Obituaries

Mar 8, 2016

Barry Lynn Dickerson,age 67, passed away March 8, 2016. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 5-7pm Thursday, March 10; Funeral Service 2pm Friday, both at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Barry is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Scott (Nancy) Dickerson, Jeff (Tanya) Dickerson; Jodi Yauch; step-children, Ken...

Mar 7, 2016

John "Jack" C. Birch.,age 89, WWII Navy Veteran, passed away March 7, 2016. Jack was a long time member of the Lions Club, where he received many awards, along with being the past president from 1978-79. After retirement from Boeing, Jack dedicated many hours of service to the Derby Senior Center. Visitation 1-8pm, Friday, March 11th, family present 5-7pm...

Mar 7, 2016

Helen R. Buchanan of Rose Hill, 85, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 7, 2016. Helen was born October 29, 1930 in Wichita to Clifford and Lela Brooks, the fourth of five children. Helen married Ray Buchanan, June 18, 1948. Her life revolved around her family and church. She...

Mar 5, 2016

Janice Kay Menzie, 76, retired USD 260 elementary school teacher, passed away, surrounded by her family, Saturday, March 5, 2016. Family Will receive friends 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 18, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Memorial service 2 p.m., Saturday, March 19, at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn, Derby. The loves of her life...

Mar 4, 2016

Dickson, Jack B., 91, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. Visitation 1-5 Sunday; funeral service 2:00 p.m. Monday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Preceded in death by wife, Doris, his parents, and his brothers. Survived by daughter Jill (Dennis) Hoover of Rose Hill; grandchildren Jacqlyn (Jeff) Nickel, Scott Hoover, James (Tearra) Hoover; great-grandchildren Brenden...

Mar 3, 2016

Dunn, James E. "Jimmy," Jr., 47, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016. Visitation Wednesday, 1-8 p.m., family present 4-6, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 p.m. Thursday, at Midway Baptist Church, 5135 S. Broadway. Interment to follow at Udall Cemetery. Jimmy was a very loving, caring, and gentle person, which was evidenced by...

Mar 2, 2016

Dale Harpster Cupples, 92, died Wednesday March 2, 2016. He was born June 22, 1923 at home, Wichita, KS. Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Frances of 58 years, his parents John R. Winifred Smith Cupples, brothers; John N. Cupples, Earl Sam Cupples, sister, Lorraine Gangel and son Ronald D. Cupples. Dale attended North High School and...

Mar 2, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Adkins, 54, passed away March 2, 2016 at her home in Derby. Visitation will be Monday 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 5-7 and funeral service will be 10 am Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Adkins....

Mar 1, 2016

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Feb 29, 2016

Doris Lenora Mays, 88, beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and retired McConnell Air Force Base BX supervisor, passed away February 29, 2016. A truly altruistic lady, always putting other people's wants and needs ahead of her own, she was a wonderful cook and hosted many family reunions and gatherings. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March...

Feb 28, 2016

Karen Sue Osburn, 64, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. Karen enjoyed her time as an elementary school teacher, legal assistant, and eventually became the owner and operator of A Good Plumber, Inc. She will be remembered as a warm and selfless soul. She was a perpetual source of laughter and light. Karen was a mother to many, and...

Feb 27, 2016

Donald Basore, 84, retired Beech Aircraft electronics specialist, died February 27, 2016. Viewing: 3-8pm today with family present 5-7pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service: 10am Wednesday, Countryside Christian Church, 1919 S. Rock Rd. Survivors: daughter, Susan Garofalo; step-son, William Powell; grand-daughter, Doni Boyer; step-grandchildren, Michael Powell, LaDetra Pandiri, Heather Powell and Heidi Mort; great-grandchildren, Jordan, Tyler,...

Feb 27, 2016

Timothy Wayne Vickers, age 49, of Haysville, High Reach Equipment, ASE Master Tech. passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016. No visitation. Memorial services will be held 3:30 PM Wednesday, March 2, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Tim is preceded in death by his sister, Wanda Brannan-Dyer; and a niece, Kelly Jo Davidson-Austin. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Vickers,...

Feb 27, 2016

Howard D. Mahoney, 97, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016, in New Haven, Connecticut. Graveside service 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, at El Paso Cemetery, Derby, Kansas. He is survived by his children, Jack Mahoney of Derby, and Julie Teodosio of Branford, Connecticut.

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Feb 25, 2016

DERBY- Ferguson, Leona May, 95, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Westview Manor in Derby. A Celebration of Life will be at 1:30pm Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at Madison Avenue United Methodist Church, 900 E Madison in Derby. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 1 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Road in Derby from 1:00 –...

Feb 25, 2016

Marvin E. Cline,89, retired Boeing Quality Control Technician, died Thursday, February 25, 2016. Marvin was a kind and caring Christian man. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Maudyne; children, Karen Cline, Denise Martin (Ben), Gary Cline, Vicki Mendenhall (Tim), Jodi Cline; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 2-8pm Monday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby with...

Feb 24, 2016

Dustin Hawkins, age 32, passed away February 24, 2016. Memorial Service 10am Monday, February 29, 2016, at Smith Mortuary-Derby, 1415 N. Rock Road. He is preceded in death by his father, Bradley and grandfather, D.L. Hawkins. Dustin is survived by his wife, Michon; fur babies, Grr and Shebah; mother, Vickie; sisters, Anita (Eric) Seyb, Kelsey Hawkins (Andrew Trumel); "outlaws"...

Feb 24, 2016

Charlotte Mae Robson, age 78, loving mother, grandma, sister and retired Gift Shop Manager, Mariott Hotel, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, February 28, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Monday, February 29, at Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N. Rose...

Feb 24, 2016

Robert Dean Larkin, Sr., age 77, former truck driver and lounge operator, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Visitation 1-5 PM Friday, February 26, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Recitation of the Rosary 7 PM Friday, February 26, with Mass of Christian Burial, 1 PM Saturday, February 27, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 132 S. Millwood. Robert is...

Feb 23, 2016

Dorothy Rickords.,age 94, passed away on Tuesday February 23, 2016. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and the funeral service following at 10:30 a.m. on Friday February 26th, both at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 1451 E. 47th St. South Wichita, KS. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Amelia Luebke, and...