Elmer Franklin Howard
Jan 4, 2015
Elmer Howard, 81, of Udall passed away January 4, 2015. He was born April 1, 1933, in Winfield, Iowa. He loved living in Iowa and would tell funny stories about his childhood friends and adventures. On May 28, 1951, he joined the Marines serving in Korea and Japan where he lived in a tent on the side of Mount...
M. Helen Andrews
Jan 3, 2015
Andrews, M. Helen West, 96, Gold Star Mother, went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 3, 2015. Helen was born August 1, 1918 in Sioux City, Iowa to Robert and Mamie (Mason) Kinkaid. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 34 years, John W. West and husband of 34 years George Andrews; son,...
Dorris Lillian Jones
Jan 3, 2015
Dorris Lillian Jones, age 95, of Douglass, homemaker, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. No Visitation. Graveside Memorial Service 2 PM Friday, January 9, 2015, Rose Hill Friends Cemetery. Dorris is preceded in death by her husband, Charles; parents, James & Violet Swarts; stepmother, Essie Swarts; brother, Roger Swarts; and a granddaughter, Kelli Sue Rose. Survivors include her son,...
Elmer Lewis Cole
Jan 3, 2015
Elmer Lewis Cole, age 80, retired Military Technician, 89th Regional Support Command, and Retired Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday, January 7th, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, January 8th, Praise Assembly of God, 1125 S. Rock...
M. Helen Andrews
Jan 3, 2015
Helen Andrews, 96, died January 3, 2015. Memorial services are pending with Smith Mortuary, Derby
Tomella Polk
Jan 3, 2015
TomElla Polk, age 81, Retired Bodkin Motors bookkeeper and former Polk Ford Sales bookkeeper, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. No visitation. Memorial service 2 PM Thursday, First Christian Church, Douglass. TomElla is preceded in death by her husband, James K. Polk; parents, Tom & Beryl Daniels; and her brother, Dick Daniels. Survivors include her son, James C. Polk,...
The Reverend William D. Gilliland
Jan 3, 2015
The Reverend William D.Gilliland, age 79, of Wichita, retired Baptist Minister, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, January 3, 2015. Visitation with family 9-10 AM Wednesday with the funeral service beginning at 10 AM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service and interment 3 PM Wednesday, Mt. Hope Cemetery, Enterprise, KS. Bill is preceded...
Linvalle Dee Seamster
Jan 2, 2015
Linvalle “Dee” Seamster, 87, retired truck driver, died January 2, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife Lucille and son Kevin. Survivors: son, Robert; daughter, Julie Olivas (Ramon) all of Wichita; 5 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Viewing: 2-8pm Monday with family greeting friends from 6-7:30pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service: 1pm Tuesday, January 6, 2015,...
Twila Shandy
Jan 1, 2015
Shandy, Twila F., 76, retired Accounting Analyst, died Jan. 1, 2015. Survivors: son, Tim Shandy (Linh) of Wichita; siblings, Joy Timmons (Vernon) of Rose Hill, Shirley Reyes (Joe) of Derby, David Brown (Karen) of Osage Beach MO, Jerry Brown (Linda) of Wichita; grandchildren, Collin and Vada Shandy. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Zelma Brown...
Robert E. Collins
Dec 31, 2014
Collins, Robert E., 81, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014. He was born March 9, 1933 to Alvin and Delphia (Wise) Collins in Wichita.
Robert retired from the Kansas Air National Guard after over 30 years. He was a devoted member of Chapel Hill United Methodist Church and enjoyed donating his time in service to others at...
Sophie Chang Seymore
Dec 30, 2014
Sophie Chang Seymore, age 81, of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Monday, January 5th, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, January 6, 2015, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Sophie is preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Survivors include her son,...
Betty Jean Robinson
Dec 29, 2014
Betty Jean Robinson, 89, died December 29, 2014 at Fountainview Nursing and Rehab Center, Rose Hill. Visitation: 10-noon and Memorial service 2pm both Friday, January 2, 2014 at Smith Mortuary Chapel, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Survivors: children, Frank Bush, Randall Bush (Alta), Kelly Bush (Dawn) and Stacey Robinson; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; other extended family members and friends....
Iris Kinney
Dec 29, 2014
Iris Kinney, 86, died December 29, 2014. Visitation: 2-8 Sunday, January 4, 2015 with family greeting friends from 2-3pm at Smith Mortuary. Funeral service: 10am Monday, January 5, 2015, also at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby, KS.
Beatrice V. Lively
Dec 29, 2014
Beatrice V. Lively, went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2014 at the age of 95. She was born January 4, 1919 in Kingfisher, OK and was a longtime Wichita resident. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, George; son, Jerry Stegall; brother, Milton Wallace; sisters, Dorothy Schmidt and Enid Prigmore; mother, Marie Southard; father, Ray...
Mary M. Kirby
Dec 28, 2014
Mary M. Kirby, 82, loving mother and grandmother, retired Intrust Bank supervisor, died Sunday, December 28, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert. Survivors: daughter, Roseanna Riley (Michael Jimenez); son, Curtis Kirby (Janie); eight grandchildren, Angela Riley, Michelle Raine, Robert Kirby, John Kirby, Leighton Kirby, Devin Kirby, Jessica Brown, Matthew Kirby; five great-grandchildren, Leila, Adrien, Elijah,...
Stephanie Lynn Palmer
Dec 28, 2014
Stephanie Lynn Palmer, age 57, of Haysville, property manager, Landmark Commercial, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Sunday, December 28, 2014. No visitation. Memorial service 10 AM Friday, January 2, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway, Haysville. Stephanie is preceded in death by her father, James Struble. Survivors include her husband, Tod; son, Josh Mahoney; daughter, Destry Mahoney; mother, Sue...
Elda Mae Craven
Dec 27, 2014
CRAVEN, ELDA MAE, 95, passed away December 27, 2014 at Sumner County Care Center, Wellington. She was born August 23, 1919, to Clarence and Amanda (Ellis) McMillan. Visitation: 1-8pm Tuesday with the family to greet from 5-6pm. Funeral: 10am Wednesday, December 31, 2014, both at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. 2nd Ave, Belle Plaine. Survivors: two sons, Gene Craven...
Ray O. Ward
Dec 27, 2014
Ray O. Ward, 83, died December 27, 2014 in Wichita. Visitation 1-8 with the family to receive friends from 6-8 Friday; Funeral service: 1pm Saturday, January 3, 2015 both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Survivors: wife, Theresa Ward; children, Cheryl LeFort (Don), Leinda Drake, Richard (Eli) and Russel Ward; six grandchildren, Andi, Megan, Levi, Tabatha, Branon,...
Gary Nelson Raine
Dec 26, 2014
Raine, Gary Nelson, 74, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Tuesday (family present 6-8 p.m.); funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment to follow at Resthaven. Gary served in the Navy, and was the owner of Wichita Marine Boat Dealership. Survived by wife...
Gerald E. Hightower
Dec 26, 2014
Gerald E. Hightower, age 78, passed away December 26, 2014. Visitation 1-5pm Monday, at Smith Mortuary-Mulvane, 501 S.E. Louis Blvd, Mulvane; Rosary 7pm Monday, Funeral Mass 10am Tuesday, December 30th both at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 525 E. Main St. Mulvane, Ks 67110. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Doris Hightower. He is survived by...
