Kenneth Dale Pray
Jan 12, 2014
Pray, Kenneth Dale “Kenny,” 88, died Sunday, January 12, 2014, in hospice care at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, of complications from a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born August 16, 1925, in Wichita to Jerucia Irene (Platter) and Lehman F. Pray. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific during World War II. He...
Kristen Marie Thomas
Jan 11, 2014
Thomas, Kristen, 29, was reunited in Heaven with her son, Mickey, on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Kristy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Visitation 4-8 Tuesday, at Smith Family Mortuary; funeral service 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N. Buckner, Derby. Survived by husband Joel; children Makenzie (9) and Gabriel (6); parents Lori and Craig...
Jacob Harvey Cornett
Jan 10, 2014
HAYSVILLE - Cornett, Jacob Harvey, 97, Navy Veteran and Retired McConnell Air Force Base Heating and Air Conditioning Technician passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at home. Harvey was born on August 30, 1916, in Wayham, Missouri to Sarah and John Cornett. He married Betty M. Pruitt on November 28, 1946 in Eldon, Missouri. Harvey was an outdoorsman...
Betty B. Zeiner
Jan 7, 2014
Belle Plaine – Zeiner, Betty B., 89, died January 7, 2014. Visitation 1-8pm Sunday family present 5-7pm at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, Belle Plaine. Graveside service 1pm Monday, January 13, 2014 Greenwood Cemetery, Oatville Preceded in death by her parents, C.R. and Lois Barnett; husband, Jim Zeiner; son, Robert Zeiner, Sr.; great-grandson, Robert Zeiner III. Survivors: sons, Jim (Deborah) and...
Kenneth D. Golightley
Jan 7, 2014
Kenneth D. Golightley, 50, passed away January 7, 2015. He loved his family and sports. He was part of the BPJL and a referee for many youth organizations. Visitation 3-8 PM Sunday with the family to greet from 3-5 at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home, 219 W. Second, Belle Plaine. Kenneth’s last game will be 2PM Monday, January 12, 2014 at...
Donald Hunt
Jan 6, 2014
Hunt, Donald “Don” E., passed from this earthly existence and entered his heavenly home on Monday, January 6, 2014. At his side was his wife of 63 years, Wilma, and loving family including his daughters, Connie Owings of Wichita, Jana Burks (Mark) of Valley Center; sister, Patricia Shelley of Columbus, GA; grandchildren, Neal Owings (Janell), Nick Owings (Maribeth), Lauren...
Mary L. Navarro
Jan 6, 2014
Mary L. Navarro, age 88, passed away January 6, 2014. Visitation 1-5pm Wednesday, January 8, at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Rosary 7:30pm Wednesday; funeral Mass 10am Thursday, January 9, both at St. Mary Faith Center, 2300 E. Meadowlark, Derby. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Socorro Castro; husband, Frank Navarro; siblings, Fred and Joe Castro, Julia...
Alvin Schibbelhute
Jan 6, 2014
Alvin Schibbelhute, 87, WWII Navy Veteran, passed away January 6, 2014. Alvin retired from Boeing on April 18, 1976, and returned to cattle ranching in the Flint Hills. Visitation 1-8p.m. family present 6-8p.m Thursday, Funeral 2p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 both at Smith Mortuary in Derby. He is preceded in death by his wife, Corine, and infant daughters, Janice...
Billie Ruth Trent
Jan 5, 2014
Billie Ruth Trent, age 62, of Haysville, Homeland Grocery Store employee, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Wednesday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. Funeral Service 2 PM Thursday, First Christian Church, 7465 S. Meridian. Interment will follow at Mulvane Cemetery. Billie is preceded in death by her parents, Billy &...
Donald M. Spencer
Jan 3, 2014
Donald Max Spencer, 84, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on January 3, 2014. Don was born July 21, 1929 in Belle Plaine, Kansas. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lester and Jeanne Spencer; brothers, Wesley & Dean Spencer; sisters, Joy Sturm and Kay Sprout. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mardell; daughters...
Thomas Edward Potter
Jan 3, 2014
MULVANE – Potter, Thomas E. “TP”, age 81, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014. He was born to Dubie & Elbert Potter, June 29, 1932, in Humphrey, AR. Tommy was a US Air Force Veteran, retired from Boeing as a QA Superintendent in 1992, and was a classic car enthusiast. Visitation 1-8 PM...
Donalda Jean Howard
Jan 2, 2014
Donalda Jean “Donnie” (MacDONALD) HOWARD, 91, of Richmond, Virginia, died Thursday, January 2, 2014.
Born on October 12, 1922, near Tompkins, Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Donald James "Jim" MacDONALD and Amelia Ellen “Millie” McKAY. Her family was homesteading in Saskatchewan, Canada when she was born third of eleven siblings. When...
John Charles Thomas
Dec 31, 2013
John C. Thomas, of Derby, KS, passed away at his daughter’s residence, Tuesday, December 31, 2013. He was born in Limo, OH on June 6, 1949 to John H. and Leta Arlene (Hoffman) Thomas. He was a graduate of Bluffton High School. John had served for twenty years in the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1987. He was...
Charles Dunlap Nelson
Dec 31, 2013
Charles Dunbar Nelson, of Mulvane, age 72, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Family services will be held at a later date. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, John & Elizabeth Nelson, and a sister, Kathy. Survivors include his sons, Charles II (Lisa), of Pataskala, OH, and Thomas (Marcia), of Lewis Center, OH;...
Clairissa Adele Mcilrath
Dec 30, 2013
ROSE HILL – McIlrath, Clairissa Adele, age 38, homemaker, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 10 AM Saturday, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment will follow at Dunlap Cemetery, Rose Hill. Survivors include her husband William; daughters, Savanah and Kaitlin, all of Rose...
Adrian Freeman
Dec 29, 2013
Adrian “Abe” A. Freeman, retired teacher and lifelong artist, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Monday, January 6, 2014 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 2801 W. 15th Street, Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Velma Freeman and brother, Emerson Freeman. Survivors include his wife,...
Nola B. Rousseau
Dec 29, 2013
Nola B. Rousseau, 91, retired Dental Assistant, died Sunday, December 29, 2013. Viewing: 1-6pm Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home 219 W. 2nd, Belle Plaine, KS. Graveside service: 1pm Thursday, January 2, 2014, Belle Plaine (KS) Cemetery. Nola is preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Buel and Rilla Blair; grandsons, Marty and Darin Blake. Survivors:...
Robert Lee Baird
Dec 29, 2013
DERBY – Baird, Robert Lee II, age 61, Boeing Company/Spirit Aerosystems employee and retired Kansas Army National Guard SSgt, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. Visitation 1-5 PM Wednesday with family receiving friends 1-5 PM, Smith Mortuary 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10 AM Thursday, Faith Lutheran Church, 214 S. Derby Avenue. Graveside service 1:30 PM Thursday,...
Donna J. Strong
Dec 29, 2013
Donna Strong passed away on December 29, 2013. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Oklahoma to Ted and Margaret Nimmo. She graduated from East High School in 1948 and married Virgil Strong on November 11, 1949. Donna enjoyed traveling all over America with her husband. She especially enjoyed playing cards and dominos with her many friends. She...
Betty A. Simon
Dec 28, 2013
Douglass - Simon, Betty A., age 62, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013. Visitation 1-8pm Thursday, January 2, with family present 6-8pm; funeral service 10am Friday, January 3, both at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Betty worked at Raytheon for 25 years. She was an avid dog and horse lover. Betty is preceded in death by her...
