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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Fred D. Harvey

Fred D. Harvey

Nov 18, 2014

Fred D. Harvey, 78, retired Farm Credit (Federal Land) Bank Vice-President of Finance, died November 18, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents Isaac and Eunice Harvey; siblings, MaryEtta Parks and Larry Harvey. Survivors: wife, Doris; children, Douglas Harvey of Fellsmere, FL., Danny Harvey (Stacy) of Mulvane, Amy Sweatt (Rob) of Mission Hills, KS; siblings, Calvin Harvey,...

Charles Patrick Neil

Charles Patrick Neil

Nov 18, 2014

Charles Patrick “Chuck” Neil, 68, of Wichita, died Tuesday, November 18, 2014, from COPD. He was born in Wichita, KS, on July 25, 1946, to William J. and Faye G. (Anderson) Neil. Chuck was one of the “Polio Pioneers” at Riverside Elementary. Chuck graduated from Wichita State University in 1968 and entered the U.S. Army. After Basic Training, he...

Deborah Stewart Munro

Deborah Stewart Munro

Nov 18, 2014

Munro, Deborah “Debi” Stewart, beloved wife, mother and grandmother went home to be with Jesus on November 18, 2014. Debi was born March 9, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA, to Nancy & Melvin Stewart. On February 18, 2005, she married David Munro in Sarasota, FL before moving to Wichita, KS. She volunteered at Ark Valley Animal Hospital in Valley Center,...

James Travis Gooch

James Travis Gooch

Nov 16, 2014

Rev. James T. Gooch, age 57, Senior Pastor, Viola Baptist Church, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Sunday, November 16, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 AM Wednesday, Viola Baptist Church, 116 Wilson, Viola. Interment will follow at Viola Cemetery. Jim is preceded in death by his brothers,...

Helen Loraine Kitterman

Helen Loraine Kitterman

Nov 16, 2014

Helen Loraine Kitterman, 86, passed away November 16, 2014 at her home. She was a beautiful Christian woman who attended the Derby Church of the Nazarene. Funeral service 2:30 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Derby Church of the Nazarene, 840 N Woodlawn, Derby. Visitation will be 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday at Smith...

Waverly William Winfrey

Waverly William Winfrey

Nov 15, 2014

Waverly William Winfrey, Jr., age 60, of Wichita, carpenter, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, Funeral Service 1 PM Friday, both at Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Interment will follow at Old Mission Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his father, Waverly Winfrey, Sr. Survivors: his children, William and Ashley Winfrey; stepchildren, Amy...

Helen Jean Knetzer

Helen Jean Knetzer

Nov 13, 2014

Helen Jean Knetzer, 80, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014. Memorial service 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 6, at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby.

She worked for the Kansas Turnpike Authority for 27 years, and retired as the first female purchasing agent for the Authority. Helen served the Kansas Federation of Women's...

Douglas Dean Boettcher

Douglas Dean Boettcher

Nov 13, 2014

Douglas Dean Boettcher, 61, passed away November 13, 2014. Visitation: 1-8pm, family present 6-8pm Monday; Funeral 3pm Tuesday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. Doug is preceded in death by his father, Darrell Wayne. He is survived by his mother, DeLores; wife, Cathy; children, Amy (Michael) Rexroad, Cheri (Michael) Flanagan, Chad Ladda, Jessica (Steve) Olsen, Dustin...

Brenda J. Mokuau

Brenda J. Mokuau

Nov 13, 2014

Mokuau, Brenda J., 71, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was born July 31, 1943 in Harlan, KY, and adopted by Clyde and Mae Wright.

Brenda graduated as valedictorian from both high school and college, and was an accomplished genealogist. She had a great love and testimony of her Heavenly Father.

She was preceded...

Philip Wayne Blake

Philip Wayne Blake

Nov 12, 2014

Blake, Philip Wayne, 90, passed into his Heavenly home on Wed. Nov. 12, 2014. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday, at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday at Kechi Cemetery; Celebration of Life service 1:00 p.m. at West Evangelical Free Church, 1161 N. Maize Rd. Phil was born the last of 8 children to Charles G.C. Blake...

