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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Carter Morgan Westfall
Jun 28, 2015
Carter Morgan Westfall, age 23, of Mulvane, Kansas, escaped the bonds of this earth on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Carter was born on January 1, 1992, at Overland Park, Kansas, the son of Rusty Ray Westfall and Suzanne Denise Warren. Carter is survived by his parents, sister Sydney, brother Zachary, of Mulvane, Kansas; grandparents Ray and Sharon Westfall of...
Richard D. Anderson
Jun 25, 2015
Anderson, Richard D., 65, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015. Rick was an Eagle Scout and outdoorsman that loved to hunt and fish and spoil his dogs. Music was also a joyful part of his life. He listened to and played many different instruments. Memorial gathering 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. He...
Roberta Welch
Jun 24, 2015
Roberta H. Welch, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at the age of 94 years. Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at 10:30am in Culbertson-Smith Mortuary Chapel, 115 South Seneca, Wichita, Kansas.
Barbara Jean Wehby
Jun 24, 2015
Barbara Jean (Brazill) Wehby, 89, former labor and delivery nurse at Wesley Medical Center, passed away June 24, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Charles; parents, Albert and Alice Brazill; 7 siblings; and 2 infant granddaughters.
Barbara is survived by her 5 children, Bobbi (Ron) Williams, Cathy (Jim) Cox,...
Ruth E. Galleher
Jun 22, 2015
Ruth E. Galleher, 88, went to be with Jesus Monday, June 22, 2015 surrounded by her family at home. She was born in Cincinnati, IA to Lee and Velma (Burns) Ross. Ruth lived and raised her family in Wichita, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John T. Galleher; and sons, Lonnie Eugene, Martin Dale, and...
John Atilano
Jun 22, 2015
Atilano, John, 88, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. Rosary and funeral mass 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St., Mulvane. John was preceded in death by his mother, Toribia, and sisters Guillermina and Rosa. Survived by wife Victoria and children John (Esther) Atilano, Jr., Arthur Atilano, Adrian (Jeanette) Atilano, Glenn (Gloria)...
Betty L. Green
Jun 22, 2015
Betty Lou Green, age 86, passed away June 22, 2015. Funeral service 10am Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S. Woodlawn Blvd, Derby. Visitation 1-8pm Wednesday, family present 5-8pm at Smith Mortuary- Derby, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Burial 3pm Thursday, following the service at Sunny Slope Cemetery, Blue Mound, KS. She is preceded in...
Alvin O. Newell
Jun 21, 2015
Alvin O. Newell, of Derby, 83, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. Born February 3, 1932 in Damar, KS to Armond and Ruby (Thibault) Newell, Alvin served in the Army during the Korean War. He moved to Wichita in 1955, first as a welder, then as a machinist at Boeing. Always working with his hands, his creative projects involved...
Barbara Alice Gourley
Jun 20, 2015
Barbara Alice Gourley, age 79, of Haysville, retired Green Meadows Nursing Home employee, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. No visitation. Memorial service 2 PM Saturday, June 27, 2015, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents, Robert & Dorothy Sill; and a sister, Frankie Sill. Survivors include her daughters, Gail...
Shelby Jean Miller
Jun 18, 2015
Shelby Jean Miller, age 78, passed away June 18, 2015. Visitation 1-8pm Tuesday, family present 6-8pm; Funeral service 10am Wednesday, June 24th both at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd, Mulvane. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul Miller; son, Kevin Miller. Shelby is survived by her daughter, Paula Miller; grandchildren, James Paul, Jennifer Jean, Jonathan...
Major Ronald C. Hansen
Jun 17, 2015
Hansen, Ronald C., Major USAR (Ret.), 68, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born on February 15, 1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. In 1970 he married Connie Adams and together they had two sons, Kevin and Kelly. He served as a member of the United States Army from 1965-1996. Ronald is survived by his wife, Connie; sons,...
Gail Louise Smith
Jun 17, 2015
Gail Louise Smith, age 74, retired cashier for Dillons, went home to Jesus Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday, June 19, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 2 PM Saturday, June 20, Westside Freewill Baptist Church, 3310 W. MacArthur. Gail requested that people wear red clothing with no black to...
Gail Louise Smith
Jun 17, 2015
Gail Louise Smith, age 74, retired cashier for Dillons, went home to Jesus Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday, June 19, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 2 PM Saturday, June 20, Westside Freewill Baptist Church, 3310 W. MacArthur. Gail requested that people wear red clothing with no black to...
Edward W. Huff
Jun 17, 2015
Edward Wayne Huff, 55, Pizza Hut employee, died Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Survivors: wife, Vicki Ellis; children, Edward William "Eddy" Huff, Dustin Craig Huff, Derek Vaughn Huff, Gage Andrew Ryan Huff (Cassandra Sweet), Talitha "Tai" Ellis, Dwayne D. Ellis (Bridget Schliefert), Raelynne Ellis; 8 grandchildren; siblings, Christina Miller and Pam Williams; great aunt and uncle, Anna and Jack Bressler;...
Teddy Alan Whiteside
Jun 17, 2015
Teddy (Ted) A. Whiteside, 67, of Derby KS shuffled off this mortal coil June 17, 2015 and has gone to explore that undiscovered country. A memorial service will be held 6 PM, Friday, June 26, 2015, at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. He is survived by his wife of 45 yrs. Sandra E Whiteside (Fillmore); son Kelly...
William Fredrick Northern
Jun 16, 2015
William Fredrick “Bill” Northern, age 65, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Wichita, retired Raytheon employee, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, June 22, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, June 23, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Starr;...
Verna Lucille Bode
Jun 16, 2015
Verna L. Bode, age 91, of Augusta, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, met her Lord quietly, June 16, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, June 19, with family greeting friends 5-7 PM, Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 501 S. Maple, Douglass. Funeral service 10 AM Saturday, June 20, Christ Lutheran Church, 1500 Cron, Augusta. Born and raised in her heartfelt home...
Flora Wells Wisner
Jun 14, 2015
Flora Wells Wisner, 87, devoted wife, loving mother, and faithful grandmother and great-grandmother, has gone to rest in peace. Private graveside services in Mulhall, Oklahoma, per her request. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Maurice Wells. Survived by husband Don; children D’Lane Wisner, Garen Wisner, and Vana Hartley; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild. In lieu of...
Joan R. Daniel
Jun 14, 2015
Joan Daniel, 85, retired Insurance customer representative, died Sunday, June 14, 2015. Survivors: children, Bob Daniel (Vicky), Vonnie Peterson (Bob), John Daniel (Annette), Dixie Fogle (Paul), Gail Dreyer (Del), Patrick Daniel (Lori); sister, Patty Karns; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Joan had two beloved pets, Grace and Spook. She is preceded in death by her sister, Marilyn Klepper; brother, Jack...
Gary Lee Maricle
Jun 14, 2015
Maricle, Gary Lee, (the miracle man) 59 passed away on Sunday June 14, 2015 at his home after a long battle with cancer. Visitation: 1-8, June 18 with the family to greet from 6-8 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. Funeral: 10 am on Friday, June 19 at Word of Life North Church at 3811 N. Meridian,...
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