Obituaries

Aug 10, 2015

Mildred Irene "Millie," Linehan, 93, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. She was born to Homer and Mabel (Johnson) Shriner in Curtis, Nebraska on May 13, 1922. Millie served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as Yeomen 3rd Class. After separation from the Navy, she went to work for Cessna and Boeing for many years, retiring in 1988. She...

Aug 9, 2015

Wayne was one of five boys and one girl born to C.B. (William Pickney) and Cinderella “Rella” (Marrs) Eliot. He was born July 29, 1921 in Southard, Oklahoma. Wayne was known to many of his family and friends as “Cotton.”

Wayne was raised and started his education in the Canton community, graduating from Canton High...

Aug 9, 2015

Richard D. Standrich, 80. “Rich” entered his eternal home Sun., Aug 9, surrounded by family while holding the hand of his beloved wife of nearly 63 years, Vanatta. Rich was born Dec. 21, 1934 in Anthony, KS. He and Vanatta moved to Derby in 1966 where he built a successful custom home-building business, Standrich Inc. A highly-respected business man,...

Aug 8, 2015

Jansen, Evelyn M., 95, formerly of Rapid City, SD, passed away August 9, 2015, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice at St. Francis. She lived at the Villa Maria Nursing home, Mulvane, Kans. Evelyn was born in Dallas, SD, December 3, 1919, to Charles and Eva Winburn. She married Carl Jansen (deceased) in Deadwood, SD, August 15, 1945. They had...

Aug 7, 2015

Cuadra, Benjamin S., passed away Friday, August 7, 2015. He was born December 5, 1956 to Kenneth and Mary (O'Neill) Cuadra in Ottawa, KS. Ben was baptized, confirmed and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School. He was a former member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Wichita and a current member of Woodlawn UMC. He enjoyed singing in...

Aug 7, 2015

Kliewer, Charlotte, 52, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015. She was born December 29, 1962 in Florence, SC to Steve and Mary (Greene) Rutledge. Charlotte was a former missionary to Brazil and a reading specialist at Central Christian Academy. Charlotte is survived by her parents; husband, Cameron Kliewer; children, Jonathan Dirks, David (Kaitlin) Dirks, and Andrew Dirks; brother, Tal...

Aug 7, 2015

Johnson, Mary Elizabeth “Beth”, 82, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015. She was born February 24, 1933 to Oran and Marguerite (Bono) Shearer. Beth graduated from North High in Wichita and then earned a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Kansas. She loved music and enjoyed teaching it to others. She was preceded in death by...

Aug 6, 2015

Hope Marie Pierce, age 54, of Lighthouse Point, FL, formerly of Derby, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015. No Visitation. Graveside service 2 PM Friday, August 14, 2015, El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Hope is preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Juanita Wiesner; and a sister, Elizabeth Lackey. Survivors: son, Matt; daughter, Jessica Quiggle (Jason); brothers, David Wiesner...

Aug 4, 2015

Thomas “Tom” Lee Moore, 73, Moore Air, Heating and Cooling Co., owner, formerly of Peabody, died Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Survivors include his sons, Troy (Delaine) of Andover, Doug of Wichita, Todd (Nancy) of Viola; 4 grandchildren; brother, Bob Moore of Savannah, GA; sisters, Venita Jeffreys (Jon) of Wichita; Lorna Cardinal (Jeff) of Livermore, CA;. Memorial service: 4pm Friday,...

Aug 3, 2015

Robert G. Daniels, 82, was born on May 16, 1933, in San Francisco, Calif. He passed away peacefully at Vintage Place in Derby, Kans., on August 3, 2015. He was raised in Denver, Colo. That's where he spent his wild years. He went to Alaska to work on the pipeline. He lived many places in his life, Pennsylvania being...

Aug 1, 2015

Linda Jo (Shaw)Miller, 66, retired special education/reading arts teacher, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015, after battling a long illness. She was born on February 8, 1949, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin and Marilyn Shaw. She was the older of two children. Linda grew up in Oakley, Kansas, and graduated high school there in 1967. She went...

Jul 31, 2015

Joe D. Brooks, 74, retired truck driver for Ritchie, died Friday, July 31, 2015. Survivors: sons: Kenny Brooks and Allen Brooks, both of Chanute; daughters, Lorie Evers (Dwayne) of Clearwater, Rhonda Flippin of Sykeston, MO; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; siblings, Merle Brooks (Imogene) of Chanute, Sandra Sturgeon of Inman, Sharon Matlock (Herb) of Chanute. Joe is preceded in death...

Jul 31, 2015

Candice Beck, 63, special education para, died July 31, 2015. Viewing 2-8pm Thursday, August 6, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., with family greeting friends 5-7pm. Funeral service: 10am Friday, August 7, 2015, Cross Way Church, 421 N. Westview, Derby. Survivors: daughter, Kim Glanville (Jay) of Derby; grandchildren, Ashley Milan (Kelby) and Jacob Glanville; great-grandchild, Aliah Milan; brother, Kevin...

Jul 30, 2015

Arthur Jerome Ohmes, age 25, of Wichita, Senior Airman, McConnell AFB, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. Recitation of the Rosary, 9:30 AM Saturday, August 8, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10 AM, McConnell AFB Chapel. Visitation will begin at 8:30 at the AFB Chapel. Graveside service 3 PM Satuday, St. Joseph Cemetery, Humboldt, KS. Arthur is...

Jul 29, 2015

Ida Margaret Gum, age 88, of Derby, retired co-owner, Embers Restaurant, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral Service 10 AM Tuesday, August 4, SouthRock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby. Ida is preceded in death by her husband, Wes; parents,...

Jul 28, 2015

Georgiana Parker was born November 13, 1933 in Garden City, Kansas to George and Anna Good Newberry. She had worked as a cashier with ABF Freight Systems. She died Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the age of 81 years. Survivors include her grandson, Justin Parker and his wife, Janna; grand-daughter, Pam Parker; great-grandchildren, Taelor, Kenzie and Nolan Parker. She...

Jul 28, 2015

Herbert West, 87, died Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was a retired Staff Sgt. serving with the United States Army during WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Survivors include his children, Rose Brewer, Barbara Moore, Joanna "JoJo" Dwyer, David West, Wanda West, Sandra Hamilton, Bobby West, Missy McVicker; 10 siblings; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren. Herbert is preceded in death...

Jul 25, 2015

Robert D. “Bob” Burkett, age 63, was born Oct. 26, 1951 in Wichita and passed away July 25, 2015. Funeral service 2pm Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Bob graduated from Rose Hill High in 1969. He worked construction and at Boeing A/C. His hobbies were gardening, football, Nascar races, and his pet...

Jul 25, 2015

David Leon Chastain, 43, ascended to heaven on July 25, 2015. Memorial service will be 2 pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S. Broadway St., Haysville. David was preceded in death by: his dad, Charles Chastain, Jr; and his beloved friend, LaRita Noel. Survivors include his daughters, Ashley Chastain and Danielle Noel (Dustin Neal);...

Jul 23, 2015

Rex J.Pyeatt, age 86, of Mulvane, retired Gas Service Company employee and retired farmer, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015. Visitation 3-8 PM Sunday, July 26, 1-8 PM Monday, July 27, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 11 AM Tuesday, July 28, all at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Rex is preceded in death by...