Henrietta Oyler
Apr 28, 2014
Henrietta Oyler, 88, retired SearsDepartment Manager, died Monday, April 28, 2014. Survivors: daughters, Harolyn Roosevelt (David), Jolinda Robinson (Richard), Alvina Oyler; sister, Frances Carnahan; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Darwin L. Oyler; daughter, Lois Ann Oyler; grand-daughter, Brandy Martin; brother, William Dome and Alvin Dome; sisters, Armella Meredith and Lillian Hardin. Visitation...
Wayne M Verbeck
Apr 28, 2014
Wayne M. Verbeck,80, passed away April 28, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m; family greet 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby. Graveside service 10:30 a.m. May 2, 2014, at Lakeview Cemetery, 12100 East 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67206. He is preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Elsie Verbeck, 1 brother. He is survived by...
Gerald George Gum
Apr 28, 2014
Gum, Gerald George “Jerry,” 80, died Monday, April 28, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Wednesday (family present 5-7 p.m.); funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Jerry retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant, and from Boeing. He also enjoyed raising miniature horses and spending winters in...
Alice A. Jennings
Apr 27, 2014
Jennings, Alice A., 80, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born June 12, 1933 to Ora and Rennie Dell (Bearden) McGrath in Walnut Shade, MO. Alice was a talented singer, ballroom dancer, artist, musician, and accomplished cook, well known for her fresh pies. As a young girl, Alice worked for Rose O’Neil where she developed a love...
Nancy E. Cox
Apr 26, 2014
Nancy Ellen Cox was born August 16, 1935 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Roy and Evelyn Bratton Hughes. She worked as a purchasing secretary at Vulcan Chemicals. Nancy died Saturday, April 26, 2014 in Wichita, Kansas at the age of 78 years. She loved playing bridge, bowling, bingo, golf, gambling, dancing and skating. Nancy is survived by her husband,...
Marilyn S. Hughes
Apr 24, 2014
Marilyn S. Hughes, age 77, of Derby, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014. Celebration of Life Memorial Service 2 PM Monday, April 28, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Marilyn and Roy proudly raised four children and three grandchildren. She loved the Southwest, antiques, western movies and always enjoyed her many pets. Moreover,...
Kendell Dean Baker
Apr 23, 2014
Baker, Kendell Dean Baker, 50, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He was born January 15, 1964 to Darrell and Judy (Nelson) Baker in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his sister, Keri Baker. Kendell is survived by his wife, Robbin Burrows Baker; parents, Darrell and Judy Baker; daughters, Kristen (Ron) LaPoint and Janel (Sean) Workman; grandchildren,...
Richard A. Gibbons
Apr 23, 2014
Richard “Rick” A. Gibbons, 66, Parco Distributors owner, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Juanita Gibbons and his grandparents. Survivors: wife, Dorrie; son, Dan Gibbons (Kristina) of Gardner; daughter, Theresa Gibbons (James Null) of Wichita; brother, Phillip Gibbons (Connie) of Wichita; sisters, Pat Crostwaite (Ernie) of Houston, Marcia Roseberry (Jerry)...
Benjamin Joseph Rausch
Apr 23, 2014
Benjamin Joseph ”Ben” Rausch, age 32, of Douglass, Rausch Medical Clinic, Office Manager, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Visitation 5-8 PM Sunday, with Recitation of the Rosary at 6 PM, both at Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 S. Maple, Douglass. Funeral Mass 10 AM Monday, St. James Catholic Church, 1010 Belmont Ave., Augusta. Ben is preceded in death by...
Della Mae Hart
Apr 22, 2014
Della Mae Hart, age 101, homemaker, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Interment was held Friday, April 25, 2014 at Old Mission Cemetery, Wichita. Della is preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; parents, Henry & Edith Sullivan; 3 brothers and a sister. Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie Roberts, of Derby; 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Send...
Clement Allen Smith
Apr 21, 2014
Clement A. Smith, 89, retired AG Grocery warehouse employee, died Monday, April 21, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Rosemary; second wife, Clarice; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Survivors include his children, Carol Schmidt (Larry) of Stockton, CA, Barbara Smith, Linda Dodson (Alan), Bryan Smith (Linda), Jerry Smith (Shirley), all of Wichita; step-children, Les Seibert...
Robert Winfred Smith
Apr 20, 2014
Robert Winfred Smith, age 94, of Derby, retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday, April 27, with family receiving friends 2-4 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 1 PM Monday, April 28, Moline, KS Cemetery. Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; son, Troy; brother, Bill;...
Scott Charles Whitcher
Apr 20, 2014
Whitcher, Scott Charles, 54, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born October 13, 1959 to Charles and Rosalea (Funkhouser) Whitcher in Frankfurt, Germany. Scott started his career in aircraft at Boeing where he worked for over 10 years until his division was acquired by Spirit Ae rosystems. He enjoyed cooking and eating good food. In his free...
Mary F. Crosby
Apr 19, 2014
Crosby, Mary F., 80, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. She was born March 26, 1934 to Damon and Viola (Thorne) Binkert in Dayton, OH. Mary was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Derby, KS. She loved experiencing nature through travelling, camping, bird watching, and gardening. Mary is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Darrell Crosby;...
Gerald Wayne Fager
Apr 18, 2014
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Fager., 70, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. Visitation 1-5p.m Monday at Smith Mortuary, Derby. Rosary 7p.m. Monday; funeral mass 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2014, both at St. Mary Parish 2300 E Meadowlark Rd, Derby. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Maxine Fager. He is survived by his wife, Janet; children,...
Arlene E. Braswell
Apr 18, 2014
Braswell, Arlene E., 75, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. She was born October 30, 1938 to Stanley and Bernice (Root) Jacob in Columbus, OH. Arlene loved spending time with her family and enjoyed frequenting the casino. She was preceded in death by her parents; and children, Clyde Braswell, and Rhonda Gibson. Arlene is survived by her husband, Elgie...
James Stephens
Apr 18, 2014
Stephens, James Russell Sr. “Rebel”, 73, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. He was born July 2, 1940 to Oren and Meridith (Bryant) Stephens in Independence, MO. James retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1977 after 20 years of years and then worked in civil service for an additional 20 years. He was a lifetime member of the...
Robert Neal Cox
Apr 17, 2014
Robert Neal Cox, 61, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014. Funeral service 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, at South Rock Christian Church, 900 S. Rock Rd., Derby. Rob was preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Cox, and step-father, Richard Norris. Survived by his daughters, Aleesha (Jeremiah) Horn and Ashlee (Jordan) Nunnery; mother Frankie Norris; siblings Brian (Jennifer)...
Janet Sue Ring
Apr 16, 2014
Janet (Galloway) Murie Ring, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Visitation 1-8pm, family present 6-8pm, Friday, Smith Mortuary, 7031 S. Broadway. Graveside service: 10:30 am, Saturday, April 19, 2014, Greenwood Cemetery, Oatville, KS. Janet is preceded in death by her parents, HD and Lucille Galloway; husband; Jerry; great-grandson, Braydn. She is survived by her children, James (Deborah) Murie...
George David Hobbs
Apr 16, 2014
George David Hobbs, age 73, owner and operator of Freddie’s Hair Systems, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Friday, April 18, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Funeral Service 2 PM Saturday, April 19, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. George is preceded in death by his parents, Dale & Gertrude Hobbs, and brother, James....
