68, retired teacher and coach, died Saturday, March 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patricia; sons, Todd and wife Kaylene Allison, Tony and wife Robin Allison; daughter, Tricia Vocasek and husband Andrew; grandchildren, Makenzie, Mitchell, Marshall, Makayla, Taylor, Cole, Noah, Tobin, Tarin and Trevor; sister, Glenda Schwaderer and...

Mar 11, 2016

Gary Jay Cox, 64, retired automobile painter, died March 11, 2016. Survivors: two brothers, Bill Cox and wife Bonnie, Lonnie Cox; sister, Charlotte Alley and husband Mike; nieces, Colleen Suffron, Kathy Roberts. Viewing: 1-8pm Tuesday, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Graveside: 2pm Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Red Bud Cemetery, Udall. A memorial is established with Heartland Hospice,...

Mar 10, 2016

Lillie May Hein, age 90. passed away March 10, 2016. Visitation 1-7pm, family present 4-6pm Sunday, March 13th at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Graveside service 10am Monday, March 14th, at Mulvane Cemetery. Lillie is preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Jennie Smith; husband, George Kenneth; son, Ronnie Ray Hein; siblings, Valdeena Reasoner, Ida Sade Sharp,...

Mar 9, 2016

Sharon M. King, age 64, of Wichita, died March 9, 2016. Survivors: brother, Charles King (Cara) of Viola; sisters, Patricia Kerr (Gary) of Cheney, Peggy Sharp (Bill) of Louisville, KY; 9 nieces and nephews; 6 great-nieces and nephews; uncle and aunt, Charles F. King (Marjorie) of Wichita. She is preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Lucille King....

Mar 9, 2016

Douglass - Corbett, Sandra "Sandy"

retired Spirit Aircraft assembly mechanic, died March 9, 2016 at the age of 54. She was born February 20, 1962 in Wichita, Ks to Walter and June Helstrom Inkelaar. Survivors include her husband, Doug; sons, Casey Corbett (Nancy) of Killen, AL, Cody Corbett of Port Hueneme, CA; daughter, Lexi Scheibler (Chase) of...