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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Renita Belle Keller
Nov 1, 2015
Keller, Renita Belle, 78, Boeing retiree, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. She was born December 26, 1936 to Carl and Erma “Belle” (McCurdy) Young in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Wesley Cole; and siblings, Jerry Young and Bethel Posey. Renita is survived by her children, Luke (Lil) Cole, Donita Hock, Matthew...
Sara Jo Schiffelbein
Nov 1, 2015
Schiffelbein, Sara Jo, 63, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. She was born October 16, 1952 to George and Alma (Ghramm) Hill in Fredonia, KS. Sara worked as an RN in Surgery Recovery and for the American Red Cross. She was an active leader in Boy Scouts of America. Sara was very family oriented and a great caregiver.
...Elizabeth A. Hurst
Nov 1, 2015
Hurst, Elizabeth A., 90, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. She was born November 9, 1924 in Westover, WV. She lived in Derby for the past 3 years. Elizabeth worked as a switchboard supervisor for AT&T for 36 years. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick E. Hurst; parents; 4...
Raymond L. Knoll
Nov 1, 2015
Knoll, Raymond L., 77, rural Douglass farmer, passed away of cancer on Sunday, November 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born September 29, 1938 to Virgil and Valta (Dempsey) Knoll in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. Remembering him with love are his wife of 48 years, Sandra Knoll; daughters,...
Naomi Jean Shenold
Oct 29, 2015
Naomi Jean Shenold, age 80, passed away October 29, 2015 at her home in Rose Hill. Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, November 16, 2015 at Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW Butler Rd, Rose Hill. Survivors: husband, Larry Dutton; children, Beverly Oettle (Harry), Mark Shenold (Vicki), and Christine Parker (Gayle); sister, Charlene Rexroat; five grandchildren; two...
John E. Ward
Oct 28, 2015
John E. Ward, 61 passed away on October 28, 2015 at his home. John was born February 19, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Earl Ray and Ada Ramona (Griffin) Ward who preceded him in death. Also preceding him was his brother Ronnie. Survivors include his wife Donnie, children; Emily Goetz (Dustin), Ame Reichenberger (Joe) and Amanda Lewis...
Betty Lee Hill
Oct 26, 2015
Betty Lee Hill, 82, passed away October 26, 2015. She retired as a machinist in 1993 from Beech Aircraft. Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Marcus Hill; son, Stephen Earl Hill; five siblings, Harry and Dewey Green, Clifford Fillmore, Reba Berry, and Lida Priest. Survivors: daughter, Wilma Cole (Ronald); daughter-in-law, Cheri Hill; two sisters, Stella Hood and Rose...
Nelson Arthur Haugh
Oct 25, 2015
Nelson Arthur Haugh, age 79 passed away October 25, 2015. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, family present 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd. The family will be celebrating Nelson’s life with two funeral services. There will be a funeral 10am, Thursday, October 29th at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 1315 S Rock Rd Derby and at 2pm Friday,...
Stephanie Diane Gilpin
Oct 24, 2015
Gilpin, Stephanie Diane,
age 45, homemaker, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, October 29, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 10 AM Friday, October 30, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. She is preceded in death by her sister, Bobbie Joe Starr. Survivors: husband, Keith; daughters, Taylore Tieking (Anthony), Kaitlynn...
Mary Helen Easley
Oct 22, 2015
Derby - Easley, Mary Helen
92, died Thursday, October 22, 2015. Survived by: daughters, Pam Hart (Maynard) and Marie Cope, all of Wichita; 3 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; brother, Edward Taylor; son-in-law, Les Cope. Rosary: 7pm Monday, Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral Mass: 10am Tuesday, October...
Bill Barnes
Oct 22, 2015
Bill Barnes, 88, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. Bill was a WWII veteran, serving in the United States Army, Navy, and Air Force. Visitation Sunday 1-6 p.m. (family present 4-6), at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 10:00 a.m. Monday, at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Norma;...
Betty Lou Fiel
Oct 22, 2015
91, retired Eye Clinic office manager, died Thursday, October 22, 2015. Viewing: 3-8 Sunday with family present 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Funeral service: 2pm Monday, October 26, 2015, also at the mortuary. Graveside service: 1pm Tuesday, Elmwood Cemetery, Woodward, OK. Survivors: brother, Wilbur Swarts (Ginger), sister, Norma Foster (Gary); sister-in-law, Adeline Swarts; nieces, Betty Rutledge...
Regina E. Haynes
Oct 21, 2015
Regina Haynes, 59, loving wife and mother, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015. She had worked at Learjet as an Electronic Technician. On July 4, 1975, she and Ronald Haynes were united in marriage in Wichita. Regina was an avid gardener, crafter and cook. She also loved her cats. Viewing: 2-8 Sunday, October 25, 2015 with family greeting friends from...
Janava Terry
Oct 20, 2015
Janava Terry, 97, died October 20, 2015. She was born August 2, 1918 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to Benjamin and Lily McKay Cook. Survivors include her children, Charles Eugene Terry of Kimberling City, MO., Carol Lyles and husband Johnny of Belle Plaine, Ruth Robertson and husband Melvin of Burkburnett, TX., John Terry and wife Linda of Norman, OK., Roy Terry...
Merrill Leroy Paden
Oct 20, 2015
Merrill Leroy Paden, age 91, of ElDorado, passed away October 20, 2015. He was born February 21, 1924 at Meade Co., KS to Joseph and Pearl Pontius Paden. Visitation will be held 1-8 PM Sunday, October 25, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 26, at...
Dorothy Jane Roberts
Oct 20, 2015
Roberts, Dorothy Jane (Young), 89, passed away October 20, 2015. Visitation: 1-8pm Sunday, October 25, at Smith Mortuary, Mulvane with the family greeting friends from 1-2pm. Funeral service: 11am Monday, October 26, 2015, Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central, Mulvane. Burial in Mulvane Cemetery. Dorothy was born on September 27, 1926 in rural Howard, KS to Raymond and...
Mick L. Mckee
Oct 19, 2015
Mick McKee, 72, retired Cessna Technical Engineer, died October 19, 2015. Survivors: wife, Donna; daughters, Julie Adams (Doug) of Wichita, Amy McKee (Jason) of Las Vegas, NV; step-daughter, Lisa Headley (Kent) of Lafayette, IN; step-son, Steven Lowe (Keri) of Sapulpa, OK; sisters, Susan Burris of Delavan, KS, Sheryl Ross (Ron) of San Antonio, TX; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter. Viewing:...
Agnes Jane Daily
Oct 19, 2015
Agnes Jane "Aggie" Daily, age 81, retired Boeing Aircraft Company employee of 41 years, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, October 22, funeral service 2 PM Friday, October 23, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Agnes is preceded in death by her husband, Darrell; parents, Van & Charlotte Nowak; stepmother, Veda Nowak;...
Sean Michael Taylor
Oct 18, 2015
Sean Michael Taylor died suddenly, yet peacefully, in his sleep on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at his residence in Peck, just days after his 52nd birthday.
He was born in Big Spring, TX on October 7, 1963 to Harry Michael McDowell and Margaret Lydia Schumpert McDowell. Just seven weeks later, Air Force Cpt. McDowell died...
Leila Catherine Lentz
Oct 17, 2015
Lelia Catherine Lentz, born July 2, 1934, joined her husband Keith Lentz in heaven on October 17, 2015. Visitation 1-8 Monday and Funeral service will be 2pm Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. She was born in Athol, Kansas to a loving family, parents Reid and Frances Panter, sister Virginia and brother,...
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