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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Irma E. Gaza

Irma E. Gaza

Sep 13, 2015

Gaza, Irma E., 80, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015. Irma was known to be a very sweet and lovable woman. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service to follow at 1:00 p.m., at Greenwood Cemetery, Oatville. A memorial has been established with Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 431 S....

Robert Eugene Davis

Robert Eugene Davis

Sep 13, 2015

Robert Eugene Davis Sr,. age 81, passed away September 13th, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Graveside service 1 Pm Friday, Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Winfield. He was born July 13, 1934 in Youngstown Ohio. He married Sharon Naber of Havre, Montana, July 31, 1954. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sharon, of...

Jeremy Wayne Dunlap

Jeremy Wayne Dunlap

Sep 12, 2015

Dunlap, Jeremy Wayne, 38, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. A Celebration of Life will be hosted by his family at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19, at Smith Mortuary, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., Mulvane.

Frances Louise Long

Frances Louise Long

Sep 11, 2015

Frances "Louise" Long,age 90, of Rose Hill, homemaker, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday, September 15, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral Service 10 AM Wedneday, September 16, First Baptist Church, 1206 N. Rose Hill Rd., Rose Hill. Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Richard...

Lawrence G. Schmitt

Lawrence G. Schmitt

Sep 11, 2015

Lawrence G. "Larry" Schmitt, age 72, avid golfer, cat lover, collector of addresses and retired Boeing Company Vendor Cost Analyst, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. Visitation with family 2 PM - 4 PM Wednesday, September 16, Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, John & Floye Schmitt; brother, James; and...

Russell Joe Whiddon

Russell Joe Whiddon

Sep 10, 2015

Russell Joe Whiddon, age 67, of Derby, navy veteran and retired Boeing Manufacturing Engineer, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Visitation with family 4 PM - 6 PM Sunday, September 13, 2015, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral services and interment will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Cathy: son,...

Bobbie Joyce Huston

Bobbie Joyce Huston

Sep 10, 2015

Bobbie J. Huston, age 82, of Wichita, retired office manager for H. C. Bumgardner for 21 years, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, September 14, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 2 PM Tuesday, September 15, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Bobbie was born in Derby in 1933 and...

Genevee Pauline Haskin

Genevee Pauline Haskin

Sep 9, 2015

Genevee Pauline Haskin, age 87, of Douglass, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, September 13, Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, Douglass. Graveside Service 10:30 AM Monday, Douglass Cemetery. Genevee is preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Billie" Haskin; parents, Roy & Twila Hanes; and sisters, Verda Hanes and Ellouise Gimple. Survivors include her sons, Dennis...

Louise A. Casey

Louise A. Casey

Sep 9, 2015

Louise was 93 years old when she passed to Eternal Memory on September 9, 2015 after a long illness. She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren. Was well known for her cooking and cakes. She is survived by her 5 children: Mary Ann Khoury, Jadallah Wolf Jr. and Joseph Charles Wolf all of Wichita; Julia Pauline Lockwood...

Darleen Joann Kelly

Darleen Joann Kelly

Sep 7, 2015

Darleen JoAnn Kelly, age 82, retired Clerk, US Post Office, passed away Monday, September 7, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, September 11, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 10:30 AM Saturday, September 12, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM, St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. JoAnn...

Lilly Sue Turner

Lilly Sue Turner

Sep 6, 2015

Lilly Sue (Humbolt)Turner, was born February 20, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas and was called back to the Lord’s presence on September 6, 2015. Her parents were Clifford Ivan Humbolt and Vera Pearl (Barker) Humbolt. Both parents and her brother, Howard Humbolt, precede her in death. Lilly grew up on the family farm northeast of Mulvane. Her father was born...

Douglas Jay Carie

Douglas Jay Carie

Sep 5, 2015

Douglas Jay Carie,age 69, of Sedan, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. No visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Saturday, September 19, 2015, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, P.T. & Dorothy June Carie; brothers, Dennis and David; and a nephew, Jason Carie. Survivors include his sister, Shirley Breth (Tim), of...

Douglas Jay Carie

Douglas Jay Carie

Sep 5, 2015

Douglas Jay Carie, age 69, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015. No visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Saturday, September 19, 2015, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, P.T. & Dorothy June Carie; brothers, Dennis and David; and a nephew, Jason Carie. Survivors include his sister, Shirley Breth (Tim), of Wichita;...

Janene Wilson

Janene Wilson

Sep 4, 2015

Janene Wilson, 51, died September 4, 2015. Memorial service will be 10 am Friday, September 11, 2015, at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 501 SE Louis Blvd, Mulvane. Preceded in death by her son, Derrick Wilson and her father, J.R. King. Survivors: husband, Richard Wilson; children Patrick and Taylor Wilson; mother, Fannie King; siblings, Joel, Dennis, and Ronnie King. Memorial contributions...

Everdean Zwak

Everdean Zwak

Sep 4, 2015

Zwak, Everdean “Dean”, 82, passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. She was born July 31, 1933 in Rock Valley, IA to Meas and Grace (Meerbeek) Van Beek. Dean was a very religious person who cared for people and enjoyed helping. She is survived by her children, Harlow (Susan) Zwak, Glenda Merkwann, Ricky Zwak, and David (Dana) Zwak; 6 grandchildren;...

Anita S. Hayes

Anita S. Hayes

Sep 3, 2015

Hayes, Anita S., 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2015 surrounded by her famiy. She was a longtime member of the Rose Hill United Methodist Church, where she was active in various activities. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Henry "Lee" and her sister Mary Simmons. Survivors:...

Mary Elizabeth Coccetella

Mary Elizabeth Coccetella

Sep 2, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Coccetella, 85 of Derby KS, joined her loving husband Albert Sr. her son Mark Coccetella, her parents, sister, and brothers in heaven September 2, 2015. Mary is survived by her children Albert (Gayla) Coccetella Jr. of Derby; Andrea (Jim) Jacobs of Wichita; Anita (Jeffery) Harris of Derby; grandchildren Christina (Matt) Hess of Pittsburg, KS; Kevin (Loretta) Coccetella...

David Henry Novikoff, Sr

David Henry Novikoff, Sr

Sep 2, 2015

David H. Novikoff Sr., 67, retired machinist, was welcomed into Heaven Wednesday, September 2, 2015. There will be a visitation 12-2 p.m., Friday, September 4; funeral service to follow at 2:00, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, as well as a huge fan of Derby High...

Yvonna Hartke

Yvonna Hartke

Sep 2, 2015

Hartke, Yvonna, 99, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015. She was born December 29, 1915 in Glencoe, OK to Walter and Nora Mae (Powell) Anderson. Yvonna was a Wichita East High School graduate. She lived in many places and loved them all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Edward Hartke; and son, Ronald W. Jones. Yvonna...

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