Janat Lea Galbraith

Janat Lea Galbraith

Nov 11, 2014

Janat L. “Boggs” Galbraith, 51, passed away November 11, 2014 at Via Christi Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Campus. Memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N Rock Rd, Derby. Janat was born May 24, 1963 in Sedalia, MO. Survivors: husband Pat “Bud” Galbraith; stepchildren, Mike Kilbourn and Nan Larkin; step-grandchildren,...

Scarlet Avery Thompson

Scarlet Avery Thompson

Nov 10, 2014

Scarlet Avery Thompson was born in to this world with a room full of love at 1:12AM on Monday, November 10th. She is 15 inches long and tipped the scales at 2 pounds 4 ounces. She is absolutely perfect. She has dark curly hair and her mother's beautiful dark eyes. Her skin softer than anything we've ever imagined and...

Audrey Crouch

Audrey Crouch

Nov 10, 2014

Crouch, Audrey, 89, went to be with her Lord on Monday, November 10, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born March 23, 1925 to James and Mabel (Timmons) Thomas in Cadiz, KY. Audrey loved her family and was known by her grandchildren as always being fun. She retired from Southwestern Bell in 1983 after 36 years of service....

Eileene Ellen Welicky

Eileene Ellen Welicky

Nov 7, 2014

Eileene Ellen Welicky, age 89, retired Wichita Public Library employee, passed away Friday, November 7, 2014. Visitation 1-5 PM Wednesday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 8 PM Wednesday with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM Thursday, November 13th, both at St. Michael Catholic Church, 545 E. Main, Mulvane....

Helen Frances Cox

Helen Frances Cox

Nov 6, 2014

Helen Frances Cox, age 94, homemaker, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 PM Monday, November 10th at Rose Hill Friends Church, 14062 SW 180th St., Rose Hill. Helen is preceded in death by her parents, Edna & Roy Rickards,...

Fred J. Springs

Fred J. Springs

Nov 5, 2014

Fred J. Springs, 81, Original owner of the Radio Shop and Antique Auto Radios, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He was well known for his expertise at restoring antique car radios. He is survived by loving wife, Karen; daughter, Teresa “Terrie Springs” Probst (David) of Las Vegas; sons, David Springs (Leslie) and Mark Springs (Kelley) of Wichita; brothers, James...

Wallace Louis Scholler

Wallace Louis Scholler

Nov 4, 2014

Wallace Louis Scholler, age 80, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2014. No visitation. A memorial service will be held 4 PM Saturday, November 15th at West Haysville Baptist Church, 141 N. Lamar. Wallace and Ina Darlene Pinkston were united in marriage September 6, 1980. She has preceded him in death. He is also preceded by his parents, Louis and...

Richard E Matthews

Richard E Matthews

Nov 4, 2014

Richard E. “Rick” Matthews, age 71, retired MSGT, US Air Force, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Thursday, with family receiving friends 5:30 – 7:30 pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 PM Friday, November 7th, Lincoln Baptist Church, 7801 E. Lincoln, Wichita. Interment will...

Betty A. Smith

Betty A. Smith

Nov 3, 2014

Smith, Betty A., 91, Boeing retiree, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014. She was born October 4, 1923 to Clarence and Mary (Jamison) Stanley in Monroe County, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Welton I. Smith. Betty is survived by her children, Welton S. (Lavon) Smith, Travis (Patricia) Smith, and Helen (Leroy) Mayer; 7...

Conard H. Goodrum

Conard H. Goodrum

Nov 2, 2014

Conard H. Goodrum, 84, retired Farmers Insurance Agent, died Sunday, November 2, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Grace Goodrum and wife, Gleyna. Survivors: children, Dana Davis (Ray) of Wichita, Ladan Goodrum (T.J.) of Pilot Point, TX, Pam Evans (Robert) of Wichita, Lisa Rector (Richard) of Wichita; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing:...

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