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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Vivin Ann Richards

Vivin Ann Richards

Dec 13, 2014

Vivin Ann Richards, 76, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. Memorial service 10am Friday, December 19, 2014 at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Road, Derby. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walt and Nora Martin; daughter, Vivin Marie “Tuttie” Tatum; brother, Clarence Edwin Martin. Vivin is survived by her husband, Leon; children, Duwayne (Mika)...

Julie Deanne Henderson

Julie Deanne Henderson

Dec 13, 2014

Henderson (Clithero), Julie Deanne, 48, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, at Smith Mortuary Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd., with viewing one hour prior to service. Julie enjoyed reading, cross stitching, and ceramics. She is survived by her children Christopher and Amber Clithero; parents Ralph Henderson and Sandra and Larry Manson; siblings Curtis Henderson...

Sue Ann Iverson

Sue Ann Iverson

Dec 12, 2014

Sue Ann Iverson, 74, retired from Boeing, employee of 17yrs, passed away December 12, 2014. She and her husband retired in Belle Vista for 12years, then returned to Mulvane in 2006 where they currently reside. Sue was a member of the Wesleyan Church and part of their bible study for 7yrs. Visitation 1-8pm, family greeting 6-8pm Tuesday, Funeral 10am...

Janice Elizabeth Lervik

Janice Elizabeth Lervik

Dec 11, 2014

Janice Elizabeth (Howe) Lervik passed away in peace on Thursday, December 11, 2014 surrounded by family at the age of 61. Her death is preceded by her father Frederick, son Jonathan, and brother-in-law Alexander. She is survived by her husband Tom Richard of Mulvane; mother, Alice (Butcher) Howe of Rocky Hill, CT; son, Thomas Richard Jr (Brienne) of Charlotte,...

Clarence Paul Mcguire

Clarence Paul Mcguire

Dec 11, 2014

McGuire, Clarence Paul “C.P. – Mac”, 76, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2014.

He was a retired Kansas law enforcement officer and served as road patrol lieutenant on the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Department as well as other departments in Kansas. After retiring from law enforcement as a detective with the Augusta...

William C. Bennett

William C. Bennett

Dec 11, 2014

Bennett, William C., 84, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2014. Visitation Monday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., with family present 6 to 8; funeral service 2 p.m. Tuesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. William had a passion for cars and airplanes, and enjoyed square and round dancing. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason...

John Earl Ray

John Earl Ray

Dec 10, 2014

John Earl Ray, Age 83, of Derby, KS passed away peacefully on December 10, 2014. Funeral Service will be held at Pleasantview Baptist Church in Derby on Monday December 15, 2014 at 10:00am. Graveside Service will immediately follow at El Paso Cemetery, Derby. Visitation will be at Smith Mortuary in Derby on Sunday December 14 from 1:00-6:00pm with family...

Thomas J. Nestor

Thomas J. Nestor

Dec 9, 2014

Nestor, Thomas “Tom” J., 80, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014. He was born October 25, 1934 to Tom and Helen (Kane) Nestor in Philadelphia, PA.

Tom retired from the Air Force after 28 years and then continued his service to his country by working as a government representative at Boeing. He enjoyed home projects, landscaping, and...

Pearl Marie Brees

Pearl Marie Brees

Dec 7, 2014

Pearl Marie Brees, age 85, of Derby, retired Licensed Practical Nurse, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014. Memorial graveside services will be held 2 PM Friday, December 12th, at Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. So. She loved the Lord and all children, especially her grandchildren. Her passion was working in children’s ministries with Baptist Bible Fellowship, Church Sunday...

Charles H. Lewis

Charles H. Lewis

Dec 7, 2014

Charles H. Lewis, Jr., age 79, of Derby, retired Edward Jones Financial Advisor, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014. No visitation. Memorial service 1 PM Thursday, December 11th, St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. “Chuck” is preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Mary Lewis; a sister, Marilyn Rapp; and a great-grandson, Jonas. Survivors include his...

Larry M. Smith

Larry M. Smith

Dec 7, 2014

Larry M. Smith, 69, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014. Larry was a truck driver for many years, and a house painter by trade. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Mulvane Cemetery. He leaves wife of 34 years, Alta Smith; two sons, two daughters, eleven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with...

Iris Lucille Burrows

Iris Lucille Burrows

Dec 6, 2014

Iris Lucille Burrows, age 86, of Belle Plaine, retired schoolteacher, Clearwater Public Schools, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014. Visitation, 1-8 PM Friday, December 12th, funeral service 2 PM Saturday, December 13th, both at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd, Belle Plaine. Interment will follow at Belle Plaine Cemetery. Iris is preceded in death by her husband, Bill; parents,...

Lauretta Chilcott

Lauretta Chilcott

Dec 2, 2014

Lauretta “Peggy” Chilcott, age 84, formerly of Shell Knob, MO, and formerly of the Rock and Udall, KS area, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. Memorial service 1 PM Friday, December 5, 2014, Trinity Lutheran Church, 910 Mound St., Winfield. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; and her parents, Charles & Ella Heath. Survivors include her...

Carroll Delane Mckinney

Carroll Delane Mckinney

Dec 1, 2014

Carroll D. McKinney, 80, of Mulvane, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, December 6, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at Lerado Cemetery (Reno County). Carroll was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Erma McKinney. Survived by wife Kay;...

Raymond Lawson Domey

Raymond Lawson Domey

Nov 30, 2014

Raymond Lawson Domey, 95, WWII Army Veteran and retired postmaster. Memorial service 2 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2014 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Burial at a later date in Vermont. Raymond is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen Domey, wife; Mildred, sister; Lois Domey; brother, Carlton Domey. He is survived by his children,...

Tyler Keith Dill

Tyler Keith Dill

Nov 30, 2014

Tyler Keith Dill, infant, passed away November 30, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Memorial service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, Derby. Survivors include: parents, Sean and Lexie (Kerr) Dill; siblings, Abbie and Tucker. Memorials have been established with God’s Back Yard (for the new playground) c/o First Presbyterian Church, 324 N Baltimore Ave, Derby,...

Steven M Aurell

Steven M Aurell

Nov 30, 2014

Steve Aurell, 57, died November 30, 2014 at his home. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2014 at South Rock Christian Church, Derby. Cremation will follow. Visitation 5-8pm Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Survivors: mother, Shirley Aurell; siblings, Janice Aurell, Elizabeth Foltz, Jim Aurell, Michelle Anderson, Amy Aurell and...

Marcella Cox

Marcella Cox

Nov 29, 2014

Cox, Marcella Maudine (Jenkins), 88, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. She was born on July 11, 1926 in Haviland, Kansas, the second child of Esther Alta (Calkins) Jenkins and Ralph Leroy Jenkins.

Marcella spent her early years in Wichita, Kansas where she attended East High School and worked at Boeing during WWII. After meeting the love...

Samuel Kimball

Samuel Kimball

Nov 29, 2014

Samuel “Raymond” Kimball, Sr., age 70, of Derby, retired Cessna Aircraft employee, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, Derby Church of the Nazarene, 840 N. Woodlawn, Derby. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Raymond is preceded in...

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