Alice Brannan
May 31, 2014
Alice Brannan, age 67, passed away May 31, 2014. Family gathering and visitation 1-4 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 South Maple, Douglass. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Elsie Webster. Alice is survived by her husband, Bobby; children, Vicki (Jack) Frost, Kimberly (Jason) Swart, Mike Owens, Kayla Brannan; Step-children, Kevin...
Jim D. Wells
May 29, 2014
Jim was born April 22, 1936 in Burden, Kansas and lived in many towns throughout the state. His family settled in Ellinwood, Kansas, where he graduated from high school. He was a natural athlete, which led to his receiving a KU Football scholarship in 1954.
He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Sue Herold, and...
William . Vanderhoff
May 27, 2014
William “Bill” Vanderhoff, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born March 10, 1937 to William and Gertrude (O’Neal) Vanderhoff in Wichita, KS. Bill spent his life as a farmer and dairy farmer. He was a lifelong resident of southwest Wichita. Bill was an active member at Bethel Life Center. He touched many lives with his generosity...
Randy Dean Crowley
May 27, 2014
Crowley, Randy Dean, 52, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born December 16, 1961 to Donald and Lura (Varner) Crowley in Gravette, AR. Randy was a longtime member of the Sons Of The American Legion and volunteered his time as a color guard and cook. He enjoyed gardening. Randy loved music and worked as a roadie for...
Cecil R Barnes
May 27, 2014
Cecil R. Barnes, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born August 15, 1937, to Wilbur and Eva Mae (Frans) Barnes in Winfield, KS. He worked as a farmer, and Border Collie breeder. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Karen Edwards. Cecil is survived by his children, Kyle Barnes, Carey (Tamra) Barnes, and...
David A Gahman
May 26, 2014
David A. Gahman was born August 12, 1929 and went to be with Our Lord, May 26, 2014, leaving his wife Connie; daughters Debbie and Ann; three grandchildren: Stacy, Amy, Andrew; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. David was preceded in death by his son Stephen. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 525 W. Douglas...
Gary V. Fortner
May 23, 2014
Gary Fortner, 53, former aircraft sheet metal mechanic, died May 23, 2014. Gary is survived by his son, Benjamin; brother, Robert and wife Lori of Tulsa; nephews, Nathan and Aaron. His parents, William and Betty Lou Fortner precede him in death. Memorial service: 1pm, Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby.
Evelyn Fullmer
May 22, 2014
Evelyn Fullmer, age 97, of Derby, homemaker, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Westview Manor in Derby. She was born February 7, 1917 in Hillsboro, KS to Ben C. and Eva (Foth) Janzen. She married Virgil Arnold Fullmer June 8, 1941 at Hillsboro. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband and 5 brothers. Survivors include her daughters...
Elizabeth Ann Pearson
May 19, 2014
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Pearson, 47, former Gorilla Sanctuary project manager, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014. Liz is survived by her parents, Jack & Bernice Pearson, of Wichita; and a sister, Kathy Boyle (Martin), of New Zealand. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 2pm at Tanganyika Wildlife Park, 183rd St North...
Donald R. Streeter
May 18, 2014
Donald Robert Streeter, 77, loving husband, father and friend went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2014. Don was born Sept. 26, 1936, in Dodge City, and married his beloved wife Joan R. Streeter, Sept. 28, 1978. Don retired from the Wichita Eagle. Funeral 10 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2014, at Praise Assembly, 1125 S. Rock Road,...
Jerrald Wayne Boden
May 16, 2014
Jerrald “Jerry” Boden 61, left this earthly kingdom to live in the heavenly kingdom with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 16, 2014. Visitation Tuesday 1-8pm, family greet 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Funeral 10am Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107 S. Central Ave, Mulvane. He is survived by his parents, Jack...
Lavern Hymer
May 14, 2014
Lavern Hymer, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband; Ray, Sr. and son, Ray, Jr.
Survivors: Son; Roger Hymer, Denver, CO., daughter; Cheryl Brisco, Wichita, KS., Pam Hymer, Wichita, KS. 4 grandchildren.
Doris I. Wills
May 14, 2014
Wills, Doris I., 86, passed peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2014. She was a member of Friendship Force, the Cruiser Class at Grace Presbyterian Church and the Assistance League. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, George Wills; son, David Wills; and siblings, Gerald, Clair, Lela, and Kenneth. She is survived by her children, Lynn (Paul) Merkel, Susan (Mark)...
Ella Marie Church
May 13, 2014
Ella Marie Church, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother died Tuesday evening, May 13, 2014 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center In-Patient Unit,Via Christi Hospital St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 73.
Ella Marie was born the fourth daughter of Raymond J Lohrding and Laura (Deewall) Lohrding on Saturday, August 24, 1940 in...
Loyal G Kaup
May 12, 2014
Loyal G. Kaup, 84, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. Visitation 1-8 pm Friday, with family present 5-7, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 pm Saturday, at Cross Way Church, 421 N. Westview Dr., Derby. Loyal was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna, and siblings Irene Trexler, Everett Kaup, and Lois...
Mary Rose Roark
May 10, 2014
Roark, Mary Rose, 82, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. She was born January 22, 1932 to Wilbur Emery and Josie Bell (Martin) Bowman in Cleveland, OK. Mary supported the effort during WWII by working in a factory. She was very creative and had an eye for aesthetics. Mary is survived by her nieces and nephews, Larry Mosher, Joanne...
Mark Edgar Ellis
May 7, 2014
Mark Edgar Ellis, of Derby, age 59, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Memorial Service 2 PM Saturday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Orlin & Ernestine; and a sister, Carley Wells. Survivors: wife, Brenda; children, Larry Bower, Lori Sinor (Marty), Michelle Ellis (Ashley), Marshall Ellis (Jill); brothers, Craig and...
William G. And Pearle H. Meeker
May 7, 2014
William G. “Bill” and Pearle H. Meeker. A joint graveside remembrance for Bill and Pearle Meeker will be held at 10AM on June 3, 2014 at the Belle Plaine Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Kansas. Military honors will be rendered in recognition of Bill’s World War II service. William was born February 21, 1918 to Ione and Maybelle Meeker of Belle...
Edwin Charles Bulstrode
May 6, 2014
Eddie Bulstrode III, 26, formerly of Mulvane, died Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in Enid, Oklahoma. He was an Oilfield Cable Technician and Kansas Army National Guard Sgt. Survivors: wife, Tambra; niece and nephews, Dallis, Andiee, and Quinn; parents, Monette and Edwin Bulstrode, Jr; sister, Lila Marler. Celebration of Life Service: 2pm Monday, May 12, 2014, The Ark Church, 5501...
Deborah Anne Marlow
May 5, 2014
Deborah “Debbie” Marlow, 46,Social Worker and sorority sister of Eta Rho, Epsilon Sigma Alpha died Monday, May 5, 2014. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Ashley Hankins. Survivors: daughter, Maria Haynes (Robert), Savannah Hankins; parents, Charlie and Sherry Marlow; brothers, Alan Marlow (Carolyn) and Brian Marlow; grandchildren, Valencia and Kateri Haynes and Veronica Hankins; nieces and nephews,...
