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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Homerine Boden

Homerine Boden

Aug 22, 2014

Boden, Homerine, 84, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014, after several years of fighting cancer. She was voracious reader of the Bible and member of Mulvane United Methodist Church.

Visitation 1-8 p.m. Monday, (family present 6-8) at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, at Mulvane United Methodist Church, 107...

Josefina J. Moran

Josefina J. Moran

Aug 22, 2014

Moran, Josefina, 80, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday; funeral service 11:00 a.m., both at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Josefina was a devoted member of her church, always ready to praise or help out where needed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan F. Moran. Survived by her 10...

Melvin Christian Horstman

Melvin Christian Horstman

Aug 21, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Melvin Christian Horstman, 89, announces his passing on August 21, 2014.

Visitation 9 a.m. to 4 p. m. Tuesday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 10 a.m. Wednesday, at El Paso Cemetery, Derby.

Mel was born January...

Marjorie Louise Basore

Marjorie Louise Basore

Aug 20, 2014

Basore, Marjorie L. (Powell), 88 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Margie has touched many lives throughout her life’s journey. She will be greatly missed by her family, church family and many friends. For 50 years, she provided daycare for as many as 26 children at a time. Children were her passion, and she...

George F. Edwards

George F. Edwards

Aug 19, 2014

Edwards, George F. “Joe” II, 59, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born Thursday, September 16, 1954 to George and Vivian (Miller) Edwards in Wichita, Kansas. Joe was dedicated to helping others and served the State of Kansas as a State Representative of the 93rd District. In Concordia, KS he worked as an EMT and Firefighter. Joe...

Elmer Cedell Richardson

Elmer Cedell Richardson

Aug 18, 2014

Elmer Cedell Richardson, 87, passed away on Monday, August, 18, 2014. He was born in Vernon, Alabama on May 22, 1927 to Elmer L. and Artie Thomas Richardson. In 1945, at the age of 18, Elmer joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Germany at the end of WWII. He was a mechanic in the motor pool where...

Shawn Lucas Schellenger

Shawn Lucas Schellenger

Aug 17, 2014

Shawn Lucas Schellenger, 27, Reno County Sheriff’s Deputy, died August 17, 2014. He is survived by his children, Dominique Dawn and Warren Lucas Schellenger. Other survivors for Shawn include his parents, Jeff and Beverly Schellenger and Rhonda and Ross Hays; grandparents, Ruth and Boyd Murphy, Nancy Hayden, Jean Hays, Pete and Bonnie Mullens; siblings, Shelby Schellenger, Destiny Landrum, Sarah...

Sherril Lynn Throckmorton

Sherril Lynn Throckmorton

Aug 17, 2014

Throckmorton, Sherril Lynn, 61, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014. Visitation 1-8 Thursday; funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, both at Smith Family Mortuary. Interment to follow at Udall Cemetery. Sherril was preceded in death by her husband, James “Joe” Throckmorton and parents Philip and Wilma Kuhn. Survived by son Jason Kuhn; step-daughters Christa and Megan Throckmorton; grandchildren Jared, Sydnee,...

Lois Emogene Minge

Lois Emogene Minge

Aug 16, 2014

Lois E. Minge, age 95, of Derby, retired Fruhauf Uniform Company employee, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014. Visitation 5-7 PM Thursday, August 21, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Private graveside services will be held. Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Hiram; son, Larry Minge; daughter, Tanga Mayfield, son-in-law, Don Rolison and a grandson, Matthew...

Danielle Dawn Schellenger

Danielle Dawn Schellenger

Aug 16, 2014

Danielle Dawn Schellenger, 33, stay at home Mommy, died August 16, 2014. Danielle is survived by her children, Dominique Dawn and Warren Lucas Schellenger. Other survivors include her father, Dennis Miller; mother, Candace McLuckie; sister, Nicole Haguewood (John); grandparents, Don and Dee Matheny; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Danielle was married to Shawn Schellenger. He died August 17, 2014....

Eileen Frances Schmidt

Eileen Frances Schmidt

Aug 13, 2014

Eileen Frances Schmidt, age 69, of Mulvane, retired co-owner of Smitty’s Refrigeration, Inc., passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014. No Visitation. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM Monday, August 18, 2014, St. Michael Catholic Church, 545 E. Main, Mulvane. Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, James & Irene Hunter. Survivors include her husband of 51 years,...

Dennis D. Mcelroy

Dennis D. Mcelroy

Aug 10, 2014

Dennis D. McElroy, age 84, of Derby, formerly of Salina, retired owner of McElroy Overhead Door Company, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Thursday, August 14th, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; parents, Clifford & Emma; and brothers, Gilbert and Duane....

Gerald W. Craft

Gerald W. Craft

Aug 10, 2014

Derby- Gerald W. Craft, 87, died August 10, 2014 at Derby. He was born December 9, 1926 in Jonesboro, AR, the son of James and Knelphie (Kemp) Craft. Gerald is survived by his wife Blanche of Derby, a daughter; Gale Craft of Albuquerque, NM; Adopted son Jerry of Deltona, FL, a stepson Mark Hackney of Ralston, OK; step daughter...

Herbert L. Smith

Herbert L. Smith

Aug 10, 2014

Smith, Herbert L., 85, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. He was born July 23, 1929 to Willard and Edith (Sadler) Smith in Freeburg, IL. Herbert retired as a Tech Sergeant from the Air Force and then pioneered a church and his ministry. He was the publisher of the A Word Fitly Spoken newsletter for 25 years. He was...

Lee Roy Cox

Lee Roy Cox

Aug 9, 2014

Cox, Lee Roy, 88, owner of Indian Hills Meat and Poultry, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was a faithful member of Colonial Heights Assembly of God for 82 years. Visitation 1-8 pm today, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2:00 pm Wednesday, at Colonial Heights Assembly of God, 5200 S. Broadway. Interment...

Orval Charles Barkley

Orval Charles Barkley

Aug 9, 2014

Orval Charles “Chuck” Barkley III, 60, General Contractor for over forty years, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was born June 5, 1954. Chuck enjoyed riding his Harley and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Randy and sister, Karen. Survivors: parents, Red and Louise; wife, Tam; children, Brandi Barkley, Shannon Nicholson...

Jack Albert Dick

Jack Albert Dick

Aug 9, 2014

Dick, Jack Albert, 80, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was born March 16, 1934 to Florence Emil and Phoebe Jane (Beard) Dick in Brownwood, TX. Jack served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked for BNSF for 43 years as a locomotive engineer and a certified engineer instructor. Jack was a faithful member of the...

Velma I. Long

Velma I. Long

Aug 7, 2014

HAYSVILLE- Long, Velma I., 85, good and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. Funeral service 10 a.m. Saturday, August 9, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Interment to follow at White Chapel Cemetery. Velma was a devoted mother and grandmother, and successfully raised all three of her children to know God....

George Gaylon Brown

George Gaylon Brown

Aug 7, 2014

ANDOVER Brown, George G., 78, passed away Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014. He was born Oct. 25, 1935 to Howard and Velma (Moon) Brown in Rocky Ford, CO. George was the Mayor of Derby, KS in 1970. He worked many years as an aircraft design engineer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Howard, Donald, Shirley, Robert,...

Alvin Martin Herbers

Alvin Martin Herbers

Aug 6, 2014

ROSE HILL- Herbers, Alvin Martin, 88, loving husband and father, retired dairy farmer, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014. Visitation 1-5 p.m. Sunday, with the family present from 3-5 p.m. at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Rosary 7 p.m. Sunday; Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Monday, both at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 123 S. 160th St., Andover,...

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