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Derby, Wichita, Haysville, and Mulvane, KS Obituaries

Arlene E. Braswell

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

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

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

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

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....

Anna Mae Barkley

Anna Mae Barkley

Apr 14, 2014

Barkley, Anna Mae, 94, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. She was born February 20, 1920 to Claude Henry and Georgie (Headley) Mott in Medford, OK. Anna worked at Haysville State Bank and enjoyed gardening. She was an active member of West Haysville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin Bergen; daughters, Patricia Ann...

Martha Marie Wood

Martha Marie Wood

Apr 14, 2014

Martha M. Wood, 70, died April 14,2014. Survivors include: daughter, Sandra Lawyer; son, Scot Coyle (Tammy); sister, Glenna Ragon (Richard); many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 husbands, 9 siblings. Viewing: 2-8pm today. Service: 10am, Thursday, April 17, 2014, both at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca, Wichita.

Wilma Fern Terry

Wilma Fern Terry

Apr 14, 2014

Terry, Wilma Fern (Fletcher), age 94, retired Defense Contracts Agency employee, passed away April 14, 2014. A visitation with the family will be on Friday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Culbertson-Smith Mortuary, 115 S. Seneca St., Wichita. Funeral service, 10 am, Saturday, April 26, at West Side Baptist Church, with private interment to follow at White...

William C. Howard

William C. Howard

Apr 13, 2014

Howard, William C. “Skeets,” 73, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Friday, at Prairie Trail Cowboy Church, 8552 S. Broadway. Skeets was preceded in death by his parents William N. and Madeline Howard. Survived by his wife, Alice; son W.C. (Jenny) Howard; grandchildren Justin (Jessica) Howard and Amber (Michael) Price; sister LouAnn (D) Gregg; great-grandchildren...

Joe Swisher

Joe Swisher

Apr 10, 2014

Joe Swisher of Haysville, Kansas, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the age of 77 years. Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 14, 2014 at Longton Cemetery, Longton, Kansas at 1:00pm. He is survived by his wife, Diana; children, Sandy Lawyer, Scot Coyle (Tammy), David Porter (Tonya Love), Charles Swisher, Georgia Bailey, Jesse Porter (Rebecca), Philip Swisher...

James Robert Newell

James Robert Newell

Apr 10, 2014

James R. Newell, 71, passed away April 10, 2014. Memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, April 18,2014 at Smith Mortuary, Derby. James is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Newell and Stella Patton; brother, Don Newell of Wichita. He is survived by his daughters, Lenora (Dan) Fairbank of Wichita, Laura Lynn Champlin of North Carolina; brothers, Rex (Carol) Newell...

Roy Floyd Clevenger

Roy Floyd Clevenger

Apr 10, 2014

Roy Floyd Clevenger, of Wichita, age 100, retired aircraft maintenance mechanic, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014. Memorial service 2 PM Saturday, April 26, 2014, Prairie Homestead, 1605 May. Roy is preceded in death by his parents, John & Lillie Anne Clevenger; first wife, Lillie May; second wife, Ada; brothers, Cecil and Claude; and sisters, Marguerite Stockton and Ines...

Nellie Louise Graham

Nellie Louise Graham

Apr 8, 2014

Nellie Louise Graham, age 88, of Derby, retired cook for USD 260, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Funeral service 2 PM Friday, with visitation one hour prior to service, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Nellie is preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 4 sisters and 2 grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Fred; sons, Elder...

Ron Sweat

Ron Sweat

Apr 5, 2014

Sweat, Ron, 70, Soldier, Corporate leasing agent, Card selling, Donut making, Sandwich Selling, Horse Running, Dog Trading, Horse Training, Dog Training, Chicken Ranching, Golf Store Owning, Mule Riding, Hunt Guiding, Car Flipping, Mule Trading, Pet Containment Specialist brave enough to try what he loved and not afraid to make a mistake. Ron passed away April 5, 2014. Visitation will...

Sharon Kay Fulkerson

Sharon Kay Fulkerson

Apr 4, 2014

Fulkerson, Sharon Kay, 68, passed away Friday, April 4, 2014. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband Manley. Survived by two sons, Kenneth (Melissa) of Haysville, and Ricky (Ronna) of Wichita; grandchildren Andrew, Michael, Stephanie, Christopher, James, Jennifer, Jacquelyn, and Jerry; brothers Phil Ballou...

Eleanor Freitas Mcdonald

Eleanor Freitas Mcdonald

Apr 4, 2014

Eleanor Freitas McDonald, 94, formerly of Honolulu, Kalihi Valley, Hawaii, passed away April 4, 2014. She was a retired civil engineer administrative supervisor for McConnell AFB. Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband, Joe; son, John; grandson, Warren; 8 siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Larry) Mayfield of Lawrence, KS; granddaughter, Jennifer (Michael) Boxberger, great-grandchildren, Gabriel...

Delbert Leo Dorsey

Delbert Leo Dorsey

Apr 3, 2014

Dorsey, Delbert Leo, 62, was promoted to Heaven on Thursday, April 3, 2014. He was born March 11, 1952 to Donald and Dolores (Schoenfelder) Dorsey in St. Joseph, MO. Delbert was an Army veteran and retried from Boeing after 21 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Donna Moore. Delbert is survived by his wife...

Robert Cleo Murrow

Robert Cleo Murrow

Apr 1, 2014

Robert Cleo Murrow, Jr., 60, passed away April 1, 2014. Bob graduated from Rose Hill High and was a WSU alumni. He worked at Spirit Aerosystems as a Raw Material Buyer since 1996. Visitation: Thursday, 1-8 p.m, Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2014; all at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road, Derby. He was...

Ronald John Sickmann

Ronald John Sickmann

Mar 31, 2014

Ronald John Sickmann, attorney, age 64, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. Celebration of Life service will be held at GracePoint, (9035 W. Central) Saturday, April 5, at 3:00 p.m. R.J. was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Sickmann. Survived by wife Diane; children Michelle (Forest) Early and Heather (Dale) Anthony of Edmond, Okla.; Trevor (Andrea)...

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