Daryl G. Coffman
Aug 27, 2014
Daryl G. Coffman, 90, retired Cessna Aircraft Mechanic and Foreman, died August 27, 2014. He married Connie Stout on August 20, 1947.. Daryl served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 as a Gunner on the Battleship USS Idaho during WWII. His son, Dennis Daryl Coffman precedes him in death. Survivors include his longtime love, Connie; daughter, Kimberly Coffman of...
Ernest Dorsey
Aug 26, 2014
Ernest Ray Dorsey, age 83, of Derby, retired Haysville USD 261 employee, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Visitation 1-8 Thursday, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral service 10 AM Friday, August 29th, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, James & Adelia Dorsey, 4 brothers and 2...
Ann Marie Jewett
Aug 26, 2014
Ann Marjorie (Harrison) Jewett, age 89, finished her journey on earth, Aug. 26, 2014 in Wichita, KS. She was born Aug. 2, 1925 in New York, NY. Ann married Millard Jewett, Jr., on Dec. 7, 1944 in San Antonio, TX. Preceding her in death are her parents, Herbert and Edna Pflaum; husband, Millard Jewett, Jr; and son, David Jewett....
James Ray Lippincott
Aug 26, 2014
Lippincott, James Ray "Lippy," 89, retired Beech Aircraft Crew Chief, died August 26, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cleo. Survivors include his sons, Larry Welch (Leigh Ann) of Haysville, Curtis Welch (Katie) of Derby, Randy Welch (Hugh Kampe) of Wichita; 8 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. Viewing 2-8 p.m. Friday, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway,...
Sean M. Lowery
Aug 24, 2014
Sean M. Lowery, age 37, T Sgt., McConnell AFB, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014. Memorial service 2 PM Friday, August 29th, The Powerhouse, 302 N. Georgie, Derby. Survivors include his wife, Chelsea; son McKenzie, of Allentown, PA; daughters, Peyton, of Wichita, Katherine, of Allentown, PA, and Jessi, of Rose Hill; father, Ralph, of Plymouth, CT; mother, Annette Schlueter,...
Staci Dyan Gordon
Aug 24, 2014
Gordon, Staci Dyan, 35, went to be with our precious Lord, August 24, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Diane Gordon; grandmother, Betty McAnulty; long-time companion Scott Cosentino; and her dear little Yorkie, Max. Preceded in death by her grandfather, George W. McAnulty. Adventurous, creative and talented, Dyan moved to San Francisco in 2002 where she opened “303...
Homerine Boden
Aug 22, 2014
Boden, Homerine, 84, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014, after several years of fighting cancer. She was voracious reader of the Bible and member of Mulvane United Methodist Church.
Visitation 1-8 p.m. Monday, (family present 6-8) at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107...
Josefina J. Moran
Aug 22, 2014
Moran, Josefina, 80, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday; funeral service 11:00 a.m., both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Josefina was a devoted member of her church, always ready to praise or help out where needed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan F. Moran. Survived by her 10...
Melvin Christian Horstman
Aug 21, 2014
It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Christian Horstman, 89, announces his passing on August 21, 2014.
Visitation 9 a.m. to 4 p. m. Tuesday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, at El Paso Cemetery, Derby.
Mel was born January...
Marjorie Louise Basore
Aug 20, 2014
Basore, Marjorie L. (Powell), 88 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Margie has touched many lives throughout her life’s journey. She will be greatly missed by her family, church family and many friends. For 50 years, she provided daycare for as many as 26 children at a time. Children were her passion, and she...
George F. Edwards
Aug 19, 2014
Edwards, George F. “Joe” II, 59, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born Thursday, September 16, 1954 to George and Vivian (Miller) Edwards in Wichita, Kansas. Joe was dedicated to helping others and served the State of Kansas as a State Representative of the 93rd District. In Concordia, KS he worked as an EMT and Firefighter. Joe...
Elmer Cedell Richardson
Aug 18, 2014
Elmer Cedell Richardson, 87, passed away on Monday, August, 18, 2014. He was born in Vernon, Alabama on May 22, 1927 to Elmer L. and Artie Thomas Richardson. In 1945, at the age of 18, Elmer joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Germany at the end of WWII. He was a mechanic in the motor pool where...
Shawn Lucas Schellenger
Aug 17, 2014
Shawn Lucas Schellenger, 27, Reno County Sheriff’s Deputy, died August 17, 2014. He is survived by his children, Dominique Dawn and Warren Lucas Schellenger. Other survivors for Shawn include his parents, Jeff and Beverly Schellenger and Rhonda and Ross Hays; grandparents, Ruth and Boyd Murphy, Nancy Hayden, Jean Hays, Pete and Bonnie Mullens; siblings, Shelby Schellenger, Destiny Landrum, Sarah...
Sherril Lynn Throckmorton
Aug 17, 2014
Throckmorton, Sherril Lynn, 61, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014. Visitation 1-8 Thursday; funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary. Interment to follow at Udall Cemetery. Sherril was preceded in death by her husband, James “Joe” Throckmorton and parents Philip and Wilma Kuhn. Survived by son Jason Kuhn; step-daughters Christa and Megan Throckmorton; grandchildren Jared, Sydnee,...
Lois Emogene Minge
Aug 16, 2014
Lois E. Minge, age 95, of Derby, retired Fruhauf Uniform Company employee, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. Visitation 5-7 PM Thursday, August 21, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Private graveside services will be held. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Hiram; son, Larry Minge; daughter, Tanga Mayfield, son-in-law, Don Rolison and a grandson, Matthew...
Danielle Dawn Schellenger
Aug 16, 2014
Danielle Dawn Schellenger, 33, stay at home Mommy, died August 16, 2014. Danielle is survived by her children, Dominique Dawn and Warren Lucas Schellenger. Other survivors include her father, Dennis Miller; mother, Candace McLuckie; sister, Nicole Haguewood (John); grandparents, Don and Dee Matheny; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Danielle was married to Shawn Schellenger. He died August 17, 2014....
Eileen Frances Schmidt
Aug 13, 2014
Eileen Frances Schmidt, age 69, of Mulvane, retired co-owner of Smitty’s Refrigeration, Inc., passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014. No Visitation. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM Monday, August 18, 2014, St. Michael Catholic Church, 545 E. Main, Mulvane. Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, James & Irene Hunter. Survivors include her husband of 51 years,...
Dennis D. Mcelroy
Aug 10, 2014
Dennis D. McElroy, age 84, of Derby, formerly of Salina, retired owner of McElroy Overhead Door Company, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Thursday, August 14th, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; parents, Clifford & Emma; and brothers, Gilbert and Duane....
Gerald W. Craft
Aug 10, 2014
Derby- Gerald W. Craft, 87, died August 10, 2014 at Derby. He was born December 9, 1926 in Jonesboro, AR, the son of James and Knelphie (Kemp) Craft. Gerald is survived by his wife Blanche of Derby, a daughter; Gale Craft of Albuquerque, NM; Adopted son Jerry of Deltona, FL, a stepson Mark Hackney of Ralston, OK; step daughter...
Herbert L. Smith
Aug 10, 2014
Smith, Herbert L., 85, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. He was born July 23, 1929 to Willard and Edith (Sadler) Smith in Freeburg, IL. Herbert retired as a Tech Sergeant from the Air Force and then pioneered a church and his ministry. He was the publisher of the A Word Fitly Spoken newsletter for 25 years. He was...
