Obituaries

Oct 27, 2014

Wanda J. Crabb, age 65, of Haysville, homemaker, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. She was born July 23, 1949 in Elk City, OK, to Youel V. and Elsie Faye Nichols. She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Janice Eslin and two nephews. Survivors include her husband, Carl R. “Dick” Crabb; daughters, Kelly Snow, Andrea Stewart...

Oct 27, 2014

MULVANE- Swan, Ruth E., 97, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. Ruth was a longtime resident of Mulvane before moving closer to her daughter in Lenexa.

Oct 25, 2014

Linda Joy (Hollingsworth) Fauss, age 73, passed away peacefully in Salem, Oregon on October 21, after a long battle with Parkinson's. She was born in Wellington, Kansas, the third child of Myron and Pearl Hollingsworth. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Janette Byington. She is survived by her sister, Evelyn Lytle; brother, Neil Hollingsworth; daughter,...

Oct 24, 2014

Johnnie “Jon” Lemon, 71, Auto Craft dispatcher, died Friday, October 24, 2014. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Shockley and son, Brent Lemon: Survivors: wife, Rilla, the love of his life; in-laws, Pat and Ron Jackson, Betty and Jim Swaney, Sam and Sally Stone; loving cousins, Dorothy, Norma and Marlene; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great...

Oct 23, 2014

Gary L. Rambo, 73, retired City of Mulvane Director of Utilities, passed away October 23, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Eileen Rambo and brother, Larry Rambo. Survivors include his wife Karen; children, Rusty Rambo, Sandy Rambo (Mike), Randy Rambo, Brent Iverson (Karen), Stacy Harvey (Danny); brother, Jerry Rambo (Rita); grandchildren, Christopher Ballinger, Michael...

Oct 22, 2014

Eldora M. Hyde Triebel, 86, homemaker, passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Elmerene Powers; sister, Vandalee; husband, Elvin Hyde and grandson, Kevin Streiff. Survivors: daughters, Jan With (Richard) of Wichita, Glenda Streiff (David) of Topeka, Cheryl Walker (Mike) of Wichita, Terri Berger of Wichita; 6 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4...

Oct 20, 2014

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Oct 20, 2014

Shelle Kay Bowen, age 40, of Wichita, Registered Nurse, Kansas Heart Hospital, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014. Memorial services will be held 10 AM Wednesday, October 29th, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Inurnment will follow at Littleton Cemetery, Mulvane. Shelle is preceded in death by her grandparents, Oree George Bowen and John & Donna Roberts. Survivors...

Oct 18, 2014

Carmichael, Mary J., 90, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was born December 26, 1923 to Joseph and Neta (Pharo) Eddingfield in Wichita, KS. Mary loved to sew, quilt, and crochet. She was an avid KU sports fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Carmichael; and sons, Jim Carmichael and Steve Carmichael. Mary is survived...

Oct 18, 2014

Harrison, Lorene, 95, loving wife, mother, and grandmother and loyal friend, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was born February 7, 1919 to William and Ida Mae (Vogt) Lampert in Industry, KS.

Lorene was a longtime and dedicated member of Bethany United Methodist Church. She cared dearly for her family and was a talented...

Oct 17, 2014

Powell, Michael E., 71, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014. He was born November 11, 1942 in Wichita, KS to Dale and Lorene (Bowlin) Powell. Michael was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a humble man who loved to tinker and care for animals. He was preceded in death by his parents. Michael is survived by...

Oct 15, 2014

Witt, Steven W., 58, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014. He was born August 28, 1956 in Norman, Oklahoma.

Steven worked at Boeing and recently retired from Spirit Aerosystems. He was known for being a hard worker and loving father to all. Steven’s ability to listen and provide good advice earned him many friends. He enjoyed fishing,...

Oct 9, 2014

Gene E. Cowing, age 85, of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, October 9, 2014. Visitation 10 am to 5 pm Tuesday, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 2 PM Wednesday, Hillcrest Cemetery, Derby. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Ellery & Nancy Cowing; and his...

Oct 9, 2014

Margie Lewana Powell, age 88, of Wichita, retired bookkeeper, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Graveside service 11 AM Monday, White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 1806 N. Oliver. Margie is preceded in death by her husband, Jack C. Powell; and her son, James Patrick Powell....

Oct 8, 2014

Joseph Lara was born in Dodge City on July 4, 1930 and peacefully entered into rest on October 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ida Lara; their four children, Anita Marie Lara, Christina Lara, Cecelia (Mick) Cayless, all of Wichita and Jeffery (Mickie) Lara of Edmond, OK. He was deeply loved by his 9...

Oct 8, 2014

Robert Junior “Bob” Oringderff, went to be with our Lord on Oct 8, 2014. He was born in Enid OK on Dec 23, 1923, the son of Robert & Laticia (Lettie) Oringderff. The family moved to Dacoma, OK when he was 9 years old, where he graduated from high school in 1941. He was working in Washington state, in...

Oct 8, 2014

Charlene Sudderth, age 84, of Haysville, retired Wesley Medical Center employee, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014. Visitation 1-8 pm Sunday with family receiving friends 5-7 pm. Funeral service 2 pm Monday, October 13th, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita. Charlene is preceded in death by her husband, Jack W. Sudderth,...

Oct 7, 2014

Gloria Jean Wooten, age 73, beloved homemaker, former school bus driver and volunteer librarian for Midwest Historical Genealogical Society, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014. No visitation. Memorial service 1 pm Saturday, October 25th, Parkview Southern Baptist Church, 3430 S. Meridian, Wichita. Gloria is preceded in death by her father, William Stark; and a sister, Shirley Rader. Survivors include...

Oct 6, 2014

Augusta – Coffey Mary June, age 79, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. June was born June 14, 1935 in Hammand, MO, the daughter of Fred and Mae (Wallace) Johnson. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, October, 10, 2014 at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 PM, Saturday, at Smith Mortuary. June is preceded in death by...

Oct 5, 2014

Roger Newman, 54, Driver for Beaver Express, died Sunday, October 5, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Bruce Curtis. Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Henning) Newman; sons, Tyler and Evan Newman; mother, Opal Curtis; father, Carroll Lee Newman; brothers, Charlie, Larry and David; sisters, Sharon, Delores, Lisa and Heather. A Celebration of Life Service for Roger...