Obituaries
Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries
Harry Robert Fitzpatrick
Jun 21, 2014
Harry Robert Fitzpatrick, Jr. - was born on April 8, 1921, to Harry Robert Sr. and Jennie Marie Fitzpatrick of Newkirk, Oklahoma and passed away June 21, 2014 in Wichita, at the age of 93. Harry was the next to the youngest, and the last surviving, of seven children. His brothers, Robert, Leonard and Warren, and sisters, Elizabeth, Norma...
Jack P. Duprez
Jun 19, 2014
Jack P. Duprez, of Rose Hill, age 93, entrepreneur and retired Boeing Company employee, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2014. Visitation 1-8 PM Sunday with family receiving friends 4-6 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Graveside service 10 AM Monday, Highland Cemetery, Winfield. Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Betty and 8 of his siblings....
Helen L. Liby
Jun 14, 2014
Liby, Helen L. (Kline), passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Westview Manor Nursing Home, Derby, KS. She was born to Jacob and Mabel (Jones) Kline of Delphos, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Lloyd Liby, Sr. Helen is survived by her daughter, Marguerite (Richard) Stover of Ivins, UT; son, Lloyd (Karen)...
Richard Wharry
Jun 13, 2014
Wharry, Richard “Rick” A., 61, loving father, son, and brother, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born July 31, 1952 in Wichita, KS. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. Rick loved animals. He enjoyed breeding and racing thoroughbred, paint, and quarter horses. He also enjoyed breeding and racing greyhound dogs. He was a...
James A. Sweger
Jun 13, 2014
Sweger, James A., 76, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born January 24, 1938 to Jacob and Anna Mae (Coppenhaver) Sweger in Camp Hill, PA. He retired from the Air Force and the aircraft manufacturing industry. James was an avid bowler, golfer, and gambler. He was preceded in death by his wife, LaDonna Sweger; and brothers, Larry,...
Warren H. Cox
Jun 12, 2014
Cox, Warren H. “Hank”, 84, rejoined the love of his life on Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was born February 23, 1930 to James and Jessie (Barnett) Cox in Wichita, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 38 years, Norma Rae Cox; and brothers, J.D. Cox, Arthur Cox, and Dwayne Cox. Hank is survived by...
Robert Glen Brincefield
Jun 12, 2014
Brincefield, Robert G. “Bob Brint,” 84, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. Visitation 1-8 p.m. Sunday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday, at Derby Church of the Nazarene, 840 N. Woodlawn. In 1961, he moved his family from Ft. Wayne, Indiana to live his dream as owner/manager of Brint’s Diner until...
Shawn Troy Wilson
Jun 11, 2014
Wilson, Shawn Troy, 44, passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was born June 25, 1969 in Winfield, KS. Shawn worked at Spirit Aerosystems as an electrician. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Noble and Betty Wilson. Shawn is survived by his wife, Molly Harris-Wilson; children, Bradley Pool and Emily Harris-Cline; grandchildren, Roxie Mae Schulke and Shailynn...
Loree I. Lowry
Jun 10, 2014
Loree Irene Lowry, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014. Per her request, there will be no visitation. Funeral service 10 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Culbertson-Smith Motuary, 115 S. Seneca. Loree was preceded in death by husband Lloyd, two sisters, one brother and one grandson. Survived by son Eric and his wife Donna, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren....
Max Dewayne Anderson
Jun 8, 2014
Anderson, Max DeWayne, age 66, loving husband and father, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2014. He was born December 23, 1947 to Walt and Dorothy Mae (Farr) Anderson in Wichita, KS. Max served in the Army during Vietnam and spent time in Germany, Australia, and Vietnam. He retired from Learjet after 41 years of service as CNC Machinist. Max...
