Obituaries

Mar 5, 2015

Kruger, Calvin L., 70, loving father and grandfather, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015.

He was born September 27, 1944 to Clarence and Violet Kruger in Nebraska. Calvin was a cowboy at heart and enjoyed hunting, ranching, and rodeos.

Calvin is survived by his son, Calvin Kruger II; and grandson, Nathaniel Kruger.

Visitation:...

Mar 5, 2015

Cayle, Larry Robert, 61, formally of Belle Plaine, KS passed from this earth to eternal life on Thursday, March 5, 2015.

He was born January 24, 1954 in Fayetteville, AR. Larry was adopted by Walter and Glendith Cayle of Belle Plaine who preceded him in death in addition to his beloved dog, Katie.

Visitation: Tuesday,...

Mar 4, 2015

Edward J. Stevens, 79, died March 4, 2015 at his home. Rosary 7pm Thursday, March 12, 2015 and Mass 10am Friday, March 13, 2015, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 525 E Main St., Mulvane. A Professional Magician and member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians since 1977, Ed was also a 3rd Degree Member of the Knights of...

Mar 3, 2015

Clyde McGarigle, Jr, 64, retired Genesis Health Club Custodian, died March 3, 2015. Survivors include his sister, Betty Hodge; brother, Gary McGarigle; nieces, Jamie Scott (Ryan), Toni Scroggins (Kari Stephens), all of Wichita, Amy Wood of Park City; great nephews and nieces, Ryan and Katelyn Scroggins, Lauren, Abby and Kyle Wood. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Mar 3, 2015

Marie Swan-Poynter, 89, retired cafeteria supervisor, died March 3, 2015. She is survived by her children, Manita Lassley (Ralph) of Wichita, Gordon Swan (Ingrid) of Spring Branch, TX, Dennis Swan of Ocala, FL, Trisha MacDonald (Mark) of Ocala, FL; sister, Wanda Sowell of Augusta; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 10-5pm today, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary. A Celebration of Life Service will...

Mar 3, 2015

Peter A. Starling, 34, died March 3, 2015. Visitation will be 1-5pm Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. No services are planned. Survivors include: mother, Julia A. Starling; brothers, James Starling (Dee) and Paul Starling (Kara); and nephew, J.J. Starling. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Starling; grandparents, Ruth and...

Mar 3, 2015

Clark Denney, 61, died March 3, 2015 in Wichita. He was born April 12, 1953, in Wichita to Lyle and Dawna (Stack) Denney. Memorial service will be 2pm Friday, March 6, 2015 at Rose Hill Christian Church, 314 N Rose Hill Rd. Survivors include: his children, Samantha and Cody Denney; mother, Dawna Denney; two grandchildren; two sisters, and a...

Mar 2, 2015

Gordon George Ellis, age 83, Las Vegas Athletic Club employee, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Trisagion 10:30 AM Saturday, followed by the funeral service at 11 AM Saturday, St. Mary Orthodox Christian Church, 344 S. Martinson. Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, Mike & Mamie Ellis; brother,...

Mar 1, 2015

Conway, Robert “Bob”, 67, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015.

He was born May 22, 1947 in Scranton, PA to Patrick and Cecilia (Boland) Conway.

Bob worked for the Marshall’s Office and Sheriff’s Department before retiring as a Special Investigator for SRS. He enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. Bob loved his dogs.

He...

Mar 1, 2015

Mobley, Preston MacKenzie, 21, died tragically, Sunday, March 1, 2015. Preston was born January 14, 1994, to Mike and Carol (Allen) Mobley. He was a student at Hutchinson Community College, where he studied Fire Science. He was actively pursuing careers in both firefighting and law enforcement. He was a member of Wichita Fire Explorers Post 881, and volunteered at...

Feb 27, 2015

Yvonne Smith,72, retired school bus driver, died Friday, February 27, 2015. Survivors include her children, Randy Smith (Paula) of Wichita, Jenny Howard (Curtis) and Shane Smith (Amy), all of Derby; sister, June Parks; 5 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jairl. Viewing: 2-8 Tuesday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service:...

Feb 27, 2015

Mamie, Anna Shaw, age 63, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, March 4, with family present 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 2 PM Thursday, March 5, both at Smith Mortuary, 501 SE Louis Blvd., Mulvane. Mamie was born July 26, 1951 in Bartlesville, OK, to Walter& Anna Ropp, Jr. She is...

Feb 26, 2015

Joan K. Hallowell, age 70, of Haysville, retired co-owner Hallowell Painting, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015. Funeral service 2 PM Thursday, March 5, with visitation beginning at Noon, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth. Survivors: sons, Terry, Kenny and Jimmy; daughters, Melissa Fulkerson and Michelle Hallowell; brothers, Joe,...

Feb 25, 2015

Clyde Russell Morton, age 87, of Udall, retired La Mesa/Spring Valley, CA, School District, Administrator and Educator, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Clyde was awarded the WHO Award in 1968, an award given by his fellow educators. No Visitation. Recitation of the Rosary 7 PM Monday, March 2, Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tuesday, March 3, both...

Feb 25, 2015

Emily Ruth Gann, 84, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015. No visitation. Private services at a later date. Emily was an amazing cook and baker and enjoyed sharing her gift with others. She also enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She was very proud to have helped care for all of her grandchildren. She will be...

Feb 25, 2015

Ward, Theresa A., 81, retired Boeing Expeditor, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Visitation 1-7 p.m. Friday, March 6, followed by recitation of the Rosary at 7; memorial service 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, all at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Theresa served as president of the VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary for six consecutive years. She was...

Feb 24, 2015

Johnson, Loren Jerome, 76, former owner of Johnson Insurance Agency, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Memorial service 2 p.m. Friday, February 27, at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N. Buckner, Derby. Loren was instrumental in forming the Derby Jr. Football League and American Legion Baseball teams. He was a member of Pleasantview Baptist Church, Derby Jaycees, American Legion Post...

Feb 24, 2015

Kenneth L. Payne, 89, retired aircraft mechanic, died February 24, 2015 in Kansas City, MO. He was born August 24, 1925 in Dewey County, Oklahoma. Survivors include: James and Dayna Payne, Dr. David Payne and Dr. Elizabeth Bell, Dr. Mark Payne and Dr. Kim Payne, and Don Payne; nine grandchildren. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife Virginia...

Feb 24, 2015

Randall Matthew Bannon, 44 passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Visitation 1-8pm Tuesday, family present 5-7pm; 2pm Funeral Wednesday, March 4th, both at Smith Mortuary-Haysville, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville, KS 67060. He was born on August 24, 1970 to Michael and Caroline Bannon in Wichita, KS. He attended school in Haysville. Randall was a singer, songwriter, musician who performed...

Feb 23, 2015

Ella Maxine Zehr, 86, died Monday, February 23, 2015. Ella was retired from Dillard’s and she did volunteer work at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born May 2, 1928 in Oxford, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy P. Zehr. Survivors include two sons, David Zehr and wife Diana and Roger Zehr; two daughters, Beth Downey...