Obituaries

Mar 23, 2014

Lukas Hank Schuler, 26, Wichita Firefighter and loving Daddy to Miss Holdyn, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family present 5-7 p.m., at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, at Church of the Magdelen, 12626 E. 21st St. North. Lukas was preceded in death by his grandparents Tressie and Junior...

Mar 21, 2014

Brian Scott Jones, 42, died Friday, March 21, 2014. Brian was a beautiful and humorous man who brought so much joy to everyone. He always lived his life to its fullest and was a loving, kind and giving person. Anyone who knew Brian knew his larger than life smile. He was always willing to help others. He is survived...

Mar 20, 2014

DERBY - Smeltzer, Agness Marie, 82, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 10 AM Monday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Agness was born January 1, 1932 to Glenn and Audra (Burrell) Collins in Dighton. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband,...

Mar 20, 2014

Tammara L.Schneider-Barnes, 47, died Thursday, March 20, 2014. Survivors include her parents, Richard and Beverly Schneider of Derby; son, Jeremy Coleman; brother, Timothy Dale Schneider (Karen) of Gilbert, AZ; nephews, Jared and Jaden Schneider; grandchild, Ka-Mari Josiah Coleman: Celebration of Life service: 11am, Friday, March 28, 2014, Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW Butler Rd., Rose Hill, KS....

Mar 19, 2014

William “Bill" Mellecker. 78, Navy Veteran, passed away March 19, 2014. Private service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Leona Mellecker; brothers, Vonnie Elliot, Joe Mellecker. Family was important, especially his grandchildren, with whom he shared his love of flying. Bill is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marjory; children, Tony (Beverly) Mellecker, Debbie...

Mar 18, 2014

William Arlo Pittman, 52, owner of Broadway Discount Liquor, passed away March 18, 2014. Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca Wichita, KS 67213. William was born to William C. and Faylene (Ambrosier) Pittman on Dec 1, 1961. He graduated from Liberal High School in 1980 and married his best friend Kim...

Mar 17, 2014

Susan Kay (Hungerford) Mason, 67, passed away March 17, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas. Susan has been healed and restored where there is no more suffering and pain.She was born February 3, 1947 to Erroll M. and Billie E. (Sell) Hungerford in Wichita, Kansas.

Memorial Service 2pm Friday, March 21st at Smith Mortuary in Haysville, 7031...

Mar 17, 2014

Courtney, Kathleen C., 72, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She was born June 11, 1941 to William and Ruby Alice (Honaker) Courtney in Wichita, KS. Kathleen retired from Bartlett Grain and had a zest for life. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Shirley Clevenger; and brothers-in-law, Loren Clevenger and Ronald Sigwing. Kathleen is survived by...

Mar 15, 2014

Daugherty, Victoria E., 27, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014. She was born March 28, 1986 to Leo and Grace (Nisly) Madonna in Wichita, KS. Victoria worked for Farha Roofing and was the owner and baker of Batter Up Cakes. She was confirmed at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Derby where she was a member. She was a...

Mar 14, 2014

Jones, Audena B., 94, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olan Jones; son, Gordon Jones; and grandson, Ryan Williams. Audena is survived by her son, Randy (Sandy) Jones; daughter-in-law, Marsha Jones; grandchildren, Terese (Heath) Trekell, Gary (Kim) Jones, Aaron Jones, and Ashley (Ryan) Benteman; step-grandson, Joe Macy;...

Mar 14, 2014

Lankard, Billie “Bill” “Popo” D., 84, passed away Friday, March 14, 2014. He was born September 20, 1929 in Harris, KS, the son of Jasper and Minnie (Milliman) Lankard. Bill married Mary Susan Bartley in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 1991. In 2003, he married Linda Glaser. Bill co-owned Quality Body Shop of Mulvane with Robert...

Mar 13, 2014

Houser, Linda K., 67, passed away March 13, 2014. She was born September 30, 1946 to Leonard and Blossom (Brauser) Fitzpatrick in Arkansas City, KS. Linda is survived by her husband, Melvin Houser, daughter, Michelle (Rob) Nickles; brothers, Leon (Elaine) Fitzpatrick and David (Janet Sweeny) Fitzpatrick; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service: 1 pm, Saturday, April 12, 2014...

Mar 12, 2014

Virginia Beatrice Wever Cox, age 86 died peacefully March 12, 2014. Virginia was born on March 14, 1927, in Wilson County, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Hobart Wever, her sister, Betty Marie Wever Burress, and the love of her life, her husband Paul Edward Cox. She graduated from Benedict High School, and continued...

Mar 12, 2014

Mary Clara Pinick (Yonning) was born on a farm north of Wamego, KS on November 13, 1926. She was the third child of Louis George and Agnes Isabelle (Hunholz) Yonning. Mary spent her early life in the Broadrick, Glendale, Flint Rock and Greenwood communities north of Wamego. She attended Wamego High School and graduated in 1944. Shortly thereafter she...

Mar 11, 2014

Robert “Bob” Joseph Doffing, was born the 11th of 13 children on January 6, 1960 in Wichita, KS to Winifred and George Doffing. Bob died Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at the age of 54 years. He was a 1978 graduate of Campus High School. He spent 5 years in Seattle, WA before returning to Wichita to dedicate the past...

Mar 11, 2014

Richard David Thomson, 61, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Kathryn. Survived by father and step-mother Harold “Tommy” and Glenita Thomson; brother Ryan Thomson of Enid, Okla. and sister Rhonda (Roy) Hayes of Derby; niece Heather (Joey)...

Mar 10, 2014

TOWANDA- Betty Louise Smalley, 79, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Thursday, with family present 4-6 p.m.; funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Betty spent lots of time quilting, donating dozens to children’s charities. She also enjoyed outings to the casino, fishing, and spending time...

Mar 10, 2014

Richard Allen Jones, Jr., of Wichita, age 65, retired art instructor, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Funeral service 10 AM Saturday, March 15, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1356 N. Broadway. Interment will follow at Wichita Park Cemetery. Richard was an art instructor...

Mar 8, 2014

McAnulty, George W., 81, retired Lear Jet employee went to be with The Lord March 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Betty of 61 years; daughter, Diane Gordon; granddaughter, Staci Dyan Gordon and Scott Cosentino, all of Wichita; and brother, Gerald McAnulty of Russellville, Arkansas. George was a loving husband and father who led by example. He...

Mar 7, 2014

Rubie Marie Wahl, 91 retired secretary for Cedars Home for Children in Nebraska, died Friday, March 7, 2014. Survivors include her daughter, Karla Pritchett of Aurora, CO; son, Dr. David R. Wahl and wife Deeny of Derby; sister, Mary Lou Guthrie and husband George of Lee’s Summit, MO; grandson, Alan David Wahl of Derby; 3 step-grandchildren; 5 nieces and...