James Jobob Throckmorton
Jun 6, 2014
James "Joe" Throckmorton, 55, Boeing/Spirit Crane Operator, died Friday, June 6, 2014. Survivors include his wife, Sherril; mother, Norma Beat; daughters, Christa Throckmorton, Megan Throckmorton; son, Jason Kuhn; siblings, Mike Throckmorton, Pat Throckmorton, Miranda Rohlin; all of Wichita; grandchildren, Destiny, Shay, Cally, Jessie, James, Waylon, Jared, Sydnee. He is preceded in death by his father William and brother Mark....
David F. Pritchett
Jun 5, 2014
David F. Pritchett, 65, died June 5, 2014. He is preceded in death by his daughters, Davina and Denise. Survivors: mother, Nancy Perry; children, Jeanette Pritchett, Tammy Phillips, Laverne Phillips, David Pritchett, Conrad Sweetwater, Summer Pritchett. Viewing: 2-8pm Sunday, Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca. Rosary: 9:30am Monday, June 9, 2014 with Funeral Mass at 10:00am at Church of the...
Everett Dean Weakley
Jun 2, 2014
Everett Dean Weakley, Sr., 82, self-employed high pressure washer, died Monday, June 2, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters. Survivors: wife Doris; children, Diana Weakley, Everett Dean Weakley, Jr. (Kim), Jim Weakley (Annette), Cheryl Shive (Gavin), Melissa Baker (Matthew), Michelle Calvert (Andrew); sister, Kay Feyh of Cheyenne Wells, CO; brother, Elvin Weakley (Thelma)...
Zachary Thomas Turkle
May 31, 2014
Turkle, Zachary Thomas, 19, passed into the arms of Jesus, Saturday, May 31, 2014. Funeral service 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5, at Antioch Christian Church, 3741 W. 15th St. Zachary is survived by his parents, Tom and Sue Turkle, and other relatives Kris Turkle and Steve and Phyllis Turkle, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorials...
Alice Brannan
May 31, 2014
Alice Brannan, age 67, passed away May 31, 2014. Family gathering and visitation 1-4 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Hilyard-Smith Funeral Home, 507 South Maple, Douglass. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Elsie Webster. Alice is survived by her husband, Bobby; children, Vicki (Jack) Frost, Kimberly (Jason) Swart, Mike Owens, Kayla Brannan; Step-children, Kevin...
Jim D. Wells
May 29, 2014
Jim was born April 22, 1936 in Burden, Kansas and lived in many towns throughout the state. His family settled in Ellinwood, Kansas, where he graduated from high school. He was a natural athlete, which led to his receiving a KU Football scholarship in 1954.
He married his high school sweetheart, Carol Sue Herold, and...
William . Vanderhoff
May 27, 2014
William “Bill” Vanderhoff, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born March 10, 1937 to William and Gertrude (O’Neal) Vanderhoff in Wichita, KS. Bill spent his life as a farmer and dairy farmer. He was a lifelong resident of southwest Wichita. Bill was an active member at Bethel Life Center. He touched many lives with his generosity...
Randy Dean Crowley
May 27, 2014
Crowley, Randy Dean, 52, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born December 16, 1961 to Donald and Lura (Varner) Crowley in Gravette, AR. Randy was a longtime member of the Sons Of The American Legion and volunteered his time as a color guard and cook. He enjoyed gardening. Randy loved music and worked as a roadie for...
Cecil R Barnes
May 27, 2014
Cecil R. Barnes, 76, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born August 15, 1937, to Wilbur and Eva Mae (Frans) Barnes in Winfield, KS. He worked as a farmer, and Border Collie breeder. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Karen Edwards. Cecil is survived by his children, Kyle Barnes, Carey (Tamra) Barnes, and...
David A Gahman
May 26, 2014
David A. Gahman was born August 12, 1929 and went to be with Our Lord, May 26, 2014, leaving his wife Connie; daughters Debbie and Ann; three grandchildren: Stacy, Amy, Andrew; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. David was preceded in death by his son Stephen. Memorial service: 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Metropolitan Baptist Church, 525 W. Douglas...
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