Obituaries

Sep 22, 2015

Eileen Smith passed away at Manor Care nursing home in Overland Park, Kansas on September 22, 2015. Eileen was born in ElDorado, Kansas on October 4, 1918. Her parents moved to Wichita, where Eileen grew up and attended school. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Edith O’Neal, her husband, Dick Smith and her son David...

Sep 20, 2015

Jeri K. Lazar, age 68, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. A memorial service will be held 1pm Thursday, September 24th at Smith Mortuary- Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd. Jeri is preceded in death by her step-father, Wendall Glass. She is survived by her husband, Larry; sons, Michael (Misty) Lazar, Kevin (Brandi) Lazar; mother, Grace A. Glass; grandchildren, Cody...

Sep 19, 2015

DERBY - James S. (Jim) Craig,

Age 73, of Derby passed away Sept 19th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his wife of 51 years, Lela “Suzanne” (Farmer) Craig, and one son, Jason Craig and by divine intervention and love “Team Cleveland,” Michael and Natalie, parents of granddaughters Presley and Kylie....

Sep 18, 2015

Kersting, Henry Frederick “Fred”, Jr., 88, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015. He was born July 29, 1927 to H.F. and Frances (Shockey) Kersting, Sr. in Wichita, KS. Fred served his country in the Navy during WWII, then the Air Force during Korea, and later retired as a Naval Reservist. He also retired from Cessna Aircraft after 25 years...

Sep 18, 2015

Smith, Gary Joe, 64, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015. He was born April 7, 1951 in Wichita, KS. He worked as a substitute postal carrier. In his earlier years, Gary enjoyed hunting and fishing, but he always remained a fan of the Yankees. He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky Smith; and father, Frank Smith. Gary...

Sep 17, 2015

The Reverend James P. Townson, age 75, retired Pastor, Harvest Chapel Community Church, retired Boeing Company employee and Wichita and Sedgwick County Chaplain, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, September 17, 2015. No Visitation. Memorial service 3 PM Saturday, September 26, Harvest Chapel Community Church, 1101 W. 55th St. So., Wichita. Jim is preceded in death...

Sep 17, 2015

Mandi Lee (Karlen) Morton was born June 5, 1978, on a stormy night, (which set the pattern and

matched her perfectly), in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Kent and Darlene Karlen. She attended school at

Lincoln Elementary, Simmons Jr. High and graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 1996. She

attended Black Hills State...

Sep 16, 2015

Maynard Riffel, longtime resident of Salina, Kansas passed away September 16, 2015 at his home in Rose Hill, Kansas. Survived by his wife: Jean, of the home; two brothers, Robert Riffel and Eldon Riffel; three sons, Terry and Connie Riffel, Hampton GA, Keith and Karen Riffel, Hanover Park, Illinois; Curtis and Debbie Riffel, Stillwater, Minnesota; daughter, Marilyn and Robert...

Sep 16, 2015

Carpenter, Norman Elmer, 90, son of Herbert and Beulah (Kent) Carpenter of Medford, Oklahoma, passed away in Haysville, September 16, 2015. He was a farmer, rancher, and rodeo stock contractor for 40+ years. Honorably served his country for 3 years in WWII on the USS San Juan and USS Macon as a Fireman 2nd Class. In that time, he...

Sep 14, 2015

Wetzel, Betty Louise, 92, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. She was born September 17, 1922 to Edward Calhoun and Laura Elizabeth (Starrett) Holbrook in Tahlequah, OK. She married Boin Lee Smith on November 6, 1943 in Great Bend, Kansas. After his death in 1952 she moved, along with her daughters, to Wichita, KS, where she worked for Cessna...

Sep 14, 2015

Reed P. Glenn, 94, served during WWII. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 34 years of service. Reed went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born December 11, 1920 in Richfield, KS, to Fred Garfield and Leona Clare Tipton Glenn. His parents, first wife, Ruth Crotinger Glenn and son, Michael...

Sep 14, 2015

Charlie P. Jones, Jr. 40, passed away September 14, 2015 at his home. He was born July 5, 1975 in Wichita, to Brenda and Charles P. Jones Sr. Charlie was preceded in death by his son, Austin Lee Jones. Survivors: mother, Brenda Jones; father and stepmother, Charlie P. Sr. and Sharon E. Jones; two sisters, Stacy Vickery and Jennifer...

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....

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...