Obituaries

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...

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 –...